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Author: Richard Tomlinsen

2004 Toyota Corolla Gas Mileage MPG
Toyota Corolla

How to Make the Headlights Brighter on a Toyota Corolla

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2021-01-31

Quick guide for increasing the intensity of headlight beams on a Toyota Corolla.

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Zoom H5 – The Ultimate Review – Hands-On
Sound and Video

Zoom H5 – The Ultimate Review – Hands-On

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2021-01-30

This is my personal, hands-on review of the Zoom H5 handy recorder. I hope this helps you decide if you should get one or not.

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How to add – Softube Saturation Knob to Audacity – Free
Sound and Video

How to add – Softube Saturation Knob to Audacity – Free

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2021-01-25

Quick set of instructions for getting the great Softube Saturation Knob working in Audacity.

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Zoom H2n Handheld
Sound and Video

Zoom H2n Detailed Review – Pros and Cons – Final Verdict

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2021-01-24

Extremely detailed Review of the Zoom H2n Handy Recorder. Read how it handles recording Music, Speech, Foley, and other Outdoor recordings! Includes all the Pros and Cons of the Zoom H2n.

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How to Replace a Burnt-out Headlight on a Toyota Sienna with LED Bulbs
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Replace a Burnt-out Headlight on a Toyota Sienna with LED Bulbs

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-12-31

Quick picture guide on how to replace the headlights on a Toyota Sienna.

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How to Fix a Flat Tire on a Motorcycle – Tube and Tire Change
Honda Motorcycles | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Fix a Flat Tire on a Motorcycle – Tube and Tire Change

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-12-312024-08-08

Easy picture guide for repairing a flat tire on a motorcycle. Includes tips and tricks to avoid frustration!

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Best Oil for a Honda Accord
Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

Best Oil for a Honda Accord

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-11-29

In this post we walk through the most highly recommended Honda Accord oil type. It is no surprise that the Honda Accord is one of the most reliable vehicles ever built. This is probably one of the reasons you have one, and you’re here. It makes sense to take care of it. Regular oil changes…

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Eliminate P0456 Error Code in a Honda Accord
Vehicle Maintenance

Easy Fix for P0456 Code on a Dodge – Journey, Ram, Caravan

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-11-01

Have you gotten the dreaded p0456 error code on your Dodge Journey, Ram or Caravan? Don’t despair! There is a simple fix for this irritating problem causing a check engine light. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission – at no extra cost to you.  Table of Contents…

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How to Bleed the Brakes – Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Bleed the Brakes – Toyota Corolla

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-10-31

Easy step-by-step picture procedure for flushing the brakes on a Toyota Corolla!

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Hood Won’t Close – How to Repair a Hood Latch on a Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla

Hood Won’t Close – How to Repair a Hood Latch on a Toyota Corolla

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-10-10

Easy diagnosis and repair of a faulty hood latch on a Toyota Corolla.

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Performing an Engine Flush with Liqui-Moly – Eliminate P2647 Code
Honda Accord

Performing an Engine Flush with Liqui-Moly – Eliminate P2647 Code

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-09-18

Quick Picture Guide on how to perform an engine flush using Liqui-Moly to remove sludge from an engine, free up the VTEC-VVT, eliminate the P2647 Error Code!

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How to Replace a Flow Inducer Fan Motor in a Gas Furnace
Home Maintenance

How to Replace a Flow Inducer Fan Motor in a Gas Furnace

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-09-12

Noisy Furnace? This picture guide shows how to quickly and easily replace the flow inducer motor assembly in a gas furnace!

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Honda XL100S Specifications
Honda Motorcycles

Honda XL100S Specifications

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-09-06

Detailed Specification Table for the Honda XL100S Motorcycle.

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filling fresh GN Honda motor oil 10w-40
Honda Motorcycles

Picture Guide for Changing Oil – Honda XL100s Motorcycle

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-09-04

Picture Guide on how to change oil in a vintage Honda Motorcycle!

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How to Change the Air Filter – Honda XL100s Motorcycle
Honda Motorcycles

How to Change the Air Filter – Honda XL100s Motorcycle

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-09-04

Quick picture guide on how to replace the air filter on a vintage Honda Motorcycle!

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How to Change Fork Oil – 1980 Honda XL100s
Honda Motorcycles

How to Change Fork Oil – 1980 Honda XL100s

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-08-17

A quick picture guide on the step by step procedure to drain old fork oil and add fresh oil to your Honda motorcycle!

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Broken Latch – Quick and Easy Fix – Microwave (Kenmore and Samsung)
Home Maintenance

Broken Latch – Quick and Easy Fix – Microwave (Kenmore and Samsung)

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-07-25

Quick and easy fix for a microwave door that won’t stay closed!

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Easy Fix for a Slow Filling Noisy Toilet – Includes Pictures
Home Maintenance

Easy Fix for a Slow Filling Noisy Toilet – Includes Pictures

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-07-12

Fix a noisy and slow filling toilet in 15 minutes! This picture guide walks you through the easy toilet fill valve replacement.

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How to Replace the Alternator in a Honda Accord
Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Replace the Alternator in a Honda Accord

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-07-11

Picture guide for quickly and easily changing the alternator in a Honda Accord! Replace the alternator is less than 1 hr.

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old serpentine belt Honda Accord
Honda Accord

How to Change the Serpentine Belt on a Honda Accord

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2020-07-11

Remove the Squeal! Follow this easy picture guide to replace the serpentine belt on a Honda Accord in less than 30 minutes!

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