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Lexus Es300 Automatic Transmission Fluid

Lexus Es300 Automatic Transmission Fluid

Changing the transmission oil is as cheap of an insurance as it is with the engine oil.By the book on this 1994 Es 300 is required that the A/T oil is changed every 24.000km or 2 years. Lift the car and support it on jack stands, never get under the car supported with only one jack. Tools: 10mm Alle

04.26.2010 | Maintenance |

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Tips For a Better  Car Maintenance

Tips For a Better Car Maintenance

Doing your best in well maintaining your car pays big dividends in terms of fuel and money. This means that if you keep your car in a good operating shape, you will surely reduce the frequent maintenance costs. Besides the fact that a top operating car is more comfortable to drive, in case you want

03.12.2010 | Maintenance |

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What You Should Know About Car Tune Up

What You Should Know About Car Tune Up

It is generally recommended, that a car need to receive a tune-up, once in two years or 50.000 km depending on which comes first. During this process mechanics change parts of your car which don't seem to function well, and the service done will considerably improve the overall performance of the ca

02.23.2010 | Maintenance |

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Mirror Glass Removal and Replacement

Mirror Glass Removal and Replacement

I will be doing this on a Chevrolet Cavalier, also this is exactly the same on a Pontiac Sunfire and is very similar for most cars. We will need only a small screwdriverlike prybar and some grease. Remove the glass by using the prybar from the side and pry it out, it will unclip easily. There

01.27.2010 | Maintenance |

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Volvo V70-S70 Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement

Volvo V70-S70 Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement

Here you can find the information how to remove the instrument cluster. Once the cluster is out you will see 4 bulbholders on the back of the cluster. There are only 2 bulbs that need replacement in this car but it's always a good idea to change all 4 of them avoiding doing the same job 6 months lat

01.21.2010 | Maintenance |

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Engine Oil Change

Engine Oil Change

Changing the oil is relatively easy to do and it gives you the choice to get the best oil and filter for your engine at a cheaper price. Start by lifting the car and supporting it on jack stands. Never get under the car supported only with one jack, it's very dangerous. It is better to drain the oil

01.19.2010 | Maintenance |

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