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    Vehicle Maintenance

    Easy Formula for DIY Windshield Washer Fluid

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2022-01-162025-07-25

    In this post, we provide a simple recipe for DIY windshield washer fluid. In a one-gallon jug, combine the following ingredients: clean water, …

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  • Airbag SRS Warning Light
    Toyota Camry | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Fix an Airbag Warning Light on a Toyota

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2021-03-272025-07-25

    In this post, I go over the most common reasons for an airbag warning indicator light that is on the dashboard, as well as how to fix the issues.

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  • Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
    Vehicle Accessories | Vehicle Maintenance

    Vehicle Maintenance Checklist – Printable PDF Download

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2017-12-092025-07-25

    Free vehicle maintenance checklist. Use this PDF checklist to keep track of regular vehicle maintenance!

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  • 14mm wrench on a sway bar link with vice grip
    Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Replace the Front Sway Bar Link on a 2004 Honda Accord

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2024-09-08

    If you’ve been hearing some strange clunking noises from the front end of your vehicle, especially when going over bumps, the sway bar link might be the culprit. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the detailed process of replacing the front sway bar link on a 2004 Honda Accord. This guide will take you…

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    Interest and Learning

    The 13 Virtues of Ben Franklin

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2024-07-062024-08-07

    The 13 virtues are a set of personal guidelines Ben Franklin devised to live a morally good and disciplined life. Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Chastity, and Humility.

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  • Oil Dipstick
    Vehicle Maintenance

    Synthetic vs Conventional Oils? What’s the Difference?

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-12-11

    Is synthetic oil worth the hype? What does synthetic “blend” mean? What’s the difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil?

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  • removing the serpentine belt
    Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Make Your Car Last Longer for $100

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-11-232024-08-05

    If you only had $100 to your name and you had to make your car last as long as possible, what would you do? Here’s my list, let me know what you think.

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    Honda Accord | Toyota Camry | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

    When Should You Replace the PCV Valve in Your Car?

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-11-182024-08-08

    Know when to change this small but important check valve in your engine: the PCV valve. It is easy to do and can help you avoid catastrophic failures down the road.

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  • How to Recharge the Air Conditioning System in a Toyota Corolla
    Toyota Corolla

    How to Recharge the Air Conditioning System in a Toyota Corolla

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-11-152024-08-07

    Quickly recharge the AC system in your Toyota Corolla! Easy step-by-step guide. Let me show you how from personal experience!

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    Home Maintenance

    Home Maintenance Checklist – Free PDF Download

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-11-042024-08-08

    I couldn’t find a home maintenance checklist online that fit my needs, so I wrote my own. I hope you find this helpful as well. Click the link to download the Home-Maintenance Checklist.PDF.

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  • Eliminate P0456 Error Code in a Honda Accord
    Honda Accord | Lexus ES300 | Toyota Camry | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

    Dashboard Warning Lights – Summary

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-10-16

    In this post, we provide a comprehensive guide to understanding car warning lights and the measures to take when they illuminate. We cover common lights including the check engine, maintenance required, oil pressure warning, battery/charging system, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), airbag, and tire pressure monitoring system lights.

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  • Visual Inspection of a Spark Plug
    Vehicle Maintenance

    Bad Spark Plugs – Symptoms and Easy Diagnosis

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-10-14

    Does your car hesitate, cough, sputter, or lack acceleration? You may have bad spark plugs. They’re cheap and often easy to replace. Read this guide for more information on diagnosing your bad spark plugs.

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  • Charcoal Canister Location Toyota Corolla 2004
    Toyota Corolla | Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Replace the Charcoal Canister in a 2003-2011 Toyota Corolla/Matrix

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-09-21

    Tutorial on how to change the charcoal canister in a 2003-2011 Toyota Corolla/Matrix. I hope you find this helpful.

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  • Check the air conditioning pressure in a honda accord.
    Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

    Top 5 Problems – 2004 Honda Accord – How to Address Them

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-08-25

    These are the most common problems facing owners of the illustrious 2004 Honda Accord! Are you currently facing any of these problems? Let’s find out…

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  • How to Program a Honda Key
    Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Program a Honda Key

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-08-20

    The steps to re-program a new key FOB for a Honda Vehicle…

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  • Pool Maintenance Checklist PDF
    Swimming Pool

    Swimming Pool Maintenance Checklist – Printable PDF

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-08-20

    Free printable PDF perfect for keeping track of regular swimming pool maintenance, including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks to keep your pool in pristine condition! Click here to download the PDF…

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  • Pump on Backwash Bestway
    Swimming Pool

    How to Backwash a Bestway Pool Pump Filter

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-08-17

    These are the steps for backwashing your above ground pool to keep the water looking clean and clear.

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    Dodge W200 | Honda Accord | Lexus ES300 | Toyota Camry | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

    49 Hidden Car Hacks – What Didn’t You Know Your Car Can Do

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-08-05

    Sometimes you can go years without learning some of the cool tricks your car can do! Check out this list of some common and not-so-common tricks!

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  • Mute ads
    Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Mute Gas Station TVs

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-07-19

    Mute those annoying ads! Want to refuel in peace? In this article we talk about how to stop the ads at the gas station pump!

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  • PCV Valve Replacement 2002 Lexus ES300
    Lexus ES300 | Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Change the PCV Valve in a 2002-2003 Lexus ES300

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-05-15

    Follow this picture guide to quickly change the PCV valve in your 2002 or 2003 Lexus ES300. This process takes about 15 minutes, and should be done every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.

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  • Location of PCV Valve with Yellow Arrow
    Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

    How to Change the PCV Valve in a Honda Accord

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-02-19

    A bad PCV valve causes your engine to burn oil! That’s bad! In this article, we walk through the simple 15-minute process of changing a bad PCV valve.

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  • Honda Accord Logo
    Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

    Boost Your Honda Accord’s MPG – Tricks to Save Gas

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2023-01-14

    In this post, we go through the 17 easiest ways for you to increase the fuel efficiency of your Honda Accord. Save money and read on…!

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    Gifts for the Mechanic | Home Maintenance | Sound and Video

    Printable Alexa Cheat Sheet – Free Download PDF

    ByRichard Tomlinsen 2022-12-31

    I put together a free 4-page PDF Cheat Sheet of Amazon Alexa Commands. Download and print the Command List as many times as you need! I hope you find this helpful!

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