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How to Jump Start a Toyota Prius
How to Jump Start a Toyota Prius

19 Jul 2013, 17:27 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Although its not a common problem, very cold weather can drain the batteries of a Toyota Prius and the only way to make it run again is to jump-start it. All you need is a pair of jump start cabl...

 
How to Install iPhone/iPod Adapter on 1995-2005 Toyota Echo
How to Install iPhone/iPod Adapter on 1995-2005 Toyota Echo

18 Jul 2013, 17:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Yes, it’s frustrating to own an older car with a stock stereo that doesn’t have USB or AUX connectivity. Those CDs are just too many and makes a rattle in the glovebox, not to mention th...

 
How to Replace Front Grille on 2005 Scion xB
How to Replace Front Grille on 2005 Scion xB

17 Jul 2013, 16:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you’ve decided to tune up your Scion xB a bit and started from the front end, you might want to replace that stock grille with something more cool, like a chromed one for example. To do ...

 
How to Remove Radio Unit on 2008 Scion tC
How to Remove Radio Unit on 2008 Scion tC

17 Jul 2013, 16:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Broken stock stereo unit on 2008 Scion tC or just want to replace it with an aftermarket one? Here is how to do it. You will need to grab a flat screwdriver, a Phillips one as well, a ratchet wit...

 
How to Stop Dashboard Cracks on Toyota/Lexus
How to Stop Dashboard Cracks on Toyota/Lexus

16 Jul 2013, 17:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Some older Toyota and Lexus model suffer from dashboard cracks due to extreme heat or cold. The dashboard material contracts or expands depending on the temperature, but with age, the material&rsquo...

 
How to Replace Foglight on Toyota Sequoia
How to Replace Foglight on Toyota Sequoia

16 Jul 2013, 16:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Due to their location fog lights tend to crack, chip or even break from rocks or other debris you may encounter, especially when going off-road. This tutorial will show you how to replace the fog...

 
How to Unlock and Start a Lexus IS 350 With Dead Key Fob
How to Unlock and Start a Lexus IS 350 With Dead Key Fob

16 Jul 2013, 16:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We’ve seen earlier how to unlock and start a Lexus RX with a depleted-battery key fob. Now, we’ll show you how to do it on a Lexus IS where it is a bit more tricky. Let’s assume...

 
How to Transfer Phone Contacts to 2010-2013 Lexus Infotainment
How to Transfer Phone Contacts to 2010-2013 Lexus Infotainment

16 Jul 2013, 15:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Most cars fitted with an infotainment system, like the 2013 Lexus RX, offer you the possibility to sync your smartphone with it and transfer contacts so that you can give and receive calls using the...

 
How to Unlock Unresponsive Tailgate on Lexus RX
How to Unlock Unresponsive Tailgate on Lexus RX

16 Jul 2013, 15:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If it happens that the tailgate of your Lexus RX won’t open when pressing the key fob button or the driver side dashboard button, there are two causes for this - either it's busted (which...

 
How to Replace Xenon Headlights on Toyota Prius
How to Replace Xenon Headlights on Toyota Prius

16 Jul 2013, 15:57 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If your Toyota Prius is equipped with high intensity xenon headlights and one or both of them got busted, all you need to worry about is the price of the new ones, as they are as same as easy to rep...

 
How to Charge the Toyota Prius Plug-In
How to Charge the Toyota Prius Plug-In

15 Jul 2013, 17:26 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Although the Toyota Prius Plug-in has a 500 miles range on a tankfull, that refuel light won’t cause you too much unsettlement if you are not near a petrol station. Because it can use the r...

 
How to Replace Side Mirror on 2002-2006 Toyota Camry
How to Replace Side Mirror on 2002-2006 Toyota Camry

15 Jul 2013, 17:26 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you just busted your 2002-2006 Toyota Camry side rear view mirror, you’ll have to spend money only on the replacement one, as you will learn here how to install it yourself. Tools requir...

 
How to Replace Brake Light on 2005 Toyota Camry
How to Replace Brake Light on 2005 Toyota Camry

15 Jul 2013, 15:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Replacing busted light bulbs on your car is totally a job you can do for yourself and it is highly recommended that you periodically check and replace the lightbulbs on your car, especially those fo...

 
How to Tint the Tail Lights on Scion tC
How to Tint the Tail Lights on Scion tC

15 Jul 2013, 13:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Tinted lights look awesome on every car, but before turning them black you should check if your local road regulations allow such transformation. The process is pretty easy, but you have to be pa...

 
How to Replace Front Brake Pads on 2005 Scion tC
How to Replace Front Brake Pads on 2005 Scion tC

14 Jul 2013, 12:29 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Changing the front brake pads on your Scion tC is not as hard as it sounds and if you do it correctly, nothing wrong can happen. You will need replacement brake pads compatible with your model ye...

 
How to Install Sway Bars on Toyota AE 86 GTS
How to Install Sway Bars on Toyota AE 86 GTS

13 Jul 2013, 11:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Sway bars are a fairly cheap and easy way to dramatically improve a car's handling.The sway bars reduce the vehicle's roll when turning, enabling it to go faster around the bends. The f...

 
How to Remove Radio Unit from 2003 Toyota Tundra
How to Remove Radio Unit from 2003 Toyota Tundra

12 Jul 2013, 16:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / This tutorial clearly shows how vehicle interior paneling was assembled ten years ago. You actually had to remove screws in order to take a large trimming chunk off the dashboard. If you have a 2...

 
Batman's Vietnamese Batpod Prototype
Batman's Vietnamese Batpod Prototype

12 Jul 2013, 07:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's always nice to see how far can imagination and passion go and how creative people can be. Here's a Batman fan from Vietnam, test-riding his own Batpod-inspired motorcycle; not the bes...

 
How to Remove Head Unit on 2003 Toyota Yaris
How to Remove Head Unit on 2003 Toyota Yaris

9 Jul 2013, 16:44 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / You’ve probably noticed that today’s car dashboards are quite easy to pull apart and change lightbulbs or radio head units yourself. However, the 2003 Toyota Yaris has to be the easiest ...

 
How to Play Music via Bluetooth/USB Device on Toyota Touch & Go
How to Play Music via Bluetooth/USB Device on Toyota Touch & Go

9 Jul 2013, 14:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With the CDs catching up to the floppy-disks in the has-been department due to huge capacity flash memory devices, most automakers are offering multiple connectivity with the vehicle’s infotai...