FUEL How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these fuel tutorials to learn all about fuel with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to articles, like Prevent Your Fuel Oil for an Oil Furnance from Freezing, Calculate Your Car's Fuel Efficiency (MPG), and Make a Smoke Bomb.

You'll also find several great autos, motorcycles & planes tutorials in the Autos, Motorcycles & Planes category.

111 how-to articles

How To Prevent Your Fuel Oil for an Oil Furnance from Freezing

Prevent Your Fuel Oil for an Oil Furnance from Freezing

Fuel oil does not "freeze" but rather "gels" or thickens to a soft wax ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 70

How To Calculate Your Car's Fuel Efficiency (MPG)

Calculate Your Car's Fuel Efficiency (MPG)

As gas prices rise, fuel efficiency is becoming more and more of a critical factor. Knowing your car's MPG (that is, how many miles it gets ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 378

How To Make a Smoke Bomb

Make a Smoke Bomb

Do you enjoy the sight of heavy smoke? Smoke bombs are fun, right? But it's even more fun when you make your own smoke bombs and use them ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 9,659

How To Understand US Military Aircraft Designations

Understand US Military Aircraft Designations

United States military aircraft are all given specific designations by the Department of Defense known as MDS designations (Mission Design ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 8,717

How To Create a Green Hotel

Create a Green Hotel

If you run an accommodation business, whether it be a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, lodge, resort or other type of guest facilities ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 81

Make Fuel With Mountain Dew

Make Fuel With Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew is the answer. Inventor Paul Patone has devised a mechanism that converts soda into actual usable fuel. "It’s called the Geet ...more

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How To Save Money on Gas

Save Money on Gas

Gas prices keep going up, and the money in our wallet keeps evaporating more quickly. There are many ways you can spend less money on gas ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 517

How To Start a Sputtering Snowblower Engine

Start a Sputtering Snowblower Engine

Sometimes, internal combustion power equipment (lawn mowers, chain saws, string trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.) do not easily start or run ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 636

How To Restart a Furnace After Running out of Oil

Restart a Furnace After Running out of Oil

Did you run out of oil? If you're lucky, the furnace or boiler will restart on its own after your oil tank is filled. But, if it doesn't ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 633

How To Fix a Car That Doesn't Start

Fix a Car That Doesn't Start

Repairing a car that wont start can be as simple as plugging in a wire, changing a fuse, or as complicated as replacing major engine ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 532

How To Use and Maintain Kerosene Lamps

Use and Maintain Kerosene Lamps

Kerosene is also called "paraffin" in some countries. Kerosene lamps work best when clean and undamaged. For that remote cabin or power ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 114

How To Boat Green

Boat Green

Boating usually brings thoughts of blue skies and water but now-a-days many boaters are starting to think green—that is, environmentally ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 251

How To Build a Campfire

Build a Campfire

When you are out in the wilderness, it is a custom and tradition to build a campfire. The choice is up to you what kind you want, or if you ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 201

How To Operate a Chainsaw

Operate a Chainsaw

Operating a chainsaw can be dangerous and strenuous work. Never attempt to use a chainsaw until you are familiar with its hazards, special ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 175

How To Get a Mamod Steam Engine Going

Get a Mamod Steam Engine Going

Problems in getting your Mamod engine running properly? Whether you have a Stationary Engine or a Mobile Engine learn how to get up a head ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 887

How To Carpool

Carpool

Carpooling makes sense - after all, it saves money, fuel, and the environment, but figuring out a sensible arrangement isn't always easy ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 33

How To Determine Why a Car Stalls at Intersections

Determine Why a Car Stalls at Intersections

There may be lots of reasons a car stalls at intersections, but one that most people wouldn't think of is low automatic transmission fluid ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 181

How To Get Naturally Beautiful Skin

Get Naturally Beautiful Skin

Here I will show you how to get great skin without falling for all the myths that large expensive beauty stores tell you. The best way to ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 563

How To Use a Fire Extinguisher

Use a Fire Extinguisher

Chances are you will encounter a fire at least once in your life. Hopefully you will have read this before an emergency occurs. This article ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 344

How To Replace a Zippo Wick

Replace a Zippo Wick

So you prepared to pull and trim the wick on your Zippo only to have the last bit of wick come through the hole and out of the lighter ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 229

How To Reduce Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Reduce Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Although the climate changes naturally on its own, humans contribute heavily to pollution of the environment. More and more people are ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 88

How To Make Torches

Make Torches

Materials, accelerants, and additions for torches work well for starting bonfires, but are kind of limited to a one-time use. Rip or cut the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 394

How To Barbecue Safely

Barbecue Safely

Barbecued food is delicious and a key part of an outdoor lifestyle. And just like any form of cooking, it is important to follow good food ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 17

How To Drain and Wash Your Biodiesel

Drain and Wash Your Biodiesel

Even if you don't like chemistry, you can make your own fuel. The biodiesel homebrew process is easier than making beer! Draining out the ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 181

How To Lube a Bicycle Chain

Lube a Bicycle Chain

This article explains how to properly lube a bicycle chain to make it perform better and last longer. Lubricate your bicycle in the garage ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 375

