Do It Yourself Auto Repair

The Honda Civic is one of the most popular cars on the road today--the car has a reputation for being of good quality, packed with features and built to last a long time with little or no major...

Ford has made a litany of transmissions over its long history, some more durable than others. No matter which type of transmission the vehicle is equipped with, there comes a point where the...

Seven standard Phillips screws secure the glove box in your Pontiac G6. A typical hook hinge attaches the bottom part. You may need to remove the glove box to install electronic accessories or...

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...

Ford Crown Victorias are the standard police cruiser model and are also a popular consumer car. Replacing a Crown Victoria bumper requires a new bumper, a few simple tools and the hardware to...

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...

The instrument panel on an Oldsmobile Silhouette is held in place with 4 screws and is covered by a bezel. Occasionally, the panel malfunctions and needs to be replaced. The most common reason for...

The Kia Sedona cruise control unit is secured to the steering column with two screws. The cruise control monitors vehicle speed and controls the throttle using an electronic switch device. This...

As the cold refrigerant in the air-conditioning system moves through the evaporator and absorbs heat from the passenger compartment, it is then routed to the condenser and released to the outside...

The radio in your Chevy TrailBlazer is held in place with four screws, but the radio screws are covered by a large center dash piece that must be removed before you can access the radio to remove...

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...

Most window motors for late-model Chevrolet Silverados include the window regulator. With this type of two-channel cable systems, it is difficult to replace the window motor independently. If...

Most of us welcome the opportunity to save significant money by tending to some basic and intermediate car care on our own. Replacing a thermostat can be challenging, but you can be successful if...

Hard water spots have a variety of causes. You can eliminate most spotting by carefully drying your vehicle after washing. Staining can occur as a result of minerals in rain water, and other...

Valve cover gaskets can start to lose small drops of oil after about 30,000 miles even while driving. Valve cover gaskets over time become weak and worn out, and you'll eventually start to notice...

The wiper arms on your Honda Odyssey are an important part of your windshield wiper system. The wiper arms provide a link between the wiper blades and linkage, ultimately receiving power from the...

Car headliners start to pull away from their boards and sag as a part of normal vehicle wear. The headliner is a simply a piece of fabric glued to a board, so the glue loses strength because of a...

The door glass, or window, in a Chevrolet S-10 truck is supported and held in place by two tracks, a side track and a bottom track. Removing the window isn't difficult; in fact, the hardest part...

Just as changing the oil in your car is a necessary part of car ownership, replacing the hub bearings on your vehicle is something that a responsible car owner must also do on occasion. This task...

The dash on a Ford truck is secured by various screws, screw bolts and retaining clips. These clips, screw bolts and screws must all be removed to get the dash off. The exact procedure may vary...

The axle shaft is a very important part of every vehicle. Although the method to replace one will vary slightly between models, there are general steps common to all.

Careful planning is perhaps the most important task in removing the engine from your Dodge Van. Besides the special tools required for the job, an adequate location with enough space, light and...

The Toyota Camry was first produced in 1980 and continues to be one of the most popular car models sold. The timing belt on the Camry requires replacement about every 90,000 miles. The timing belt...

The outside door handles on a Jeep Rubicon allow you to open the doors of the Jeep. But when they are damaged--from an attempted break in or from years of wear and tear--they'll need to be...

The door latch on a Toyota Tundra is held in place with two bolts. Unfortunately, it's buried under the door panel, which you will have to remove. The door latch has no service life, which can...

Windshield washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield by a small electric pump that is usually mounted on the side of the washer fluid reservoir. Replacement of the pump motor is a simple "unplug...

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...

If your Pontiac Grand Am car door needs to be replaced due to severe damage or rust, you need to know how to do the job correctly. The Grand Am uses electronically controlled mirrors, door locks...

Honda Jazz fuel injectors get dirty over time. When this happens, you can clean them or replace them. Since cleaning them tends to be impractical for most people (you need to have them cleaned for...

You must remove the rear door panel on a GMC Sierra if you are trying to replace the panel or the door handle. Since the Sierra's door panel is held in place with more than just retaining...

The Ford Windstar sliding door panel is much easier to remove than the front door panels. While the front door panels have electronic components, multiple screws and panels to remove, the sliding...

A worn ball joint on a Camaro causes a knocking noise over rough surfaces when beginning to loosen in its pocket. A severely worn ball joint is dangerous inasmuch as it will come out of its pocket...

The manufacturer recommends that the timing belt be replaced every 60,000 miles. From results on the history of this engine, it's important not to exceed this limit. This is an interference engine...

The instrument panel on a PT Cruiser houses the gauge cluster for the vehicle. The instrument panel gives the driver vital information about the water temperature, oil level, speed of the engine...

If the plastic exterior door handle on your Volkswagen is damaged or broken you must first remove the interior door trim panel before removing the handle. Removing the door handle on a Volkswagen...

Replacing a Jeep fender is a common repair for most Jeep owners. By changing the stock fenders and installing new tube fenders you can add wheel clearance height and a custom look to the front end...

You must remove the door panel on a Volkswagen Passat if you need to access any of the wiring behind the door, the window scissor lift, or the lock rod and door handle. The door panel is held in...

The Toyota Camry name is usually associated with quality. This reputation is usually justified, however, no car is perfect, and each will ultimately require repair at some point. Removing and...

The fan clutch on a Toyota is a silicone-filled device that engages the fan when the temperature of the engine rises above the value of the thermostat. As the temperature drops, the fan blade is...

There are two types of CV Joints you may encounter in vehicles: the Rzeppa and Tripod. Some axles come equipped with Rzeppa joints at both ends; other models have an Rzeppa joint at the outerboard...

The alternator in your car provides power to the accessories in the vehicle such as the radio, headlights and ignition coils. It does this by creating current from the turning engine belt. Without...

If you need to replace your clutch, you will have to remove your transmission. Removing your Subaru transmission is straightforward and similar to removing most transmissions with some key...

If you want to replace the speakers in your Nissan Maxima, you'll need to remove the door panel to access them. Removing the door panel is also needed to fix window and door lock components, such...

The brake light switch on the Nissan Altima is responsible for activating the brake lights. Without a functioning switch, the rear brake lights will not light up. For automatic Altimas, the...

The steering column shroud on a Chevy Trailblazer protects the TrailBlazer's internal wiring that runs on the outside of the column. The shroud is held in place with retaining clips. Removing the...

Steering column covers protect the wiring on the steering column that runs to the turn signal, headlight and cruise control switches. To access these switches, you'll need to remove the cover on...

If you were involved in a fender bender, it may be cheaper for you in the long run to replace the fender yourself. Rather than make an insurance claim, for example, you might want to simply...

Removing the exterior door handles on a Chevy Celebrity must be done when you are replacing the handle, or lock assembly. The Celebrity's door locking mechanism must be removed before the handles...

Removing a door latch from a Ford Focus car is not an easy task. The latch is part of the complete lock assembly, which you must remove. You need to remove the door's inner trim panel and then the...

Often times, the smaller the car is, the more difficult maintenance can be. This holds true for the Ford Focus and its fuel tank. If you must remove the tank from the car for any reason, it takes...