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Showing posts with label Automotive maintenance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Automotive maintenance. Show all posts
Monday, November 24, 2014

DIY Fix: How to Install a Greddy Boost Cut Controller (BCC) on a 2JZ-GTE with VVT-i (Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo)

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A Greddy Boost Cut Controller (BCC) will allow you raise the boost pressure without hitting the factory boost cut. Our project Lexus GS...
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Thursday, November 20, 2014

DIY Fix: Increasing trunk tension on a Lexus GS300 or Toyota Aristo (preventing decapitation!)

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The Lexus GS300 (Toyota Aristo for our overseas readers) is a great luxury sport sedan, and it has been our ongoing project car for the past...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

DIY Fix: How to Remove and Replace Lower Ball Joints and Outer Tie Rods (Lexus GS 300/Toyota Aristo JZS161)

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Ball joints and tie rods are critical for maintaining steering control and safety.  A broken ball joint or tie rod can result in a catast...
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

DIY Fix: How to Replace Your License Plate Bulb / Light (Car: Lexus GS 300)

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Spring is in full effect, and since the days are getting longer little by little, some of us may not have to use our lights as often whil...
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

DIY Fix: How to Remove and Replace Glass Headlight on Your Car

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Did road debris or a rock damage your headlight?  We show you how to replace the glass lens! While spring is on its way here, the ...
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Monday, July 16, 2012

Tech Tip: Thermostat Replacement Interval

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The summer driving season is in full swing, and while it is nice to be able to cruise the streets and hit the beach, we would like to remind...
Friday, March 16, 2012

DIY Diagnosis: Loose Fan Belt or Serpentine Belt Sound

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We were asked why someone's car was making a high pitched squealing sound when the person first started the car, or took off from a stop...
Saturday, February 4, 2012

Random Wrench Tip #4: Quck and Easy Makeshift Funnel

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If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of having to add fluids to your car at the side of the road or in a parking lot away from ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Random Wrench Tip #2: Making a handy parts tray

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When working on a car or a house project, it's very easy to lose the screws, nuts and bolts that are needed to complete a task.  Perhap...
Monday, December 5, 2011

The simple oil change?

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I had a conversation with a friend a few months ago regarding basic maintenance of any vehicle.  We pretty much glossed over them: oil chang...