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Honda S2000 hard to start in cold weather? It could be a clogged fuel filter!

Honda S2000 hard to start in cold weather? It could be a clogged fuel filter!

Well, I am a service technician and work at a Honda car dealership on Long Island New York. One problem we see an awful lot of here when the weather gets colder is Honda S2000′s that have a hard time starting in cold weather. There can be several reasons for this, but the most...
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Tires – how to save big money on buying discount replacement tires for your car, truck or SUV!

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Tires – how to save big money on buying discount replacement tires for your car, truck or SUV!

Last year ended up having to replace all four tires on my vehicle due to a busted belt on the left rear tire. I have a Ford F-150 and the tires were halfway worn any way so I just decided replace all four of them at the same time. I decided to shop it...
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Dashboard warning and check engine lights – what do they mean and what should you do?

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Dashboard warning and check engine lights – what do they mean and what should you do?

Don’t you hate it when you get rate apply your driveway and put your car in drive and the check engine light or some other similar warning light comes on your dashboard? Does it mean your engine is about to blow up and that you have to have your car towed immediately to the...
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LED headlights are brighter and more energy efficient, but are they worth the additional price?

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LED headlights are brighter and more energy efficient, but are they worth the additional price?

Most of us when our headlight bulbs burn out, just go and get the cheapest halogen replacement bulb at a local AutoZone or even Wal-Mart without putting much consideration into the bulbs durability, brightness, field of vision and effectiveness.  We just go buy the cheapest thing, put it in there and drive.  But just like the advancement...
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Car wraps – advertise your business or get paid to drive your car!

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Car wraps – advertise your business or get paid to drive your car!

You’ve probably seen what is called auto wraps by now.  Basically it’s a great big bumper sticker that this covers the car with advertising and it looks pretty good usually.  Apparently these are wrapped to really start to take off now as businesses are finding that it’s a great source of floor traffic and...
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DIY air conditioning recharge kits

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DIY air conditioning recharge kits

Well, if you’re like me, and you live in the South, then you probably have already started using you air-conditioner in your car or truck as soon as a month ago when the weather started getting warmer.  Well, ask yourself this – “does your air blow really cold or as cold as you think it...
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How to use an OBD-II or OBD2 code scanner and auto diagnostic tool

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How to use an OBD-II or OBD2 code scanner and auto diagnostic tool

Don’t you hate it when that check engine or service light comes on your car?  Most people think that means it’s time to take the car to car dealer and that means it’s going to result in an expensive repair.  This is not usually the case.  Nine times out of 10 the reason why...
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Upgrading headlight bulbs for safer night time driving

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Upgrading headlight bulbs for safer night time driving

Have you noticed how some vehicles seem much brighter with their lights on at night than others?  Some really light up the road in front of themselves whereas others seem more dim.  Yes, it is possible that this could be due to cloudy headlight lenses which is a rampant problem today, but we will talk...
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Car covers and finding the right one at the right price.

Car covers and finding the right one at the right price.

If you are like most families are just become an extension of your closets or basements and is mostly used for storage.  So your cars end up parked outside and exposed to the elements.  Regardless of what area in the country you live in the hot summer sun, rain, snow, pollen, industrial fallout and...
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