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Safety rules to consider when doing car
maintenance yourself
Working on a car involves several risks which you
should be aware of and prevent before actually starting the job.
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What to do when a cold engine is hard to start
Starting a car with a cold engine can be very
difficult sometimes and it can become a real obstacle for those
who live surrounded by extremely cold weathers.
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What to do when a hot engine is hard to start
Although usually engines exposed to cold weather is
the most known problem related to car starting difficulties, hot
engines might bring obstacles as well.
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Should a new set of tires be balanced
Many times people who buy a new set of tires wonder
if they should have them balanced or not.
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Tips on which type of motor oil to choose
The first thing you should always have in mind at the
time of choosing a motor oil is to choose one which respects the
indications from your car owner's manual.
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What to do when the car is pulling to one side
If your car is pulling to one side it might be very
uncomfortable to drive as well as you might not know what to do
about it.
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Learn what the EGR valve is
As a general definition we can tell that the EGR
valve is part of the exhaust emission control system of the car.
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What to do with a loose steering
A loose steering is not only uncomfortable for the
driver but also is a risk to his safety as well as to the safety
of all the other vehicles around him.
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How often to replace spark plugs in the engine
Spark plugs have a central role in the car
functioning since your car depends on them for starting and
running.
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What is the MAP all about?
MAP stands for Motorist Assurance Program and is a
consumer oriented program created by the AMRA or Automotive
Maintenance and Repair Association.
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How to change a tire without help
Learning how to change a tire can be one of the most
useful things you could learn regarding your car.
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Why and how to check the antifreeze or coolant
level
When extreme temperatures are near, it is very
important to make sure that the cars antifreeze or coolant level
is correct.
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What are leak down tests for?
A leak down test is a kind of compression test which
allows measuring the ability of the cylinder to hold
compression.
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Tips for replacing the clutch yourself
If you wonder if you can replace the clutch yourself,
you should first consider how much knowledge you have regarding
how to do it and the car pieces involved.
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Learn how to change the oil filter
Before you start following the procedure for changing
your car's oil filter you should make sure you count with the
elements necessary for it.
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Why does a car engine overheat?
There are many different reasons that can cause an
engine overheat, but they all have in common three aspects.
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What does the PCV valve do?
The PCV valve is a control device which sends
partially burned gases that come from the engine's crankcase to
the combustion chamber.
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What is the choke exactly?
Although we might have an idea of what the choke is,
often we don't really know how it really functions or what its
exact purpose is.
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What to do when your car brakes are squealing
Brake squealing is a very common problem which might
not only affect your car but it might also end up giving you
headaches each time you drive.
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Learn how to choose the right fuel treatments for
your car
Choosing the right fuel treatments might be the
difference between your car mechanism's receiving bad deposits
or not as well as it could reduce the engine's wear or increase
it in case it was wrongly chosen.
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Some tips regarding how to change your car's
battery
Keeping your car's battery in well shape and making
sure it functions properly is very important for the overall
functioning of your car.
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Some guidance on how to change your wiper blades
Although it might not be one of the car parts you
might have to change very often, wiper blades can become a
problem at the time of doing so.
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Learn how to properly check tire pressure
Tire pressure is one of the things a car needs to
have checked most often. |