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AUTO REPAIR HELP

• Recommended Auto Repair Manuals
• Recommended Auto Repair Tools and Parts
• Got a Question? Ask a Mechanic Online
• Auto Repair Shop Directory
  
• Becoming an Automotive Mechanic
  

AUTO REPAIR MANUALS

• ALLDATAdiy Review - My first choice and personal favourite
  
• Mitchell1DIY Review - Detailed and highly recommended
  
• ChiltonsDIY Review - Useful for simpler repair jobs
  
• Haynes Review - Long standing and well known publisher

VEHICLE TROUBLE CODES

• Check Engine Codes Explained
• Types of OBD Codes
• Types of Car Sensors
  

OBD II CODES LIST

• P0171
• P0300
• P0301
• P0340
• P0401
• P0420
• P0441
• P0442
• P0455

AUTO REPAIR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

• Why My Car Won't Start Up - Questions and Answers
  
• Service Engine Soon Light is On - Questions and Answer
  
• Brake Repair Questions and Answers
  
• Auto Air Conditioning Questions and Answers
• Got a Question? Ask a Mechanic Online

PRODUCT REVIEWS

• JustAnswer Review - Ask a Mechanic Online
• MechanicAdivisor Review - Find a Mechanic
  
• Harbor Freight Review - Auto Parts and Tools Store
  

CAR BATTERY

• What is the Average Car Battery Life?
• How to Change a Car Battery
  
• How to Recondition a Car Battery
• Alternator Problems and Repair
  

BRAKE PROBLEMS - Causes and Fixes

• Brake Light is On
• Squeaking Brakes
• Brake Noise When Stopping
• Brake Fade
• Brake Caliper Sticking
  
• Bad Master Cylinder
• Steering Wheel Shakes
• Brake Repair Scams
  

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS

• How to Check Brake Pads
  
• STEP 1 to 4: How to Remove Tires and Jack Up Vehicle
• STEP 5 to 8: How to Remove Calipers and Replace Rotors
• STEP 9 TO 12: How to Remove and Change Brake Pads

BRAKE FLUID

• How to Check Brake Fluid Level
• Brake Fluid Color Guide
• How to Add Brake Fluid
  
• How to Fix Brake Fluid Leaks
  

AUTO PARTS

• Recommended Auto Repair Tools and Parts
  
• Brand New vs Used Auto Parts
• New Auto Parts - OEM vs Aftermarket
  
• Used Auto Parts - Buying Guide
  

VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM

• All You Need to Know About Radiator Repair
  
• How to Do a Coolant Flush
  
• How to Check for a Blown Head Gasket
• Head Gasket Repair Cost

REPAIR COSTS

• Free Online Car Repair Estimate
• Dealership vs Repair Shop vs Chain Store Prices
• How to Lower Auto Repair Costs
• Brand New vs Used Car Parts

AUTO REPAIR SCAMS

• How to Avoid Repair Scams
• Oil Change Scams
• Brake Repair Scams
• Is Water4Gas a Scam?

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

• How to Change Engine Oil
• How to Change Oil Filter
• How to Change Air Filter
• How to Change Fuel Filter
• Coolant Flush Guide
• How to Wash, Wax and Detail a Car
• How to Get Better Gas Mileage
  

OIL CHANGE

• How Often to Change Oil in a Car
• Should You Do an Oil Change Yourself?
• How to Check Oil Level in a Car
• Oil Change Scams and How to Avoid Them

OIL CHANGE STEPS

1. How to Jack up Vehicle and Drain Engine Oil
2. How to Remove and Change Oil Filter in a Car
3. Where and How to Put Oil in a Car Engine