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		<title>Parking Brake will not engage Left Rear Drum Brake. Fixed!!!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Diagnosis Case Series]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drum brake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[e-brake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MOT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[one side not working]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Nigeria, a road worthiness test is the equivalent of emissions testing or MOT in the US and UK respectively. I had gone in for this annual requirement and to my surprise I failed on account of 3 faults; (1) Difference in rear brakes in excess of 60% (2) Rear left parking brake not working (3) non-aligned tires. Faults 1]]></description>
		
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		<title>What you should Know if Considering a Denso Direct-fit Radiator</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 18:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2003 Accord]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Denso]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Direct-fit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radiator]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this video I cover a little issue to be aware of if you plan to install a Denso direct-fit radiator on the 2003 Accord. I omitted this issue on my earlier post; replacement of the radiator on 2003 Accord. This may apply to other Denso Direct-fit radiators. The problem is with the left border of the radiator which isn&#8217;t flush]]></description>
		
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		<title>Are Collapsible Jack Stands any Good?</title>
		<link>https://www.diyautoworksng.com/collapsible-jack-support-stands-any-good/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 17:55:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Collapsible jack stands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foldable stands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Support stands]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Are collapsible jack stands any good? Is it something to consider? In this video I review a set of collapsible jack stands which I have owned and used consistently for over 6 years. Support stands can mean the difference between life and death and should be chosen with utmost care.  &#160;]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Identify &#038; Buy a Good Car Oil Filter</title>
		<link>https://www.diyautoworksng.com/how-to-buy-good-car-oil-filter/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 23:53:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bad oil filters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Car oil filter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comparing oil filters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[components of an oil filter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good oil filter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good versus bad oil filters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oil filter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oil filters]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[My tip to buying a good oil filter is very easy and can be applied by just anyone! No special skills are required and you don&#8217;t have to be a petrolhead to know how to do this.  Oil filters are a critical part to performance &#38; long engine life. Before I offer you this tip, I review the functions of]]></description>
		
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		<title>7 Simple Car DIY Repairs You Can Do yourself</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY car repairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[do-it-yourself car repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Simple car repairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[simple DIY car repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tire rotation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are a couple of very simple DIY car repairs that you can do yourself. The good news is that these require no special skills nor complex or expensive tools. Some even need no tools! Some of these are preventive maintenance tasks and would keep your car properly tuned to deliver optimum performance. 1. Changing the cabin air filter: When]]></description>
		
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		<title>Change your Engine Air Filter Regularly</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air cleaner element]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air filter change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air filter replacement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits clean air filter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engine air filter]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is an inexpensive maintenance item, but often ignored until problems show up. We will consider 3 critical reasons why engine air filters should be replaced regularly. Air filters (aka air cleaner element) are critical to the optimal performance of any combustion engine. That of your car is no different! Remember, fires CANNOT burn without oxygen (air)! Therefore no matter]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tips for Buying Good Used Car Parts for DIY Repairs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car parts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Replacement parts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[used]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[used car parts]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this post we consider 4 simple rules that would increase the chances of getting good used car parts for that your planned DIY repair. Even if you do not plan on carrying out the repair DIY style, you may need to be the one to buy the part(s) for your mechanic. Just a word of advice, If you leave]]></description>
		
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		<title>Resource for doing Car DIY Repairs</title>
		<link>https://www.diyautoworksng.com/resource-for-doing-car-diy-repairs/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Auto DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[auto repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resource for DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resources for DIY repairs]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[One thing that often keeps car DIY hopefuls behind bars is the fear that they may break something. When you research a repair well enough, it&#8217;s highly unlikely to go wrong all things being equal. We would look at 6 key resources to consult when planning that car repair you know nothing about. I&#8217;ve been doing car DIY repairs for]]></description>
		
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		<title>Buying a new car battery: Manufacture date?</title>
		<link>https://www.diyautoworksng.com/buying-a-new-car-battery-manufacture-date/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2015 14:47:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buy car battery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Car battery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choosing new battery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manufacture date battery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Replacing car battery]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Batteries are perishable products and the ones for cars are no exception. Whilst the brand of the battery may matter, the greatest concern for the car owner who needs a new battery, should be the production date. You need a battery as fresh as possible! The confusion facing shoppers lies in the fact that car batteries do not have their]]></description>
		
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		<title>Buying your first set of tools for car DIY</title>
		<link>https://www.diyautoworksng.com/buying-your-first-set-of-tools-for-car-diy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Piyke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buying tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Choosing DIY tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[repair tools]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Car DIY fixes would require that you have certain tools and there&#8217;s nothing more annoying than starting off a DIY fix only to discover that you cannot proceed due to the lack of a tool &#62;:(. However, as I grow in the number of repairs I take on DIY, I&#8217;ve found that tools are endless and yet available funds finite.]]></description>
		
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