Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

The O2 sensor measures the content of the exhaust coming out of your Accord's tailpipe and adjusts the air to fuel ratio accordingly based on the information it receives. Over time, the O2 sensor...

You may need to lift your Jeep to perform general maintenance such as oil changes and more involved procedures such as brake service. Lifting your Jeep is a relatively easy process if you follow...

The first step in replacing your fuel pump or replacing the fuel tank is removing the existing tank. You'll also need to remove the tank if you're attempting to repair the gas gauge. The fuel...

Replacing leaf spring bushings on your vehicle can be a big job, but if you have the right tools, a little patience, and time, you can do it in a weekend. Leaf spring bushings serve to isolate...

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...

Gas tanks need removal for various reasons. They can become contaminated with water or some other substance, in which case they have to be removed and completely flushed out so that no damage is...

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...

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...

Rust is a terrible problem, and one type of material is particularly susceptible to rust, cast steel. On most cars, the brake calipers are made of cast steel, and as such, can get surface rust and...

Replacing the brake pads on your Mercury Topaz will save you time and money. The brake pads are the front lines in your stopping power, and maintenance will ensure your car always stops correctly...

The shocks are an integral part of your suspension, and when they go out, you can have problems with tire wear and handling, and you could potentially get into an accident. Fixing the problem is...

Corrosion and heavy loads take their toll on the leaf springs of a Ford Ranger over time, making them lose their ride height. You can send the leaf springs to the auto repair shop for maintenance...

The Miata is a two-seat roadster produced by Mazda from 1989 to the present. The Miata was designed as a unibody vehicle, meaning it does not have a full frame underneath it. Therefore, Miata...

Jacking up a car is an easy procedure if the proper precautions and steps are followed. There are many procedures that require raising the rear end, including brake repair, axle removal and brake...

The C5 Corvette is an American-made muscle car built by Chevrolet. While maintaining a large amount of the feel and performance of earlier Corvettes, the C5 brings modern styling and daily driver...

The 1999 Oldsmobile came standard with a sequential port fuel injection system and 3.1-liter V-6 engine, but replacing the fuel filter is similar for all engines and body styles. These vehicles...

This eHow will teach you step by step how to remove and replace the struts on a Neon. Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler.

The CV drive axle in your car connects your transmission to your drive wheels, allowing the drive shaft to turn the wheels at a constant velocity regardless of terrain. A joint connects the two...

Cutting a Mustang's springs is a cheaper alternative to purchasing and installing lowering springs, which can cost several hundred dollars. Simply cutting them is free and will result in a lower...

The alternator on your 1994 Diamante works like a generator, producing electrical current that is stored in the vehicle's battery. However, over time or due to faulty parts, the alternator can...

A wheel stud is the bolt that holds the tire on the vehicle. Operating a vehicle with a broken wheel stud can be extremely dangerous. There are several steps to take to remove the broken stud. In...

The alternator belts used on the Dodge Neon can crack due to the changes in weather temperature or just wear out from usage. Regular maintenance of the belt is needed to keep your vehicle running...

The timing belt on a VW GTI 1.8T is a common maintenance area. However, replacing the belt is quite time-consuming and is therefore expensive to have the dealer perform this part of routine...

You've notice a squealing sound coming from the front of your car when you apply the brakes. Chances are, you need new brake pads. You could take the car in, have it checked out and have the...

Hydraulic jacks are used to raise heavy items. Oil is forced through a series of valves by the action of a hand pump. The oil then lifts a ram inside a sealed cylinder. The hydraulic jack,...

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...

Winter time is almost on top of us again and it is time to get our cars serviced to prepare for the cold weather. One of the key maintenance jobs an your car is to flush your radiator and fill it...

It takes about 10 min or less to do an oil change - saves you about 20 dollars - and gives you the satisfaction of stickin' it to "iffy lube!"

Replacing the shocks on a BMW is an inevitable aspect of routine maintenance and upkeep of these cars. Generally speaking, a set of stock shocks will last around 60,000 miles, at which point they...

Most of us in our lifetime, will need to change a flat tire that we may have when driving. It is something that is very simple to do, as long as you have the right materials for the job. Below...

Brake pads will wear out eventually, and if they're not replaced when they become well-worn, they can damage rotors and diminish braking capability, causing potentially dangerous conditions....

If you have a rear wheel drive vehicle that has more than 80 thousand miles on it or you do alot off road there is a good chance you might haft to change a tie rod end.

There are multiple reasons you may need to remove your vehicle's fuel tank. If it has collected many contaminants from the fuel over time, you may need to remove it for cleaning. Some vehicles...

So you have gotten a flat. When this happens, you need to change out the tire. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

This article briefly goes through the steps to replacing the stabilizer sway bar link in the front suspension of a Audi A6 3.0 Quattro 2003 (this will apply similarly to the Volkswagen Passat). ...

Changing your own brake pads, even in a large vehicle like the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, is a relatively light-duty car maintenance task. Many of the required tools can be found in the spare...

There are two types of hydraulic jacks, a floor and a bottle jack. A floor jack is a bottle jack laid on its side with different internal check valves and seals. The jack has six major components...

If you are going to drive a car, there will come a time in your traveling when you will have to change a flat tire. There is freedom in knowing how to replace a tire yourself and not having to...

Home mechanics are getting more and more popular everyday in this hard economy. If your ready to tackle some of those minor repairs, here are the steps to get your vehicle off the ground safe and...

(Video above shows a worn out, failing Front Lower control arms) The control arms of the car function as the arms that keep the car stable. Control arms may begin to fail as early as 60,000...

Even if you don't have a garage packed with professional mechanic's tools, you can still change your own Nissan Maxima brake pads. This is a relatively straightforward operation that takes about...

Replacing your Hyundai Elantra's brakes is a relatively quick and simple job, even for amateur home mechanics. If you have all of the proper tools at your disposal, you should be able to replace...

Changing a car's rear brakes is not an especially difficult auto maintenance task, and the process tends not to vary too much from one make and model to the next. Assuming that you have all of the...

Supporting your car on only a jack alone can be dangerous while working under the vehicle. To ensure safety at all times, you need to have jack stands. So let’s get started, just follow the steps...

Jacking up an Infiniti G35 coupe is really no different then jacking up any other car, just a few differences. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

After 100,000 miles, the oxygen sensor in your Ford Contour is probably ready to be replaced. However, it is technically possible to clean this part--though not recommended because it may shorten...

Your vehicle's O2 sensor measures the air/fuel ratio to make sure that the vehicle runs at an optimal ratio. The sensor relays information it collects from exhaust gases passing through the...

The O2 sensor in your GM vehicle measures the air-fuel ratio to make sure that your vehicle is running with the correct mixture of air to gasoline. The ideal mixture is 14.7 (parts air) to 1 (part...

The O2 sensor in your vehicle calculates the mixture of air and fuel being burned in the engine and sends the data to the vehicle's computer. The sensor's main purpose is to monitor emissions...

The brake system on a Chrysler Conquest TSI works by hydraulic pressure. However, the system will only work when there is only hydraulic brake fluid in the brake lines and no air. If there is air...