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  How to Open a Car Hood A stuck car hood is very hassle to deal with. When the hood gets stuck-up, the owner is not able to check the oil or add windshield washer fluid.Also to diagnose a larger engine problem hood has to be opened.  car owner's do not realize their car hood is stuck until they attempt to open it.  Almost any routine maintenance you do on your car will need that you open the hood. All car hoods open very much the same manner. Opening your vehicles hood is a relatively simple task that can be done in a few minutes with no tools required. You would be pleasantly surprised to find how easy it is to get under the hood of a vehicle. Why It Is Necessary To Know How To Open Hood  It is a good idea to know how to open your car's hood.  Once the hood is open it can help gain access to the inner workings of your car's engine and other accessories.  It is required for anyone needing to perform a service, repair or maintenance their vehicle....

  How to Reset a Maintenance Warning Light in a Car or truck Your instrument cluster warning lights are intended to notify you of car maintenance concerns that need your focus. Some, such as low wiper fluid, are very helpful alarms. Others, such as brake, oil or temperature warning lights, require instant attention in order to secure your car and your own protection. Don't ignore dash panel warning lights and keep driving.This is not safe always,often if proper repair service done on time will save your vehicle from major repair cost. At our vehicle repair garage many customers come with these kinds of warning light issues and queries. We will talk about the solutions and maintenance suggestions below for our readers. Popular Customer Problems And Concerns My Check engine light is on.Is this engine problem? My brake warning light is on. What does it mean? My temperature warning light is on. Can I drive the car? My alternator warning light is on. Can I keep driving a vehicle? My oil...

How To Repair Car Tire  A flat tire on your car will cause a great deal of aggravation, but it does not have to be an overly costly issue. There are ways to make temporary and permanent car tire repairs to small punctures that can extend the life of your tire without the cost of replacing one or more tires. In the event that you sustain a large gash in the tire, you will need to replace it. Keep a spare tire and a jack in your car for these situations. And depending on the amount of wear on the remaining tires, you may need to replace both the damaged tire and the one next to it (both front tires or both rear tires) for even handling. Tire Sealant A good car tire repair product to have on hand is a can of tire sealant. In the event of a small puncture or slow leak, you can use a tire sealant to inject a liquid polymer directly into the tire that stops the air leak and lets you continue driving. You can find cans of tire sealant at virtually any auto parts store or tire...

Car A/C Problems And Troubleshooting Auto air conditioner repair is an inconvenience that no one wants to experience. Unfortunately, the uncomfortable feeling of driving to work during the summer with a broken AC unit is all too common. If your car’s air conditioner is causing you to feel the heat, then there are a number of possible root causes. Some of the most common types of vehicle AC repairs are listed below: Leaking Coolant Coolant is the liquid in your engine that produces cold air. As this liquid is pumped through a series of tubes and hoses via an AC compressor, it passes through an expansion valve that causes the coolant gas to expand and cool. If insufficient levels of this coolant are present in the AC system, then the result will be inadequate cooling. The most common cause of low coolant levels is a puncture or leak in the AC system. Rubber hoses and connections are prone to punctures, and will result in a loss of coolant as it flows through the system. An eas...

Chip Tuning vs. Performance Tuning When it comes to getting more out of your engine, two of your big options are chip tuning and performance tuning. These are both types of engine tuning, each with their own benefits, and their own costs. Chip Tuning Originally, chip tuning meant that the chips in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) were removed and replaced with chips that had different software. The introduction of diagnostic ports to car computer systems opened the door for engine remapping, or rewriting the software without having to replace the chip. When a lot of people refer to chip tuning today, they actually mean remapping. On the low end, you can simply buy a chip module that plugs into the diagnostic port to change the programming. This can have unpredictable results, since the module isn’t specifically made for your car and driving conditions. For the best results, chip tuning should be done by a professional. After installing a high quality chip, they’ll often...

Computer Operating Guide  in Your Car Did you know that modern cars can have over 80 different computers scattered around the car? These control everything from your automatic windows to your stereo to the brake system to your engine. The computers are all hidden behind body panels, in the engine compartment, and dozens of other places. In fact, the only sign of computers most drivers will ever see is the console interface. Emissions Standards:  The Birth of Car Microprocessors Car computers really got their start with the introduction of the catalytic convertor and electronic fuel injector. Before these systems, the fuel/air ratio was controlled by the carburetor, which could be more than a little imprecise. A catalytic convertor requires a precise fuel/air ratio (1:14.7) in order to be effective in eliminating emissions. As emission standards got more and more strict, more control was needed. Enter the first car microprocessors. The chips were nowhe...