If the sticker is located on a window, scrape it off the glass with a razor blade.If the sticker is on a bumper, first try to peel it off. On rubber bumpers, some stickers might peel away easily.If that doesn't work, fill a basin with boiling-hot water. ... more >>

For emergencies only. If your transmission stops working, due to a low fluid level, and you don't have the proper transmision fluid, add about a pint of water to it. This technique enabled me to get home about 5 miles away on one occassion.If you don't ... more >>

Put on safety goggles to protect your eyes since you will be working with metal.Line up your hammer with the broken lug nut stud.Strike the lug nut stud carefully until it comes out of the hole.Check the hole for any visible damage before putting in a ... more >>

Insert your payment card into the credit card slot.Make your fuel grade selection. (Insert the nozzle into fuel injector.Press the handle on the ... more >>

Check the oil. Add oil if necessary.Check the coolant level. Add antifreeze and water if necessary.Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid if necessary.Check the power steering fluid level (if applicable to your car). Add if necessary.Check the ... more >>

Perform a general tune-up - checking plugs, plug wires, belts, coolant, filters and timing - plus all inspections done at 50,000 miles (see "Maintain a Car at 50,000 Miles," under Related eHows).While lying on your back, check under the car for ... more >>

Listen for any noise from the belt with the engine running. Serpentine belts generally don't slip, but a squealing noise could mean the belt tensioner or one of the pulley's bearings are going bad.Visually examine the belt with the engine off. Some ... more >>

Do not panic - you have some time. You don't have to pull over right away. But don't ignore this light! You have anywhere from a half-hour to a day or even longer, depending on how much charge is left in the battery.Turn off all unnecessary electrical ... more >>

Find the clutch master cylinder's reservoir. It looks like the brake master cylinder's reservoir, but it's smaller and usually closer to the driver's side fender.Clean the top of the reservoir with a rag so debris won't fall in when you open the ... more >>

Allow melted chocolate to dry and harden.Scrape off completely dry chocolate with a blunt knife.Use carpet shampoo and a soft-bristled brush to gently work carpet shampoo foam into stain.Use damp sponge to wipe away ... more >>

Disconnect the wire from one spark plug at a time to avoid confusion and mixing up the wires, which need to be connected to particular spark plugs in order to work properly.Pull firmly, jiggling slightly, on the boot at the end of the spark plug wire. It ... more >>

Turn off the engine.span> Press and hold the Select/Reset button on the dashboard instrument panel. The Select Reset button is located between the E on the fuel gage and the odometer.While holding the Select Reset button down, turn the ignition ... more >>

Get credit for the battery. Most stores that sell car batteries will offer a credit for an old battery toward the purchase of a new one. Ask a sales clerk to confirm the store policy.Sell it. Some metal recyclers purchase old batteries. Consult a ... more >>

Check your car's owner manual for the recommended fuel (unleaded gasoline versus diesel) and octane rating or antiknock index (on the yellow sticker affixed to the pump).Try another gasoline brand if your car isn't running smoothly on the manufacturer's ... more >>

Open the glove box and remove any papers and other items you might keep stored there. Locate the small screw on the lower right side to which the stop arm of the glove box is attached. Remove the screw.Slip the loop of the arm off the cylinder after the ... more >>

See www.WedgeCo.comClick on button labeled "Instructions"One to Four minute broken key removal ... more >>

Figure out the extent of your capability. There's no need buying a slew of auto-repair tools if your maintenance knowledge is limited. However, that doesn't mean a novice can't repair minor damage.Start simple. Buy a set of adjustable wrenches and a lug ... more >>

Adding Radiator Fluid to a Contemporary Car Note that only much older models of cars (pre-1970s) require you to add coolant directly to the radiator. Newer vehicles feature a reservoir tank that you can access anytime (except German and Swedish cars, in ... more >>

Note that the following steps work for fabric or vinyl upholstery, not leather.Place an ice cube in a plastic bag.Apply the ice to the gum, allowing the gum to freeze until quite hard.Gently scrape away the gum with a dull ... more >>

Purchase and install a new battery. If the car has been in storage less than a year the battery may be rechargeable.Change the oil and oil filter.Remove the spark plugs and squirt a small amount (a few tablespoons) of motor oil into each cylinder to ... more >>

Find the damaged piece of fiberglass if it is not clearly visible. This can be done by tapping the fiberglass with a hard tool. Damaged fiberglass has a dull sound, while normal fiberglass sounds tight.Start the repairs by working from the inside. This ... more >>

Turn off the car before beginning work.Look under your car's dashboard, just below the driver's left knee.Find the fuse box. It's usually a small square or rectangular plastic box. There will be a cover that pops open, with perhaps a tab keeping it ... more >>

Insert the hose into your gas tank. Make sure it is below the level of the gas by blowing into it (gently!) and listening for bubbling noises.Loop the hose so that it touches the ground first, then loops back up to higher than the level of the ... more >>

Purchase a nonabrasive car wax at the auto-parts store.Choose a shady place to wash and wax your car. Otherwise, the sun will roast the wax onto your car and could damage your paint job.Wash and dry your car (see How to Clean the Outside of Your ... more >>

Open the hood and locate the spark plug wires. They can be black, blue, red or orange. Most are black. The number of spark plug wires most often corresponds to the number of cylinders your engine has.Open the box of new spark plug wires. If the ... more >>