How to Replace the Front Signal Lights in a Oldsmobile Alero

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Replacing your Oldsmobile Alero's front signal lights is something most people can do themselves should the light unexpectedly stop working. All you need is the right replacement bulb and a screwdriver to complete this task in just a few minutes.

How to Build a Pickup Topper

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Pickup trucks are the most utilitarian vehicles built. There are those who need to keep their goods safe in these vehicles and opt for a topper to do the job. Unfortunately, toppers can be very expensive and may not have all of the features the pickup truck owner wants. Some owners want specially sh

How to Troubleshoot a 1990 Acura Legend Relay Switch

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Your 1990 Acura Legend is equipped with many electrical systems and accessories. The vast majority of these functions are controlled by relays, which are essentially large fuses that have the ability to regulate current to a slight degree. The relays in your Acura Legend are housed inside the relay

What Is a Kick Panel on a Car?

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Kick panels are in front of the front doors in vehicles, below the dash, near the floor. They are an interior feature usually used hold radio speakers.

Testing a Throttle Body

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The throttle body in car a provides one of the modern features found in today's cars to help with fuel efficiency. In addition to keeping fuel flow to the engine restricted to only what it actually needs, the throttle body also houses sensors telling the car computer how the fuel-air mixture is work

How to Install an Idle Air Control Valve on a 2000 Ford Windstar

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Ford threw its hat into the conventional minivan ring with the likes of Chrysler, Chevy and other automakers in the 1995 model year, with the release of the Windstar. Prior to 1995, Ford offered a minivan, the Aerostar, but it was a far cry from the conventional minivan of the era. The idle air cont

How to Install Flush Bolts on Doors

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Like the familiar, surface-mounted barrel bolt, flush bolts consist of a metal rod that slides from a door frame into a door jamb. Unlike barrel bolts, flush bolts mount into recessed channels, called mortises, which are usually located at the inner face of the door's top and bottom rails or the bot

How to Install a Hub Bearing Assembly in a 1998 Bravada

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The wheel bearing hub assembly is a crucial component of your vehicle, serving to connect the chassis and the wheel. The assembly is also equipped with metal wheel bearings that facilitate the smooth circular motion of the wheel as the car is moving. Save money and pick up some automotive repair sk

How to Stop Auto-Body Rust

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Regular maintenance is a part of car ownership. With the body of a car made from steel, there will come a time when you have to deal with rust. Car manufacturers provide a rustproof coating to the car, but in time, this coating wears off. Rust starts as small spots, but if not removed quickly, it on

2001 Toyota Tacoma Door Panel Removal

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If you complete your own repairs on your 2001 Toyota Tacoma, you probably know that certain tasks, like repairing door-speaker wiring, requires removing the door panel. Although removing a door panel seems like a daunting task for many home mechanics, it is actually a very simple process. Most peopl

Motegi Racing MR107

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Windshield Replacements and Repairs - When and Why to Consider Your Next Window Service

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Windshield replacement and repair is something people should not ignore. Many people do not realize it is an important consideration for the front windshield of your vehicle to be replaced or repaired when damage is ...

How to Identify a Borg Warner Super T-10 Transmission

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The Borg Warner T-10 four-speed manual transmission has been used by most automakers and has solid, reliable reputation. Introduced in the 1950s, the T-10 has gone through modifications, the most important being the Super T-10, introduced in 1966; it became the Power Brute during the Super T-10's se

How to Remove an Automatic Belt Tensioner

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The automatic belt tensioner on a vehicle's engine keeps the serpentine belt tight at all times. If the belt tensioner goes out, it will not keep the belt tight and the engine accessories will not function properly. If the belt tensioner on your vehicle goes out, you will need to replace it as soon

How to Change an Alternator in a 1996 Honda Accord

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Alternators in cars are responsible for sending electricity throughout the vehicle. If your battery dies frequently or your headlights begin to dim suddenly, your alternator may not be sending the currents properly. For the 1996 Honda Accord, replace the alternator without the help of a professional

How to Fold a Jeep Top

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You can fold a Jeep top back halfway to create a sunroof, or fold it down completely for a "convertible experience." Neither requires any tools. You will need to store the windows in a safe and clean place inside the Jeep for easy access when you put the top back on.

Types of Tools That Are Helpful in Car Cleaning and Maintenance

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Automobiles demand regular cleaning, inspection and maintenance to continue their smooth operation on road. However, even a small visit to the garage or service station may cost a lot.

How Do Eggs Damage Car Paint?

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VandalismEggs are the arsenal of choice for vandalism due to the almost irreversible damage they cause to painted surfaces if not dealt with immediately. House paint, car paint, painted signs, mailboxes and any other painted surfaces of value are all susceptible to damage caused by...

How to Install a New Fuel Hose

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Automobile combustion engines work by burning fuel in the pistons (the combustion chamber) and transferring this energy in order to power the drive train. The fuel for this process is carried from the gas tank by the fuel hose. These hoses, just like any other kind of hoses, can sometimes decay with

How to Replace the Float on a Quadrajet

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The Quadrajet carburetor float needs to be adjusted or replaced occasionally for the carburetor to work effectively. The float can become gummed up or stick to the float bowl and prevent the fuel from entering the bowl properly. When this happens, the carburetor will stall out from lack of fuel. The