Howcast - Cars & Transportation

Quick Tips: How to Clean Your Windshield Wipers

noreply@howcast.com () — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:04:42 -0800

Windshield wipers making visibility worse? They're probably just dirty: Wipe with a cloth dampened with white vinegar and they'll work like new.

Quick Tips: How to Stay Safe if Your Car Breaks Down

noreply@howcast.com () — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:33 -0800

Drive a lot at night? Keep a roll of reflective tape in your trunk. If your car breaks down, stick it on your vehicle and your shirt or jacket to alert other drivers.

Quick Tips: How to Catch Car Problems Early

noreply@howcast.com () — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:52:24 -0800

Feel like you're filling your tank -- and emptying your wallet -- more often? Record fill-ups and miles-per-gallon; worsening mileage can be an early warning sign that something's wrong with your car.

Quick Tips: How to Get a Streak-Free Windshield

noreply@howcast.com () — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:15:11 -0800

Squeegee leave your windshield streaked? Keep old newspapers in the car; they'll dry your windows to a flawless finish.

Quick Tips: How to Choose the Right Oil for Your Car

noreply@howcast.com (Rosemarie_Lennon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:46:11 -0800

Getting an oil change? Ask for the specific type recommended in your owner's manual. Oil that's thicker than necessary reduces gas mileage.

Author: Rosemarie_Lennon

Quick Tips: How to Clear Foggy Windows Fast

noreply@howcast.com (Rosemarie_Lennon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:44:01 -0800

Foggy windows? Keep a blackboard eraser in your car to wipe away moisture fast.

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Quick Tips: How to Hold a Steering Wheel Correctly

noreply@howcast.com (Rosemarie_Lennon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:42 -0800

Hands on the wheel at 10 and 2 o'clock? That's what most of us were taught, but AAA now recommends 8 and 4 so your arms don't get caught up in a deployed air bag.

Author: Rosemarie_Lennon

Quick Tips: How to Keep Cool in the Car

noreply@howcast.com () — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:23 -0800

Foregoing A/C to save money? Don't sweat it: A/C usage has little effect on gas mileage.

Quick Tips: How to Buy the Right Jumper Cables

noreply@howcast.com (Rosemarie_Lennon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:27:50 -0800

Buying jumper cables? Make sure they work with the side posts found on some car batteries; many cables don't.

Author: Rosemarie_Lennon

Quick Tips: How to Avoid Lower Back Strain While Driving

noreply@howcast.com (Rosemarie_Lennon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:56:05 -0800

In the driver's seat? Don't keep your wallet in your back pocket; it makes one hip higher than the other, twisting your spine and straining your lower back.

Author: Rosemarie_Lennon

Quick Tips: How to Protect Your Brakes in the Rain

noreply@howcast.com (Rosemarie_Lennon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:44:16 -0800

Rainy day? After you drive through a big puddle, tap your brake pedal lightly to dry the rotors.

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Quick Tips: How to Improve Your Driving Posture

noreply@howcast.com (Rosemarie_Lennon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:39:32 -0800

Poor posture? Set your rearview mirror as you normally would, then tilt it upward so you sit up straight.

Author: Rosemarie_Lennon

Quick Tips: How to Make Your Windshield Wipers Last Longer

noreply@howcast.com () — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:08:12 -0800

Worn windshield wipers? Lightly sand the rubber blades with fine-grit sandpaper, wipe away the dust, and put a thin coat of petroleum jelly on the rubber. They'll last another six months.

Quick Tips: How to Keep the Driver Alert on a Long Drive

noreply@howcast.com () — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:48:03 -0800

Taking a road trip? Pack a trivia game. Research shows that answering trivia questions helps keep drivers alert.

Quick Tips: How to Make Your Car Shine

noreply@howcast.com () — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:54:27 -0800

Want to make your car shine? Add a few drops of white distilled vinegar to the rinse water when you wash it to make the finish really gleam.

Quick Tips: How to Hand Wash Your Car Correctly

noreply@howcast.com () — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:51:44 -0800

Hand washing your car? Wipe the car either vertically or horizontally. Using a clockwise motion can create what car detailers call swirl marks -- fine circular scratches in the paint.

Quick Tips: How to Extend the Life of Your Car's Air Conditioner

noreply@howcast.com () — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:24:13 -0800

Rely on your car's A/C? Run it a few times during the winter. It helps keep the seals soft and prevents the compressor's moving parts from seizing.

Quick Tips: How to Clean Your Dashboard Easily

noreply@howcast.com () — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:17:14 -0800

Dirty dashboard? Use a dampened, sponge-tipped paintbrush to get grime out of the nooks and crannies.

Quick Tips: How to Clean Up a Bird Bombing Fast

noreply@howcast.com () — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:34:03 -0800

Bird bombed your car? Put a little hand lotion on the droppings and let it sit for a few minutes; it will wipe right off.

Quick Tips: How to Recapture that New Car Smell

noreply@howcast.com () — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:22:49 -0800

Car smelling stale? Fill the car's ashtray with baking soda. It removes odors, helping your vehicle recapture that new car smell.