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5 Common Reasons for the Smell of Gas Inside a Car
If you smell gas inside your car, your first guess might be that there's a fuel leak, but here are five other very common reasons you might smell fuel.
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Can Rodents or Mice Ruin a Car?
If you think you may have rodents or mice living in your vehicle, here are a few tips on where to find their hiding places and how to evict them permanently!
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Knocking or Ticking Noise From Your Engine
A knocking or ticking noise from your engine is a sign that something is wrong, usually because of a lack of oil. If you're questioning what is normal engine noise, I may have the answer.
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Four Common Types of Brake Squeaks
If your brakes squeak, and you want to know why, maybe I can help! Here are four common brake squeaks plus a bonus scraping noise; compare these situations to yours. Questions are welcome.
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What Does it Mean if the Low Tire Pressure Warning Light or the TPMS Light Are on?
There are two kinds of tire-related warning lights: "Low Tire Pressure" and "TPMS." The first is usually caused by low tire pressure, the second by a failure of the tire pressure monitoring system.
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Stihl Weed Whacker Low Power
If you have a Stihl weed wacker with low power, there's a simple fix that will have your weed trimmer running like new again.
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How to Replace the Pull Cord on a Stihl KM 56 RC Trimmer
Replacing the pull cord rope on a Stihl KM 56 RC trimmer is easier than you think. Use these pictures and my step-by-step instructions for easy installation.
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Outdoor Lighting Installation Tips
If you're looking to install low-voltage outdoor lighting in your landscape or on your deck, following these tips will guarantee years of enjoyment instead of years of repairs.
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Honda Harmony 215 Transmission Removal
If you want to remove the transmission on a Honda Harmony, and you need some instructions, I have put together this instruction video just for you.
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Honda Harmony 215 Transmission Fix
If your're having a problem with your Honda Harmony 215 Transmission skipping, slipping and not staying in gear, I have the solution, and I will share it with pictures and video tutorials.
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I Had the Worst Pool Algae This Spring
The pool algae this spring was the worst I had ever seen, I even used a winterizing kit, and it was still dark green, with black algae. The chemicals and pool filter were a losing battle, and the algae were winning.
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How to Change the Sand in a Pool Filter
If you want to change the sand in a pool filter, here are the step by step, easy to understand instructions. I'll show you how easy it really is.
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Best Electric RC Cars, You Need to Know Why
If you're looking for an Electric RC, that is stupid fast, and has enough HP to melt the tires off the vehicle, than you found what you're looking for. Learn why I avoided buying a gas RC, and what you need to buy to...
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Three Ways to Deal with a Leaking Oil Pan Bolt or Stripped Threads
If you have an oil drain bolt that is leaking or the threads are damaged beyond repair, you don't need to have the oil pan replaced; just a few tools, my recommended repair kit, and 30 minutes.
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Looking for the Best Extendable Snow Brush?
Living in an area of the US that get's over 4 feet of snow per season on average, you need the best extendable snow brush possible. The funny thing is, the best extendable snow brush is not a brush at all, it's a...
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Cutco Knives Review
This is my personal Cutco knives review, and I don't exaggerate my results. I have owned my Cutco knife set for over 12 years, and I have only had one problem...
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What to Look For When Buying a Used Car
Do you know what to look for when buying a used car? Are you letting the seller set the price? I want you to get a great deal on your next used car purchase, and I want you to drive away confident that the car you...
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Four Common Car Noises
The four noises that car owners complain about most often: CV joint noise, water pump noise, belt noise, and heat shield noise. What your noise means and what might fix it. Plus a car buying tip.
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Most Common Reasons Why a Transmission Slips
The most common reason for a slipping automatic transmission, and the most common reason for a slipping standard transmission. What to do to fix it in either case.
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Honda Snow Blower, Track Drive
The Honda track drive snow blower is the ultimate machine for getting rid of snow and it is versatile enough to climb stairs with ease. Seeing the quality is believing, watch as the snow is blown 50ft in the air!
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How to Stop Mailbox Vandalism
I was tired of picking up my mailbox off the ground and duct taping it back on the post, my neighbors use to laugh at me because of the duct tape, they would go out and buy another cheap mailbox, but not me, I was fed...
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Water Leaking Into a Car
Water leaking into a car can lead to mold, corrosion, computer issues, and bad smells. Water can leak into your passenger compartment from outside or inside the car, often from the windshield.
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How to Change a Front Wheel Bearing
Learn how to change a front wheel bearing with a step by step guide with photos and a video. In the video, you will learn what a damaged wheel bearing sounds like and how to determine which wheel bearing is causing the...
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Steering Wheel Vibration: My Car Shakes While I’m Driving
If your steering wheel vibrates, or your car shakes while driving at highway speed, find out why. Don't spend money unnecessarily on an alignment or other services that won't fix this problem.
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Flower Pictures, With Friends and Foe
Here you will find my personal collection of flower pictures. Some that you are familiar with, and some you have never seen before. My collection has never been seen before, so enjoy.
