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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. |