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  [Common] How to safely use jack and jack stands

  Edit Date: Aug. 31, 2021, 10:54 a.m.

  Car lift can be tricky and dangerous. So, please refer to your vehicle repair manual first. Normally, jack points are very simila…

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  [Honda] Check engine light (CEL) on your dashboard

  Edit Date: Jan. 23, 2023, 4:49 p.m.

  Check engine light (CEL) simply means that we should scan the engine, find out the diagnostic trouble code (DTC), and fix the is…

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  [Common] Bank1 sensor 1 oxgen sensor health status

  Edit Date: Oct. 10, 2021, 11:39 a.m.

  For 4 cylinder engines, normally there are two O2 sensors. One before the catalytic converter is called sensor 1, S1, upstream se…

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  [Common] How to test alternator in details

  Edit Date: Jan. 24, 2022, 4:53 p.m.

  The video tutorial describes the very details on how to test the alternator. They include alternator charging issues, alternator …

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  [Common] How a Car Starter Works

  Edit Date: Aug. 14, 2021, 6:04 p.m.

  The starter motor is an electric motor that sits between the engine and transmission, and connects to the flywheel (manual) or fl…

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  [Common] How engine starter motor works with animations

  Edit Date: Aug. 14, 2021, 6:10 p.m.

  Another great easy to understand starter motor video tutorial. The same concept but with animations with fine details will provid…

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  [Honda] Measuring 8th Gen Civic 1.8 & 2.0, SI ATF level

  Edit Date: April 9, 2022, 6:46 p.m.

  First park the car on a flat surface. Warm up the engine, turn off the car, wait for 60 seconds. Pull out the ATF yellow dip stic…

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  [Common] What are the DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1 brake fluid differences?

  Edit Date: Oct. 13, 2021, 12:36 p.m.

  Brake fluids are categorized by applications, fluid nature, color, dry boiling point and wet boiling point. Most commonly used …

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  [Common] What are the antifreeze coolant types?

  Edit Date: Aug. 5, 2022, 8:03 a.m.

  There are about four main automobile antifreeze coolant types. They have different colors and chemical properties. Also, latest e…

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  [Common] Engine oil 101, essentials you need to know

  Edit Date: Nov. 15, 2021, 11 a.m.

  Use of wrong engine oil specifications could cause a number of issues including cylinder wall, oil filter pressure, and many more…

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  [Common] P0171, Bank1 system lean diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

  Edit Date: June 9, 2022, 5:54 p.m.

  P0171 diagnostic trouble code is caused by either fuel or air delivery system. P0171 means the engine is running lean, meaning to…

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  [Honda] 8th generation Civic 1.8 alternator replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 23, 2021, 12:22 p.m.

  In the case of the Honda 8th generation Civic 1.8L, the alternator is in a very good position. So it is very easy to replace the …

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  [Honda] 2009 Civic Si alternator replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 28, 2021, 1:42 p.m.

  Unlike Honda 8th generation Civic 1.8L, the alternator replacement in Civic 2.0 or SI is not easy and front radiator removal make…

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  [Toyota] 6th & 7th generation Camry 2.5L (2AZ-FE)

  Edit Date: Aug. 25, 2021, 11:32 a.m.

  Spark plug required is Denso #SK16HR11 with 19Nm (14lbs ft) torque. Remove 10mm nuts and bolts for engine cover, coil pack and ba…

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  [Honda] 8th Gen Civic 1.8L starer motor replacement

  Edit Date: Dec. 16, 2021, 5:05 p.m.

  The starter motor for the 8th generation Honda Civic 1.8L is located underneath the intake. Try to take out the starter motor fro…

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  [Honda] 3rd generation CR-V starter motor replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 25, 2021, 4:21 p.m.

  First, disconnect the negative battery terminal followed by the positive terminal. Put the car on the lift, remove splash guard u…

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  [Acura] 2006 Acura RL front brake pads and rotors replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 26, 2021, 10:04 a.m.

  Jack up and put the car on the jack stand, remove the wheels with 22mm lug nuts.

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  [Honda] 8th generation Civic 1.8L cabin air filter replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 26, 2021, 10:39 a.m.

  Replacing Civic 1.8L cabin air filter takes just a few minutes. Check the cabin filter out regularly for fresh air inside the car…

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  [Honda] 3rd generation CR-V cabin air filter replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 26, 2021, 10:36 a.m.

  Replacing 3rd generation Honda CR-V cabin air filter replacement takes just a few minutes. Check the cabin filter out regularly f…

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  [Acura] Replace 2005 Acura RL cabin air filter

  Edit Date: Aug. 26, 2021, 10:47 a.m.

  Replacing 2005~2012 Acura RL cabin air filter takes just a few minutes. Check the cabin filter out regularly for fresh air insid…

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  [Acura] Change 2005-2012 Acura RL rear differential fluid

  Edit Date: Aug. 26, 2021, 11:05 a.m.

  Replacing Acura RL rear differential fluid is basically the same for years 2005-2008 models. For the details of rear differential…

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  [Acura] 2008 Acura MDX transfer case fluid change

  Edit Date: Aug. 26, 2021, 11:21 a.m.

  Changing 2008 Acura MDX transfer case fluid requires genuine Honda SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil (0.45 quarts or 0.43 L). Although t…

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  [Honda] Replace battery 08-12 Honda Accord 2.4L

  Edit Date: Dec. 22, 2021, 12:38 p.m.

  Replacing the battery for Honda Accord 2.4L is very similar to the rest of the Honda vehicles. Please remember to disconnect the …

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  [Common] What is relay? How does relay work?

  Edit Date: March 21, 2022, 3:32 p.m.

  Widely used on automobiles, common relays have 3, 4, or 5 pins. Relays produce unique sound when the relay is switched on. Relay …

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  [Honda] 4th generation Odessey alternator replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 30, 2021, 10:42 a.m.

  Requires 10, 12, 14mm sockets and serpentine belt remover as well. Pay attention to battery disconnection before change. The vide…

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  [Hyundai] NF Sonata 2005 2.0L Gasoline windshield washer fluid

  Edit Date: Aug. 30, 2021, 10:36 a.m.

  Open the hood, and in the passenger side there is windshield wiper fluid reservoir. Inspect the washer fluid level. Open the cap …

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  [Hyundai] 2005 NF Sonata 2.0 Gasoline MAF cleaning

  Edit Date: Aug. 31, 2021, 5:42 a.m.

  Mass air flow (MAF) sensor cleaning for 2005 NF Sonata 2.0 gasoline. Disconnect the MAF sensor, use MAF cleaner to cleanse the MA…

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  [Common] What is electricity, voltage, current and resistance?

  Edit Date: March 21, 2022, 3:32 p.m.

  Electricity is a flow of electron (negative charge) among atoms. All matters are composed of atoms which are consisted of protons…

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  [Honda] 8th generation Civic 1.8 front strut replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 31, 2021, 5:23 p.m.

  Front strut assembly replacement for the 8th generation Honda Civic 1.8L sedan. This replacement process is very similar to other…

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  [Common] What O2 sensors and how many are there?

  Edit Date: Nov. 18, 2021, 4 p.m.

  Generally, 4 cylinder engine has two sensors, one each before and after the catalytic converter. For V6 and V8 engines with dual …

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