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78How to Pass a Smog Test -- Tips
Learning how to pass a smog test is one of those essential bits of knowledge that every car owner in California should know. But there are a lot of pitfalls involved in passing a smog test. Some people inadvertently shoot themselves in the foot...
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79Battery Booster Pack -- Money Saving Tip
I had never heard of a battery booster pack until recently. I'm an old fashioned kind of guy, which means that I like to use a thing up completely before throwing it away. I was just getting an oil change the other day, and while they were emptying...
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92Fuel Injection Cleaner -- Injector Cleaning
Fuel injection cleaner, also called fuel injector cleaner, can really boost your fuel economy and help your car run more efficiently. Dirty injectors can be a nightmare.
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86Engine Oil Stop Leak -- Types of Oil Leaks
A good automotive tip for older engines is to try some engine oil stop leak. This is especially true in certain states. States like California, where I live, have very strict emissions laws, and oil leaking into the fuel mixture for combustion can...
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92Solenoid Problems -- Diagnosing Car Electrical Problems Properly
Solenoid problems can be very difficult to diagnose properly. Of all the electrical components in a car, the solenoid might be the least understood.
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82Black Smoke from Exhaust -- Engine Burning Oil
Why is there black smoke coming out of my exhaust? Is my engine burning oil or is it something else? What can I do about it.
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79Why is My Car Overheating -- Engine Overheating
Why is my car overheating? What can I do to fix it? There are many reasons why an engine might overheat, and many simple fixes for those problems.
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82Warped Rotors -- Why Does My Car Shake when I Hit the Brakes?
If you're wondering why your car shakes when you hit your brakes, you more than likely have one or more warped rotors behind your wheels. A rotor is the round piece of steel pictured below that your brake pads grab hold of when you hit the...
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73Misfire Causes and Solutions
There are a variety of misfire causes that can cause an engine to run poorly with lack of power and fuel economy. Understanding the causes of misfiring and how to fix them can save you a lot of money in fuel and prevent excess emissions.
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81Get Smoke Smell Out of Your Car or Home
So you've cleaned and sprayed but you still can't get that smoke smell out. There are two problems that you're facing. First, smoke particles very easily penetrate porous surfaces, things like carpet, walls, and upholstery. Just cleaning the surface...
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