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How to remove windshield?

Materials and Tools for Replacing a Windshield Before you begin replacing your windshield, you need to have the following Materials and tools: a metal string with 2 handles; awl or sharpened wire; suction cups to hold the glass in place; screwdrivers; wrenches; chisel; masking tape; glass sealant adhesive; sealant gun; solvent, primer; Swabs and gloves. […]

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How to reset the tire pressure indicator: 4 ways?

The low tire pressure indicator, also known as a TPMS, should not light up on the dashboard if the tire pressure is normal. Sometimes, unfortunately, the indicator lights up for nothing. Even when there is nothing wrong with the tire pressure. If the low tire pressure system is triggered, the corresponding icon on the dashboard […]

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What causes a bubble in a tire?

Car tires have their own “diseases” – blisters. These deformities are very similar in appearance but have different causes. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the causes and appearance of these similar keel and bubble deformities, and tell you how to avoid them. It is not uncommon for even a brand-new tire […]

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How long can you drive on a spare tire?

The spare tire is a good helper when the car tire is damaged, but most of these spare tires are not designed for permanent use as the main wheel. You should know why you can’t drive a full-size spare tire for a long time, and what is a car spare tire? Not all spare tires […]

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How to check the engine oil quality?

To properly check the level, warm up the engine and place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface. It is advisable to check the oil level regularly, setting the car in the same position. After stopping the engine, at least five minutes should pass to allow the oil in the oil system to drain to the maximum […]

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5W30 OR 5W40 ENGINE OIL. WHICH TO CHOOSE?

Today’s market of lubricants offers a wide range of products for cars of all kinds of brands and models. However, with such a variety car owners are faced with a difficult problem of choice, trying to focus not only on the quality of engine oils, but also on their viscosity, seasonality, compatibility, and manufacturer. Thus, […]

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Mitsubishi Outlander XL

Unlocking the trunk door from the cabin

Unlocking the tailgate from the passenger compartment – Outlander XL Owner’s Manual The trunk door can be unlocked from the passenger compartment in case the battery is discharged using the unlocking mechanism. The release lever is integrated into the tailgate. Familiarize yourself with the location and how to use this mechanism and make sure your […]

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Mitsubishi Outlander XL

How to turn on fog lights?

Front fog light switch – Outlander XL Owner’s Manual Front fog light switch The fog lights can only be switched on together with the dipped beam or the parking lights. To turn on the fog lights, turn the knob once toward ON. This will illuminate the control lamp in the instrument panel. To turn the […]

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How to turn on windshield wipers?

No one nowadays can imagine a car without such a mechanism as wipers. Yes, and how can we do without them: you can’t get out of the car every time in bad weather to wipe the windshield. And it used to be until one woman (Mary Anderson) invented wipers. Modern windshield wipers, along with the […]

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Bad spark plug symptoms

The same symptoms of engine malfunction may be due to different causes. One of them is the condition of the spark plugs (spark plugs). Traditionally, the check begins with them, because the diagnosis does not require either a long time or special equipment. The only thing you need for an adequate assessment – knowledge of […]