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Car Cleaning Guide for Professional Results
There are certain precautions to take seriously when cleaning your car or your results will look like a 4 year old reconditioned it. I will cover basic steps, tools, and products to use that will make car cleaning more...
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What Is a Wheel Bearing? Diagnosing a Wheel Bearing Noise
Your mechanic says you need a wheel bearing, what's a wheel bearing? Pictures, video and explanation: what a wheel bearing is, what it does, where it is, and the noise it makes when it's damaged.
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Closing an Inground Swimming Pool? How to Winterize a Pool for an Easy Spring Opening.
After reading this article and viewing all the pictures, you will know more than your pool company does about closing your inground pool. I will walk you through the steps of closing an inground swimming pool, how to...
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Wireless Music With Bose SoundLink Wireless Speaker System
The pro's and con's of the Bose SoundLink Wireless Music System and important information you should know about before you spend your hard earned money. I will also give my personal opinion about the wireless speaker...
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My Car Is Leaking Fluid: Six Liquids That May Drip From a Car
Fluid leaking from a car could mean immediate repairs are needed, or it could be something totally normal. How to identify the leak and figure out what, if anything, needs to be done about it.
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3 Most Common Brake Noises: Causes and How to Fix Them
Three common brake noises I encounter every day: a grinding sound, a thumping from the rear, and a squeak. Includes a repair technique for noisy drum brakes that I found by trial and error.
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Five Common Brake Problems in Cars
Five common brake problems: soft brake pedal, pulling to one side while braking, vibration while braking.
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Honda “Check Engine” Light: What Could Be the Problem?
Ten possible events that can trigger a "check engine" light in a Honda. Read the ten questions here; they will give you useful information that will help your mechanic diagnose the problem quickly.
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How to Open an Inground Swimming Pool
What is my secret to clear pool water when opening my inground pool in the spring? When the cover comes off, the pool water is crystal clear and all the debris has settled to the bottom. Most pool owners ask “How is...
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Honda Harmony 215 Transmission Problems
This collection of repairs for Honda Harmony lawnmower transmissions is growing monthly. If your Harmony transmission has a problem, we probably have the solution!
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How to Replace Honda Brake Pads
Tips and precautions to use when replacing your brake pads, so you can get quality results on a Honda or any other vehicle.
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Norwegian Cruise Vs. Carnival Cruise
Here are a few tips to think about before you book your next vacation.
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How to Defog Car Windows Fast
The most common mistake people make when their car windows are fogged is, they hit the recirculation button on their climate control ( heater control panel ). If you are one of those thousands of people who make this...
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How to Remove Sticky Tree Sap or Pine Pitch From Almost Anything
Tree sap is very difficult to remove from your hands, clothes, and most of all, the paint on your car. I will show you how to remove it from almost anything with ease.
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How to Earn the Highest Salary as an Automotive Technician
Simple, easy to understand proven methods on how to earn the highest salary as an automotive technician without stealing from the customer.
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Reasons Not to Buy Discount Tires & How to Extend Tire Life
Tires are a huge expense for car owners, but before you purchase discount tires, consider their speed ratings. Find out how to avoid uneven tread with cheap tires.
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Bose ... Is it worth the money?
You see the commercials, you see the in store demo's, you read the advertisements in magazines, but are you paying for the Bose name, or is the sound quality really that much better? I guess a better question...
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Makita 18v Lithium Ion Cordless Drill Review
I bought a Makita 18v Lithium-ion cordless drill and impact driver combination set, Wow... was I impressed, light weight and powerful. This is my personal review because I'm a tool lover.
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In the automotive business since 1984, Honda, ASE Certified Master Technician. Willing to spill my guts about everything I have learned and also giving my opinion on anything I can think of. You could say I'm a jack of all trades, but a master of one.
I started writing on HubPages because I had a few ideas and tricks of the trade I wanted to share with the world. I figured if I could just get this information in front of people, it just might help someone out. I witness so much dishonesty in the automotive business it made me sick, from mechanics up-selling unnecessary work, to service advisers using scare tactics to pressure customers into buying useless dealership recommended services.
All my content is original and is based on what I have witnessed and learned while I was working at an automotive dealership my whole career. My goal is to help educate people who have little knowledge of vehicles and try to clear up some of the mystery about automotive service and up-sells.
It all started when I was searching on the Internet for a solution to a problem I was having, it was on an unfamiliar vehicle that I was working on. The results from the search were horrible, and they keep bringing me down one dead end after another. I knew I could do much better than what I had found, so here I am! I may not be the best writer, but hopefully the content will make up for my lack of writing experience.
If you have experience in a hobby or trade, or you know of common problems that people run into each day that you have answers for, write a hub about it and help some people out. It's fun, creative and easy. Don't worry about people judging your work, just start writing, and let your thoughts flow.
Hope you enjoy my Hubs, and feel free to leave comments, good or bad, there is always room for improvement, so let it all hang out :0)
Can't find what you're looking for here, read more of my automotive articles at http://www.simple-car-answers.com/
Thanks for stopping by,
Eddie Carrara