Car Maintenance and Repair
Learn basic car maintenance, touch up your car paint, and make other quick fixes with wikiHow's Car Maintenance and Repair category! Find expert advice on topics like how to recharge a car air conditioner and remove rust from a car. Whether you need to fix a locked steering wheel, repair your car's air conditioner, or remedy some other automotive issue, our helpful guides can show you the way!
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Articles about Car Maintenance and Repair
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Push Start a Car
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Bleed Power Steering
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Test a Car Starter
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Replace Ball Joints
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Fix a Bent Rim
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Replace Car Keys
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Clean a Fuel Pump
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Tighten a Drive Belt
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Clean a Fuel Filter
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How to Refill a Car Battery
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Load Test a Battery
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Fix a Jammed Car Lock
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Clean a Grease Trap
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Fix Clear Coat
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Check a Tachometer
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Replace Your Car Door
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Get a Smog Check (CA)
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Touch Up Car Paint
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Apply Clear Coat
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Wrap a Steering Wheel