Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

Removing the oil pan on your Dodge Durango is essential if you are noticing oil leaking from the oil pan. The removal of the oil pan is also necessary if you are attempting to replace the oil pump...

Replacing a heater motor in most Jeeps is very simple. Some are harder to get to depending on the model Jeep you have, but they all use a similar procedure for replacement. On most Jeep models,...

The thermostat in your Nissan Frontier is required to regulate the flow of coolant through your motor. The thermostat will send enough coolant through the motor to keep the engine running...

The automotive thermostat is a controlled on and off valve. When the temperature of the vehicle gets higher, the thermostat will allow the flow of coolant throughout your motor. This will keep...

Valves, in conjunction with the camshaft, determine how much of the air/fuel mixture produced by the fuel delivery system enters an engine's cylinders. Valves also provide a pathway by which the...

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...

The thermostat governs the flow of coolant in an internal combustion motor. When the engine is getting warm, the thermostat will release enough coolant to flow through the canals of the motor....

Check the coolant level when diagnosing an overheating motor. This will usually cause your motor to run hot and possibly blow your head gasket. Immediately check and replace your thermostat if the...

The thermostat housing on your Honda is accessible and, in most cases, very simple to remove and replace. The thermostat itself is responsible for maintaining the temperature of your Honda. When...

A sticking thermostat will cause the Oldsmobile Cutlass to overheat causing serious motor damage. The thermostat controls your coolant system allowing enough coolant to flow through the motor...

A new thermostat will improve the health of your Ford Mustang. It means that the coolant is flowing properly through all the channels in your motor. The thermostat is a valve that regulates your...

If your fuel gauge has been misbehaving, then it may be time to replace the sensor in the gas tank. Inaccurate readings, showing that the tank is always full (or empty) are sure signs that it is...

Many car manufacturers recommend not reusing head bolts, or the bolts that hold the engine's head assembly to the engine block, because over time, they can become brittle from excessive engine...

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...

A blown head gasket can not only cause your Chevy 350 engine to run poorly, but if left unattended could cause much longer lasting and more expensive damage to your engine. To ensure against...

Head gaskets are essential to the proper functioning of your car. The Nissan 240SX, just like any other car on the road, is equipped with a head gasket that helps seal the connection between the...

Generally speaking, unless one is doing a complete restoration, replacing a two piece rear main seal with a one-piece is the preferable option. Many companies make single-piece conversion kits,...

Changing your oil can be an inconvenience in our busy lifestyle. Often times you are left waiting in line or are offered an undesirable appointment. It is recommended that you change your oil...

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...

When servicing any type of engine, if you have removed a cover or part that uses a gasket to form a seal to the engine, you will need to replace the old gasket with a new one each time. A quick...

While the mechanics under the hood of a car may look like a foreign language to some, replacing the valve cover gasket on your Honda is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed by even...

This is to teach you how to change out a thermostat of a car. I'm sure many of us have had to get this done. Now with easy steps you will be able to do it.

EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valves have been used in vehicles since the 1970s to combat harmful emissions from automobile engines. The EGR valve's main job is to reduce nitrogen oxide. Many...

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...

Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. It lubricates the internal components and keeps the piston rings from seizing to the cylinder walls. But over time, oil breaks down. It loses the ability to...

The VW Beetle has been around for many years in one shape or another, and the new Beetles are better than ever. However, if your Beetle is beginning to sputter, miss, or "diesel" (continue to run...

If your Nissan is running hot, or if your temperature gauge isn't reading a temperature at all, it's time to replace your thermostat. You won't need any special tools to replace a Nissan...

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...

Changing the oil on your Honda CRV is very easy for the experienced shade tree, for beginners it might be a little more difficult than most. The difficulty with the CRV is the location of the oil...

Transmission fluid is vital to a Ford Ranger's transmission, as the Ranger's transmission is hydraulically controlled. The Ranger's transmission is designed to constantly circulate the fluid...

All vehicles require certain fluids either for lubrication, acceleration, or to provide pressure on a hydraulic system. Transmission fluid works for the latter purpose. The automatic transmission...

A majority of oil leaks on a car start at the oil pan. The oil pan sits at the bottom of the engine and a gasket prevents the oil from leaking out. That gasket can crack over time and cause leaks....

Transmissions are hydraulically controlled units which utilize fluid to change gears. The fluid also operates to cool the transmission by directing heat away from the transmission as it flows...

Sometimes you have a leak that a gasket will just not fix or maybe you just need to get to that gasket that is causing your car to use up all of that engine oil. Well with these simple steps I...

A head gasket is what seals the head (the part that contains the valve train) to the block. Without this, the engine would not only leak coolant into the engine bay but also into the cylinders and...

A Jeep Grand Cherokee's automatic transmission uses a three-speed element torque converter in combination with a hydraulically-controlled three-speed and reverse planetary gear train. The...

Fixing a vacuum leak in Ford Mustang is crucial to the performance of the car. However, a vacuum leak can come from a variety of sources. The least expensive issue would be if the leak were in one...

Changing the fluid in an automatic transmission can prolong it's lifespan considerably. There are several types of transmission fluid, so it is important to buy the right one.

Clean transmission fluid is essential for proper function of the transmission. Changing the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles will keep the transmission healthy and prevent major problems from...

Valve cover gasket oil leaks in car engines occur where the valve cover meets the head. Determine if a valve cover gasket is leaking oil in a car engine with tips from an automotive service...

It is a good idea to clean the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve at least once a year. This helps avoid rough idle, stalling and poor fuel economy due to block passages from carbon deposits....

Transmission fluid's primary purpose is to provide pressure throughout the transmission. This allows the vehicle to change gears. Transmission fluid also operates to cool the transmission, as a...

With a minimum knowledge of car engines, you can put a new thermostat in your own car. However, you should be careful to prevent damage to the thermostat housing, since many are made out of...

A radiator thermostat controls when coolant is sent to the engine for heat management during operation. Reasons to change a radiator thermostat include replacement of worn parts or the addition of...

A broken thermostat in your car may cause the engine to overheat or remain under operating temperature most of the time; either way, it can cause severe engine damage. Yet, a thermostat is a...

The EGR valve on your Chrysler vehicle is an important part of the emission control system, and replacing a bad valve is an easy process. Keep in mind that on some Chrysler vehicles you need to...

Installing an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve on your Ford vehicle is an easy procedure. You will need a minimum of tools, a new valve gasket and these simple steps. This guide applies to...

Carbon build up inside your Toyota EGR valve affects engine performance, even increasing fuel consumption. After some years of service, you still can restore valve operation by removing and...

After doing this on my 1998 dodge ram, i thought i might share some of my experience.

Owning a pickup truck can be very convenient when you have to haul large amounts of material. It can even help you make a little pocket money when your friend needs someone with a truck to help...