Do It Yourself Auto Repair

Learn how to install a car battery.

Learn how to change a car battery.

Using jumper cables on an Oldsmobile Silhouette is a fairly simple process as long as you follow the basic rules for using jumper cables properly and safely. The Silhouette is one of the original...

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

Jump starting a car with a dead battery is a trouble-free procedure, but safety precautions must be followed when dealing with electrical current and an engine component containing battery acid.

It is important to realize how to jump start your car as you'll be dealing with high voltage you'll need to take it very seriously!

So your car didn't start. Maybe you left the lights on, or the heat, or something, but whatever it did, it drained the battery and now you're stuck. Even somebody who doesn't know anything about...

No one likes to find themselves stuck somewhere away from home because their car won't start, but sooner or later, it happens to most of us at least once. Fortunately, in a lot of cases, it is the...

This is an article based on changing your cars battery the right way. It contains step by step instructions and also good tips and tricks for removal and installation of your cars battery.

There are many different styles of throttle bodies; however, the removal and installation remains the same. Some of the new throttle bodies have electronic throttles incorporated in the throttle...

If you find yourself with a dead battery, there are a few actions you can take to try to get rolling again. Jump starting and push starting are the first methods. If they both fail, try charging...

Battery removal is something all men and women should know how to do, and that every parent of a teenage driver should teach their child. Nobody is immune to being stuck somewhere with a dead...

When your Ford truck won't start, there is a reasonable, fairly obvious mechanical reason. If it happens to be an electrical problem, it could take you a long time to chase down the problem. One...

When you're jumping off an auto or another type of engine knowing what to do, in what order, can save time and minimize hazards. Knowing certain tricks can get the mission accomplished when...

Whether you left your lights on or just haven't gotten around to replacing that battery at some point everyone will have to jump start their car.

Modifying a vehicle with a high-output sound system or a relocated battery can result in the need for custom battery cables. You can save a lot of money by making these cables yourself.

Many of us have awakened on a cold morning to find the battery on your car dead or discharged. It is relatively easy to 'boost' it or jump start it to provide the initial charge to start your car....

A car battery. One of the most important car parts. And one that seems to die right when you need it the most: driving to your grandparent’s house for Christmas or some other inopportune time,...

You went shopping and left the lights on, or your alternator won't turn over, here is how to properly use jumper cables.

Your car just died, you're stranded, but you're reluctant to use jumper cables because you're worried about causing a dangerous accident if you use them wrong. Relax. It's easier than you might...

Even though your motorcycle carburetor might look intimidating and complicated, it's actually not that difficult to tune one. With a little bit of research and practice, you can learn how to tune...

Severe winter weather certainly isn't easy on cars, particularly car batteries. In many of the coldest parts of North America, drivers keep their batteries warmed by using special heating units...

Forgot to turn your lights off last night? Can't start your car and you're late for work? If you happen to have a pair of jumper cables and a friendly neighbor's car nearby, you can easily get...

When performing a routine inspection of your Oldsmobile Alero, put on gloves and check the battery cables. Find the battery under the hood on the driver's side of the car behind the headlight....

Wear gloves when you perform a routine inspection of your battery to avoid getting acid on your hands. You'll be looking for a white, chalky substance on the cable ends or if the jaws of the...

Since 1990, the Plymouth Voyager was made sleeker each year, until it was discontinued in 2000. The battery, however, was always on the driver's side, just over the fender. This is where to look...

Check the battery cables in your Pontiac Bonneville to prevent problems starting the car. Wear gloves to protect your hands from battery acid that tends to accumulate around the cables. You'll...

If your Pontiac Grand Am isn't starting properly, you may need to replace the battery cables. Once you've checked the voltage on the battery, put on gloves and inspect the cables for wear or...

When the battery cables on your Pontiac Grand Prix start going bad, you'll have trouble starting the car. After ensuring that your battery is good, check the cables for wear and corrosion. Find...

Take time when doing a routine inspection of your Saturn VUE to check out the battery cables. They can easily get corroded and cause your Saturn to not start. Check the cable ends; if they're...

Check the battery while the battery is still hooked up if you have trouble starting your Toyota Camry. If the battery is okay, you may need to replace the battery cables, which often get corroded...

Battery cables eventually wear out on the Toyota Corolla. Check them when you perform a routine inspection. Look for corrosion on the cable ends and wear on the rubber coating over the wires. If...

If your Toyota Tacoma won't start and you've checked the voltage in your battery, then there's a good chance you need new battery cables. Look for corrosion or wear on the cables to make the...

You may need to replace the battery cables if your Toyota Tundra isn't starting up properly. Lift the hood and check the connections and the cables for wear and corrosion. Replacing the cables is...

Some VW Jetta owners only think about the battery cables and terminals once the car won't start at all. The battery and terminals should become a major concern when the vehicle exhibits problems...

There are a number of reasons why your VW Passat won't turn over when you try to start it. One reason could be bad battery cables. Raise the hood and check if the cables connected to the battery...

Take a look at your battery cables regularly to avoid trouble starting up your VW Beetle. If the cables are corroded or the teeth are touching, then you should replace the cables. For 1998 models...

Take a look at your battery cables when you change your oil as part of your routine inspection to avoid trouble starting your Ford F-Series truck. If the cables are corroded or the teeth are...

Some Geo Metro owners only think about the battery cables and terminals once the car becomes difficult to start or after it won't start at all. The battery and terminals become a major concern...

The battery and terminals on a Geo Tracker become a problem when the SUV exhibits problems starting. After making sure your battery has enough juice, check if the cables and terminals are loose or...

If you can't easily reach the battery on your GMC Sierra, use a stepstool and locate the battery behind the driver's side headlight. This may be awkward if you're not tall enough. Otherwise,...

Check the battery cables on your Honda Accord, if you're having trouble starting it. Battery cables can get loose or corroded, but are easy to replace. Wear gloves and turn the car off before...

In about 30 minutes, you can change the battery cables on your Honda Prelude and save yourself from some ignition problems. Battery cables have a tendency to loosen and corrode if you don't...

When doing a routine inspection of your Honda CR-V, check out the battery cables. They can easily become corroded and prevent your Honda from starting. Check the cable ends; if they're touching,...

As part of a regular inspection of your Hyundai Sonata, you should check the battery cables for wear and corrosion. If you're having trouble starting the car without wiggling the cables, you...

If you're having trouble starting your Hyundai Santa Fe, check the battery cables to see if they're loose or corroded. If the teeth are already touching and you can't tighten them anymore, then...

Battery cables bring power to all your vehicle's electrical components. If the cables are damaged, then the current from your battery to these components may be interrupted causing a loss of power...

Battery cables and battery terminals sometimes become loose or corroded. If the terminals of the cables appear badly deteriorated by corrosion or if the jaws of the terminals are touching, then...

Battery cables bring power to all of your vehicle's electrical components. If they're damaged, then the current from your battery to these components may be interrupted causing a loss of power or...

If you're having trouble starting your Mazda 6, there's a good chance you need new battery cables. The cables get corroded from the acid in the battery and constant tightening can wear down the...