Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

Several flush kits are available to clean the cooling system of your vehicle. Along with a mild or strong cleaner solution, a kit will help you remove rust and scale formation from inside parts...

The coolant return hose on your vehicle connects the water pump and the radiator. The hose allows the pump to force low-temperature coolant from the radiator into the engine to keep it from...

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...

Installing the fuel tank on your Ford Escort does not have to be a problem. The tank when empty is very light and requires minimum effort to hold it in place while you tighten the straps. The...

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...

Replacing the fuel filter in your Ford Windstar is the first step in ensuring your van runs better and remains fuel efficient. The fuel filter has the responsibility of trapping debris the...

If your car seems to be losing power or begins to stall out, especially when you press the accelerator, you may have a problem with your fuel filter. Fuel filters are one of the easiest car parts...

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...

The thermostat on the Mazda Millenia is the heart of the coolant system. The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant to your motor and ensures your Mazda runs cool at all times. The thermostat...

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...

Chevy Astro vans have the fuel pump located inside the gas tank. This is the primary reason why the design of the gas tank allows for it to be removed with relative ease compared to other styles...

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...

Your 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier has two coolant hoses that run between the radiator and engine. One connects to the upper part of the radiator and the other to the lower section. These hoses are one...

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...

A radiator should be flushed approximately once a year to keep your car's cooling system performing at its best. It is easy to do and when you do it yourself you can save money as apposed to...

Changing the air filter is a sub 5 minute maintenance procedure that your dealer will do for you for more than $100. It cost me around $25 and that included the torx screw driver heads I bought...

Unexpected breakdowns will occur with your vehicle; however, some maintenance tasks can be done with relative ease and, in turn, save you some money along the way. Replacing a radiator hose on...

The Tornado Fuel Saver is a device that not only improves the gas mileage of your vehicle, but can also add horsepower and throttle response. The Tornado is an air hose insert that creates a...

So you just changed your antifreeze and you find out you need a new thermostat or heater core. You really don’t want to just throw away that antifreeze you just paid a lot of money for. Here are...

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...

The water pump on a Toyota Supra is a vital part of the engine's cooling system. Driven by a belt connected to the crankshaft, the water pump circulates engine coolant between the engine and the...

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...

The heater core in a 2001 Volkswagen Passat can be flushed using a common garden hose connected to the heater core hose with a T-shaped flush kit adapter. The flush kits come with several sizes of...

Over the course of time your Mercedes Benz Diesel will accumulate some sooty buildup and can compromise the fuel injection. To rid yourself of the carbon build-up, use Lubro Moly Diesel Purge to...

Car air conditioning systems need a full supply of refrigerant running through their system to produce the cold air that all of us want in our vehicles in those hot days of summer. On 1995 and...

Changing the coolant in your Saturn SL1 is part of the scheduled maintenance routine. Depending on how much you drive the car, the SL1 should have the coolant replaced every two to three years for...

Don't you hate when your driving down the road on these hot summer days and you cut your airconditioner on and it starts off cool then it gets warm then hot, more than likely your out of...

Without belts and hoses, your car will not be able to operate properly. So let’s take care of these items, follow the steps below to continue.

Today, I will be replacing the air filter on an Infiniti G35. The air filter was really dirty on my car. Don’t wait for it to get that dirty. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to...

A worn-out thermostat can cause the 2.7-liter engine on your Honda to operate above or below its normal temperature. The thermostat element may remain stuck in the open or closed position after...

If your motorcycle's hydraulic brakes or clutch release systems have gone or have always been squishy and without strong power, this could be because they need to be bled. Over time, brake fluid...

The positive crankcase ventilation valve, or PCV valve, is located in the crankcase breather chamber or in a hose that connects the breather chamber to the intake manifold. The PCV valve reroutes...

Prevention is the key to keeping your RV drain valves in good working order. While the basic plumbing and drain valve of an RV is similar to that of a house, the RV needs to have its plumbing...

Painting your car can give it a new lease on life. It will improve the exterior and make you feel better about driving an old clunker. Or maybe it's just time to try out a new color. Either way,...

Bleeding or flushing an automotive radiator can be done while the radiator is still in the vehicle. Refreshing the coolant will allow debris or dirt to be removed, prolonging the life of the...

Is your 350 engine sporadically running hot? If there seems to be no loss of coolant and the engine still gets very hot, chances are your thermostat needs to be replaced. Follow the steps below...

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...

There are a few different types of radiator clamps. The most common is the band clamp, which uses a screw to tighten or loosen the slotted clamp. A lot of automobile manufacturers use a...

Pulling an old fuel tank down and replacing it will take some time to do, but in the end you will learn why repair shops charge so much for doing fuel tank jobs. The gas tank is fairly easy to get...

Removing the radiator from your Jeep may look daunting at first, but it's really not too complicated and can be done with common tools that most do-it-yourself mechanics will have in their garage....

If no cold air is coming out of your auto air conditioner, you may need to add more refrigerant to the system. This must be done with extreme caution because of the high pressure the system uses....

There's nothing more important than visibility when driving. You can remove the S10 windshield washer nozzle if you need to unclog the nozzle, the hose going to the nozzle, or if you want to...

A clogged or damaged radiator will greatly affect the cooling system in your Honda CR-V. You need to remove the radiator in order to clean it out or possibly replace it altogether. The radiator is...

Having a clean auto air filter helps increase your gas mileage and engine horsepower. While many vehicle owners choose to purchase expensive washable air filters, you can still get extra mileage...

An A/C system in your car that is blowing hot air instead of cold air is major inconvenience. Pinpointing the possible cause of the A/C malfunction requires the use of an A/C manifold gauge and...

Keeping your truck in good running condition for years is a series of simple, do-it-yourself maintenance operations. Among the easiest is flushing your radiator. The benefits of doing so are...

The Isuzu Amigo is a small versatile SUV that can hold its own in a variety of situations. Rarely does the Amigo need to be worked on; however, there is one system that absolutely requires...

I did an ehow on how to change the rear brakes on a Ford Taurus. Now this one is how to change them on the front. Changing the rear brakes is a lot harder then changing the front ones. So let’s...