Archive for the ‘Repairs’ Category

1. Buy an Extended Warranty For a Used Car With Instant Coverage For Pennies on the Dollar!

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   If your vehicle is starting to give you some hiccups and is beginning to cost you quite a bit of money and costly repairs, you do have the option of buying a used car extended warranty that will cover repairs in the future. While some of the replacement parts the you have been spending money on may come with a warranty to cover just that part, you can very inexpensively obtain a extended warranty online for much less than you may think.

   It’s cheaper than you think…

   Many people think that extended warranties for used cars are very expensive. This is only because they have only seen prices at car dealerships. Dealerships marked up extended warranties in many cases 500% or more. So, what that means for you is that an extended… Continue reading

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2. Best Way to Remove Tires

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   When you have a car you need to do what you have the ability to to ensure that you take care of it properly. This entails that you have to give it the frequent oil changes and even take it in for a tuning when that disagreeable check engine light comes on. Though we commonly take the vehicle in when it has a problem the one thing we have the ability to repair is a flat tire.

   In order to do this you will need to discover the right method to get rid of tires from the car so that the vehicle and the tire is not damaged at all. With the correct tools and the right directions this process might be instant and simple.

   Before you have the ability to change… Continue reading

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3. How to Use ELM327 OBD-II OBD2 CAN USB Interface Diagnostic Tool

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   ELM327 OBD-II OBD2 CAN USB Interface Diagnostic Tool is very easy to use. Just turn your computer into a car diagnostic system. This interface with software included is all you need. Works for most of cars after 1996. It can read and clear all diagnostic trouble codes. Display all the live data of your car.

   ELM 327 Instructions:

   There are several software for running ELM 327, now we are talking about software EasyobdII 2.2 version.

   1. First, Connect your laptop with your car and turn the key on or turn the engine to be running.

   2. The hardware will be detected and automatically installed, ready to use. Otherwise, you need to use driver file to install it.

   3. If you use Windows Vista, only the software EasyobdII 2.2 works with Vista. For rest operation system… Continue reading

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4. How to Find Oil Leaks

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   So, you have finally decided to clean your garage! You back out the car and discover a small pool of oil on the floor. Immediately the thought of expensive repair bills flood through your mind, but wait! Maybe you can solve this dilemma yourself and save hundreds of dollars in repair bills.

   How do you go about fixing this problem? Here are a few things for you to check. First determine that it is indeed an oil leak. You may notice a puddle of oil in your driveway where your car is parked. Check the relative position of the puddle. If it is NOT where the front of the car would be then it may be something else. If it is green or watery, then it is probably an engine coolant… Continue reading

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5. Things to Think About Before Working on Your Car For the First Time

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   There’s nothing quite as rewarding as doing a good job yourself. Especially when it’s a project that costs you less, you know you did it on your own and you did it right. However, as good as that feels be sure you don’t get in over your head. So be sure to ask yourself the following questions just to be sure that you will actually want to do any car work before you get yourself overly involved and over your head.

   1.Do “I” really want to do this project? Is it going to be a nightmare, or will it be fun? You probably don’t want to do something that doesn’t feel good unless it’s absolutely unavoidable.

   2.Do you know how to do the job? If not, do you know where to go… Continue reading

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6. 1997-2001 Toyota Camry P0401 Diagnosis

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   One of the more common codes that I typically see on a 1997-2001 Toyota 2.2L 4-cylinder Camry is a P0401. It is a code that indicates that there is a problem with the EGR System, not necessarily a problem the EGR valve itself. I hear stories of people pulling getting this code and replacing the EGR Valve without doing any testing because they don’t know what to test. They spend needless money and still haven’t fixed the problem.

   There are three parts that will generally make this code appear on your car. Yes the EGR Valve is one of them, but you also have the EGR VSV, and the EGR Modulator. The first parts of inspection will be to check the function of the EGR Valve by pulling a vacuum on… Continue reading

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