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Check Engine Lights Your Sensitive Friend -
 - Mark Gittelman (5,253)       Mark Gittelman    The service engine soon or check engine warning light is your cars friend but it can be very sensitive and annoying. In this quick article I will discuss why the check engine light comes on. I will also touch on a few ways to diagnose codes and turn off the amber check engine light. The... ( added 5 days 18 hours ago.) |
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“Check Engine Light”—What it Means and When to Take Your Car into an Oil Change Business -
- Tim LaGanke, Jr. (323)  If you've driven a car that's been built in the last 15 years, then you've probably noticed the check engine light. On most cars, it's a tiny light on the dashboard that displays the silhouette of an engine. And if you're like most people, you've probably seen it light up at some point while... ( added 9 days 2 hours ago.) |
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Tips on Where and How to Recycle Your Motor Oil -
- Tim LaGanke, Jr. (323) Motor oil, or what some of us refer to as dinosaur oil, can be a nuisance to handle and problematic when you don't know the proper way of disposal. But there is help. Recycling the icky sticky oil is good for the environment. In fact, in most states it is illegal to pour it down the drain or... ( added 9 days 2 hours ago.) |
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How to Change Your Own Engine Oil -
- Tim LaGanke, Jr. (323) Most of us know that when the car beeps, it is time to get gas, but that is as far as our narrow scope on good car maintenance goes. For many, a visit to the mechanic only happens when major car problems have occurred. Most mechanics would say that the majority of car problems could be avoided if... ( added 9 days 3 hours ago.) |
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The Importance of Oil Changes for Cars -
- Tim LaGanke, Jr. (323) Changing your oil every 3,000 miles is not just a suggestion, it is a necessity. Getting oil changes for your cars on a routine basis will help to ensure the life of your automobile for many years to come. There are a number of benefits that are associated with routine oil changes including... ( added 9 days 3 hours ago.) |
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Repairing Dents -
Barry Newton (133) Repairing dents on bodywork is not that difficult. As long as you take your time and don't overdo things it will be alright. The secret to knocking out a dent in a panel is to use a panel hammer in a circular motion tapping (not hammering) the outside of the dent inwards towards the centre of the... ( added 19 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Get The Most Out of Your Next Instant 10 Minute Oil Change by Knowing Your Car’s Status -
- Tim LaGanke, Jr. (323) It is helpful to know when and how often you need these services performed for your car. Here's a list of the most common areas of car maintenance and how to find out if some component of your vehicle needs to be addressed. When the time comes for your next instant 10 minute oil change, you... ( added 9 days 2 hours ago.) |
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Car Parts : Do It Yourself -
Dazza Walker (79) There are not many of us who feel our cars don't need a service here and a tweak there, but we don't do it because we know we will have to pay inflated prices for it. What about doing it ourselves? The main reason for this is the ability to obtain the right parts but if you can do this then... ( added 12 days 3 hours ago.) |
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My Check Engine Light Is On Again Why? -
- Mark Gittelman (5,253) Mark Gittelman The check engine light is turned on directly by the car's computer, which most manufacturers call the PCM. This stands for power train control module. You may find other names for this device, but basically it is considered the car's main computer. The PCM monitors the many different... ( added 319 days 23 hours ago.) |
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Auto Repairs and Making Sure the Parts Where Installed -
- Mark Gittelman (5,253) Mark Gittelman I know what your thinking asking for the old parts back is my solution to this auto repair problem. Yes it is but I have a twist up my sleeve and I want to talk about asking for the old parts back in more depth. The problems with asking for the old parts back from your auto repair are many.... ( added 361 days 19 hours ago.) |
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What Type of Auto Mechanic Are You? -
Jon Searles (1,267)   Jon Searles I guess there are three types of men as they relate to vehicle repair. Men that are mechanics, men that think they are mechanics, and men who know they are not mechanics. Now the first ones are those with natural abilities that are augmented by experience born of necessity, innate ability, or... ( added 1 year 159 days ago.) |
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You Can Change Your Car's Timing Belt -
Matthew C Keegan (3,006) So, how is your car's timing belt doing? Have you changed it lately? If, ever? If not, you must make certain that the timing belt hasn’t been driven too many miles or you could be driving on borrowed time. Typically, a timing belt will last anywhere from about 60,000 miles to just over 100,000... ( added 2 years 209 days ago.) |
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Power Steering Pump Failure…or is it the Steering Rack? -
