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  • Diagnosis of the P0141 Code & Oxygen Sensor

    Diagnosis of the P0141 Code & Oxygen Sensor Got the P0141 code which is: the controller tracks how long it takes for the oxygen sensor to begin operation. If too much time elapsed before the oxygen sensor began operating properly, it will set P0141. There are 2 possibilities: 1. the heating element on the sensor…

  • 3 Different Ways To Change Power Steering Fluid

    3 Different Ways To Change Power Steering Fluid I am going to show you 3 Different Ways To Change Power Steering Fluid. first way: This method is from manufacture’ repair service manual. 2nd way: This is modified version of the first method with two people. 3rd way: This is my easy and lazy way. My…

  • Is Bosch Oxygen Sensor Installation Video Correct?

    Is Bosch Oxygen Sensor Installation Video Correct? Bosch is a big company. In its youtube installation video dated Aug 8, 2012 it showed animation of air flow along electrical wires with the instruction: “It is critical to understand that in order for the oxygen sensor to work properly air must be drawn into the sensor…

  • Honda Accord Front Brake Pads Replacement

    How to Replace Honda Accord Front Brake Pads? How to Change the Front Brake Pads on a Honda Accord 1 Park your Accord & engage its emergency brake (because emergency brake only applies to rear brake). 2 Remove wheel: loose nuts using lug wrench, lift the Accord’s front end off the ground using your jack…

  • Car Key Battery Replacement

    Car Key Battery Replacement Your battery may be a different type (so verify it before buying), but what does CR1616 mean? How do you open it? Even though it is an easy operation, since it is so small, make sure you watch this video so that you don’t break anything that is irreversible.

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