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The best way to keep your second generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo compact city car running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Mitsubishi 3B21 1.0 liter DOHC three cylinder engine. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo Engine Oil Change Guide

If you need to change a dead 12 volt car battery in your 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo compact city car, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM group size and some compatible replacement battery part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo 12V Automotive Battery Replacement Guide

The headlight housings of a 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo contain the low beam, high beam, front turn signal and side marker light bulbs. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out headlight bulb by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

The tail light housings of a 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo compact city car contain the brake, rear turn signal and reverse light bulbs. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out tail light light bulb by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

The best place to start troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in the electrical panel. Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo Electrical Fuses Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out license plate (A.K.A. “registration” or “number” plate) light bulb on the tailgate door of your second generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo compact city car, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

The 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo has a single dome light (also known as the “map” light) bulb located in a plastic translucent housing attached to the headliner. If you need to change a burnt out light bulb, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo Dome / Map Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out high mount third brake light bulb on your second generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo 3rd Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you need to change the rear wiper blade on the back windshield window of your 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo compact city car, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM blade size in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having difficulty seeing out of the front windshield window of your 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Smart Fortwo compact city car, you probably need to change the wiper blades. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM blade size in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers), by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2008-2014 Smart Fortwo Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide