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Seat belts are the most basic but most important piece of safety equipment on your vehicle. They are required on every automobile manufactured or driven in the United State. If your seat belt...
In 1999, when GM introduced its new line of full-size pickups, including the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado, it changed some components in the front suspension. Instead of having individual...
Before rack and pinion steering was introduced, a common steering design was the recirculating ball method. The downside to this type of steering was that it could cause vibrations and could make...
A car is nothing without a battery. That's because the battery is the source of all of the power to the vehicle, and without that extra bit of juice coming from the battery, the starter can't turn...
Saturn cars have been popular since they came out in the 1990s; but like any vehicle, they require maintenance. One problem is leaky rubber grommets on the valve cover, which will cause oil to...
Flushing your vehicle's cooling system is something you should do on a regular basis. If you have a separate coolant tank, you should flush it as well. The reservoir tank on a Subaru Outback...
Having a leaky oil pan means that you're dripping oil on your driveway, and if left unchecked, you'll run out of oil and damage the engine. Replacing the oil pan isn't a difficult task, but it...
S-10 pickups have been popular since the '80s because they're affordable, easy to work on and have lots of aftermarket accessories. If you want to lower your truck or install airbags, replacing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The voltage regulator maintains a predetermined alternator voltage output by controlling the amount of current going through the rotor windings inside the unit. Whether mounted away from the...
When I was a mechanic this used to pay about 3 hrs of work, my fastest time was 45 min. In this article I'll explain the tricks I used to replace the brake power booster.
Changing a motorcycle clutch is basically the same regardless of the make and model. Some specific makes have special tools that make the job easier, but a regular set of tools will usually do the...
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