Do It Yourself Auto Repair

There's a dent in your bike, and you're confident enough to pop it out yourself. If you're not 100 percent confident, playing with gas tanks is dangerous business. Bring it into a shop. But if...

Popping dents out of gas tanks is usually the domain of body shop professionals. However, it may not be as hard as you think. The important thing is to take the proper safety precautions. Home...

Fixing a dent in a steel gas tank is not as hard as you might think. While there are some great body shops to help you with this problem, here are some ways to do it yourself and save money.

When building a race car, drag car, or just restoring a classic car, one of the most important items is the fuel tank. While there are companies that produce fuel tanks for every car on the road,...

An automotive breather tank, or coolant reservoir, removes air from the coolant system by gravity induction. The system's highest point is the radiator cap, which has a small hose leading to the...

Rust and other corrosion of a gas tank can lead to engine problems and eventual engine failure, and holes in the tank can render it unusable. You can fix both of these problems by using a sealant...

A car will not function without a gas tank because this is where the fuel of the car is stored. The gas tank must be kept in a good condition at all times. Having a leak in the gas tank can be...

There may come a time when you will need to inspect or change your fuel pump or even upgrade your fuel tank on your Jeep Grand Cherokee. Some Jeep Grand Cherokees have a plastic gas tank. Even...

Automobiles are manufactured with pressurized coolant systems that require overflow tanks to accommodate the expansion and contraction of coolant fluid. This reservoir tank is typically a...

As high as gas prices are now, you can't afford to have a leak in your gas tank. Not only will you be wasting money but it could very dangerous with all the fumes. You can either get the gas tank...

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...

The Honda Civic may have a reputation as an indestructible vehicle, but it, too, is prone to failure. A common problem with seventh and eight generation Honda Civics is a faulty gas tank door. If...

Just about everybody uses a plastic tank for something. Whether it be for storing chemicals, holding fluids in a vehicle or even a fish tank, plastic tanks are all around us. Plastic tanks can be...

Replacing the fuel tank on your Ford Ranger may seem like a daunting task. And it could be if you do not know the correct steps. Getting rid of the fuel system pressure is your first task to avoid...

A leaking gas tank is a major problem in whatever vehicle you are using. This is more than just losing and wasting fuel; since your vehicle generates a lot of heat on the outside, the risk of fire...

Restoring automobile gas tanks is one of the first steps that needs to be taken when beginning the project of getting an older car back on the road. As gas sits in a car's tank it can become...

Over time, contaminants can build up along the walls of your car's gas tank. This is a big problem, as it can contaminate the fuel and subsequently damage your engine. If you don't clean out a...

Over time, gas tanks become corroded from condensation that builds up as fuel evaporates. The condensation sits on the inside of a metal gas tank and begins to corrode. When restoring older...

If you're restoring an automobile or simply fixing up some worn out parts, chances are you'll be considering a full cleaning of the fuel tank. Automotive gas tanks can rust on the over time just...

Symptoms of sugar in a gas tank include a car being sluggish, jerking and stalling. The telltale sign of mischief is sugar granules on the outside lip of your gas tank. While apocryphal stories...

One of the most straightforward but seemingly difficult-to-implement tasks when restoring older cars is to clean out a gas tank that has gotten rusty. Gas tanks are fairly sealed from the outside...

Automotive fuel tanks suffer brute force attacks by flying rocks, weather-related deterioration and punctures by sharp road debris, and, in some cases, must be removed from the vehicle for repair...

Removing very old gasoline from an automobile gas tank must be done before running the engine. Old gasoline may not detonate properly if it has degraded inside the gas tank. Moisture and rust have...

Automotive fuel pumps use a vacuum diaphragm to push fuel through a series of steel and rubber lines to the intake manifold of a vehicle. In modern cars and trucks, they are commonly installed in...

Chevrolet Blazers use submerged fuel pumps that are mounted to the top of the fuel tank, making them a challenge to replace when they fail. Complete disconnection and removal of the fuel tank is...

There can be different reasons why you might need to remove the fuel tank from your Ford Taurus vehicle. Even if you don't need to replace the tank, you might need to clean it out every year or...

