Do It Yourself Auto Repair

Oil on the floor of a garage is a sign that there may be oil leaking from your vehicle. One of the main causes of an oil leak is a worn rear main seal no longer providing a proper seal. Depending...

When removing a transmission, the truck should be raised sufficiently to work. If done on a driveway, paper should be used to protect against transmission fluid spills as the transmission pan is...

Changing a Dodge transmission can be an expensive proposition, if done at a shop, because it is labor-intensive. You can change a Dodge transmission yourself if you have the time to put into it. A...

When replacing a truck transmission, is it good to remember that the transmission is extremely heavy and awkward. Caution is in order so that it does not drop and cause bodily injury. You also...

Transmission leaks can come from different parts of the transmission. The most common area for leaks is the pan at the bottom of the transmission that holds the fluid. Between the pan and the...

If you're looking to replace or repair the transmission on your Chevrolet vehicle you'll first need to identify the model of transmission that you have. Chevy made several models of transmission...

The shift solenoids on your Chevrolet Silverado control fluid flow and transmission shift. Years of service take a toll on these solenoids, interfering with proper shifting or even preventing the...

The sole purpose of an oil pan is to store the oil used by the engine. Oil pans are one-piece designs, which makes them fairly durable. However, they can sometimes crack. Oftentimes the crack can...

The motor mounts on a Nissan Altima hold the engine in place. They perform a very basic--but very important--function. The mount is actually secured with two large bolts. One bolt connects the...

The radiator on a Chevy S10 should last the life of the vehicle. However, over time, the radiator may rust for several reasons, most of which involve poor maintenance. The radiator fluid should be...

Ford's 7.5-liter engine was used primarily for its F-series truck line beginning in 1983, but the engine was also used in Ford's E-250 and E-350 Econoline vans in the mid-1990s. The engine was...

Volkswagen Beetles tend to run forever, so rusted-out floor pans are not uncommon. They are a little complicated to replace, but this type of job can be accomplished by anyone with the right tools...

Step by step process of changing the oil in a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

Checking and changing the oil on your Volvo C70 is not only one of the most important maintenance jobs you can do for your car, but it is also one of the easiest, most basic of procedures. Even...

An old radiator can cause a lot of problems for a vehicle. For one, if the radiator is rusty, that rust can be knocked loose and circulate through the engine which can clock the cooling channels...

The Grand Vitara is a mid-size SUV introduced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki, in 1999. The Grand Vitara is a larger version of the popular small SUV, the Suzuki Vitara. The need to change a...

The radiator on a 2003 Infinity G35 forces coolant through the engine to draw heat away from the engine. In this way, it acts like a large heat sink. High temperatures, while a necessary byproduct...

Every car has a transmission pan, which is located underneath the transmission and holds the transmission fluid. Over time the transmission pan collects gunk and grime from the transmission fluid...

The oil pan on a 1988 Toyota Corolla holds the lubricating oil that helps lubricate all parts of the engine. The crankshaft pulls oil up from the oil pan by dipping down into the pan. Also inside...

The oil pan on a Hyundai Elantra holds the engine oil in place to lubricate critical engine components. The crankshaft dips into the oil pan to provide lubrication for the bottom end of the engine...

The oil pan under a V10 Dodge Ram contains the lubricating oil used to provide the engine with a sufficient amount of engine oil. The crankshaft on the bottom end of the Ram's engine dips into the...

Oil is the life blood of your vehicle's engine. Oil lubricates many of the moving parts to reduce friction and engine temperature. Keeping the oil flowing will add years of life to the engine, and...

A faulty oil pan gasket can result in oil leaks around the perimeter of your oil pan. Many people mistake a faulty gasket for a faulty oil pan and spend hundreds of dollars to replace the pan when...

The oil pan on your Volkswagen Jetta works as a reservoir for the oil and as a bottom cover to keep dirt, water and other contaminants from the engine. Improper pan re-installation, road debris or...

