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Author: Richard Tomlinsen

How to Change Brakes on a Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Change Brakes on a Toyota Sienna

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-07-03

Follow this picture guide for instructions on changing front brake pads on a Toyota Sienna!

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How to Stop a Squeaky Squealing Belt
Dodge W200 | Honda Accord | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Stop a Squeaky Squealing Belt

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-06-16

Picture guide for applying belt dressing to a squealing belt in your car.

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How to Lubricate the Sliding Door on a Van
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Lubricate the Sliding Door on a Van

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-06-16

Photo tutorial for how to lubricate your automatic sliding door to prevent squeaks and groans.

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How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a Toyota Sienna – Fix Chattering or Squealing
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a Toyota Sienna – Fix Chattering or Squealing

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-06-09

Picture guide for checking and adding power steering fluid to a Toyota Sienna.

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Automatic transmisison fluid being added to a Honda Accord
Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

Best Transmission Fluid (ATF) for a Honda Accord

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-06-08

What is the best and recommended ATF for a 2002-2007 Honda Accord? We answer that here! Including the difference between ATF-Z1 and DW-1.

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How to Set the Child Safety Lock on a Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Set the Child Safety Lock on a Toyota Sienna

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-06-06

follow this guide to turn in the child safety lock in your Sienna!

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How to Change Oil – Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Change Oil – Toyota Sienna

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-06-03

This article contains a picture guide to use for changing the oil in a Toyota Sienna.

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Honda Accord Spark Plugs old vs new
Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Replace Spark Plugs – Honda Accord

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-06-02

Picture guide (with part numbers) for spark plug replacement on a 2002-2007 Honda Accord (4 cyl).

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How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a Toyota Sienna

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-05-21

Check out this quick picture guide on the proper way to change the cabin air filter in a Toyota Sienna.

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How to Clean a Corroded Car Battery
Toyota Corolla | Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Clean a Corroded Car Battery

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-05-20

Follow this picture guide to clean corrosion from your car battery and prevent it from returning.

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pouring windshield washer fluid
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

Refilling Windshield Washer Fluid – Toyota Sienna

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-05-20

Follow this picture guide for step-by-step instructions on refilling the windshield washer fluid in your Toyota Sienna! The first step is to…

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How to Change the Rear Wiper Blade-Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Change the Rear Wiper Blade-Toyota Sienna

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-05-20

Follow this pictorial guide for instructions on changing the rear windshield wiper on a Toyota Sienna.

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How to Add Windshield Washer Fluid – Honda Accord
Honda Accord | Vehicle Maintenance

How to Add Windshield Washer Fluid – Honda Accord

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-04-28

The following article describes the procedure for adding windshield washer fluid to a Honda Accord. Includes pictures of the…

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hot water heater anode rode removal with an impact wrench
Home Maintenance

How to Replace the Anode Rod in a Hot Water Heater – Eliminate Rotten Egg Odor

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-04-02

Step by step picture guide for replacing the anode rod in a hot water heater.

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maytag bravos electric dryer blower fan and drive belt
Home Maintenance

How to Fix a Squealing Dryer – Maytag Bravos

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-03-26

In this picture guide, I show you how to fix a Maytag Bravos Dryer that is squealing by replacing the wheels and belt drive.

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How to Flush a Hot Water Heater – Save Energy
Home Maintenance

How to Flush a Hot Water Heater – Save Energy

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-03-24

Follow these steps to flush out your electric hot water heater and enjoy hotter water and save money!

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maytag-bravos-repair-complete
Home Maintenance

How to Replace the Bearings – VERY Noisy Washing Machine – Maytag Bravos

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-03-24

Do you have a very loud washer? Particularly on the Spin cycle? This PICTURE guide walks you through step-by-step process of replacing the bearings for a washer that purrs like a kitten.

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Dodge w200 sno commander
Dodge W200 | Vehicle Maintenance

Snow Plow Chatter – How to Fix – Sno-Commander

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-03-20

Several common fixes for issues with rough or chatter related to snow plow motion.

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Dodge Ignition Click – Won’t Turn Over
Dodge W200 | Vehicle Maintenance

Dodge Ignition Click – Won’t Turn Over

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-03-11

Solenoid just clicks when key is turned. Re-seat battery grounding cable.

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Leatherman Wingman Review – Should I Buy This Multi-tool?
Gifts for the Mechanic | Vehicle Accessories

Leatherman Wingman Review – Should I Buy This Multi-tool?

ByRichard Tomlinsen 2018-03-05

This is a review based on personal experience using a Leatherman Wingman Multi-tool.

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