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DIY & Repairs

How to Drain the Gas Tank of Your Car

Run the car close to empty, if possible., Purchase a fuel siphon system., Stick your hose into the gas tank, feeding it...

9 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Find a Leak in a Tire

Inflate the tire., Visually inspect the tire., Listen for a hissing sound., Feel around the tire for air.

4 steps 1 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Fix a Flat Tire

Inflate the tire., Visually inspect the tire., Listen for a hissing sound., Feel around the tire for air., Mix soap and...

7 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Handle a Tyre Burst

Start with maintaining a safe driving speed; there are just no two sides to this., Do not slam on the brake pedal...

6 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Install Snow Chains

Identify the drive wheels of the vehicle., Purchase the right snow chains for your tire size., Select a safe location...

14 steps 6 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install Snow Chains on Tires

Lay the chains out and remove any twists or kinks in the metal., With your car parked, parking brake engaged, and...

16 steps 4 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install Valve Stems on Tires

Insert the valve stem through its hole in the wheel., Screw the valve stem tool onto the valve stem., Use the handle to...

5 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Install Wheel Covers

Jack up the vehicle., Remove the lug nuts., Line up the ring indent with the valve stem., Press the wheel cover...

13 steps 6 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to De Ice a Car Lock

Squirt lock de-icer into the lock., Spray lock de-icer into the lock., Use homemade lock de-icer.

3 steps 2 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Troubleshoot Leaking Oil

Check your oil., Use a fluorescent leak detection system., Consider "steam cleaning" your engine to make it easier to...

5 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Repair a Punctured Tire

Locate the tire that is losing air., Take the tire off from the rim., Remove anything that's in the tire., Once the...

11 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Replace Shocks

Make sure you need new shocks., Purchase new shock absorbers., Consider upgrading your shocks., Jack your vehicle in an...

14 steps 6 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Upgrade Your Suspension

Get some new shocks.The first and fastest way to beef up your suspension is just to upgrade your shocks., Be wary of...

3 steps 2 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Replace Tie Rod Ends

Loosen the front tires slightly., Raise the front end with a floor jack., Remove the wheel., Locate the outer tie rod...

30 steps 7 min Advanced

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