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How To Get Rid Of Bad Smells
Posted on January 27th, 2006 on
OR: Making Good Scents You see something great, step nearer to get a closer look and – whew! What’s that SMELL? Whether it’s a room, your car or a favorite outfit, n...

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Tips for Tune-Ups
Posted on January 5th, 2006 on
In order to keep your car in tip-top shape, you should perform a tune-up once a year. Parts that should be checked and/or replaced include the air filter, spark plugs, ca...

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How To Jump-Start Your Car
Posted on January 4th, 2006 on
If a battery won’t hold its charge because it’s old or broken, replace it. However, if your battery is “dead” because you left your lights on, you should be able to...

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Cleaning Your K&N Air Filter
Posted on December 30th, 2005 on
K&N makes special performance air filters and stock replacements. The idea behind K&N is that the oiled material of which the filter is made breathes better th...

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Changing Your Own Oil
Posted on December 28th, 2005 on
One of the responsibilities of owning a car is making sure your oil gets changed regularly. These days, the price of an oil change at a quick-lube shop isn’t much different th...

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How to Open a Frozen Car Door
Posted on October 25th, 2005 on
As the winter season is approaching, we have to start thinking about things freezing. Not just our bones, but also our sidewalks, windshields and even our car door locks. If...

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How to Select a Car Stereo
Posted on August 11th, 2005 on
Selecting a car stereo can be a difficult decision if you don’t know what is out there. However, the market is designed to cater to individual preferences, so the most im...

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How to Care for Your Car’s Interior
Posted on August 8th, 2005 on
The interior of a car requires special care in order to maintain a like-new appearance. Waste control. Trash is bad news for your car’s interior, especially food-related tr...

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How to Find the Car of Your Dreams
Posted on July 28th, 2005 on
Just over eight years ago, I bought my first car, a 1981 Nissan 280ZX I named Zelda. I was incredibly spoiled by my brief search for the right car, as she came along af...

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How to Handle a Car Accident
Posted on July 26th, 2005 on
Once again, my life presents a good topic to write on – although I could have done without this one. This morning on the way to work, I was hit when I slowed down for a ...

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