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How To: Troubleshoot a misfire (code P0305) on a 1999 Mercury Villager 3.3L

If you didn't find the solution to your misfire problem in this video, then the 1999 Mercury Villager 3.3L might have a code P0305 (Cylinder #5 Misfire). This is great troubleshooting advice from a professional mechanic to help you diagnose the problem. The vehicle is a '99 Mercury Village, 3.3L, with 150,000 miles on it. The chief complaint is the CEL (check engine light) comes on and it runs like it has a misfire. It feels like a steady consistent misfire, which is code P0305. Watch the vid...

News: Rocket Power Your Lazy Boy

Since the days of Archytas, rocket propulsion has been the Holy Grail of aeronautics. Thanks to Galileo's inertia, Newton's laws of motion, and the "father of modern rocketry," Goddard, space is not a complete mystery anymore. Rocket-powered aircrafts have evolved from the first liquid fuel rocket in 1926, to the Soviet R-7 which launched Sputnik, to NASA's Saturn V that propelled Apollo 11 to the moon. Today, even billionaire tourists can enjoy space, like Microsoft's Charles Simonyi and Cir...

How To: Change your air filter

Changing the air filter in your car sounds like something you'd like your friendly neighborhood garage do for you, but in reality it's quite easy to change all by your onesies at home. Don't believe us? Then check out this video to learn how to replace your air filter step by step.

How To: Maintain and repair a motorcycle

In this do-it-yourself motorcycle maintenance course on video, learn how to properly repair and maintain your bike, so that you can ride cross country without having to stop in at a mechanic. The ultimate riding experience is characterized by freedom and independence. Imagine cruising down the highway, going 75mph, mirrored sunglasses and bandana in place, sun setting behind you—only to have your ride stall out just as you realize how cool you must look.

How To: Repair motorcycles

In this do-it-yourself motorcycle maintenance course on video, learn how to fix and repair your hog, so that you can ride cross country without having to stop in at a mechanic. The ultimate riding experience is characterized by freedom and independence: to be in charge of your ride and in control of your bike. So get tips on tire and brake care, how to change motorcycle spark plugs, replace the air filter and change the oil, adjust the primary chain, and other common bike repairs you’ll need ...

How To: Repair a bicycle tire

In this bicycle repair video series, learn how to repair a bicycle tire from bike expert Parker Ramspott. Parker will show you how to tell the difference between low tire pressure and a flat tire on your bicycle, how to check bicycle tire pressure, and how to use a presta valve adapter.

How To: Make and repair audio cables

In this video series, watch as professional sound engineer Kip Bradford teaches how to make and repair audio cables. Learn the tools needed to repair and make audio cables, learn what kind of solder to use, learn the types of connectors and wires to use, how to solder audio cables, how to remove solder from a solder joint, and how to roll audio cables.

How To: Maintain and repair your ATV

In this atv maintenance video series, learn ATV maintenance tips from certified Polaris mechanic Tom Roland. Tom will teach you necessary Polaris ATV maintenance based on professional atv maintenance manuals and service schedules. You will learn about the parts of an ATV, such as a Polaris 500. Tom will teach you about replacing the air filter on a Polaris ATV, how to change the oil in a Polaris ATV, how to check the suspension on an ATV, how to check the tie rods on an ATV, and how to diagno...

How To: Use docking accessories to improve your Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone

The docking accessories available to owners of the Motorola Droid Bionic unlock several different functions dormant in the Android smartphones. The Vehicle Navigation Dock allows you to easily access Verizon's GPS system on the go, or give vocal commands so that you stay safe and handsfree with the Droid Bionic. The HD Station Dock allows you to connect your smartphone to a TV and view photos or use applications on the big screen. This guide by Motorola shows you how to access the different f...

How To: Repair a wooden kitchen chair spindle

The handyman in this video teaches viewers how to repair a broken leg of a kitchen table chair. To make these repairs all that is needed, other than the chair, is a liquid nail, a small nail screw, turpentine and screw driver. The handy man in the video makes this repair look easy and in expensive, which is a great alternative to having to purchase a new kitchen chair. He not only explains how to make the repair but how the repair works and why it is effective.

How To: Reset the clock in your Hyundai

There are many cars out on the market that are unable to change the time according to location or daylight savings time. So it's important to know how to change the time or reset it completely. In this helpful tutorial, you'll be finding out how to reset the clock in a Hyundai vehicle. It's easy to do and will make life a bit easier. Enjoy!

How To: Draw a basic car

Whether you are drawing a portrait of a car, or using it as part of the background for another scene you are drawing, you will need to master basic steps. This video will show you how to draw a basic 2-D automobile with a pencil. Once you have mastered this 2-D style, try going beyond and drawing a more realistic 3-D model. This tutorial will take you step by step through the process of drawing a cartoon vehicle.

How To: Put a chain on a Suzuki motorcycle

This motorcycle repair video shows you how to replace the chain on a motorcycle. The process is about the same for every motorcycle, but this particular video shows you how to put a chain on a Suzuki SV 650 bike. You will need to get someone to help you hold the rear brake if you plan to change the chain on your Suzuki motorcycle.