hange your engine oil regularly. If you haven't changed your oil in over 5,000 miles (8,000 km), this is almost a necessity. If you have changed your oil in the past 5,000 miles (8,000 km), it may still be a good idea to get it changed again before having your car tested. Schedule an oil change, or do it yourself. Dirty oils can cause the emission levels to be higher than normal. . Fuel and air filters need to be changed periodically to keep your engine as efficient as possible, and your emissions as low-impact as possible. Consult your owner's manual for specific guidelines regarding mileage, and keep a steady schedule of replacements. Check your air filter and, if it is dirty, change it before your emission test, since a dirty air filter can cause high hydrocarbons. Check your owner's manual to determine whether or not using Premium fuel is appropriate for your model. Other additives, like Clean Sky Clean Air can be added during refueling to purge carbon deposits from the engine during normal operations. Be aware that some additives could alter your emissions test and could be a cause of a failure. Be sure to tell your mechanic what additives you are using if you have failed. The additive could have been the cause. . Running too rich can have a long-term affect on your engine's ability to process hydrocarbons and CO emissions. It's a good idea to periodically check how lean or rich your engine is running to make sure you're within the proper specifications and keep your engine functioning properly.

Summary: . Replace your filters regularly Use fuel additives if they're appropriate for your vehicle. Adjust your carburetor for the proper air-fuel mixture


Perhaps the easiest thing you can do to make a loose pair of shoes fit better is to "bulk up" your feet with thicker layers of socks. For example, you might try exchanging a skin-tight pair of dress socks or tights for a padded set of crew socks. You can even wear two or three pairs of socks on top of each other — the thicker the padding, the more tightly your foot will sit in the shoe.   Best for: Athletic shoes, boots.  Notes: This can be an uncomfortable choice in hot weather, especially if you tend to get sweaty feet. In a pinch, you can use cheap, wadded-up material (like cotton balls, tissue paper, toilet paper, or even thin rags) to fill in the space at the the tips of your shoes. This is a great choice if you feel your feet sliding from the fronts of your shoes to the back as you walk — plus, it's something you can do almost anywhere.   Best for: Flats, boots, close-toed heels.  Notes: Not a particularly good choice for athletic situations or long walks — the "filler" material can get gross and uncomfortable with heavy use. An insole is a soft pad (usually made of foam or gel material) that sits under your foot in the shoe to provide cushioning and support. Insoles are often intended to help with posture problems and discomfort, but they're also handy for taking up extra space in shoes that are too loose. Insoles can be purchased for reasonably cheap at most places where shoes are also sold.   Best for: Most shoes (including heels and open-toed shoes).  Notes: If you can, try on any insoles before buying to make sure they are comfortable to wear. Well-known brands like Dr. Scholl and Foot Petals offer comfortable, long-lasting insoles, but any quality insole brand should work. Higher-end insoles can run $50 or more but provide top-of-the-line comfort and support. Sometimes, adding "full" insoles to a set of shoes makes them uncomfortable or awkward to wear. Luckily, other, smaller cushioning devices are usually sold alongside insoles. One such device that's useful for too-big shoes are partial pads that sit directly under the balls of your feet (the part just before your toes begin). These discrete, hard-to-see pads provide friction and a thin layer of support, making them perfect for heels that are just a little too big but that become uncomfortable when wearing a full insole.   Best for: Heels, flats  Notes: These often come in many colors, so you can try to pick a pad that's in a color that compliments your shoes if you wish. Another "partial" padding option along the lines of insoles and ball-of-foot pads are thin strips of padding sometimes called "heel strips" or "heel grips." As their name suggests, these adhesive pads are often used to pad shoes with uncomfortable, pinching heels, but their strip-like design means you can put them virtually anywhere in the shoe to take up extra space — perfect for that odd pair of shoes that nothing else will work for.   Best for: Most shoes, especially tight pairs of heels.  Notes: Try these on before wearing and be aware that some users report blisters after use.

Summary: Wear thicker socks (or multiple pairs). Stuff the toes of your shoes. Use an insole. Use ball-of-foot pads. Use a set of heel strips.


Do this by clicking on its icon in your desktop. It is the green X icon with spreadsheets in its background. If you don’t have an Excel shortcut icon on your desktop, find it in your Start menu and click the icon there. Click “File” in the upper left corner of the window then click “Open.” A file browser will appear. Browse your computer for the Excel file you want to open. Once you’ve located the file, click on it to select then click “Open” in the lower-right portion of the file browser.

Summary: Launch MS Excel. Find the Excel file you want to open. Open the file.


Steaming doesn't cook the top sides of the eggs as quickly as contact with the pan, so you'll need to allow a little extra cooking time. The eggs are cooked to over easy when they're covered with a thin white film but the yolks are still liquid.  Be sure to reduce the heat to low hear to prevent the bottoms of the eggs from over-cooking from the heat of the pan. If, after a minute or two, the eggs don't seem cooked, try turning off the heat and letting the residual heat warm them a little longer.
Summary: Steam over low heat for a minute or two.