Category: Automotive
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How To – Mixing Automotive Paint
Whether you are doing a touch-up or a full paint job following the correct methods of mixing your paint will provide accurate repeatable results and a finish you can be proud of. The main difference between professional paints and the type you get out of a spraycan or touch-up bottle is that it needs to…
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How To – Picking a Portable Power Inverter For Your Car
Whether its while driving to work everyday or while on vacation there are times when having access to AC voltage can be a life saver or more then just a convenience. Depending on how far you are willing to go you can install an inverter that can power just about any ac device you can…
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How To – Understanding Tire Ratings Before You Buy
If you own your car for more then a few years and that includes most of us then you will endup needing to replace your cars tires. Most States require replacement if your tire tread reached 2/32″ of an inch. If you live in an area that sees lots of rain you should at least…
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How To – Bleeding Brakes And Tools Needed
When you are replacing or repairing your brakes it is important to bleed the air out of the system. Air is easily compressible compared to liquid brake fluid and if bubbles are trapped in your lines you will end up with a soft brake that won’t perform well. Also the air will get entrapped in…
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How To – Repairing Stripped Bolts And Threads
There are a number of times when working on your car or home that you end up messing up the threads on a bolt or spark plug or wind up with a nut that you strip the heck out of. So what can you do in this situation other then grab a beer and start…