Car Accidents: Defective Auto Parts or Driver Negligence?

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A number of factors can lead to a traffic accident like vehicle speed,design, road design, environment but mostl importantly it is driver skill and behaviour that matters. Statistics show that most of the accidents occur because of drivers negligence compared to defective auto parts.

How to Remove the Front Grill on a Geo Tracker

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Created by Chevrolet in the late 80s, the Geo Tracker was a small SUV made in the United States until it was discontinued in 2004. Similar to other vehicles on the road, the Tracker utilizes a series of easy-to-replace accessories in the case of eventual wear and tear, such as with the front grill.

Motor Oil Types for SG and SE

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The wrong oil can destroy internal engine components, like this burned piston.piston de scooter image by Vetea TOOMARU from Fotolia.comAn engine will quickly self destruct without oil. However, having oil in the engine is not enough. You must have the right oil to assure engine longevity....

How to Remove Line Paint From Cars

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It is an extremely aggravating experience to go to your car and see that you have industrial line paint on the surface paint of your car, ruining the car's finish. Line paint can be very tough to remove from your car, but it is not impossible, especially with the right products and tools. With these

How to Replace the Fuel Filter on a 2006 Explorer

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The fuel filter is a in line canister filter that is designed to keep any small trash or particles from getting into the fuel injectors and stopping them up. The standard fuel filter on a 2006 Ford Explorer has two fuel lines. One of the fuel lines feeds the inlet side of the fuel filter while the o

Keyless Car Remotes - The Best Device for the Advanced Safety of Your Car

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Today with the growing number of vehicle thefts, the issue of their safety has become a major headache for the owners. To address this issue, keyless car remotes have come up as an excellent solution ...

How to Remove a Corsa Radiator

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The radiator on your Opel Corsa is located towards the front of the vehicle and can get damaged from rocks or other debris on the road thrown up by other cars and directed towards the radiator. The radiator is made of very thin pieces of aluminum, which are excellent in terms of heat dissipation and

How to Troubleshoot the Emissions on a 2002 PT Cruiser

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In 1996, the Environmental Protection Agency required a standardized version of On-Board Diagnostics coding. This was part of a greater move to manage automobile emissions and decrease potential pollution. As a result, there is one diagnostic coding system for all vehicles. Troubleshooting a 2002 P

How to De-Wax a Boat

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You've lovingly waxed your boat before every season, but now it's scratched. The fiberglass needs repair. If you decide to paint the boat, you want to paint the boat, not the wax job on the boat. Before you can repair that scratch or paint the boat, that wax must go. You have to dewax the boat, usin

How to Install a Wheel Cover

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Wheel covers protect steel rims of some vehicles and add aesthetic value to the wheels. The covers are typically plastic and very lightweight. They come in a variety of colors and designs. They are often made to look like alloy or some other expensive type of wheel. Installing the covers takes a few

How to Change the Fuel Filter in a Chevy Trailblazer

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Fuel filters ensure that the gasoline being delivered to your engine is clean and free of harmful debris. They keep your engine supplied with clean gasoline to help it run smoother and last longer. Fuel filters do get clogged, however, and will need to be replace usually every 24 months.

How to Replace a Side Marker Lamp on a Buick

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The side marker light on the Buick is useful as it lets oncoming traffic know there is a vehicle in the next lane. Located within the light assemblies, the light can be replaced within minutes. The taillight assembly houses all the necessary rear lights and makes replacement simple. The bulb can be

How to Change an E20 Crank Sensor

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The Toyota Corolla E-20 was a second-generation Corolla sold in the early 1970s. The E-20 had a number of different sensors that served several important electrical function for the car. One of these sensors was the crank sensor, or crankshaft sensor. The crank sensor on your Corolla measures the po

Replacing a Fuel Filter on a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire

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Pontiac equipped the 1999 Sunfire coupe with an in-line fuel filter to prevent debris from reaching the fuel injection system. Unfortunately, no matter where you buy gas, you'll slowly accumulate sediment and other foreign material in your gas tank. The pump picks this stuff up and sends it forward

How to Remove a Gear Shift Knob

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Without gear shift knobs, driving would be very difficult. Gear shift knobs allow us to use the shift lever to change transmission gears in our vehicle. Removing the gear shift knob will allow you to clean it, or install an aftermarket one in its place.

How To Save Thousands By Spray Painting Your Car Yourself

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Has your car seen better days? Do you remember the time that you used to spend hours polishing your car on the weekend? Even your neighbors gave up gossiping about your infatuation for your dream machine.

How to Change a 1999 Chevy Prizm Serpentine Belt

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The serpentine belt on your 1999 Chevy Prizm turns all the pulleys on the front of the engine, and the tension on the belt is maintained with an automatic belt tensioner. Changing the belt is a great project for the DIY mechanic, can be accomplished in about 30 minutes and will save you from paying

How to Read the Oil Dipstick in a Geo Metro

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An engine needs oil to work properly, so it's critical to do regular checks to make sure you have enough oil. If a "Check Eng Oil Level" light shows on your instrument panel, you need to check the engine oil level immediately. The Geo Metro uses marks on the dipstick to help owners check the oil lev

How Do I Attach a Rack to a Ball Hitch?

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Attaching a rack to the hitch of your vehicle allows you to securely store your bike or gear safely. The rack attaches to the ball hitch mount the same way as connecting a trailer. The only difference is the ball must be removed to slide the rack mount hole over the ball hitch hole. The ball hitch i

How do I Install a Fuel Door Hinge on a 1990 Volvo?

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Volvo's reputation for reliability and longevity is rivaled only by Rolls Royce. According to Edmunds, a well-known provider of automotive information, the 1990 Volvo 240 and 740 ranked a 10 out of 10 for build quality, and a nine out of 10 for exterior design. Unfortunately, Volvo owners have fou