I want a more powerful Toyota Paseo. I'm a little worried that my car would pass out while going uphill.

Installing a turbocharger would definitely add extra horsepower to your Toyota Paseo, and uphill tracks will be a piece of cake. This power-boosting device makes around 45 percent power without the increased weight. The problem, though, is that turbochargers consume more fuel, thus adding to your normal fuel cost.

Power-boost is still achievable even without installing a turbo. The trick lies on the air flow. Air intake system that is tuned to bring air faster into the engine can add up to 7-horsepower. Quicker airflow preserves air density that's needed for better combustion. To complement the air intake, the exhaust must also be fast in sucking out exhaust gas. Refined or less restrictive air flow system will also decrease fuel efficiency, although not as much as the turbocharger does.

I need my lights to work, and I don't want to rely on mechanics all my life. Engine cranks in a snap, so I suppose my battery is okay. Where do I start?

Becoming familiar with your car's electrical system is a great investment. When you know which aspects of the system easily get problematic, you'll know which to check first and have replacements always handy. With your intermittent lights, bad connection might be the problem. After finding it and putting the connection back into place, it is wise to do the basic maintenance for the rest of the electrical system. Any faulty wires must be replaced to avoid more expensive damage.

It may sound boring, but reading the car's repair manual will improve basic know-how, especially to those who are always on the go. Some car owners pay attention to what and how their mechanic works, and throw some questions from time to time. Learning basic car maintenance is more entertaining that way, plus you get almost an actual training without the cost.

Finding blind spots with my Toyota Paseo is a little challenge, so I'm thinking of getting help from my mirrors. Any suggestions on which to choose?

Mirrors really have no secret to tell on how to eliminate blind spots. Car manufacturers know blind spots pose a serious matter. In fact, most vehicles today were designed with improved view of the traffic on both sides and when temperature is low, particularly for the larger and longer designs. Big trucks use telescoping mirrors for improved vision of both the left and the right side traffics. The considerable length added will sure help decrease blind spots, but it will look a bit off with your 2-door Paseo.

You can either have manual remote mirror or power mirror—both have designs that are less rugged to fit smaller cars such as your 2D and are also operated from the inside for ease of use. If you are choosing from among the power mirrors, note that non-heated mirrors cannot be replaced with heated or the other way around. The industry also has manual memory, towing mirrors, and a bunch more for your choices.

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