Do It Yourself Auto Repair

Paying for an oil change every time you need it can be costly, inconvenient, and unnecessary. You don't have to be a car buff to change your car's oil. Anyone can do it! It can even be a fun...

In this hard economy that we’ll facing today many people are do it yourselfers. One of our biggest expenses is auto repairs. What can we do if our cars need simple repairs or maintenance? How can...

We have all or will get a dead battery someday. It's not a big deal and it's very easy to jump start.

Often times ball joints go on cars. This happens more often than not when the roads you drive are bumpy and gravel. Sometimes an automobile owner can tell when a part such as a ball joint is...

Throughout your engines life, it will shed of small flakes of metal. These pieces of metal can reek havoc on your motor and cost you a ton of money in repairs. A simple magnetic drain plug will...

I had no clue about working on cars before joining the military. As a hobby, I purchased an old car that needed repairs and fixed it up to run smoothly. From that investment and experience I have...

Judging by the exponentially staggering number of results you get when you Google "Kia Sorento Headlight", it's safe to say Kia Sorento owners are experiencing a rash of headlight -- and...

You have a flat and there is no one to help you. You will have to do it yourself. It is not that hard but be careful.

Do you need to reset your check engine light in a 2001 Lexus IS300? A check engine light needs to be reset when new parts are installed and the system needs to read it. It is also necessary to...

You will learn that it is easy to install a new headlight in late model vehicles with minimum tools and in very little time in this case a 1996 jeep Cherokee headlights usually get a long life...

Replacing your auto's thermostat takes just a few minutes and can be done easily without any automotive experience. A thermostat and gasket can be purchased for around ten dollars.

How to change a Battery on a 1982 Honda Goldwing Aspencade. It will take about 15 minutes to change. You will learn how to change the battery and clean the terminal ends.

I owned a Prius for a couple of years, and found that replacing the headlight is very hard to do, not impossible but hard to do. The car dealer will want several hundred dollars to do this. Why?...

Smoking vehicles will never pass inspection, cause pollution, stink, and can be signs that your car is in really bad shape. There are several causes of a smoking vehicle, some can be severe...

Before a state inspection, your car has a series of sensors that have to report as "ready" before the inspection can take place to check your emissions. The problem is, many people...

While many turn in their car for someone to do maintenance, often times you can do this by yourself. Here are the steps to change your cars oil and oil filter.

Ignition coil problems are somewhat common for the Audi A4 B6 and other VAG car owners. This article will help you through the process of changing the ignition coil.

This article will tell you how to change a fuel injector or fuel injector O-ring as well as intake manifold gaskets and Throttle Body gasket.

Changing a flat tire should be the next thing that you should learn after learning how to drive. If you are in the middle of a highway driving alone and one of your tires suddenly becomes...

When I brought my car into the dealership, their salesperson said I needed a new fuel filter and battery. Guess what? This was going to cost me over $200. I figured it was easier to do it myself,...

If you have a lot of play in your steering wheel, chances are that your outer tie rods are worn. If your tie rods are worn, replace them immediately because it is very dangerous to drive a vehicle...

Every time you do an oil change or pop the hood you should take a look at your radiator hoses and make sure they are in good condition. Over time the temperature fluctuations degrade the hose and...

Are you wondering how to reset your check engine light in a 1998 Honda Accord? Resetting your check engine is sometimes required when you install new parts into your car and the light does not...

It has happened to us all... We are driving down the road, and a small rock comes flying up from the car or semi in front of us. It hits our windshield, and we see a crack or damage appear....

All states require a vehicle inspection that basically checks to make sure that your car is in good working order. This is to keep you and other drivers safe. If an emissions check is also...

When getting a car, truck, or vehicle inspection, many states require the vehicle to go through an emissions check to make sure that the car is not causing too much pollution. Every state is...

Many things can cause rust spots on your car from a chip in the paint to broken paint surface over a dent. Surface rust on your car not only looks bad and reduces the value of your car but it can...

YES! The average person can change there own oil in there vehicle for 1/2 the cost of taking it to a five and dime shop or MORE if you take your car to a dealership for this service.

Doing a repair like this can save you a nice chunk of change if you happen to be up to the challenge. It really isn't all that hard, if you don't allow yourself to become overwhelmed at the size...

Simple step by step instructions on how to tune up your car without taking it to an expensive shop.

Do you own a 2003 KIA Sedona mini van that needs, or my need, a headlight bulb replaced? If so then you can save yourself some serious money by doing it yourself as the bulb only cost six dollars...

Every now and then your car gets a scratch out of nowhere, sometimes the scratch is too deep to cover and in other cases the scratch can be easily removed as if it never happened. This guide may...

If you care for your car yourself, you probably want it to last as long as possible. Here are some important tips you may not know, that will help you get the most miles out of your car.

If you have an old car that has any type of Point Distributor you will at some time have to deal with adjusting the points. This can be one of the most frustrating and time consuming things you...

When your turn signals and hazard flashers stop working on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, replace the Turn Signal / Hazard Flasher Combo relay.

Every year hundreds and hundreds of people go out to put their key in the car door lock during the icy cold winter months to find that that the keyhole is frozen solid. This simple trick might...

Rusted car and truck frames need to be repaired before the damage makes the auto unsafe to drive. A weak frame can increase the likelihood of driver injury during an accident. In some cases it can...

Replacing a battery on an automobile is a relatively easy task as most car repairs go. This 2007 Grand Prix is harder than most because of the cars design. This car is loaded with electrical...

Be prepared for a tire emergency by following these steps for changing a flat.

It is easy to buff and polish the exterior of a car, but how do you clean the engine compartment? There is will always be grime, oil, and leaves in there that needs cleaning. A beautiful engine...

Follow the described instructions to remove bird droppings, bugs, tree sap, tar and even rust spots from your car or truck.

Replacing a serpentine belt on a Chevy Cavalier or Pontiac Sunfire can be a nightmare. To replace the alternator you must remove the serpentine belt. I like to save money and do the repairs...

As time goes by, light causes the plastic on your vehicle's headlights to oxidize, forming a yellowish haze over the lenses. Although car manufacturers put a coating on the headlights to combat...

Why clean the throttle body on your Toyota? The Toyota 4 cylinder engine is one of the best in the world, but it has one weak spot. The design of the P.C.V. system is such that blow-by gases get...

The main stay of our scooter business is repairs and high-performance-upgrades (HPU). Everyone wants a scooter with some zip, pizazz, and some get-up-and-go. All of us hate how slow our scooters...

It lost its zip, it's making funny noises, it doesn't have much power, it doesn't start easy, it just doesn't seem to be the same anymore. We all scratch our head and wonder, "What happened...

Many people let their car go to pot for no reason. It's the second biggest investment of your life, and if you treat it right, it can last a lifetime, if you want. Why throw all that away...

Any time the brake system is opened, removal of unwanted air is required to ensure proper brake function. This is known as bleeding brakes. Once you understand how to do this other things like...

Windshield wipers squeaking and streaking annoy even drivers of new cars! And replacement wiper blades cost $20 or so for the pair. Why not use a simple technique to get your wiper blades to work...

It happens to all of us. We get stuck somewhere with a car problem and realize that there’s no repair shop nearby. Mr. Turtledove went through seven years of college and experienced many kinds...