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Monthly Archives: December 2010
How to Change A Timing Belt
This is one of the more lively yet informative clips. Scotty Kilmer walks us through the process of replacing the timing belt on a Toyota Camry. The front wheel skid with the motorcycle in the intro is pretty impressive too. … Continue reading
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Tagged Auto Repair, car repair, how to, timing belt replacement
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Runaway Hubcap Replacement: 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla
My mom lost another hub cap from her car recently. I’ve replaced 2 or 3 of them over they years already. This usually occurs as a result of winter driving and vicious potholes, and consequently we have an unadorned black … Continue reading
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Tagged Auto Parts, hub cap, toyota corolla, used parts, wheel cover
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Recall Roundup: Is Your Car On This List?
As of November 2010, certain units of the following vehicle models are under recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): 2010-2011 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne models with V8 engines for starter cables (p. 5). 2004-2011 Chevrolet Colorado … Continue reading
Tire Rotation: How To – Part 2
Procedure Before doing anything else, check the tire pressures and inflate as needed. Do this for the spare as well. There are several patterns by which you can rotate the tires. Two typical ones are the “X” pattern and front-to-rear. … Continue reading
Tire Rotation: How To – Part 1
Why Rotate? The reason tires need to be rotated is to make them last longer by making them wear more evenly. Each tire position on a given car will wear out at different rates depending on the car’s design, tire … Continue reading