Do It Yourself Auto Upgrades

The Kia Rio is a sub-compact SUV built in South Korea. The stock engine can be improved, adding to the power and performance of the vehicle. The average backyard mechanic, using common bolt-on...

The Ford Freestar is sometimes used for hauling or towing heavy loads, which it was not designed to do. This can have a severe effect on the transmission, heating the fluid beyond it's ability to...

Automobile enthusiasts are always looking for ways to increase the performance and efficiency of their cars and trucks. One affordable way to do this is to install a Kool Vue cold air intake...

Installing a boost gauge is recommended when increasing the boost levels on a turbocharged car. A boost gauge is a relatively simple gauge that reads the boost pressure produced by a turbocharger....

The factory air cleaning system on most production vehicles is designed to minimize costs. In many instances, an emphasis is placed on minimizing noise and increasing fuel efficiency. However,...

Want to learn how to install a blow-off valve? Then look no further. Just follow the steps below to continue.

The Ford 4.9 engine is a strong, dependable engine that can provide hundreds of thousands of miles of use if maintained correctly. Part of that correct maintenance is keeping the cooling system in...

To improve the performance of your truck or SUV, then you may want to install an airaid cold air intake kit. This will improve your performance greatly. So let’s get started, just follow the steps...

Cold air intake systems are a great way to get cold air into your Honda's engine. This cools the engine and allows for better performance. A cold air intake can also improve horsepower, gas...

Proper fuel pressure is necessary for an engine's ability to generate power. Fuel pressure which is too low will result in an underpowered engine, while an engine which receives too much fuel can...

Turbo equipped cars and trucks use a combination of forced air into the engine's intake manifold plus fuel to create horsepower that is transferred to the road via the drive train. Factory turbo...

An SRT-4 boost gauge indicates the amount of boost generated by the turbo charger in an older Neon. In order for it to work properly, it must be installed in the intake manifold on the engine side...

The imposing nature of the modern, purpose-built fire engine often obscures how simple it is to put together a working vehicle for fighting fires. After all, the earliest fire engines were just...

This is another article in the HHO conversion series I have written. It's purpose is to build a device to introduce more heat into your fuel before entering the fuel rail of your engine.

Learn how to remove a rubber brake hose on your car - free video tutorial on replacing brakes.

Learn how to install rear brake hose brackets on your car - free video tutorial.

Learn how to weld brake hose brackets on your car - free auto repair video tutorial.

Learn how to install the brake hose on a new brake caliper - free auto repair video.

Learn how to install the brake hose to the frame when installing new brakes - free auto repair video tutorial.

Adding a supercharger to your car's engine can add extra horsepower. Compared to a turbocharger, a supercharger is usually less expensive and easier to install yourself. A supercharger is...