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Hello, I recently bought a new battery for my '03 Celica GT (dunno if the year and model will help) it was fine for a day and now ive been noticing that my car keeps unlocking the doors 5 times in a row every other 2 minutes, when driving. Its very obnoxious, and i don't have the money to go to a shop just yet....is there a way to disable the power locking until i go to a shop? Thanks

Taking care of your car requires effort, whether you take it to the pros for washes, waxes, and detailing, or you spend time to make it shine yourself—and it often seems that, right after your car is sparkling again, rain or midnight moisture appears to cover its surface in water spots.

Do-it-yourself oil change!

Kim Perrin a certified mechanic shows how to do your own oil change. To accomplish this, you'll need oil, an oil filter, an oil filter wrench, and a ratchet.

We know that probably 99% of people take their cars to the shop to get their oil changed, but if you have the time and patience, you can actually do it by yourself at home. This would save you anywhere from $20-$50, which is not bad at all.

Learn how to do an oil change on a Ford Taurus with this instructional video

Need an oil change? Don't mess with taking your car in when you can change your oil right at home! In this video, learn step-by-step how to change the oil on a 2007 Dodge Charger.

Ever drive a friend's car? Maybe a rental? Then you've probably found yourself in a very frustrating situation when you realize you need some gas. Heck, it probably even happens to you in your own car sometimes.

Lost car keys. Locksmith with not replace key set without key code. Can I replace ignition switch instead?

Fuel filter replacement isn't as hard as it may seem. Learn how to change a fuel filter and make sure a fuel system is working properly with these car maintenance instructions.

There are some really talented graffiti artists out there. Some of them are good enough that businesses hire them to paint advertisements, rather than hiring someone to scrub their work off the side of the building.

The guys at Poor Man Mods show you how to clean an air filter with a can of brake parts cleaner. Instead of buying cleaning kits that cost $15 and can damage your mass airflow sensor with the oil they contain, a can of brake parts cleaner does the job awesome and brakes down all the grease, grime and oil, leaving the filter media squeaky clean!

Money is hard earned and every effort should be made to save it because penny saved is penny earned. If you are in for buying used cars for sale in Las Vegas NV and want to make the most affordable deal, here you’ll find some practical tips on saving money. You shall know that how by acting smartly you can prevent paying more than required money to dealers of used cars in Las Vegas.

Using a clay bar will help produce a show-car paint finish. Watch the video for a complete demonstration, and check out the steps below.

Need to remove a bumper sticker and don't have any goo gone? No problem! Just break out the ol' olive oil and you're good to go!

In order for the engine to run efficiently it is essentual for the spark made by the spark plug to ignite the petrol and air mixture in the cylinder. this spark should occur at BTDC (Before Top Dead Centre), when the piston gets to the top of the compression stroke.with the spark at BTDC and the piston moving to TDC (Top Dead Centre the petrol and air ignite and with a bang it forces the piston back down the cylinder to give you the power that your after.

A good way to make sure your car is running properly and you are getting good gas mileage is to make sure your ignition timing is adjusted properly.  If you ever hear a pinging noise, which sounds like marbles rattling around in your engine, your ignition timing may be too advanced. If your timing is too advanced then your car will be suffering from power loss and excessive pinging that can shorten the life of your engine. Pinging is the result of your car's spark plugs firing too early, as the...

This video gives a step by step tutorial how to service a Porsche 944. The service is demonstrated on an S2, but most steps are very similar for other versions.

This video gives a step by step tutorial how to service a Peugeot 206 with the 1.4 liter engine. Please note that the video is not in English, but you can follow along by watching the video and following the written instructions below.

There are many factors that you require to take into consideration when projecting to use auto transport, here are some of the points to ponder upon:

1. A screwdriver, a flat head is preferable; better still would be a wedge object such as a filed down flat head screwdriver (the minus sign one)

If you ever wondered how to keep your car looking great and protect the paint for years to come, read on.

If you are the proud owner of a Dodge Neon with a check engine light on and it's showing error code P0141 on your scanner, you probably need to replace the rear oxygen sensor. This video will show you how to do that as easily as possible.

The blower motor on older American cars were not always very well-made, and most of them are bad now. This video will show you how to check out your blower motor and remove it if need be, which is harder than it should be really.

The crankshaft position sensor on a car can cause the check engine light to come on a lot if it's not working, and they do wear out and need to be replaced eventually. This video will show you where to find the sensor on a Nissan Altima 2.5.

The seals in your car had best all be functioning properly if you expect your car to work right. To test the ones in your engine cylinders you'll need an automotive cylinder lead down tester, and if you don't want to buy one, you're in luck because this video contains easy-to-follow instructions on how to make one in your garage.

Smog and other emissions tests are an annoying part of life for most American motorists. It can be surprising and even more annoying when your car fails, and even new ones can. Watch this video for tips that will ensure that your car passes.

If you live in a snowy area then you probably know all too well the annoyance of having ice and snow build up on your windshield that you have to clean up in the morning before you leave home. There are easier ways to do it than what you're probably doing, and this video will give you great tips on preventing ice from forming and getting rid of it once it's there.

In this automotive maintenance guide, we learn how to lubricate the slide-out mechanism on a slide-out recreational vehicle. For all of the details, including full, step-by-step instructions, and for more advice on how to maintain your slide-out RV, take a look.

Up to the task of replacing the timing belt on your Dodge Neon? This automative repair guide presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the replacement process and will help you along your way. For all of the details, and to get started replacing the timing belt on your own Neon, take a look.

In this video, we learn how to bleed air out of your car's brake system. To do this, you will first need to hike your car up on a jack. After this, remove the wheel from the car and then find the bleeder screw on the car. This is down at the bottom but the air will want to go up. To help this, you will use a magnet on the wheel that has a canister attached to it. Then, connect this to the brake and pump the fluid into the system. Now the air will come up into the air and out of your car! Do...

In this tutorial, we learn how to powerbleed your brakes. First, test for any leaks and then release the pressure so you can fill the bleeder tank with fluid. After this, you will screw the pump on and then start to pump pressure to approximately 15 psi or check your service manual for recommended pressure. As the pressure builds, you will see fluid traveling through the tube to the brake reservoir. Use a bottle to catch the fluid that is bleeding through the system. When you bleed your brakes...

In this tutorial we learn how to fix an RV awning that will not retract. If you find yourself in the situation where the awning on your RV just won't retract, then this is the video for you! To secure the awning you will first need to go to the roof of the RV. When you get on top, you will need to look at the awning and see if something is stuck and causing it to stick. Manually secure the awning when you go to the roof so that it will stay in place for when you need it. If this doesn't help,...

In this driver's guide, we learn how to take some of the stress out of driving an RV. With a few simple techniques, you'll find it's easy. For all of the relevant details, and to get started learning more about RV driving yourself, just take a look.