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How to Adjust the Timing in an Oldsmobile Alero

By eHow Cars Editor

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Adjusting the timing on an Oldsmobile Alero allows the installation of performance parts and fuel economy boosters. However, it requires expensive specialty equipment and an understanding of car computer programming. Changing the timing on an ... more »

How to Adjust Wheel Bearing Nut

By expertvillage

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Learn how to repack and adjust wheel bearing in a car in this free step by step video. Get auto repair and car maintenance tips from a mechanic... more »

How to Adjust Your Car's Wheel Bearing Nut

By eHow Cars Editor

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Knowing how to perform repairs on your own car can save you hundreds of dollars over taking it into a repair shop. When you need to repair your car, most of what you wind up paying for is the labor. Knowing how to adjust the wheel bearing nut on ... more »

How to Adjust Your Rear View Mirrors

By Richardthe3rd

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Poorly adjusted rear view mirrors and the blind spots they cause are more than just an annoyance. They can mean the difference between getting home safely and not getting home at all. Learning how to properly adjust your car’s mirrors is ... more »

How to Advertise a Car for Sale

By jenfoote

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Do you want to sell a car? If looking to get the most from an older vehicle, you may have better luck outright selling it, as opposed to using the vehicle as a trade in. However, your success all depends on advertising and your ability to make ... more »

How to Advertise a Car to Sell

By eHow Cars Editor

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Traditionally, advertising a car meant reserving space in the classifieds of your local newspaper. While this is still a popular method of selling a car, it can be expensive and limiting. It is important to take advantage of multiple advertising ... more »

How to Afford a New Car

By duncan411

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A new car can be very costly. From paying for the car itself to car quotes and car insurance. So to make sure that the next car is cost effective, here are some tips... more »

How to Aid Wintertime Tire Traction With Sawdust

By eHow Cars Editor

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Anyone who deals with heavy amounts of snow each winter knows that traction for car tires is slim. Sawdust is a great alternative to salt, which is the primary product for aiding wintertime tire traction. It's cheaper and can be just as effective... more »

How to Air Clean a Car Before Painting

By expertvillage

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Learn tips on how to properly air clean a car before you give it a custom paint job in this free video clip on car maintenance... more »

How to Air Out a Car While Driving

By eHow Cars Editor

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Foul odors from any source can leave you holding your breath and nose, especially in a confined area such as a car. The next time you plan to offer to drive, make sure your car passes the smell good test. Your friends will thank you. Read on to ... more »

How to Align a Jeep Cherokee in the Driveway

By Derek Odom

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NOTE: PLEASE CHANGE HEAD TO: How To Align a Straight-Axle 4x4 in the Driveway Paying a shop to align your straight-axle four-wheel-drive vehicle gets expensive fast. Although the shop has precision equipment to do the job within very small ... more »

How to Align the Frame of a Custom Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you bring a custom car to life, you must have the right tools and knowledge to make a straight frame in order to make the finished product a success. After all, the frame of your custom car is the skeleton onto which you will build the rest of ... more »

How to Align Wheels on Custom Cars

By eHow Cars Editor

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Aligning the wheels of your car is all about adjustments of angles. The reason you want to adjust the alignment of your wheels is to increase the life of your tires. Also, you want to make sure your car tracks straight and doesn't veer. Aligning ... more »

How to Allow Test Drives When Selling a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Allow potential buyers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a car you are selling. Buying a car is a major purchase and most consumers will not seriously consider a car without taking it for a test drive. However, there are a few things a ... more »

How to Apply a Car Wash Drying Agent

By S. Johnson

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Washing your car makes it shine and shimmer in the sun. However, in order to wash it, it has to get wet and that means it has to dry perfectly clean. The longer water stays on your car, the less clean it looks. That's because water holds dirt ... more »

How to Apply a Decal Yourself

By Risa Marks

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If you apply a decal incorrectly, you risk bubbling, tearing, and a wasted decal! Follow this wet method when applying your decal, large or small... more »

How to Apply a Window Tinting Kit

By eHow Cars Editor

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With window tinting, protect your car from UV rays and heat; deter theft and maintain your privacy while driving. Add elegance to your car as well with tinted windows and keep other drivers guessing. Apply a window tinting kit and save yourself a ... more »

How to Apply Baby Oil to a Race Car for Cleaning

By eHow Cars Editor

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You can keep your racing car clean with an inexpensive, common household product. Follow these steps to groom your vehicle with baby oil... more »

How to Apply Body Filler for Car Restoration

By expertvillage

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Learn how to apply regular body filler when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and racer... more »

How to Apply Body Filler to Repair Paint Chips

By expertvillage

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Learn how to apply body filler to your car to repair paint chips before painting - free video... more »

How to Apply Buffer Polish to a Surface

By expertvillage

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Learn how to apply polish to a surface in this free video on using buffers. Car waxing made easy!.. more »

How to Apply Clear Coat

By expertvillage

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Learn how to apply clear coat on car brake calipers - free video... more »

How to Apply for a Bad Credit Car Loan

By AlishaD

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You want to buy a car but think your credit isn't good enough? You're not the only one out there. You may be tempted to consider a bad credit car loan... more »

How to Apply for a Donated Car

By Adrienne Warber

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Life is challenging when you juggle two jobs and still cannot pay the bills. You risk losing your job every time the bus is late. Sometimes your child stays home from school because you cannot find someone to drive her. Wouldn't life be easier ... more »

How to Apply for an E-Z Pass

By Dolores M.

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Currently accepted in 12 states across the East Coast, E-Z Pass is not only a money saver but also a time saver. If you spend time traveling across the toll roads or bridges in states spanning as far north as Maine to as far south as Virginia and ... more »