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Mazda Driveshaft Removal and Replacement

Mazda Driveshaft Removal and Replacement

Start By lifting the car securing it with jack stands. Never get under the car supported by only one jack alone. Remove the tire. You will see a big bolt 32mm in the center of the rotor. You will need someone on the car pressing on the brakes while you unbolt it with a long socket bar. Don't take th

03.1.2010 | Repair Instructions |

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Things You Should Know Before Buying A Car

Things You Should Know Before Buying A Car

While surfing the Internet, you will get a general impression that  the most  preferable  cars  to buy, are those no older than 5 years. I tend to believe that many people are not obsessed with saving as much as possible , all they hope is to get the best value for the amount of money they have

02.28.2010 | General |

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Volkswagen Jetta Window Regulator

Volkswagen Jetta Window Regulator

Having the window glass go straight down inside the door while driving it's almost normal for a MKIV Volkswagen Jetta. "Das Auto", as always cheaped out and used plastic instead of metal on the window regulator clips (along with half the car). Anyway, on this car the glass on the passenger side went

02.27.2010 | Repair Instructions |

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Most Fatal Winter Driving Mistakes

Most Fatal Winter Driving Mistakes

When we think of winter we have in mind, slick roads, foggy weather and more than one close calls. Many argue that the main cause of winter double trouble happen because of the driver than the car. If we are stuck on a freezing road, four wheels skid as quickly as two wheels do. Experts conclude th

02.26.2010 | General |

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Toyota President Apologizes

Toyota President Apologizes

Today, was the hearing day for Toyota President, Akio Toyoda and some other representatives of the company. During the hearing process, he seemed to be very apologetic about the Toyota's safety defects . "We always stop and try to understand the problem. We never run away from a problem or pretend

02.25.2010 | News |

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Fuel Saving Secrets

Fuel Saving Secrets

After choosing a relatively gas-saving car for your daily purposes, you can also attain more fuel savings and reduce your car's emissions in the environment, by simply considering these simple hints: Try to decrease your driving speed. While reducing your speed, let's say from 110km to 90km/hour,

02.23.2010 | Car Tips |

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What You Should Know About Car Tune Up

What You Should Know About Car Tune Up

It is generally recommended, that a car need to receive a tune-up, once in two years or 50.000 km depending on which comes first. During this process mechanics change parts of your car which don't seem to function well, and the service done will considerably improve the overall performance of the ca

02.23.2010 | Maintenance |

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