2015
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Three Unique Sources For Used Car Parts And Original Car Restorations
If you want to restore a car, you may be considering custom improvements. There are also restorations that use all original parts, which can sometimes be difficult to find. You may have to rebuild parts for your restoration, as well as find parts from other sources for your repairs. Here are some tips to help you find all the parts you need for your classic car restoration: 1. Rebuilding Parts For Your Car That Cannot Be Replaced
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How Do You Troubleshoot Your Radiator?
Your vehicle's radiator is a very important part of the overall cooling system. When there is a problem with the radiator, your car could overheat and cause even more problems. It is important that you look at different causes for a radiator to malfunction and get repairs done before the issue worsens. Here are some things to check if you are having trouble with the radiator. Check the Thermostat One of the more common problems with a radiator actually has to do with the thermostat.
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How To Fix Garage Door Extension Springs
If you're having trouble opening your garage door, it could be the extension springs. Extension springs resemble the coils in a box springs mattress and they are commonly mounted on the overhead tracks on each side of the door. The springs are held in place by safety cables to keep them from breaking off and damaging a vehicle or injuring a driver. Here are some tips to replace a broken garage door extension springs.
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Wise Car-Owner: Is The Problem Your IAC Valve? Fix It Yourself
The IAC valve or the idle air control valve is an important part of your vehicle, and it is easy to replace. This little compartment regulates the amount of air that goes into your engine while it's idling. The following guide will show you a few signs that your valve has gone bad and how to replace it. Symptoms Of A Bad IAC Valve Look out for the following signs of a bad idle air control valve:
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4 Ways To Save Money On Pick-Up Truck Equipment
If you are a pick-up truck owner, you are probably always looking for ways to get more out of our vehicle. You might be looking to install a toolbox, for example, or you might want a towing bar so that you can tow things with your vehicle. Regardless, you might have noticed that truck equipment can be expensive, and you could be wondering how you can cut costs. Luckily, following these tips can help you save.
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Suffering From A Graduation Gift Dilemma? Solve It At Your Local Auto Parts Store!
No matter what retailers would like you to believe, finding the perfect gift for friends and relatives who are graduating from high school is not always fun and exciting. Purchasing trendy items like clothing and music can be very risky, unless you know the recipient well enough to know their sizes and personal tastes. Traditional gifts, like a pen and pencil set are apt to met with a polite "thank you"
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Five Small Parts You Should Only Buy From A Salvage Yard
When people think about getting the parts they need to repair their car at a salvage yard, they often only think about large parts. There are often many great smaller parts that can be found at a salvage yard for very inexpensive prices as well. The following guide will help you remember a few small parts you can also get from a salvage yard. Mirrors Both side and rear-view mirrors can be found at a salvage yard.
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The Game Of Blame | Car Component Suspects Typically Blamed When The Transmission Is Guilty
The last thing any car owner wants to hear from the mechanic is that there is a possibility their transmission has seen better days. This is because transmission demise can rank right up there with an engine failure when it comes to the complexity of the repair, and the price is also sometimes hard to swallow. Because car owners rarely want to hear of such a problem, they will often wrongly accuse other vehicle components entirely.
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