Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

Modern car batteries are maintenance free; they do not require you to add water or service them. Nevertheless, the day will come when you'll be required to purchase, and probably install a new...

Car wont start. It just goes click or it will not turn over fast enough to start. It is probably your battery. Here is a few steps to making your car run again.

When parking a motorcycle over the winter, it is customary to disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery to keep the motorcycle from going dead while sitting for an extended period. ...

The alternator is a device under the hood of your car that is spun via the serpentine belt. While the alternator is spinning, it is charging the vehicle's battery, so all the electrical components...

If your alternator needs to be replaced, you will probably notice some small problems with the electrical components of your car. Dim headlights are often the first sign followed by a slow,...

A fuel filter is vital to the life of your Ford. The filter is the only component that can remove large deposits left over from the gasoline refinement process before they enter the engine and...

Charging SLA batteries is a simple task that must be done from time to time as these batteries will occasionally drain down. SLA or Sealed Lead Acid batteries are commonly used in cars, golf carts...

A lead acid battery consists of a set of lead electrodes (called plates) immersed in an electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid and water. This technology provides good power storage in a reliable...

Most of us have been or will be in a situation that requires using jumper cables some time within our lives. The situation is unfortunate, but almost unavoidable. Sometimes we forget to turn off...

Corroded battery cables and electrical connectors can prevent a vehicle from starting. The electrical power that is needed from the battery is blocked by the corrosion. This corrosion needs to be...

Changing the fuel filter in your Mitsubishi Eclipse can be expensive when the car is handed over to a local car mechanic or work shop. But the process of changing the fuel filter on a Mitsubishi...

If you have to jump start your Mercedes, it may indicate you have other problems. It could be a sign the battery is dead or perhaps the alternator is about to go out. In most cases, the...

Modern car batteries are reliable and long-lasting. When they cease to work properly, it is usually due to sulfation. Sulfation occurs when the lead electrodes in the battery become coated with...

Since its founding in 1902, Cadillac has represented American luxury at its finest, building world class automobiles including the Eldorado, Seville and, most recently, the CTS. Enthusiasts have...

Preventative maintenance on your vehicle will almost always prevent added expenses later. The car battery is no different. Cars depend on the battery for their many electronic components. Poor and...

So, how much is a new battery these days? $60 for a cheapy? Oh, you have an import, well now were talking $$$ ! Oh, And you want it installed? $$$$ ! How about we take some everyday things...

We all agree that proper maintainence will increase gas mileage and longevity of your vehicle. But saving at the pump is not the only place you can save. You can save a lot by doing your own...

A simple way to get your rotary engine to start after its been flooded ( too much gas).

Dead car batteries rarely come at opportune times. Knowing ways that batteries can be drained can help preserve the life of your battery. Being tuned in to the ease with which your car is cranking...

A frequently dead battery or an alternator warning light coming on in a car usually means battery charging problems. Some of the problems may be serious and will generally require a mechanic, but...

Draining gasoline from vehicles poses a difficult process for many, and a few different techniques are available for doing so. Due to rampant theft of fuel from vehicles via siphoning, most modern...

The fog light on a vehicle helps to illuminate the road ahead during bad weather. The fog light sits low to the ground so that it shines, presumably, below fog and thus helps the driver to see...

Amp hours are the standard measure of the energy storage capacity of 12-volt and other batteries. When in use, a battery's voltage remains constant. The current (amperage) varies depending on how...

Jump-starting a vehicle is an old-school but effective way to start your vehicle when the battery does not have enough stored electricity to turn over the starter and get your vehicle going. It's...

Operating your BMW's electrical system while the motor is not running is a direct drain on the battery. If your battery is dead, starting the car is impossible without a boost from another...

The fuel filter is one of the most commonly overlooked maintenance components. This can be particularly problematic with the 350 engine, since the fuel filter screws directly into the carburetor,...

The strength of your golf cart is determined by the batteries---the stronger the batteries, the more power your golf cart will have. As with all batteries, you must eventually change the batteries...

Gel cell batteries are internally sealed from the outside environment. They are some of the safest batteries on the market. During the charging process, the individual cells do not emit an...

BMW has a reputation for building high-quality sporty vehicles. Most BMW models have a trunk-mounted battery, rather than a traditional engine-bay-mounted battery. This is due to limited engine...

Need to jump start your car battery? Believe it or not, there is some skill and memorization involved. Here are a few tips on how to jump start your battery safely and correctly.

Nearly all new Toyota vehicles come with a keyless entry remote. This small remote attaches to your key chain and can be used to unlock and lock your car, in addition to activating the panic...

Automobile headlights are one of the most often used and least considered parts of a vehicle. When issues arise with this part of the vehicle, the most common remedy is to simply replace the bulb....

Driving a car with a faulty or burnt out headlamp can not only get you a ticket, but it can be dangerous as well. If you have a Dodge Stratus, changing the headlight is an easy process. You're not...

A car owner who has a car that does not start or has difficulty starting often immediately points to the battery as the problem. This may or may not do be the root cause, as there are other parts...

Car batteries drain down over time no matter how much you maintain them. The battery in your 2003 Hyundai Sonata is no exception. When your battery fails, it usually does so at a bad time. While a...

The alternator in a Mercedes S420 is the generator that supplies power to the electrical components in the vehicle. Without the alternator, the car would have to rely entirely on the battery....

When changing your starter, the most important connection you can make is from the battery, which provides the power, to the starter itself. There are only two possible connectors, but making the...

The fog lamps on a BMW may need to be removed for a variety of reasons. The lamps could be burned out or damaged, or you may want to replace them with aftermarket lamps. Removing the old fog...

Your vehicle uses its battery to provide power to the starter motor to start the engine and to the rest of the electrical circuits when the engine is not running. Several problems may develop with...

Deep cycle batteries are designed for extended load times and with proper maintenance can last for years before requiring replacement or repair. Most deep cycle batteries are lead-acid, zinc plate...

Many owners of the Oldsmobile Aurora have a hard time finding the vehicle's battery. Unlike in most other vehicles, the Aurora's battery is located beneath the rear-seat cushion. Other than...

Many car owners experience a dead battery at one time or another: you get into your car as you do every morning, but this time the engine barely cranks and the car won't start. In many cases, you...

Coolant, or antifreeze, protects a car's motor from rust and corrosion by providing a cooling system that prevents overheating. Honda recommends that the coolant in a Civic be changed every...

Oxidation and corrosion can reduce the cranking power of your battery. It can also drastically reduce the life of your battery, requiring premature replacement. There is no set service interval...

This is a quick guide for charging your car battery using a standard battery charger. It covers that basic safety and how to instructions for charging a car battery without making you read through...

Changing a car battery in a Buick is easy and can be done in about 30 minutes. You'll need a few basic tools and the ability to lift and carry a heavy battery that weighs about 40 lbs. You'll may...

Having a dead car battery is something we will all experience throughout our life. It may have been caused by leaving the headlights or an inside light on, or it may just be the natural end to...

The average person's splice job on your battery cables may be relatively easy to find, but if a shop did the job, the splice could be well hidden and harder to detect. However, finding the actual...

Charging an extra battery while driving a car is easier than you might think. For years, RVs have done this--charging a "house" battery for use when the engine was off by using a battery isolator...

The BMW 325Ci is a two-door coupe version of the popular BMW 3-series. The BMW 325Ci is available either as a standard coupe or a convertible coupe. The battery for the vehicle is located in the...