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An Over-Tightened Nut can be easily removed by searing it briefly with a torch. Hold the wrench ready to loosen the nut the instant you remove the torch, otherwise the heat will transfer to the stud and expand that too. Keep the flame adjusted down to a minimum to avoid damaging the paint.

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Hose Of Hand Tire Pump
Replacing a tubeless tyre valve need not be difficult even if a proper installing tool isn't available. Press the valve in the rim hole and then screw on the tyre pump fitting. Place a claw hammer under the fitting and pull the valve into position.

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Handy Hints
In a real emergency you can use water instead of brake fluid in the hydraulic brake system, but make sure that the system is drained and thoroughly flushed out as soon as possible afterwards.

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Pour Six Ounces Of Denatured Alcohol Into Fuel Tank
To Clear the petrol tank of water pour in about 6 fluid ounces of methylated spirit. The spirit will absorb the water and it will go through the engine during the normal course of combustion without causing the engine to miss.

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Don'T throw away the rubber ends of a battery hydrometer if the glass tube breaks. Press the tip into the bulb and you'll have a syringe for adding water to the battery or drawing dirty oil from the filter housing.

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Cover Inside Of Tail Light With Red Reflective Tape
Tail Lights will reflect more light when switched off and glow brighter when lit if you cover the inside with red reflective tape. When you put back the lens the tape will be hidden but its reflective qualities won't be impaired.

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A Light on the dash connected to the stop light switch will indicate when your stop lights go on. Knowing this, you can pump the pedal very lightly to warn following drivers that you are planning to stop before you apply the full brake pressure.