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January Early Edition
Manual, Vacuum & Electric 4WD Actuators

January
Understanding Projector Headlamps

February Early Edition
Steering Dampers

February
Oil Pump Volume & Pressure

March Early Edition
The Best Time to Be Under a Vehicle

March
One & Two-Piece Brake Rotors

April Early Edition
Desiccant & A/C System Maintenance

January Early Edition
Headlamp Level Sensors

January
Motor Mounts & Torque Strut Mounts

February Early Edition
Old Fashioned Problems With New Cars

February
Battery Current Sensors

March Early Edition
Diagnostic Process Help

March
Ignition Lock Cylinders

April Early Edition
A Guide to Valve Springs

April
Carbon Dioxide Weight & Volume

May Early Edition
Ambient Air Temperature Sensors

May
Flex Fuel Sensors

June Early Edition
Modern Intake Manifold Repair

June
The Future of A/C Refrigerant

July Early Edition
Slowly Disappearing Coolant Mysteries

July
Identical Electrical Connectors

August Early Edition
Inexpensive Wiring Problem Prevention

August
CV Axle Lock Rings

September Early Edition
Engine Oil Temperature

September
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoids & Actuators

October Early Edition
Brake Fluid Change

October
Hydraulic Bushings

November Early Edition
Impact / Crash Sensors

November
A Less Common Rear Suspension Design

December Early Edition
Take the Time to Do a Little Learning

December
A Beautifully Designed Truck Accessory

January Early Edition
Parts That Could Use a Little Extra Cleaning

January
Brake Light Switches

February Early Edition
Battery Temperature Sensors

February
Reduce Cost and Shipping Locations

March Early Edition
Surprisingly Easy to Fix

March
How Air Suspension Works

April Early Edition
A Few Predictions About the Future

April
Clutch Pedal Position Switch

May Early Edition
Avoiding Damaging Backfires

May
Stretch to Fit Belts

June Early Edition
Steering Shafts, Columns and Gears

June
Mechanical and Electric Vacuum Pumps

July Early Edition
Trailer Tips & Tools

July
Anti-Seize. A Superstitious Ritual?

August Early Edition
Restricting Cooling Airflow

August
Oil Level Sensors

September Early Edition
Low Oil Level Warning Lights

September
Get More Miles Out of Work Trucks

October Early Edition
Lug Nuts - Easy & Inexpensive Maintenance

October
Low-Tech DIY on a High-Tech Vehicle

November Early Edition
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

November
Electrical Circuit Backfeeding

December Early Edition
Plastic Water Pump Impellers

December
Power Steering Pressure Sensors

January Early Edition
Planning a Repair or Just Some Pleasant Reading

January
Which Type of TPMS Sensor Do You Have?

February Early Edition
Diagnosis with Infrared Thermometer

February
Types of Anti-Corrosion Coatings

March Early Edition
Which Spark Plug Is Right For You

March
Valvetrain or Exhaust Ticking

April Early Edition
Auto Parts & Aluminum Corrosion

April
Surprisingly Simple Rear Main Seal Repair

May Early Edition
High Volume Oil Pump

May
Measuring Suspension Bushings

June Early Edition
Dissecting a Washer Pump

June
PCV & Oil Separator Systems

July Early Edition
Maintaining Optimal Air/Fuel Mixture

July
Consolidating Left & Right Parts

August Early Edition
Quick Connect Fittings

August
Fuel Line Disconnect Tools

September Early Edition
Maintenance Makes Driving More Enjoyable

September
New Fuel Pump or Timing Set?

October Early Edition
Cooling System & Electrolysis

October
Blower Motors & Control Module/Resistors

November Early Edition
Locking Fuel Caps

November
Battery Vent Tubes

December Early Edition
Three Types of Window Regulators

December
Save a Little Money and Gasoline (TPMS)


January Early Edition
Whispering to Your Carburetor

January
Extending Battery Life

February Early Edition
Fuel Filter / Fuel Injection Pressure Regulator

February
Ground Connection Problems

March Early Edition
Turbocharger Diverter / Bypass Valves

March
Kids & Cars

April Early Edition
Coolant / Antifreeze for Your Specific Vehicle

April
Battery Chargers & Memory Savers

May Early Edition
Diesel Oil, Flat Tappets & Gas Engines

May
Grille Shutters

June Early Edition
Original Equipment Park Assist Cameras

June
A/C Compressor Control Valves

July Early Edition
Easy Fix for Exhaust Rattle

July
A Complex Oil Filter Housing Assembly

August Early Edition
Electrically Assisted Thermostats

August
Modern Electric Parking Brakes

September Early Edition
Oxygen Sensors for Older Cars

September
Door Lock Actuator/Latch Assemblies

October Early Edition
New Oil Specification for GDI Engines

October
Rain Sensing Wipers

November Early Edition
Catalytic Converters Are Being Stolen

November
Avoiding Surprise Battery Failures

December Early Edition
Preventing Lift Support Problems

December
Avoiding Stop/Start System Shocks & Shorts

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January Early Edition
EVAP or Other Trouble Codes

January
Saddlebag Fuel Tanks & Pumps

February Early Edition
The Future of Emissions Testing

February
Air Springs & Electronic Shocks

March Early Edition
Hybrid Battery Cooling Fans

March
Hydroboost or Vacuum?

