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  • How to Choose a Qualified Mechanic

    If you're looking to take your car into the shop, you probably want to find a mechanic, if you haven't done so already. When you're looking for a mechanic, here are steps that you can take in...

  • How to Remove a Steering Column

    When buying a used car, you may not get all the options you want. A tilt steering column is option that isn't often available, which is a matter of convenience and safety. Swapping out the...

  • Manual Vs. Automatic Gas Mileage

    The question of efficiency differences between manual and automatic transmissions was once easily understood. Manuals resulted in better gas mileage, and automatics were easier to drive. If that...

  • What Does a Ignition Throttle Position Sensor Do?

    The crankshaft position sensor and throttle position sensor are perhaps the the only parts of an electronic fuel injection system that the computer simply cannot function without. The throttle...

  • How to Identify GM Automatic Transmissions

    GM has manufactured several types of transmissions over the years. If you need one for a project, knowing what you've got comes in handy. Identifying a GM automatic transmission can be done with a...

  • How to Remove a GM Power Steering Pump Pully

    The power steering pump is a key part of your vehicle, and if it goes out, steering can get sloppy and jerky, potentially causing an accident. Replacing a power steering pump isn't that simple;...

  • How to Install Rack & Pinion

    The rack and pinion system in your vehicle is key to proper steering and safety. If yours goes out, your steering will suffer. It will take an hour or so to replace it, but it can be done with...

  • How to Use a Ball Joint Press on a Ford

    With an older vehicle, or just one that has gone through a lot of hard use, the ball joints tend to wear out. Replacing the ball joints can be a little tricky, but it's definitely something that...

  • What Is a Mandrel?

    According to dictionary.com, a mandrel is a "shaft or bar the end of which is inserted into a workpiece to hold it during machining." This strict definition includes rotating clamps, such as...

  • Vehicle Engine Problems

    An old axiom among mechanics is that for every part in a car, there are 10 ways for it to break. Given that the average car has 14,000 separate parts, and the average engine has over 1,000, it may...

  • How Big of a Compressor do I Need for Air Tools?

    Air tools are time and labor savers. Used in the home or small shop they help make better and faster repairs. Each tool needs an adequate supply of compressed air to operate it and a compressor...

  • What Is the Right Air Compressor for a Mechanic?

    Choosing an air compressor will depend on several factors including how large your operation is and how much you are willing to spend.

  • How to Oil a Floor Jack

    Floor jacks differ tremendously from the emergency jack that normally comes with modern vehicles. Floor jacks use fluid to provide lift; the small emergency jacks use simple screw systems. Floor...

  • How to Change The Fuel Filters on My Ford Superduty

    Changing the fuel filter on your vehicle is part of a good maintenance schedule, but most don't do it. On the Ford 6.0l Superduty Diesel engine found in the F-250, it's important to regularly...

  • Camshaft Basics

    In essence, a camshaft's purpose is to convert the rotational movement of the crankshaft to the reciprocal motion required to actuate the valve-train. What that means is that the cam spins around...

  • How to Replace a Powerstroke Fuel Pump

    When Ford introduced the new body-style F-250 trucks, they soared in popularity, partially because of the super-powerful Powerstroke diesel engine. Routine maintenance for a diesel engine is...

  • How to Install Lexus LS400 Hood Shocks

    The Lexus LS400 is a popular car, but as it gets older, parts start to break. The hood struts aren't a critical moving part of the vehicle, but if one goes out, it's certainly inconvenient. The...

  • How to Remove Rusted Bolts on Cars

    Rusted bolts can be easy or difficult to remove, depending mostly on accessibility. There must be enough room to work. The head of the bolt or the threaded end must protrude far enough to grab...

  • How to Install a CRX Fuel Pump Relay

    The Honda CRX was a popular car in its time, and there are still tons of them on the road today. This car, however, is plagued with electrical issues, particularly fuel pump related. If the fuel...

  • How to Install a Valve Cover Gasket in a Passat

    The valve cover has an important job for the engine: It keeps the valves protected and lubricated. If the valve cover gasket goes out, then the valve cover will leak out oil, potentially damaging...

  • Jetta Radiator Fan Replacement

    If you think your Jetta's radiator fan needs replacement, there are some tests you can perform to make sure. Disconnect the fan motor's electrical connector and connect the battery power and...

  • What Does a Stall Converter Do?

    A stall converter (also known as a "torque converter") is a fluid coupler used between an engine and drive device to prevent engine stalling at low RPM. Used in place of a traditional clutch, the...

  • How to Identify Ford Transmissions

    Building a custom car or truck includes putting together a drivetrain that's suited for your application, and one of those key aspects is the transmission. Finding that transmission is as easy as...

  • How to Replace the Hood Latch in a 1988 Honda

    When the hood latch went out on your 1988 Honda, you may not have noticed it until you had to get under the hood. Then it was a problem. But replacing the hood latch takes only about half an hour....

  • Western Auto Company History

    George Pepperdine, founder of Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., founded Western Auto Supply Company. Although the business began as a mail-order firm, it grew to include more than 1,200...

  • How to Install a Helicoil

    Stripped and broken threads are a fact of life in auto repair. Even if the threads are damaged beyond a simple re-tap, the mounting hole can still be fixed and reused. Helicoil inserts allow you...

