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How to Install FCS Fin Plugs
Surfing is a sport, but all the high-tech accessories and add-ons with which you can modify your board make it into a veritable science as well. Surfboards depend on fin plugs for adequate steering. The fins are mounted into fin plugs, which allow surfers to swap one fin for another. FCS fin plugs a...More...
How to Remove a Dashboard for a 94 Chevy Suburban
Removing the dashboard from your 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is the most difficult interior body task you can perform on your vehicle. The dashboard consists of many bolts, screws, panels, and wires that must be removed in a certain order. It can take well over three hours to remove the dashboard, even ...More...
How to Replace the Radiator in a 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo
The 2.3L, inline 5 engine in your 1996 Volvo 850 turbo needs a radiator to help control its temperature. The radiator removes heat from the coolant before sending it back to the engine. However, a badly rusted and clogged unit obstructs proper coolant flow and removal of heat, posing a great danger ...More...
Who Invented Speed Bumps?
Speed bumps were invented in 1953 by a physicist who was concerned about speeding vehicles along pedestrian-strewn areas. Speed bumps continue to be used as a form of speed control....More...
How to Find Touch Up Paint for My Car
Even the most careful driver isn't immune from the everyday dings and scratches that can mar your car's paint job. Shopping carts, other cars pulling in and out of the parking space next to you or the neighbor's kid tossing around a ball in the street can all blemish automotive paint. Fortunately, i...More...
1989 Chrysler New Yorker Timing Belt Installation
The tenth generation of the Chrysler New Yorker includes the 1988 through the 1993 model years, and has little resemblance to the previous generation of the New Yorker. The standard engine for the 1989 Chrysler New Yorker is a six-cylinder, 3.0-liter engine made by Mitsubishi. This engine uses a tim...More...
The Right Time For An Oil Change
Having a car takes maintenance. Part of that maintenance is getting an oil change when it is needed....More...
How to Reset the Check Engine Light on a 2003 Trailblazer
The check engine light on your 2003 Trailblazer comes on when regular maintenance is required, or when there is a problem related to the vehicle's emissions control system. The check engine light can also, in rare instances, refer to various sensors related to engine performance. After you've comple...More...
How do I Remove the Rims on a Vulcan VN750?
When you get a flat tire or if the tread is getting thin on your Kawasaki Vulcan VN750 motorcycle, you will need to replace the tire on the rims. If you have the tire removed by a professional, it can cost you $20 to $40, depending on the auto repair shop. With a few supplies and the proper techniqu...More...
How to Clean Mobile Upholstery
Car upholstery and mobile home furniture see a lot of spills from high-speed adventures and bumps in the road. The good news is that most fabric found in mobile upholstery is durable, wet cleanable (as opposed to dry-clean only) and does not require fancy equipment (like steam extractors) to achieve...More...
How to Fix Rusted Body Panels on a 1981 Chevy Blazer
Cars and trucks get rust for several reasons, usually from water or moisture. While rust on the body panels can be an eyesore, there is a more important reason for removing rust. The rust on the body panels can spread and worsen, leading to rust holes which can impair the structural integrity of th...More...
How to Clean Mildew From a Tent Trailer
Your tent trailer is exposed to all types of weather. While the sun will eventually help you dry your trailer and get rid of big droplets of rain, some water may get stuck in corners and sides of the tent. Once it does, this may lead to the formation of molds and mildews that can ruin the look of yo...More...
DIY: Headlight Bulb Replacement in a Dodge Caravan
The Dodge Caravan was first introduced in 1983. Coincidentally, that was the exact same year halogen capsule headlights were permitted in the U.S. Although the old-fashion sealed-beam units would last a few more years during the production of the Caravan, the capsule would inevitably replaced the se...More...
How to Wire a Perko Battery Selector Switch
If you own a vehicle with more than one battery you are constantly faced with the dilemma of having to run both batteries when you only need to use one. Doing so can quickly drain both the batteries, however, and require you to replace them more frequently than you would with only one battery. A Per...More...
Instructions for the Rossi .60
Rossi .60 two-stroke hobby aircraft engines have been produced for a number of years, providing excellent power characteristics for their size. Setting up one of these engines requires the adjustment of the air/fuel ratio as well as physically mounting the engine to your model aircraft's frame for ...More...
How to Get Replacement Keys for a 1992 Dodge Colt
The 1992 Dodge Colt offers several economical features including an increased cargo area and excellent gas mileage, according to CarGurus. Fortunately, the 1992 Dodge Colt's key system does not require a chipset, which can increase the replacement price substantially. The vehicle uses a traditional ...More...
BMW 530d (5-Series) Latest Driving Features
The novel 5-series 530d, as it is codenamed, is an intelligent aberration from its predecessor in conditions of design. In its latest avatar, the 5-series has twisted to its custom as far as the aesthetics go....More...
The HID Phenomenon and HID Conversion Kits
Regular halogen bulbs are not able to produce much light, so people have started to make use of HID bulbs. Today, we will cover this HID phenomenon, and the components of the HID conversion kit....More...
How Do I Install an Eibach Sway Bar on a GTI MKV?
The MKV GTI is the fifth generation of this sporty, fun to drive hatchback. The GTI is powered by a 2-liter, turbocharged engine that gives it very impressive acceleration, particularly when the power is combined with the optimal gear ratios of the transmission. But like most stock cars, the GTI's h...More...
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