Do It Yourself Auto Upgrades

Automotive power inverters convert the DC voltage of the car battery to the 120 volt AC that household appliances use. They are becoming increasingly common as an aftermarket upgrade for...

Installing car lights inside of a car can be very easy with the right directions and requires nothing more than a few tools and a little know-how. If you are one who enjoys cars for their...

Batteries provide power to your vehicle when the car isn't running and provide all of the energy to turn the starter and get the system moving. But if you're storing your car for long periods of...

Installing a 12v inverter in your car, truck, boat, RV, or home isn't that difficult if you take your time and follow these instructions.

Moving the vehicle's battery to the trunk is a common high-performance modification that increases traction and handling by increasing the weight on the rear tires. Wiring a trunk-mounted battery...

Malloy Ignition's HYFIRE 6A box is a digital ignition control that increase the engine's power output, improves throttle response and provides quicker acceleration. Whereas a traditional ignition...

So we have our trailer hitch installed, now we have to install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

It is now possible to have AC power in a car, truck, van, or SUV. Power inverters come in a variety of wattage ratings and can be installed with a minimum of tools. The greatest challenge is how...

Vehicles with high current draw equipment additions, such as large sound systems or TVs, can very quickly drain a battery if the equipment is operated when the engine is not running. One way to...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck is a relatively easy vehicle to repair. Manufactured on a platform dating back to 1982, the basic components have changed very little over the years. S-10's were...

Installing multiple batteries can help preserve the life of your car's starter battery by giving your car's electrical devices another power source so they don't drain the primary battery. A...

Installing a one-wire GM alternator makes the process of adding an alternator to a vehicle originally equipped with a generator very simple. One-wire alternators are also used by people in the...

Installing a trailer harness in a Nissan X-terra is a little different then installing on any other vehicle. There are some wires that need to be wired in a special way to allow it to work for the...

Protecting any circuit added to a vehicle is not only a smart move, but important for the safety of the vehicle and its occupants. Fortunately this can be done easily with the addition of a...

Fog lights are a must-have addition to any car operated in areas of the country prone to nighttime fog. The low-mounted amber beam penetrates fog, allowing a driver to see much farther and drive...

Installing an auxiliary battery in your car truck or boat is good insurance against being stranded by a dead battery. Connecting the second battery directly to the main battery is possible, but is...

The installation of accessories to your vehicle can tax your electrical system heavily. Undersized battery cables can overheat which increases their resistance and overworks the battery and...

Selecting the proper neon lights to install in a car trunk is a highly subjective matter of personal choice. What looks good to some may not be appealing to others and the individualized nature of...

A fuel pressure gauge is an instrument designed to measure the pressure of the fuel between the fuel pump and the carburetor. A fuel pressure gauge is necessary to determine whether the fuel pump...

Have you ever been in a situation where all you needed was one power outlet but there were none to be found? If all you need to do is charge your cell phone for a few minutes, connect your laptop...

Car owners should be diligent about checking their vehicles to keep them running like new. Truck owners, and proud GMC Sierra owners, are no different. Check your battery cables for corrosion and...

You just installed aftermarket lighting to your car or truck and now you need to connect it to the battery. You will need to set up the lights to turn off automatically when the ignition is off....

Rear-view cameras are especially useful in tight parking lots, dark areas or in places where children might be running around. You can install as many of these cameras as you want, though one or...

Add video to your vehicle with a rearview mirror monitor. It plugs directly into your vehicle's video system and displays the images on the built-in screen. When not in use, the rearview mirror...