  • What Is Rear End Suspension?

    In the broadest sense, rear suspension is what keeps the body of a car off the ground and the rubber on it. Rear or all-wheel-drive cars use a much more complicated setup than front-wheel drives,...

  • Ford Motor Company Warranty Information

    Like most major automakers, Ford Motor Company offers a basic warranty on all new cars its sells. In addition, Ford offers buyers a series of additional warranty plans, known as extended service...

  • Dodge Caravan Cylinder Head Removal

    Removing the cylinder head from a Dodge Caravan engine is professional-level work. This should not be attempted by anyone other than a skilled mechanic. There are several engine parts you must...

  • Ford C6 Transmission Identification

    The Ford C6 transmission was essentially an upgraded version of the C4, Ford's base three-speed auto. The C6 used heavier-duty components to handle the additional torque of larger engines, and the...

  • How to Stop Engine Knocking With Lucas Oil Stabilizer

    How to stop engine knocking in just a few easy simple steps. You, yes you can do this at home. Although this does not stop knocking in all cases, it will help to extend the life of ANY engine, and...

  • How to Work an Auto Mechanic

    Perhaps the easiest business to scam people is the auto mechanic business, because who knows anything about cars except mechanics? They start talking gasket this and catalytic converter that, and...

  • How to Repair a Broken Door Lock From Auto Theft

    Cars get broken into all the time. Fixing a car that's been broken into can be a inconvenient, but having someone fix it for you can be expensive. Fortunately, replacing a broken door lock isn't...

  • How to Use a Dial Bore Gauge

    Dial-bore gauges (DB) or dial indicators, when used in conjunction with a micrometer, can give very accurate and precise inside measurements. Used for holes of at least two inches in diameter,...

  • How to Install Chevy Engine Oil Cooler Hoses

    On a Chevrolet engine, the oil cooler is one of the crucial items to the vehicle. If it's not working, or a hose is ruptured, the vehicle will leak oil and you could seize your engine. Accessing...

  • How to Test an Ignition Coil

    The ignition coil in your car is a relatively simple device. It consists of a few coils of large gauge wire (called a secondary winding) wrapped by another winding of small gauge wire with...

  • How to Replace a Power Steering Hose on a 1999 Chevrolet 1500

    When the power steering on a vehicle goes out, it makes steering a chore. Worse yet, it can cause problems with other parts connected to the steering system. A common problem is a broken hose, and...

  • How Ford Ranger Clutch Master Cylinder Works

    The reservoir on a Ford Ranger is the plastic bottle located on top the clutch master cylinder where the fluid is stored. It is almost always a clear material so that the fluid level can be seen...

  • How to Disconnect the Starter Cable on a 1997 Ford

    The starter is one of the key components of any engine. It physically cranks the ignition from a dead start and gets the engine moving. If you have a problem with the starter in your 1997 Ford...

  • How to Install a GMC Truck Engine Mount

    When an engine mount goes out on a GMC truck (or almost any vehicle), the engine can cause vibrations throughout the truck, which makes for an uncomfortable ride. It also causes additional stress...

  • How to Install a Honda Civic Control Arm

    One of the more common items that will need to be replaced on an aging Honda Civic is the upper control arm, which is part of the steering mechanism on the front wheels. When the bushings wear out...

  • Car Fan Problems

    When your engine is running, it generates a great deal of heat is by burning fuel. The cooling system is designed to contol that heat, and part of that system is the cooling fan. Rear-wheel drive...

  • Car Blinker Problems

    The turn signal or "blinker" first turned up on the 1938 Buick, and in 1940 Buick introduced the self-canceling system we still use today. The color amber was adopted voluntarily by the auto...

  • Types of Brake Pads

    Brakes are an essential component of a vehicles driving system, and would be rendered useless without the addition of brake pads. Brake pads do the same job on a disc brake setup that brake shoes...

  • How to Drop an Engine in a Chevy Truck

    Engines wear out. It's an unfortunate reality, but not every engine built will last for 200,000 miles, so sometimes you have to replace it. The lifting and moving process can be difficult. In this...

  • How to Install a Fuel Filter in a Chevy Truck

    The lifeblood of your vehicle is the fuel. Without it, your Chevy truck won't go anywhere. But if the fuel is dirty, you're going to do damage to your engine and that's not good, either. Fuel...

  • How to Replace Rear Shocks

    If you've got bad rear shocks, chances are, you've got some back pain, too. That's because shocks are integral to good ride quality. So if they're bad, it's time to replace them. It sounds like a...

  • Mercedes Repair Advice

    Mercedes-Benz automobiles are engineered to be reliable, long-lasting vehicles. But even the most robust machinery requires periodic repair. A Mercedes is notoriously expensive to fix and...

  • How to Take Apart a Rear End

    The rear end of a rear-wheel drive vehicle is a key part of the drivetrain. If it's broken or worn out, it can cause drive problems, and the vehicle won't move. Taking it apart isn't difficult, it...

  • How to Find Original Tire Sizes

    Tire size is more important on vehicles produced with fuel injection and computer-controlled engine functions than on the earlier models with carburetors. Speedometer error would be the most...

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