The fuel tank on your Ford Ranger may develop problems that make it necessary to remove or replace it. Some tank leaks, holes or contamination issues can only be fixed with the tank off the...

You must drop the fuel tank on your 1988 Ford Mustang in order to replace the electric fuel pump or a damaged tank, or to fix leaks. It's important to follow the correct procedure to prevent an...

The perfect addition to any custom build is a beer-keg gas tank. The highlight of custom design is the ability of the fabricator to incorporate unique and eye-catching elements into the final...

When cars were first invented, metal gas tanks ruled the road. But as things progressed, plastic became a cheaper alternative that was also lighter. The only problem with a plastic gas tank is...

It happens to all of us from time to time; we’re stuck somewhere with a car problem and there’s no nearby repair shop. What do you do? Mr. Turtledove went through seven years of college and...

The Ford Explorer has been one of the most popular SUVs in America since it was introduced in 1991. Over the years, the Explorer has proved to be fairly durable and reliable. Unfortunately, a fuel...

Chevy trucks come equipped with powerful engines that have ample torque; however, if you are beginning to notice a lag or sputtering when the throttle is depressed, your truck could have a bad...

Many vehicles have a convenient access panel for accessing the fuel tank, making the replacement of a fuel pump a snap. Unfortunately, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is not one of these vehicles....

The fuel pump on the Grand Prix helps provide the engine with fuel to burn. The Pontiac Grand Prix has an easily accessible fuel tank for replacing the fuel pump; unfortunately, the Pontiac fuel...

Audi builds stylish cars that get good gas mileage and have plenty of amenities to boot. Audi automobiles come equipped with powerful engines that have a bit of zip when you mash the pedal,...

The electric fuel pump on your Chevy truck model is located inside the fuel tank. In order to replace it, you need to lower the tank. It is a job you can do yourself, but having a helper makes it...

Ford vehicles are notorious for having consistent problems, especially in older trucks and SUVs. One part that often fails in Explorers and F-series trucks is the fuel pump. The job to replace it...

On some vehicles---mainly pickup trucks---the fuel pump is contained within a module that includes the fuel level sending unit. This module is contained within the fuel tank meaning the tank must...

The 1999 Ford Ecoline van uses a radiator and coolant to cool the engine. You should check and replace the coolant every 30,000 miles. To make sure that your system runs in top shape, consider...

When replacing a fuel pump or injectors, it is necessary to relieve the fuel pressure from your gas tank and lines. A vehicle's fuel system is under intense pressure at all times; eliminating the...

Using gas tank sealer is an inexpensive way to fix a leak or crack in your car's gas tank, but the majority of people don't know how to properly apply it. Most gas tank sealers are made from...

Kia gave the popular Sportage SUV a relatively simple fuel pump design. The fuel pump is easy to access because of an access cover in the rear cargo area. Many other vehicles must be lifted and...

Old trucks are commonly found in a condition that suggests that they have not been used for a long period of time. Unlike trucks today, which are commonly used on a daily basis, old trucks were...

The sending unit in a Chevy Chevelle is a singular unit within the fuel tank. The main concern when ordering a replacement, is the number of ohms for which the unit is rated. Chevrolets use only 0...

A fuel pump that isn't working properly in your Chevrolet truck will result in poor fuel mileage and engine performance. If you need to replace the fuel pump, you must replace the entire module...

Over time, gasoline can break down and leave a residue on the inside of the tank. The interior tank walls can also begin to rust. Both of these conditions have the potential to clog the fuel...

A 1997 Jeep Cherokee has a filler tube and a vent or overflow tube both running from the filler cap to the fuel tank. Both tubes are made of rubber fuel line and are held on both ends with hose...

Toyota trucks use electric fuel pumps rather than mechanical fuel pumps. Replacing the fuel pump in the Toyota T-100 require completely removing the truck's fuel tank. Fuel pumps supply gasoline...

The GMC Jimmy/Blazer SUV was manufactured with a tank-mounted fuel pump which can malfunction or wear out, requiring replacement. Unfortunately, the fuel pump is located on the top of the fuel...