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How to Clay a Car

Posted October 20th, 2009 By Marck Auto and Motorcycle

A good paint job can make a car look good, but contaminants, pollutants, and paint swirls can affect the look of your car.  A few specks and swirls may not be that big of a deal, but when you plan to sell your [...]

How to Treat Battery Corrosion

Posted October 18th, 2009 By Marck Auto and Motorcycle

If you have problems starting up your car or running your vehicle’s electrical system, you may have corroded battery terminals.  Corrosion reduces the efficiency of your battery, and may end up shortening the lifespan of your entire vehicle.  Treating battery terminal corrosion is [...]

How to Check Coolant Levels

Posted October 14th, 2009 By Marck Auto and Motorcycle

Engine blocks can stand high temperatures, but the engine works at its best when it is kept in its optimum temperature.  Engine coolant helps keep your engine temperature optimized, which means less damage and energy lost from heat.  Here are the steps you [...]

How to Replace Automatic Transmission Fluid

Posted October 14th, 2009 By Marck Auto and Motorcycle

Many cars run on automatic transmission because it is easy to use in city driving.  Just because gear changes are automatic, however, maintenance should still be performed to ensure the best performance for your vehicle.  The most that you can do to preserve [...]

How to Change a Fuel Injector

Posted October 13th, 2009 By Elaine Auto and Motorcycle

Is your engine flooded with gas and your motor sputtering? It might be because your fuel injector is dirty or plugged up. Although it’s not a very common dilemma, it’ll be worth looking into. If you’ve got enough automobile knowledge to tackle this [...]

How to Jack Up a Car

Posted October 7th, 2009 By Marck Auto and Motorcycle

Whether you need to repair some parts of your vehicle or replace a flat tire, a car jack can help lift your car for easier access.  The only way that you can conveniently access and replace these parts is to use a car [...]

How to Hypermile

Posted October 6th, 2009 By monsterguide Auto and Motorcycle

With the rising costs of fuel, it becomes important for many drivers and car owners to get as many miles as they can per gallon. Fuel-efficient driving can turn into an exciting activity for some people, but it can pose a danger [...]

How to Mount Tires

Posted September 14th, 2009 By Elaine Auto and Motorcycle

Part of any automobile’s maintenance is mounting the tires. If not done correctly, this might result in accidents on the road. Many car owners leave this job to the professionals, but if you want to work on this on your own, you just [...]

How to Edit the Windows Registry

Posted September 8th, 2009 By Marck Computers

One of the core components of the Microsoft Windows operating system is the Registry.  From time to time, Windows needs to be configured to accommodate different programs, hardware, and operating system updates.  Here’s how you can edit the Windows Registry.
What is the Registry?
In [...]

How to Calculate MPG

Posted August 2nd, 2009 By Marck Auto and Motorcycle

Fuel costs a lot of money, whether it’s gasoline or diesel.  You need to pay attention to how much gas you consume while driving to save on money and to preserve and extend the lifespan of your vehicle.  Here are some ways to [...]