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Whether you have a car, motorcycle or truck, keep your vehicle running smooth and looking good with these helpful auto repair and paint job tips, projects and products.

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How to Check Tire Tread

Watch and learn how to measure tire tread


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The Freezing Point of Gasoline and Its Effect on Your Car

There are plenty of things to worry about when it comes time to winterize your vehicle. But is freezing gasoline...


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Are You Using This Top Secret Dashboard Cleaner?

Get your car's dashboard sparkling clean without any smelly chemicals or spending a single extra cent.


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12 Things to NEVER do While Driving

Most of these things are no-brainer mistakes that you should avoid while driving. Unfortunately, there's no shortage of apparently brainless...


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How Often Should You Change Your Brake Pads?

Determining how often you should change your brake pads is not rocket science. Your ears will provide the answer if...


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What Happens To Your Car When You Drive Through High Water

Driving through high water can have a disastrous effect on your car's engine. This is what happens when you drive...


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Why Don’t All Cars Have a Rear Windshield Wiper?

Why don't all cars have a rear windshield wiper? A number of factors go into the decision, like fuel economy...


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18 Car Maintenance Tasks to Do in Fall

Be sure to take a look at these items on your car before winter strikes

30 Cars That Are Plummeting in Value

That sweet-smelling new car starts losing value the moment you drive it off the dealer's lot. According to AutoTrader.com, "the...


Tips for Loosening Nuts, Bolts and Screws

Struggling with a stuck screw, bolt, or other fastener? We asked a trio of pros to share their best tips...


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The Difference Between Green and Orange Antifreeze

What's the difference between different colors of antifreeze? Should different colors of coolant be mixed? Find out here.


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Are Airless Car Tires a Good Idea?

Michelin plans to release its airless tire in 2024 but are airless tires a good idea?


How to Repair Chipped Car Paint

Repairing your car's paint chips is pretty straightforward and helps prevent expensive body and paint repairs and protects future resale...


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How to Safely Jack Up a Truck

Follow these steps to get your truck up on jacks and ready to work on.


How To Change Your Car’s Transmission Fluid

Save money and extend the life of your vehicle by changing its transmission fluid yourself.


How To Touch Up Nicks and Scratches in Your Car’s Paint

Fix up dings and nicks in a jiffy and get your car looking like new with this easy and inexpensive...


How to Replace a Valve Cover Gasket Leak in 3 Steps

Replace the leaking valve cover gasket on a 4-cylinder engine in less than an hour

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How to Clean a Throttle Body

Clean your throttle body for better gas mileage and performance!


How To Test and Replace the PCV Valve on Your Car

What is a PCV Valve? Save money on your next oil change by checking your air filter and PCV valve...


How to Change Coolant in Your Car

Change your engine coolant yourself and save money on vehicle maintenance.


How To Replace Your Windshield Washer Pump in 1 Hour or Less

Follow along as we break down windshield washer fluid pump replacement.


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What to Do if Your Car Shakes When Braking

Sometimes cars shake when you brake. And while pulsating while braking is usually an easy fix, any issue with a...


Here’s Why You Need To Start Buying Gas at Costco

Costco is more than just a cheap place for groceries! Those discounted prices can apply to a majority of your...

15 Things People Who Always Have Clean Cars Have in Common

Does keeping your car tidy seem impossible? With these genius tips from a professional organizer, you can turn that dream...


What You Need to Know About Brake Rotors

Brake rotors and brake calipers stop your car in a disc brake system. What are rotors made of and how...


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Brake Caliper Paint Pointers

Brake caliper paint does not affect performance, but it does affect the appearance of a vehicle with expensive rims. What...


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What Is a Brake Light Switch and When Should You Replace It?

The brake light switch on your vehicle serves an important safety function. Learn how to test it and determine when...


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Causes and DIY Fixes for Smoking Brakes

What does it mean when your brakes are smoking? Learn the causes and DIY fixes for smoking brakes along with...


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How to Get Stains Out of Car Seats

All you need are a few common products and a little bit of time. Read on to learn how to...