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FREE AUTOMOTIVE   MAINTENANCE TIPS   Do it Right
And Save Money


Understanding what to look for and how to resolve automobile problems by yourself is a bonus. With these free automotive maintenance tips a handy person can save a lot of money by doing some of the basic automotive maintenance work by themselves. This site will give the average backyard auto mechanic some free automotive advice and tricks to make the repair go smoother.

To see how much automotive knowledge you have just take this auto maintenance quiz. It is designed for the person who has limited automotive knowledge but wants to learn some of the automotive basics and know what to look for by just seeing the cars symptoms. In some cases you may be able to repair your auto by yourself if you are handy and have a little guidance. Some of the answer choices will be silly but the purpose of this quiz is to get you thinking in the right direction about auto repairs .
     Remember, this is geared to the average person who only puts gas in the car, kicks the tires and goes on their way. For the rest of you these questions will seem silly, or are they???

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Some auto maintenance tips and tricks for repairs that can be done in the backyard such as changing the cars oil and filter, air filter, sparkplugs and wires on most 4 cylinder engines, replacing the drive (fan) belts and just look over the engine in general. Check the transmission fluid for proper level and color. A peek through the wheel with a flashlight can tell how much lining is left on the brake pads. Things to stay away from would be attempting to replace the timing belt. This requires special automotive skills and knowledge. Avoid trying to diagnose an automotive problem related to the “ check engine light “ as this can cause extensive damage to the computer system if not done correctly. Only work on your car if you are sure of what you are doing. I have seen too many people trying to save money by doing their own auto repairs only to spend x$x times more dollars to repair their mistakes before the original problem can be properly diagnosed. Doing automotive electrical diagnose is not as hard as most people think. Check the electrical page for some tips. Use quality tools to avoid rounding off bolt heads and then making it impossible to remove them. Your knuckles will also feel better by using a proper size wrench or socket.

If you decide to do your own automobile services, maintenance and repairs click on this link for all the parts and products neccessary to make the job go as smooth as possible.

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I have broken my website into links for various automotive phases. You will find free auto maintenance tips on repairs, a few tricks, and some do’s and don’ts to make your job easier. For us old timers there is a link to a automotive nostalgia page.

I know this isn't the best looking website but I hope you will find these free auto maintenance tips and tricks useful and pass it on to others. I am more interested in content to help you with your automotive repairs than having a pretty site cluttered with useless information. Please feel free to comment,
ask questions, and help me add information to this site for others to share.