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Now that the car is firmly on the ground, it's time to tighten the lug nuts.
Step 1: Using the wrench, tighten all 5 nuts in any particular order. Step 2: Now you're going to really tighten - and the order IS important. Pick any nut to start with. Put the wrench on the nut with the handle facing to the right. Stand on the end of the wrench with one leg and push as hard as you can. Reposition the wrench as you tighten the lug nut, so your foot doesn't slip off. Car Talk Warning: Don't attempt this final trick if you weigh more than 250 pounds, or were ever a linebacker on an NFL team. You might overtighten the lugnuts. The rest of us, however, shouldn't worry. |
"Remember, it's 'righty-tighty,' 'lefty-loosey' — unless you're south
of the equator."
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