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How To Buy Used Parts for Your Car

visionarywrite — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:04:05 -0500

Your car is in the shop and the auto service manager says you need replacement parts that you can't afford. He gives you the option to have used parts installed, but is buying used parts a good idea? Used auto parts can work quite well and save you a lot of money in some situations. Here are some things to help you make an informed decision, and to make sure your used auto parts cause you as little grief as possible:

How To Prepare Your Car for a Long Trip

visionarywrite — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:32:40 -0500

How To Remove Bumper Stickers

mobile mom — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:11:06 -0500

How To Clean the Oil Pump Filter

saca03142 — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:03:31 -0500

How To Check Your Oil

Mikey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:35:01 -0500

With today’s gas prices soaring, you want to be sure your car runs as efficiently as possible. One trick to getting good mileage is to keep up with regular maintenance. The first and easiest step to taking care of your car is to get in the habit of checking your own oil. It’s simple to do if you follow these steps.

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How To Pump Tires

ralexander — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:29:06 -0500

How To Clean Car Battery Terminals

mobile mom — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:09:29 -0600

So you've decided those battery terminals need to be cleaned. If they are dirty, corroded or covered in calcium, then you are right! I am excited to present you with an easy how-to on cleaning your battery terminals. It is a simple and easy job that ANYONE can do, and you might just like it so much that you decide to do a little more maintenance. Which is what I am hoping....

How To Save Money on Gas

bronwyn — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:08:10 -0500

Gas prices just seem to be getting higher and higher, no matter where you live! Unless you live in an area with great public transportation, you probably can't get away from your car entirely. However, you can reduce the amount of gas you use and even save on the gas that you do buy!

How To Process (or Turn) a Brake Rotor

David Blasingame — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:07:27 -0500

Brake rotors are a very important part of your car. These are the parts that brake pads grab onto, stopping or slowing your car. After prolonged use, they can become warped, glazed, or damaged and can be restored by processing (or turning) them. A warped rotor will give the feeling of shuddering when the brake is applied, and can be so bad that the steering wheel can sometimes shake.

Processing brake rotors involves removing the rotor from your car (covered below) and then having a machine shop, automotive repair center, or even an automotive parts store spin them on a lathe and slowly grind down the surfaces until they are clean, level, and proper. Typical rates for having the rotors turned can be as low as $10.00 per rotor. This article will save you many dollars since you won't have to have a mechanic remove the rotors for you.

How To Detail Your Vehicle: The Interior

Antonio Calabrese — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:46:02 -0500

Interior detailing isn't the most difficult, unless the inside of the vehicle is pretty much ruined. If that is the case, please look for a different article referring to revitalizing your interior (in a way that's not too expensive). If not, follow these steps to a clean and fresh vehicle interior: