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Autos
Top Cars for 2013: An Expert's List
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With a new year comes new cars, and the USAA has produced its annual list of top cars that offer the best in affordability, safety, and reliability. We had a chance to speak with Lauren Fix, an independent auto expert, who gave us the skinny on the top picks for 2013. Can you tell us about the 14 best cars for 2013? USAA is creating its annua... more
Auto Repair: Screwdrivers
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Shopping for Tools Tool prices vary widely, but if you keep your eyes open and know where to go, whom to talk to, and what to look for, you can get a good value at a fair price. Here are some general pointers: Shop for tools in a major auto parts chain store, and stick to well-known brands. Poor quality tools can break and cause injuries... more
Auto Repair: Torque and Adjustable Wrenches
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Torque wrenches A torque wrench (two types of which are shown in Figure 3-7) is designed to tighten a nut, bolt, or screw to an exact degree to avoid under-tightening or over-tightening things. If you're replacing a spark plug and you don't tighten it enough, it will work itself loose and fail to deliver a spark. If you over-tighten a sp... more
Auto Repair: Wrenches
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Wrenches Wrenches are probably the most basic tools for auto repair. You need a couple of different kinds in different sizes. There are several types of wrenches, and some have very specialized uses, but the following sections cover the kinds you need for most jobs. Look for sets made by well-known toolmakers, and try to buy them on sale. (For ... more
Auto Repair: Fire Extinguisher
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Fire Extinguishers A fire extinguisher isn't really a tool, but it's a must for your vehicle. Get the 23⁄4-pound dry-chemical ABC-rated type. An engine fire won't necessarily ruin your vehicle — if you can extinguish it quickly. A gasoline leak can be ignited by a stray spark from your spark plug wires. The resulting fire looks awful, but it's... more