How to Remove Sticker Residue From a Car

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Bumper stickers can leave behind adhesive residue when peeled from a car. The sun's rays bake the adhesive into a car's bumper, adding to the difficulty in removing the residue. Using soap and water alone does little to budge the adhesive from the car because it does not have the capability to disso

How to Improve a Jeep Roll Cage

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Improving a Jeep roll cage is merely making it appear more pleasing to the eye. When the vehicle is sold, it is already built to the required strength and federal guidelines. You are not allowed to remove or alter it in any way. Many insurance companies will not honor the policy if the roll cage has

The Top Five Requirements of an Auto Body Shop

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At some point, most of will need to find a reputable auto body shop. These top five things are must-haves when choosing the right shop for your needs.

Types of Brakes on Cars and Trucks

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Brakes are the most important component on a vehicle and knowing all about them can prevent accidents and help you get them repaired at a reasonable cost. Knowing the different parts to a car's braking ...

How to Replace the Throttle Body in a Pontiac Grand Am

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The Pontiac Grand Am came on the scene in the 1970s, but it wasn't until the 1980s when it became the Pontiac of choice for new-car buyers. It was affordable, attractive and offered a nice array of options. The last generation of Grand Am was produced from 1999 through 2005 with either an economical

How to Replace the Brake Light in a 2006 VW Jetta

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Replacing a brake light in a 2006 VW Jetta is a simple task that can be accomplished without any tools. Simply locate the brake light through the panels in the trunk and replace as if changing a bulb in your home. This small procedure is an important one that can keep your car roadworthy and keep yo

Fresh Wheels

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The special manufacturing techniques and technologies used by wheel and tire companies provide a wide range of wheel types and performance degrees available to our consumer. From winter season package wheels that will require less sophisticated engineering to the high stress requirements of racing a

How to Replace a Headlight Bulb on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler

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The headlights on your 1998 Jeep Wrangler are essential safety components that should be replaced immediately following any damage. The lights make it easier to see at night or when you drive through heavy rain, thick fog or snow. They also allow oncoming drivers to see you coming down the road from

How Do I Change the Belt on a 1993 Chevrolet Blazer S-10?

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The accessory belt on the 1993 Chevrolet Blazer is a single belt called a serpentine belt. The serpentine belt controls the alternator, air conditioner pump, power steering pump and the coolant pump. The belt travels around each pulley so that all of the accessories can operate from just one belt. T

How to Replace the Starter in a 1993 Ford Ranger V6 3.0

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If you're having trouble starting your 1993 Ford Ranger with the 3.0-liter V-6 engine and you've checked all the fuses and relays, then chances are you need to replace the starter. Removing the starter on this truck is no different than removing it from any other Ranger. The project will take someon

Gas-Saving Products: Facts or Fuelishness?

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Gas-Saving Products: Facts or Fuelishness? from your About.com Guide to Auto Repair

How to Install Hood Struts on a BMW 3 Series

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There's nothing more annoying than having to prop your BMW's hood up with a baseball bat or a golf club when you have to check your oil or perform routine maintenance because the hood struts have failed. Or even worse, having it come crashing down on you because the hood struts sort of work but can'

How to Repair a 6 CD Changer With Error F0 in a Nissan Clarion

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The Nissan Clairon comes with an available 6 CD changer option. This allows you to listen to your favorite music, without constantly ejecting and inserting new CDs. However, if you are receiving error F0 on the LCD display screen, the player is not going to produce any audio from the discs. In order

How to Build a 426 HEMI for the Street

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The new Hemi engine, known by the designation DCX in the world of hot rodding, offers many advantages over the old-style street Hemi. The only real drawback to using the newer DCX-style engine is that its dimensions are much smaller than the Hemi of yore. However, the technology now exists in the ma

What Is Wrong With a Whirlpool Duet Washer If It Doesn't Drain?

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The Whirlpool Duet is a high-efficiency front-loading washing machine. The washing machine fills with water via a water supply line at the back of the machine. A pump inside the machine pushes the water into the tub. Once the drain cycle begins, the washer pumps the water out through the drain hose.

A Comparative Analysis Between Manual And Automatic Transmission

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Transmission can be referred to as the methodology that helps the driver to change the gear ratios of a car as and when it moves. Now this can be done manually as well as automatically. The automatic technology helps the driver to get rid of the tedious task of changing the gears manually.

Battery Charging Problems With an HTC EVO

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Many smartphones, including the HTC EVO for the Sprint network, experience charging problems. The problems often stem from user error when setting up the charger or a problem with the battery. You can troubleshoot the phone to find the problem and in many cases fix it without involving your service

How to Change Neon Rear Brakes

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The rear brakes on a Neon are essential to vehicle safety. There are many important parts of a vehicle that should be regularly checked and replaced when they become worn, but few are more important than the rear brakes. Learn to change the rear brakes on your Dodge Neon and save time and money.

How to Replace the Drive Belt on a Kia Sorento

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The Kia Sorento is a mid-size sport utility vehicle with an eight-cylinder engine. The drive belt is located on the front of the engine and connects to all of the engine pulleys. The engine pulleys are the round wheels that the drive belt turns to power components on the engine such as the alternato

How to Top Up Water on a Smart Car

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If your Smart car's water coolant tank is not kept adequately filled, you run the risk of your engine overheating and the very real possibility of a costly garage bill and some time driving a rental. You can't just fill the tank with normal water from a tap. These cars require a special coolant.