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How Easy Is Auto DIY Repair on Today’s Modern Cars?

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I'm not sure I remember the year and exact trim of Peugeot my father drove back in the day. However, what I remember clearly is how simple the engine was and how, looking back, it was the perfect auto DIY repair candidate. The problem then was, the key of the cherished vehicle was always out of...

The ‘Logic’ of Stuffing Catalytic Converter Cases With Mesh

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I had a less busy weekend recently and as I usually do, I passed it around in a place where various artisans ply their trade, mechanics Kazeems inclusive. That weekend, I saw something that directly inspired today's article. What's the logic of stuffing catalytic converter cases with wire mesh, ...

Automatic Tranny Shift Bushing Replacement on a Lexus

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Failure of the automatic transmission shift cable bushing can leave you stranded...but, it's an easy DIY-friendly fix. If someone had told me that the transmission shift cable bushing would be such a pain in the butt while being such a simple component both in looks and its fixing proced...

Single Cell To Double Cell Radiator: Why This Achieves Nothing

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There’s a trend going on in Nigeria at the moment — a very disturbing one at that: most vehicles with single-core radiators, once they have an overheating episode, are replaced with dual-core options. They call the radiators ‘single cell’ — and they replace the units with what they call ‘double c...

Brake Lights Stay On? Here’s a Creative, Quick, DIY Fix

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I almost panicked, looking through the window that fateful night. The rear brake lights on my daily driver were steadily on, and I was sure someone had broken in and was about to drive away. Or, what else could make the brake lights stay on in such a bold manner? It didn't help that the vehicle...

How to Change the Hood Strut on a Lexus ES 330, Easy DIY

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As simple as it is in practice, if you have no clue, you're likely to sweat off only thinking about how to change the hood strut on a Lexus ES 330 - especially if you're one to play with tools and are interested in doing it DIY style. There's no need for the sweat, though: this article will put ...