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Oil weights - what is right for your car
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: Very Low   
So many different oil weights - what is the right oil weight to use for your car depends on how you drive and when your car was built. This article spells it out well.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, oil change, weight, 5w30, 10w30, multi-viscosity, heavy
Synthetic Engine Oil Comparison
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: Low   
A good article that describes why and when it is best to use synthetic oil compared to conventional engine oil.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, maintenance, synthetic oil, change, interview
Tire sidewall defintions
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: Very Low   
Good table that describes what all the words and codes on the sides on your tire mean - speed rating, load rating, traction rating, etc.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, tire, codes, description, speed, load, traction, wear rating
Air filters - how to change a car air filter
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Low   
A good article with pictures showing how to change an air filter on many late model cars, along with some information about why and when to change your air filter.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, area, intake, engine, air filter, paper,
Engine bay wash - how to safely wash your cars engine
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Very Low   
This article shows you how to safely wash your car under the hood. It points out all the areas that must be protected, and offers suggestions on how to do it best.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, wash, engine, hood, cleaner, oil, grease
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Oil Change - a 12 step process (plus 4 for greasing tye lube points)
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Low   
Straight forward steps, from prep to finish to change the oil in most circumstances. This example steps through a typical change for a traditional Chevy rear wheel drive car.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, area, engine, oil, change, lube,
Oil Change instructions
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Low   
Another good article on how to properly change your oil. This article includes lots of pictures and good suggestions.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, oil change, filter, plug, drain
Tire size requirements - matching original sizes
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Very Low   
This article addresses questions about putting two different size tires on a car - when it is ok, and when it is not
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maint, area, tires, wheels, replace, replacement
Tow hitch standards and ratings
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Low   
Article directed at service stations, but describes different towing hitch options and how ratings work.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, maintenance, towing, ratings, hitch, tow,