Matthew C Keegan (3,006) Has your car’s power steering suddenly quit working? If so, it could be that your power steering pump has failed. The unit itself may be shot or it could be a loss of steering fluid through a bad hose that is causing the problem. Regardless, you better tend to the problem now or you will soon be... ( added 2 years 226 days ago.) |
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Repairing Headlights for Maximum Visibility and Safety -
David Maillie (21,013)  We see them every day - cars we can barely see at night due to bad, ineffective, or improperly aimed headlights. "An average of 9 out of every 10 cars on the road today has dirty or yellowed headlights that greatly reduce vision and need to be replaced or professionally cleaned." - AAA Foundation... ( added 2 years 254 days ago.) |
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Types of Windshield Damage that Can Be Repaired -
Goober Technician (1,868) Types of Windshield Damage that Can Be Repaired A typical windshield is subjected to many sources of stress (for a basic understanding of windshields, please refer to the article on understanding windshield chip repair .) Damage to it may come directly from objects striking the windshield or... ( added 2 years 287 days ago.) |
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Windshield Repair: The Repair Process -
Goober Technician (1,868) Windshield Repair: The Repair Process Repairing a windshield is based on principles like any other kind of repair. The difference lies in the quality of the repair, which directly affects your safety and driving comfort. At Goober’s Windshield Repair, we want you to feel comfortable with... ( added 2 years 287 days ago.) |
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Understanding Windshield Chip Repair -
Goober Technician (1,868) Understanding Windshield Chip Repair Introduction For most automobile owners, changing oil and doing routine maintenance checks are important aspects of keeping the vehicle healthy. When the car manifests signs of problems, the driver would usually make sure it is corrected immediately... ( added 2 years 290 days ago.) |
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A few easy steps to flush your automobile’s radiator and coolant system. -
Cooper (7,104) One of the most overlooked maintenance items on your car is the coolant system. Most people don’t even think about it until they are on the side of the road with the hood up and steam pouring out of the radiator. This traffic nightmare can be avoided by some simple routine maintenance. Your... ( added 3 years 4 days ago.) |
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How To Find Low Cost Auto Parts, At The Right Price! -
Rob Goyette (40) Whether it’s for your 4-year-old Chevy minivan, or the vintage Dodge Charger you have underneath the canvas in your shop, finding auto parts that don’t cost you a fortune might be a tough task. Auto wreckers, E-bay, parts locators – these are all valid ways to try to find the auto part you need... ( added 3 years 20 days ago.) |
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Quick and simple instructions on using a car battery charger. -
Cooper (7,104) I am sure everyone at one time or the other has left the head lights or some other electrical device on and drained your car battery. You may not need to run out and purchase a new battery. A car battery charger can save the day. They are relatively simple to use and operate. Just follow these... ( added 3 years 21 days ago.) |
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Tips for maintaining your car battery. -
Cooper (7,104) You seldom think about your car battery until you are in a deserted parking garage late at night and your car won’t start. Then it becomes very important in your life. Car batteries require simple and routine maintenance in order to work properly over their lives. If you can open your hood and... ( added 3 years 22 days ago.) |
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How to jump start a dead car battery. -
Cooper (7,104) Here are few tips and instructions on jump starting a dead battery. First things first, though. You need to inspect the dead battery. If you see any damage such as leaks or cracks. DO NOT go any further. Put away the jumper cables and call a wrecker. A damaged battery can explode and really hurt... ( added 3 years 24 days ago.) |
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Be careful not to over tighten your lug nuts! -
Cooper (7,104) A common site in your neighborhood auto garage is a mechanic tightening up the lug nuts on your car with an impact wrench . You hear the common screech of the impact wrench as it makes quick work of the lug nuts. You also probably rarely see that same mechanic actually use a torque wrench. Impact... ( added 3 years 26 days ago.) |
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How To: Find a Reputable Mechanic without getting Ripped Off!! -
mcourson (520) The #1 fear of all consumers is am I getting what I paid for. Let's get one thing clear from the start, 90% of automotive repair shop's are honest and trustworthy, but the other 10% are the one's to stay away from. In this article you will learn how and what to do and say to stay away from these... ( added 3 years 27 days ago.) |
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Why Timing Belt Replacement is so Important -
mcourson (520) So your car has about between 30K and 60K on it and your owner's manual list timing belt replacement as part of the scheduled maintenance.You take your car into the shop and ask them about this timing belt thing and they tell you that it will cost several hundred more than your maintenance... ( added 3 years 29 days ago.) |
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