Archive for January, 2010

Lexus ES300 Speeding Over 260 KM/H

Lexus ES300 Speeding Over 260 KM/H

We tried to reach top speed on my 1994 Es300 here and what do you know...it's not as slow as it looks .

01.31.2010 | Just For Fun | Car Instructions

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Unlocking a Car Door

Unlocking a Car Door

Locking the keys inside the car happens to everyone at some point. Anyway, don't start pulling your hair out...not yet. All you need to open it is some kind of a  wedge (wood or plastic) and a coat hanger . The other alternative is paying a locksmith to do it. I prefer the one I don't have to pay

01.27.2010 | Car Tips, Featured, Videos | Car Instructions

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Mirror Glass Removal and Replacement

Mirror Glass Removal and Replacement

I will be doing this on a Chevrolet Cavalier, also this is exactly the same on a Pontiac Sunfire and is very similar for most cars. We will need only a small screwdriverlike prybar and some grease. Remove the glass by using the prybar from the side and pry it out, it will unclip easily. There

01.27.2010 | Maintenance | Car Instructions

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Headlight Restoration And Polishing

Headlight Restoration And Polishing

Having the headlights oxidized will reduce visibility during night time and will make the car look older and ugly during daytime. However, there is an easy and low cost solution for this. You might as well do it yourself and save some money in the process . All you will need is a Orbital Polisher (

01.26.2010 | Videos | Car Instructions

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Regular vs Premium Gas

Regular vs Premium Gas

There are quite a few owners using premium in their cars thinking they doing the best for their engine or "cleaning" their engine, well...  read the damn  manual, it's there for a reason and stop wasting your money getting the oil companies richer . If it says regular use regular, unless you know

01.24.2010 | General | Car Instructions

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Automatic vs Manual Transmission

Automatic vs Manual Transmission

One can't really say which one is better, both serve the same purpose but in different ways. First of all Automatic transmissions (AT) are more expensive on initial costs (about $1000 more) and they require more maintenance during the lifespan of the car . Manual transmissions(MT) not only cost les

01.24.2010 | General | Car Instructions

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Two Minutes Engine Cleaning

Two Minutes Engine Cleaning

It doesn't take long to clean an engine if you have the time and will to do it.You will only need a general degreaser that you can  find at any hardware store and a pressure washer. Cover the alternator with a plastic bag and spray the degreaser all over the engine and the inside of the hood. After

01.22.2010 | Maintenance | Car Instructions

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