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How to do an oil change

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How To Do an Oil Change By: Miguel Arredondo Materials: Jack Jack Stands Wheel Chocks Ratchet Set   Oil Filter Wrench Oi l Filter Oil drain washer Motor Oil Drain Pan Funnel Rags Gloves (optional) Safety Glasses (optional) Owner's Manual ( optional) Use your Owner's Manual or do a quick google search to find the following information: Type of motor oil, jacking points, and type of oil filter. Step 1: Jacking up your car Make sure your car is parked on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Next, place the wheel chucks behind the rear tires and kick them in to ensure they are properly seated. Once you have identified the front jacking point of your car, use the jack to lift the front end of your car high enough to allow for the jack stands to fit under the two front side jacking points. Put the jack stands into position and slowly lower your car to ensure that it is properly seated onto the jack stands. Step 2: Drainin

How to use Excel

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How to use Excel   Excel is a computer program that allows you to organize data much more quickly compared to doing it by hand done by hand. It also allows people to organize files, accounts and create accurate representation of models.  Starting off with Excel There are some terminology that you should know before we can start. P lease learn what the phrases so that this process becomes more natural Assuming that you know the terminology from above we will now get started. As an example lets say I have a home work assignment with the equations x+2, 3x+2, and x^2 +2x+3 from 1 to 20. Even if your a math expert it takes long to calculate each and everyone of this equations. Excel makes this process much quicker. The steps to complete the equations x+2, 3x+2, and x^2 +2x+3 from 1 to 20. Click on cell A:1 and type in x so that column is the x-values. Click on cell A:2 and type in 1 then click in cell A:3 and type 2. Then click and hold

How To Install LED Light Bulbs for Your Car

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To Install or Change your Headlight for the car is pretty simple. Just Plug and Play! NOTE: You should know which type of bulb fits your car. It is important to use the correct type of bulb and wattage when replacing a headlight that is burned out. You should take your own responsibility to find out your bulb type. IDENTIFY YOUR BULB TYPE!   Only apply to plug-and-play style.   Here is a source that can help you find the bulb meant for your vehicle. https://www.bulbs.com/Automotive_Lighting/results.aspx Reference:  http://stores.ebay.com/dt-autotech/Home.html_?rt=nc&_sid=1035629323&_sticky=1&_sop=1&_sc=1 Things You Need: Vehicle Headlight Bulbs Owner's Manual Alcohol Wipes (optional) Cross Screwdriver (optional) Straight Screwdriver (optional) Reference: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/blog/headlight-tech-hid-bulbs/ Step 1. Knowing which bulb you are installing/changing.  Check the Owner's Manual, find out what

How to Manual: A Complete Guide to Driving a Manual Transmission Car

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How to Manual A Complete Guide to Driving a Manual Transmission Car by: Dillon Howard Need to know how to drive a manual car? You have come to the right place, by the end of this guide you will know just that. Driving a manual car is not difficult and with an afternoon of practice you can have it down. Driving a manual is a good skill to have, because you never know when you might find yourself in a situation where you need to get behind the wheel. If that ever happens you do not want to find yourself stranded so let's get started.  Getting Started What you need 1. A manual transmission vehicle  2. A large clear area like an empty parking lot or quite road.  Knowing Your Vehicle There are few things in the car that you will notice are different from a automatic vehicle that you are familiar with. Before starting we will go over these. 1. The Pedals The two pedals to the right should be familiar to all that know how to drive. The gas is on the far ri

How to Install Windows on your Mac

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Have you ever looked at your Mac, and wondered what it would be like if you can install Windows without having to buy a PC computer instead? Many people would want Windows for the games you can download without having to pay, and also for those who are into coding, it is much easier in Windows, than in Mac. Many are always arguing about which is better, Windows or Mac, but why not have both! Things you'll need:  Mac model 2012 or later  USB drive (sometimes USB is not needed depending on model)  Be sure to back up your data, just in case! Step 1: Check Your Storage! Click the Apple menu , and then click About this Mac .  Click on Storage. Make sure you have at least 32GB of free space on your hard drive! Step 2: Download the Windows 10 ISO file Windows ISO file download Go to the link and click on  Select Edition , click on Windows 10  and press  Confirm . After that Select a Language  and then press Confirm  again. You will then ch

How to change the background on your computer (Laptop or Desktop)

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Change the background to your computer now! -Have you gotten tired of staring at the same computer screen background for years?  - Have you ever wanted your favorite sports team on your computer screen?  -Have you ever thought of changing your computer screen background for the fresh look? -Have you ever tried destroying your screen because of the same old background? If you answered " YES " to any of these questions, You   MUST r ead this now ! Background Computers will come with a default background set by the computer producers themselves. These backgrounds are usually never based on the interests of the main people themselves but more definitely, they are chosen to the appealing matter that the public may find interest to. Backgrounds like a blue sky or a windows logo are meant to be liked by the public to a certain extent, backgrounds like these: Usually the backgrounds will not be politicize or have any specific audience in ter

French Press Coffee At Home: A How-To

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We've all drank coffee at one point or another, the dark, bitter, elixir which is supposed to perk us up in the morning. If you've never had a cup of french press coffee, you're drinking coffee all wrong. All kidding aside, one can make a decent cup of coffee without using a french press; however, french press is king at delivering all the deliciousness which coffee has to offer. Simply put, a french press uses a metal, diaphragm like filter versus a cone like paper filter, found in most household coffee machines. This enables the natural oils found in coffee beans to remain in your cup. It's a good thing. Those oils enhance the flavor of coffee while reducing much of the associated bitterness, compared to other brewing methods. Alas, I have briefed you on why french press is the superior brewing method. Now let's start brewing! What You'll Need                       French Press Image Courtesy: Crate and Barrel French Press Coffee Bean Grinder (