The oil pan in your vehicle holds the oil that circulates through your engine. Inside the oil pan is an oil pick-up that picks up the oil from the pan to move it through the engine. The entire pan...

The LT1 was a high performance V8 engine produced by General Motors in the 1990s and used in several sports-car applications including the Chevrolet Corvette and the Pontiac Trans Am. The LT1 is...

The oil pump in a vehicle disperses oil into an engine's internal parts, providing them with lubrication to ensure operating efficiency. A faulty oil pump can limit your engine's functions and...

The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer was manufactured with the 4.3 L V-6 engine that has an integrated oil pan on the low side of the motor. Removing this pan is challenging, as many of the front end...

The clutch assembly on your Kia Spectra connects the engine to the transmission. It does this by forcing a clutch disc against a flywheel using a pressure plate. The clutch is made of a friction...

Oil changes done at home can be easy and very cost effective. Learn how to change your own oil on your 1996-2001 Audi A4 1.8T.

The oil pan in your Dodge Raider is responsible for holding the oil that lubricates your engine components. In the bottom of your oil pan is the crankshaft. This dips down into the oil pan and...

Although the sole purpose of a Camaro's oil pan is to store the oil used by the engine, the Camaro's oil pan must commonly be removed to repair or replace many of the engine's internal components,...

The oil pump for your Chevy Astro van is located on the part of engine block that is covered by the oil drain pan. If you have a bad pump that needs to be changed, it will require removing the...

You may want to remove the oil pan to gain access to the bearings without the need to remove the engine, fix a drain plug, service the oil pump or install a new oil pan gasket. However, access to...

The fuel filter is what removes any contaminants that may have gotten trapped in the fuel tank. Before fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber, it passes through the filter. Over time, the...

Have you ever wondered how to change your motor oil? In this article I will explain how easy it actually can be and describe in a step by step process how to change your motor oil in your car.

Certain tools and methods have proven very helpful when dealing with stuck bolts, screws and other fasteners due to rust, damaged threads, rounded-off or broken heads. However, working in confined...

A leaky transmission pan is most likely caused by a loose bolt, stripped bolt, or an old gasket. Many leaks will occur after the transmission fluid was changed, because a mistake could have been...

Mechanical skills are required to remove the oil pan from your Jeep Wrangler. The first thing you'll notice is how large it is. On the 6-cylinder, you're most likely also going to remove the front...

A transmission's pan is used to conceal and protect the internal components of the transmission, while at the same time allow some repairs to be performed on it without requiring the complete...

The Super Turbine 400, also known as the Turbo Hydra-Matic, was a three-speed automatic transmission produced by the General Motors corporation in the mid-1960s. This transmission consists of a...

Using a floor jack to remove a transmission works well but is unsteady and must be stabilized by hand. There are transmission jacks available that are as low as a floor jack but they have a much...

The Ford Taurus first rolled off the assembly line in 1985 for the 1986 model year. The Taurus has remained Ford's best-selling sedan through the current model year. Replacing the coolant in your...

Over time, transmission fluid, like engine oil, will lose viscosity and its ability to adequately lubricate and cool moving parts. The recommended duration between transmission fluid & filter...

Change your car oil by jacking up the car, removing the drain plug and oil pan, allowing the oil to drain into a pan, replacing the drain plug and filling the car back up with oil. Make sure to...

Change your own oil in a car by jacking up the car, removing the drain plug and oil pan, allowing the oil to drain into a pan, replacing the plug and adding new oil to the vehicle. Make sure the...

If the oil pan is leaking, that usually means the gasket needs to be replaced. Don't be scared; this isn't a hard job. Anyone can do it with the right tools, it generally only takes about an hour.

Yep, you guessed it! That dark, oily spot in your driveway or on the floor of your garage means mostly one thing. Your car is leaking oil. This is not good since improperly lubricated engine parts...

The oil pan is often a place of engine oil leakage. Spots on the drive way, buying a quart a week, thats crazy! Cut back on spending needlessly and fix the oil leak at home!

this is how to change your oil in your car