Vinyl seats take a lot of abuse from weather and day-to-day use. Cracks, scratches and tears are common problems and make the interior of your car look much older than it is. Fortunately, fixing vinyl is just a matter of finding a matching color patch or liquid, and carefully applying it to the dama
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The turn signal switch on a 1995 Chevy Blazer activates the turn signals to warn other motorists that you are about to make a turn. Over time, the connections in the switch can wear out. When this switch fails, your turn signals will not work, putting you and other motorists at risk. Replacing the t
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When your power boat won"t back up straight, no matter how straight you hold the wheel or tiller, blame your propeller and Sir Isaac Newton. Your propeller turns and has sideways momentum built up before your boat begins to back up. It transfers that sideways momentum to your boat. Sir Isaac"s First
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Automatic transmission problems that appear such as rough shifting, lag or spin out between gears, clunks and such, may make you wonder: will the part drop out as you drive? What really is at fault? Is there Do-it-yourself solutions? New products are now solving such transmission problems. Find out
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Carburetor cleaners are dangerous and must be used in a well-ventilated area.airplane engine image by apeschi from Fotolia.comCarburetors are prone to accumulation of gasoline residue which affects their function. If gasoline evaporates, it may leave deposits in the form of gum, similar...
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In 1967, Chevrolet launched the Camaro to compete with the Mustang muscle car that Ford had launched three years prior. In the 1995 model year, the Camaro came in two trim levels: base and Z28. Each trim level came as either a coupe or convertible. The base model came with a 3.4-liter, V-6 engine th
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The check engine light on a 1996 Toyota Camry comes on because the electronic control unit, or ECU, generates and stores trouble codes. These trouble codes often refer to the emissions control system on the Camry. However, they can also refer to the maintenance schedule for the car. When you are fin
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Power steering fluid rarely needs to be changed, but it is necessary for regular maintenance. Flushing the power steering fluid in a Honda Civic is a procedure most people can do on their own. One indication that the power steering fluid needs to be changed is a difficulty in steering. A "loose stee
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