How To Go Canoe Camping

Go Canoe Camping

While camping from a canoe is similar to car camping, it also shares many similarities with backpacking . This article will provide the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 227

How To Use a Rough Cut Mower

Use a Rough Cut Mower

For those who live in an agricultural or rural area where wide open spaces abound, keeping the weeds, brush, and high-growing grasses under ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 260

How To Maintain a Car

Maintain a Car

With so much emphasis on car buying, few people consider the maintenance requirements of an automobile. The modern car may have as many as ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 357

How To Live Without a Car

Live Without a Car

Living without a car can be pretty tough, especially in the U.S., where public transportation is frequently lacking and where questionable ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 97

How To Stop Being a People Pleaser

Stop Being a People Pleaser

Do you habitually give in to other people because you just can't stand the thought of upsetting them? Do you put your needs to one side ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 261

How To Tune up an Older Car

Tune up an Older Car

Cars built before about 1980 usually have simple Kettering ignition systems that can be maintained by home mechanics. These steps will ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 206

How To Kill a Hunter on Halo 3

Kill a Hunter on Halo 3

Hunters are some of the hardest, ugliest and baddest enemies in the Halo 3 campaign. They fire their devastating assault cannons at you ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 264

How To Eat Properly

Eat Properly

U.S. culture has distorted the innate act of eating sensibly by its overwhelming abundance of food. Sure, the presence of a culture that is ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 137

How To Pack for a Backpacking Trip

Pack for a Backpacking Trip

Backpacking is a favorite outdoor activity, but it is very physically challenging. One of the most important steps to making your trip more ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 93

How To Survive in the Wild

Survive in the Wild

If you ever find yourself stranded in the wild,certain things can mean the difference between life and death, and a piece of string can do ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 386

How To Become a Low Impact Traveller

Become a Low Impact Traveller

Reduce air travel. Air travel is loved by travellers because it gets us to our destination quickly and we can cover most of the world this ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 75

How To Get a Discounted Cruise

Get a Discounted Cruise

Choose the dates for your cruise vacation - dates in the "off-season" will be less expensive than the "peak season". If you can schedule ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 36

How To Prepare for a Hurricane

Prepare for a Hurricane

Hurricane season (usually lasting from June 1 through November 30) can be a nerve racking time for everyone. Not only for those whose homes ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 56

How To Get Adult Kids to Pay Their Share

Get Adult Kids to Pay Their Share

Not quite ready to push your adult fledglings out of the nest yet but getting fed up with their lack of contributions to the household ...more

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Views 263

How To Learn to Be an Expert Map Reader

Learn to Be an Expert Map Reader

The ability to use maps can be the difference between a pleasant and enjoyable trip, and a trip with 30 stops to ask directions (and then ...more

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Views 125

How To Clean a Fireplace

Clean a Fireplace

Ensure that the fireplace and ashes have cooled. You can shovel, sweep or vacuum (with an ash vacuum) the ashes out. Once this debris has ...more

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Views 238

How To Extend the Life of Your Car

Extend the Life of Your Car

With rising gas prices and very costly repairs, the last thing you want to worry about is if and when your car is going to break down ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 483

How To Make Your Own Gasoline

Make Your Own Gasoline

Gasoline has become a necessity for most people. However, gas is becoming expensive, so more and more people are interested in making their ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 415

How To Operate a Mini Excavator

Operate a Mini Excavator

Mini excavators were considered toys by heavy equipment operators a few decades ago when they were first introduced, but they have earned ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 443

How To End a Controlling or Manipulative Relationship

End a Controlling or Manipulative Relationship

You've finally recognized your partner as an individual who needs to ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 119

How To Build a Backyard Firepit

Build a Backyard Firepit

How to have a fire in your backyard without having your backyard on fire. Check with your local authorities (city, county) first before ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 152

How To Drive a Car in Winter Weather

Drive a Car in Winter Weather

Driving your car while the roads are snowy and icy can be a stressful ordeal. While some vehicles are well-suited for the snow, some are not ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 711

How To Know if You Need an International Drivers Permit for a Car Rental Overseas

Know if You Need an International Drivers Permit for a Car Rental Overseas

Is an International Drivers Permit required to rent a car overseas ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 109

How To Replace Disc Brakes

Replace Disc Brakes

Front brakes on all modern cars are disc brakes. The front brakes generally provide 80% of the stopping power, and so tend to wear faster ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 3,226

How To Transport a Horse

Transport a Horse

Transporting and traveling with a horse or pony is a common event for horse enthusiasts, whether it's floating your horse to a show or ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 154

FUEL (111 how-to articles)

New Super Hybrid Kicks Tesla Motors' Butt

Capstone's CMT-380 stealth looking prototype can hit 150mph, compared to Tesla's 125. Tesla better step it up. Says Engadget: "Rather than mixing batteries and a conventional engine, this whip ...

Super Robot Has Powers of Levitation

This robot hasn't levitated any humans yet (especially not pictured Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall), but it looks like the sky may be the limit with the Robo-Air Jet System. Developed by Aaron ...

Smoke Bombs Make Beautiful Art

What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

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