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Running on Empty? How Bad Is It for Your Car?
How bad is it for your car to run on a nearly empty gas tank? HowStuffWorks takes a look under the hood.
How Air Tubs Work
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Lots of people like the relaxing massage they get from the water jets in a hot tub. But some people prefer a gentler touch. How are air tubs different from whirlpools?
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
How Does a Blood Pressure Gauge Work?
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It's technical name is sphygmomanometer and it takes your blood pressure. But how does it do that?
How Amplifiers Work
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It may seem like an audio add-on, but without an amplifier, you'd never be able to hear the music on your CDs (your neighbors might be happier, but would you?). Find out how amps pump it up to 11.
How Anti-Lock Brakes Work
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Anti-lock brakes allow a car to stop quickly on slippery road conditions. Learn about anti-lock brakes and find out how an anti-lock brake system works.
How Relief Wells Work
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Relief wells are used to prevent and stop dangerous oil flows. Learn about relief wells and how relief wells are drilled.
How to Identify and Fix a Coolant Leak
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Learn about coolant leak causes and solutions. Expert insights for identifying, diagnosing, and fixing coolant leaks.
How to Repair a Dishwasher
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The control panels on dishwashers can look intimidating. They're loaded with so many dials, push buttons, and other features that the machine looks too complex to repair. It isn't. Learn to repair a dishwasher.
How Liquid-cooled PCs Work
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Most PCs use simple electrical fans to keep them cool. But upgrading to a liquid-cooling system can keep high-end gaming PCs running faster for longer.