Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

The clutch on a Chevy truck is a hydraulic system that needs to be bled annually to prevent air from building up in the clutch fluid lines. When there is air in the clutch line, you will not be...

The Ford Focus is one of the world's best-selling compact automobiles. Like most vehicles, the Focus needs to have its automatic transmission fluid checked every 5,000 miles after the odometer...

Troubleshooting your brakes on a GMC Sierra is a simple process. The brake system is a vacuum-controlled system that sends fluid through the brake lines and to the calipers. The fluid is what...

this article will show you how easy it is to check and change your transmission fluid in any late 80"s toyota pickup

Transmissions are hydraulically controlled components, and therefore use fluid to build the required pressure and to prevent overheating. Although new transmission fluid is clean, the internal...

Wilwood calipers have a few differences from standard calipers. Some models will have four bleeder screws on each caliper because they have internal fluid passages, but the bleeding process is...

One-man brake bleeding is most often accomplished using a hand-held vacuum pump to draw air out of the brake system. While the air is drawn out, new brake fluid is drawn into the system using the...

Maintenance programs are essential for ensuring a vehicle remains efficient and effective, while also maintaining its resale value. Nissan provides a recommended maintenance program for the Xterra...

As a general rule, maintenance programs are recommended in intervals of mileage or time, depending upon whichever milestone occurs first. Toyota provides the following minimum maintenance...

Is your cars power steering fluid dark black instead of a healthy pink? Want to stay away from an auto repair shop and save money by doing it yourself, but don’t feel comfortable about unhooking...

The transmission gasket on your Isuzu Rodeo seals the junction between the transmission fluid pan and the transmission housing. This keeps fluid from leaking out of the pan and also prevents dirt...

If you have an automatic transmission in your vehicle then you should have the transmission fluid flushed to keep your vehicle well maintained. The transmission is often forgotten until problems...

Engine hoists are a valuable tool in any automotive shop. The ability to move heavy objects with ease makes a good hoist a necessity for a serious mechanic. However, like all machines that are...

Regular fluid changes are crucial to keep an Audi's automatic transmission performing reliably and smoothly. Over time, the fluid in an automatic transmission becomes dirty, which can lead to...

Changing and draining the power steering fluid of an automobile is as important as getting an oil change and can be done by the car owner. Remove the cap of the power steering reservoir and suck...

This article discusses removal of the current-generation-chassis Chrysler 300's rack and pinion steering system. This chassis and its steering components are used in many Chrysler vehicles,...

Performing your own simple maintenance on your vehicle will keep it running longer and save you money. Changing the transmission fluid on a Jeep Grand Cherokee is easy and quick. A good rule of...

Transmission fluid is a petroleum-based product that provides lubrication, viscosity and power to the transmission of a vehicle. The fluid helps cool the friction created between the moving...

Retail windshield washing fluid is available for purchase at all superstores and auto supply stores, but many times these products are more expensive than what we would like to pay and don't work...

Most everyone takes the time to winterize their home. But when it comes to their car many of us either don't know how or never think that it also needs to be prepared for the winter season. But...

The windshield wipers on your vehicle serve a vital function during inclement weather. However, during the winter months, ice can build up on the blades. You'll have to remove the ice for the...

The Honda Civic automatic transmission is normally a reliable piece of equipment--provided, however, that you do regular maintenance on it. For the most part, this will only involve changing the...

Taking care of your car before the winter is easy, if you follow the right steps.

The power steering system in a car or truck is one of the unsung heros of automotive invention. If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle at ten miles per hour without power steering, you know how...

Changing your transmission fluid, filter and gasket can help give you thousands of more miles on your Ford Super duty truck, Excursion and E series vans. This howto is geared mostly towards the...

The 4Runner is an SUV sold by Toyota Motor Corporation around the world. The 4Runner has a unique transmission pan that allows fluid to be changed without removing the pan. Transmission fluid...

Transmission fluid in your Volkswagen Jetta's automatic transaxle cools, lubricates and transmits the torque produce by the engine through the torque converter. In a manual transaxle, the oil...

The brake system should be included in your regular vehicle maintenance schedule. This includes inspection of brake pedal operation, brake fluid level, hoses, lines and wheel brake assemblies...

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is the fluid that runs through your engine's transmission. Automatic transmission fluid's function is lubrication--it keeps the parts running smoothly. ATF...

Ensuring that a vehicle's transmission always has the proper quantity of transmission fluid can substantially prolong the life of the transmission. Because checking the transmission fluid is so...

In a pinch everyone should be able to perform basic maintenance on their vehicle. Here's a quick guide to getting that empty washer fluid refilled.

On Volkswagen cars equipped with an automatic transmission and built before 1995, the fluid level can be checked and fluid added through the transmission dipstick tube. Models built after 1995 do...

Although Chevrolet trucks are known for durability, they require periodic maintenance checks. Fluid level checks are perhaps most important, as they help the engine, transmission and brake systems...

Hydraulic jacks, whether they are bottle or floor jack types, have the same basic internal construction and operation. You close the release valve, insert the handle into the pump lever, pump the...

There are few investments that bring more value to our lives than the automobile. To most people, the automobile is invaluable. A little do-it-yourself (DIY) auto care brings great satisfaction...

Ben Franklin once said that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". He wasn't talking about automobile maintenance, most likely because there were no cars back then, but the principle...

The workings of a car's engine and transmission are intricate; however, they need a little help to continue at top functionality. That's where diligent, regular maintenance comes in. One such job...

If you have a car that is only driven during the summer months, your car could be in storage for around six months. Some cars are kept at vacation homes and are only driven a few times per year....

Maintaining your car can be tricky at times. Forget universal belts. Everything has its own specifically designed belt. If something goes wrong electronically, then you could be in trouble. Then...

If the fluid in the clutch master cylinder reservoir is dark, or the clutch lever feels soft and spongy when pulled in, it may be time to bleed (or replace) your clutch system. Flushing and...

Vehicle transmission problems can come from a number of factors. The problems that result from these causes can leave you stranded along the highway. Proper maintenance of the transmission is the...

The fluid in a Toyota transmission acts as both a lubricant and a hydraulic fluid transferring torque from the engine to the transmission via the torque converter. Over time the transmission fluid...

Most Toyota Camrys are equipped with an automatic transmission that is lubricated with automatic transmission fluid (ATF), but some Camry models--especially from the 1980s and 1990s--have manual...

Transmissions need the proper amount of fluid to function correctly. Overfilling them can create stress in seals, and not having enough fluid can create a situation in which the gears are not...

The Astro was a rear-wheel drive van manufactured by General Motors and sold under the Chevrolet nameplate. Unlike many newer vehicles, the Astro has a transmission dipstick in the engine bay and...

Hydraulic motors provide continuous rotational force and movement via their keyed output shaft to power industrial machinery, agricultural implements such as tractors and harvesters, construction...

Automatic transmissions require regular fluid changes to ensure long life and peak performance. The fluid in an automatic transmission not only cools the internal mechanical components of the...

Whenever a repair is done on any part of your Scion xB's manual transmission system, air will make its way into the hydraulic fluid. This air will cause your clutch to perform poorly, giving the...

The winter weather will soon be approaching. While winter may still be far, it’s good to know how to prepare your car for the winter months. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to...

Rather than paying some grease-monkey $50 or more, do it yourself. There's nothing to re-filling your car's transmission fluid. Here's how.