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It may seem trivial, but the one out of 1000 times you check and find that you had a loose wheel, you'll thank yourself for the 999 times you checked and found everything tight.
To check them for tightness, you don't need to follow any sort of pattern like you do when you are tightening them for the first time. Just check that they are all nice and snug. What's snug? With the wrench on the bolt, lean over and put most of your body weight on the lug wrench. When it stops moving, you're snug. I like to start at the top every time so that I know where to stop.
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Brakes are pretty much the most important safety device on your car. If you've even partially lost your brakes in the past, you'll remember the change of underwear that followed. Inspecting your brakes twice a year for wear and damage can protect you and your passengers while saving you money by catching any damage before it becomes too costly.
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If you checked your motor oil and found the level to be low, you should add a quart. Motor oil is sold in quarts, so if you grab a plastic bottle at your local giganti-gas, you've got a quart. There are different types of motor oil, called "weights," so check your car's owner's manual to see what they recommend. If you can't find the manual or you're in a pinch, you can always add a quart of 10W-30 or 10W-40 safely (they're labeled right on the front). If you're extra worried about cleanliness, buy a funnel, too, but it's not a must.
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A clogged air filter affects your car's performance on a number of levels. It robs your car of power, something you need every ounce of when you're navigating a freeway on-ramp. Perhaps more important is the effect a clogged air filter has on your gas mileage. It takes 10 minutes and usually costs less than $20. These easy steps will get you there and back in no time flat. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 10 minutes
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Checking your car's oil level is the single most important thing you can do to extend the life of your car's engine. In the time it takes to snap into a Slim-Jim, you can use a dipstick. Oil is the life blood of your car. Without it, you wouldn't make it three miles. Follow these quick steps and you'll have one biggie checked off your car's regular maintenance list.
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Some leather car seats wear like iron, others seem more like paper mache over foam. Regardless, most will show their age over time. Proper maintenance of your leather interior will make it last a long time. Leather needs to be kept moisturized or it will dry and crack. Unfortunately, the guy who had the car before you didn't know this, and your leather interior is showing some serious wear. Thankfully, there is hope. A simple leather replenishing and repair can make them look close to new again.
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These days there's no better place to find a car than online, and this includes vintage and classic cars. With automobile shipping easier than ever, and a global economy, you can find a vintage car like a Porsche 911 or a Mercedes 230 SL anywhere in the country. Corvettes and Mustangs abound on the 'Net! Get a great deal on a vintage car for sale by searching the best classifieds out there on cars.com.
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Back in the day selling a used car was easy. Put a sign in the window and drive it to work or run an ad in your local newspaper classifieds. Sure, it was easy, but your audience was limited.
These days, the best way to sell your car fast, and get top dollar for it lies beneath your fingers. Yes, it's the internet, and you can take advantage of millions of potential car buyers. Thousands and thousands of cars are sold online every day. There is very little to worry about, as long as you have the money before you release the vehicle.
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What Order Do I Tighten My Lug Nuts
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We've all been there. You're working on your brakes, or installing new shocks and you need some help. Loosening a bolt, you look on the back and the nut is spinning. No problem, you'll just put a wrench on it. The problem is that you don't have an extra hand to hold the wrench on so you can wrap up the brake job.
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