April Early Edition
Reduce Worry with Gauge

April
Neglected Brake Rotors

May Early Edition
Cracked Parking Brake Shoes

May
Fuel Pump Drive Modules

June Early Edition
Carpet Installation Tips

June
4WD Switch & ABS

July Early Edition
High Quality Fuel Pumps

July
EVAP Systems

August Early Edition
Steering Wheel Position Sensors

August
Coolant Air Bleeders

September Early Edition
Part Popularity

September
Simple but Brilliant Specialized Tools

October Early Edition
Battery Current Sensors

October
Ornery Power Seats

November Early Edition
Removing a Stubborn Shock

November
Diagnosing a Wheel Hub

December Early Edition
Restoring Headlamps

December
Diagnosing the Air Injection System

January Early Edition
Starter Motor/Starter Brush

January
Testing Struts/Shocks

February Early Edition
Where Have the Fuel Filters Gone?

February
Wiring by Region

March Early Edition
The Gasket Revolution

March
Oil Filters & Heart Icons

April Early Edition
Bumper Sensors

April
Alternator Output

May Early Edition
Modern Engine Design & Oil Consumption

May
Electronic Symptom or Root Problem?

June Early Edition
Fuel Pump & Housing Assembly Replacement

June
Easy Restoration Project with Dramatic Results

July Early Edition
Electronic Ignition Maintenance

July
Automatically Replacing Maintenance Parts

August Early Edition
Emergency Hose Kit

August
Parking Brake Shoes

September Early Edition
Daytime Running Lights

September
Hybrid Batteries

October Early Edition
Valve Stem Seals

October
Testing Relays

November Early Edition
Blower Motor Control Modules & Resistors

November
Voltage Drop Testing

December Early Edition
Frozen Batteries

December
Electric Pumps

January Early Edition
Transmission Oil Coolers

January
Comparing Haynes and Chilton manuals

February Early Edition
See Farther Down Dark Roads

February
Automatic Transmission Fluid

March Early Edition
Water Pump Seals

March
What Does a Turbo Need to Stay Happy?

April Early Edition
The Timing Chain System

April
A/C Clutch Switches

May Early Edition
Fuel Tank/Pump Replacement

May
First Step in a Repair

June Early Edition
Winter-Blend vs Summer-Blend Gasoline

June
Destructive Bubbles/Cavitation

July Early Edition
Diesel Particulate Filters

July
Too Many Ground Wires

August Early Edition
Repair Manuals and Literature

August
High Compression Engines

September Early Edition
Pinch Welds and Jacks

September
Original Part Is Not Original(bulbs)

October Early Edition
New Parts for Old Cars

October
Coil-On-Plug Boots

November Early Edition
ABS Solenoids and Valves

November
Suspension and Wheel Damage

December Early Edition
A Great Way to Keep Track of Repairs

December
Classic Troubleshooting Techniques

January Early Edition
Replacing a Cigarette Lighter

January
Check the Check Valve

February Early Edition
Automotive Hoses Explained

February
Harmonic Balancers

March Early Edition
High Tech Safety Parts

March
Weird Engine Surging and Stalling

April Early Edition
ABS Wheel Speed Sensors

April
Standard & Reverse Rotation Water Pumps

May Early Edition
VVT Systems

May
Choose the Brands You Prefer

June Early Edition
Fuel Injected Engine Vapor Lock

June
Seeping A/C Hoses and Mystery Leaks

July Early Edition
The Missing Fuel Cap

July
Quick Dab of Paint to Assist Reinstallation

August Early Edition
Steering Wheel Position Sensors

August
GDI Fuel Pumps

September Early Edition
Drilled, Slotted and Grooved Rotors

September
Oil Soaked Serpentine Belt

October Early Edition
Blend Door Actuator Motors

October
Belt Drive System

November Early Edition
Checking for Good Ground Connections

November
LED Automotive Bulbs

December Early Edition
Strut/Coil Spring/Mount Assembly Installation Tip

December
Evaporative Emission System


January Early Edition
I Will Just Call Them All 4WD

January
Is Cooler Always Better?

February Early Edition
Don't Forget the Basics

February
Variable Valve Timing Solenoids

March Early Edition
Knock Sensor Knowledge

March
Oxygen Sensor Knowledge

April Early Edition
Testing Sensors

April
Electric Power Steering (EPS)

May Early Edition
Harmonic Balancer Replacement

May
A/C Condenser/Transmission Oil Cooler

June Early Edition
Testing Coolant

June
Radiator Fan Motors

July Early Edition
Old A/C System Repair

July
"Hot-Wired" Car Silliness

August Early Edition
Turn Signal Switches

August
Engine Stop/Start System

September Early Edition
Fuel System Cleaner

September
Power Steering Reservoir Filter

October Early Edition
Parking Aid Sensors

October
Speedometers and Speed Sensors

November Early Edition
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Injection

November
Compare Oxygen Sensors Types

December Early Edition
Heater Cores

December
Winter Fuel Economy