Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

The mass air flow sensor on a Pontiac controls the air flowing through the intake system. When this sensor fails, your Pontiac will have a hard time starting and you may experience frequent...

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

The Honda Rubicon is a rugged ATV for riding everywhere and anywhere. However, riding in adverse conditions, such as in the rain, or on uneven surfaces, like mud and gravel, will require more...

When an engine is made, it is molded from molten metal. This process involves a cast, which must eventually be removed from the now formed engine. The cooling system is handled this way as well,...

Changing the spark plug wires on a Ford Contour is not much different than any car out there. The procedure is not difficult, but you do have to pay strict attention to details so as not to mix...

Changing oil in your own automobile can save you money from having some on else do the labor for you. It can seem to be difficult if you are not familiar with automobiles, but it is not that...

Why take your car to an expensive shop to change a broken front light? Step by step instructions on how to do it yourself.

This article will provide you with the basics to replacing the spark plugs in your vehicle. Learning how to do this can save you hundreds on repair shop bills just for a basic tune-up.

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...

Check the headlights on your Buick Lucerne every six months to make sure they are functioning normally. You can buy replacement bulbs at any auto parts store. You'll need the part number on the...

Spark plug wires on your Chevy Beretta should be replaced every 30,000 miles. The plug wires are responsible for delivering the spark to the engine cylinders from the power distributor. This is a...

Taking your 50cc motorcycle to a shop or a dealer for an oil change can be expensive and time consuming considering that with the right tools you can change your motorcycle's oil in the driveway...

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...

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...

Your car's radiator and coolant system must be clean in order to keep your call cool. Over time, your coolant system builds up deposits which ruin the cooling system. A simple coolant system...

Spark plug wires help transmit an electrical pulse to your spark plugs, which allow your engine to start and run smoothly. Replacing spark plug wires is one of the most simple repairs that can be...

Airplanes are currently the fastest and easiest way to travel around the world. Flight safety is in the hands of aircraft technicians. Their job is to make sure everything works perfectly and that...

Replacing the spark plug wires is simple and a must to insure proper maintenance of your vehicle. It will help it to run longer and better.

Today, I will be removing a dent on my vehicle with a hair dryer and compressed air. I actually didn’t think this was possible at first, but I tried it and it worked. To get a better idea of how...

The spark plug wires on your 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue deliver the spark from the distributor to the spark plug. The spark plug wires (also called plug wires) are capped at both ends to ensure an...

Today, I will be changing out the spark plugs and distributor cap in my Ford Escort. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Find out why your car or truck will not start. This method is meant for gasoline internal combustion engines(regular gasoline car or truck motor). A motor only needs a few things to make it work....

The spark plug wires on your Ford Contour are responsible for making sure that an electrical spark is delivered to the combustion chamber from the distributor. Without plug wires, your engine will...

Automotive scan tools are used to diagnose the engine and can plug into the standardized socket on most cars and trucks manufactured after 1980. Using a scan tool can save many hours of headache...

Doing the oil changes on your Ford Mustang yourself is a great way to save money while introducing yourself to the vehicle. It also saves you time from making appointments or waiting in line for...

The spark plugs in your Ford Freestyle ignite the compressed air and fuel in the combustion chamber. As fuel is drawn into the combustion chamber, it is compressed by the pistons. Once this...

Bosch platinum spark plugs are considered "high performance" plugs. The platinum tip offers improved spark over stock or factory plugs, resulting in a cleaner burn inside the engine's combustion...

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...

A Ford's 4 cylinder engine has four different combustion chambers inside the engine (one in each cylinder), which generate power for the vehicle. An engine's age is not measured in years as much...

Sometimes, especially in custom or race applications, spark-plug wires do not come complete and must be cut to size and assembled. These wires are usually of very high quality and will provide the...

Regardless of the type of motorcycle you ride or your riding style, you should change clutch oil every 4,000 miles to keep your bike performing at its best. Clutch oil provides lubrication to the...

Fuel pumps are built into most gas tanks and then run on an electric motor that draws power from the battery. While working, it sends the right amount of fuel through the fuel lines and into the...

It is vital that you regularly change the oil in your car. Motor oil breaks down over time, which can result in engine damage. A good rule of thumb is to change your oil every 3,000 miles or 3...

Spark plug wires are an essential part of your car's engine. Bad wires can cause your engine to misfire, resulting in poor engine operation and performance. In some cases, a bad wire may lead to...

Changing the spark plugs and distributor cap in a Dodge Caravan is really no different then changing the spark plugs in any other car. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to get started.

There are two approaches to fixing an oil pan. The longest and most difficult method is to replace the oil pan with a new one. This is very time consuming and difficult with modern cars and would...

An oil pan plug is made of softer metal than the pan to help prevent cross-threading of the oil pan threads. Although it's still possible to over-tighten the plugs after repeated oil change...

Wiring a trailer may seem like a daunting task but if you have a few basic wiring tools and a couple of hours, even the beginner can have great results

The Ford Escape is a dependable off road vehicle that can deliver kids to soccer just as well as it can tackle a slippery mountain road. One crucial part of your Escape's engine is the cooling...

The BMW E39 engine is in certain years of the BMW 5 series and M5. It is made as a manual transmission or automatic transmission. If you look in your BMW owner's manual, you will see that the...

Unlike automatic transmissions, manual transmissions do not have a dipstick under the hood. Transmission fluid must be changed through the fill plug underneath the car. In an automatic...

The Ponitac Grand Am is a small sports sedan/coupe produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. In its most popular incarnation, it was produced from 1985 to 2005. The Grand Am came...

Even if your Honda Civic owner's manual says you do not need to change the transmission fluid often, you should change the fluid about every 30,000 miles whether you have a manual or automatic...

Although Audi states that their transmission fluid has a life time span, it does wear like any other component in the car and needs to be changed. Your transmission also has a filter which should...

The differential oil will go back just like any other oil system in your car. It should be changed at around 60,000 mile mark along with your transmission oil. You can wait longer, but why wait...

A bad spark plug can cause poor engine performance. It can also damage your engine and then you have to replace it. Replacing engines can be very costly. The spark plugs create a spark to ignite...

On many cars, checking the transmission fluid level is just as easy as checking the engine oil; all you have to do is check the dipstick under the hood. On the Volkswagen Golf III, it isn't that...

A floor jack uses pressurized fluid to cause the jack's lift surface to rise. Over time, air can enter the jack's fluid reservoir, particularly if the jack's seals are not functioning properly....

Changing your oil filter and oil is a fairly straightforward process. (If you have an iPod, you can download a video podcast (linked below) that provides visual instructions. Don’t have an iPod? ...

Changing your spark plug wire sets is one of the more simple DIY maintenance jobs out there. In fact, it’s a fairly straightforward process. If you have an iPod, you can download a video podcast...