General Auto Repair

The window mechanism in a Ford Focus consists of a window motor and regulator contained in a single unit. To remove this unit, you must first remove the interior door panel. This repair is within...

The mirrors on the Ford Taurus feature powered directional control. Because of this, you have to remove the interior door panel to access the wire harness for the mirror. If the mirror breaks or...

Removing or replacing mirrors in a Volvo is not an overly difficult task, but it will require some mechanical skills. Your side-view and rear-view mirrors may be operated via remote control or...

The Chevrolet Corvette C5 was produced from 1997 to 2004. This model of Corvette came equipped with either a six-speed manual or an automatic transmission. Significant design changes for the drive...

Ford diesel engines utilize a mechanical water pump to circulate engine coolant. Over time the seals inside the water pump can wear out and cause the pump to leak, subjecting the engine to...

Chevrolet has produced the Corvette since 1953. It is normally a front-engine car powered by a V-8 with fuel injection or carburetors. The engine uses the gas tank to receive fuel and to return...

The transfer case on a Chevrolet Blazer is underneath the vehicle, mounted to the rear of the transmission. On four-wheel drive vehicles, the transfer case takes power generated by the engine and...

The transfer case on a 1986 Ford F250 is mounted just behind the transmission. The transfer case on a four-wheel-drive vehicle is designed to split the power generated by the engine and direct it...

Promoting a business, product or service on the side of a truck makes sense, especially if you own the business and want to use the painted lettering on your vehicle as a form of advertisement....

The GMC Jimmy utilizes an electrical fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank to move gasoline from the fuel tank to the engine. Symptoms of a faulty fuel pump include hard starting, engine stalling...

Removing a transmission sounds like a very hard thing to do but it is just one of those things that is hands on, once you do it you should be able to do it again, with these instructions you will...

An alternator's sole purpose is to convert the energy produced by the crankshaft to electrical energy by way of a belt and pulley system. That power can then be used to power components such as...

The driveshaft, also known as a propeller shaft, on a C4 Corvette is the long tube that takes power generated by the engine and delivers it to the rear wheels. The drive shaft must be removed if...

Most of the time cleaning the inside of a car is a fairly straight forward process, but what if there is a rancid smell that simply won't go away and is too strong to ignore? No worries - there is...

The door lock or lock cylinder on a car or truck is a small metal cylinder you insert the vehicle's key into when you want to lock or unlock your door. Lock cylinders usually need to be replaced...

Copper components are rare on modern automobiles. However, if your vehicle does use any copper for lead connections or for components, and the copper is starting to corrode, you must remove the...

Replacing the alternator on your Dodge Stealth requires lifting the vehicle. Several other components must be removed to obtain access to the mounting bracket bolts. Although it's not exactly an...

The gas tank on a Volkswagen is a steel or plastic tank usually located at the rear of the vehicle below the trunk. Over time water or sediment can collect inside the tank and potentially clog the...

Replacing the side-view door mirror on the Buick Regal is a very expensive repair at the local body shop or repair station. Not only are the replacement mirrors expensive, but the labor to install...

Removing the interior door panels on a Subaru is widely standardized, no matter what the model. If you must replace a side-view mirror, replace the power window module or motor, or upgrade the...

Having to remove the door panel on a Chevy Tracker may intimidate many do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Realigning a window on its track, replacing a power window motor, replacing a powered side-view...

The heater fan (blower motor) on a Pontiac Sunfire is an electric motor that works in conjunction with the car's heater core to provide heat to the passenger cabin. Engine coolant flows from the...

The alternator in the Kia Rio is located on front low-side of the engine. The alternator is much more accessible by lifting the vehicle. Since a floor jack and jack stands only offer limited room,...

Seat belts are one of the most important safety features on your Toyota car or light truck. If the belt material is frayed, cut or torn, or the retention brackets are broken in any way, the belts...

Although the Toyota Tacoma became available in 1995, it was already on its second generation by 1997 through 2000. Featuring a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine,...

Chevrolet's High Energy Ignition (HEI) also know as a breaker-less ignition, was introduced in 1975 as a replacement for the older mechanical breaker-type distributors. Normal maintenance for an...

The heater blower in a Honda works in conjunction with the heater core to supply a steady stream of hot air to the floor, dash and defroster vents in the passenger cabin. Warm engine coolant is...

The transmission on a Pontiac Grand Prix is technically called a transaxle, though the usage of the word "transmission" is common. The transaxle combines the differential gears with the...

The Eclipse is a sporty coupe made by Mitsubishi Motors. Originally, the series started in 1989 and production is scheduled to continue through 2009. These cars were known for "hot-rodding" mainly...

A vehicle's suspension cushions the ride while the vehicle traverses rough terrain, such as potholes or speed bumps. In 1989, the Ford Ranger came equipped with a twin I-beam front suspension, and...

Toyota Camry is one of the longest running nameplates in the automobile industry, with a history going back to 1980. The Camry has grown in size considerably since it was first introduced; going...

The transmission in your Ford Ranger is subject to a high degree of abuse, whether from towing, hauling heavy loads or the daily grind of stop-and go traffic. As the transmission ages, gears can...

Motorcycle carburetors can easily be restored to working order if gunked up with varnish or dirty fuel trash. Constant velocity, mechanical slide and fixed venturi carburetors all can be removed,...

A flywheel is a large steel or aluminum disc that transfers power from an engine's crankshaft to the clutch assembly. Around the outside of the disc is the ring gear. These teeth on the outer edge...

A Chevrolet limited slip differential is removed in the same manner as open differentials. Removing the differential and re-installing it requires a fair amount of technical ability and certain...

Hard starts and a loss of power can be a sign that your fuel pump is defective. Chevrolet S10 Blazers with fuel injection were designed with an electric pump mounted inside the gas tank. Removing...

The Chevrolet full-size van was manufactured with six-cylinder inline, V6 and V8 engines and was most commonly used as a cargo van or as a base for conversion vans. The engine and transmission...

If you want to replace that old steering wheel on your car with a new one, you first have to remove the old one. This procedure requires a special tool, but anyone with average mechanical skills...

Need to take off the door panel of your 1995 through 2005 Chevy Astro or GMC Safari? These steps will guide you through the process so you can easily replace your factory speakers or replace the...

A manual transmission or gearbox takes the power generated by the engine and transmits it to the drive axle. Manual transmissions are known for their reliability, durability and great fuel...

The struts on the Chevy Lumina help absorb the shocks and bump of the road, so you always want them in good condition. Whether you're installing a completely new strut or the old one after being...

Few things in life are more liberating than driving down the highway in a convertible with the top down and the wind blowing through your hair. A convertible top is not a cosmetic feature of your...

The Chevy Avalanche was introduced in late 2001 as a 2002 model by General Motors. The vehicle combined the features of a full-size SUV seating five or six passengers with the extended bed of a...

Many car owners who don't mind a little do it yourself mechanic work will balk when it comes to working on the wheel bearings. This is usually because replacement or repacking of wheel bearings...

Some of the tasks that experienced mechanics take for granted can be difficult for those new to auto repair. When looking at them, spring clamps offer no immediate visual cue on how to remove...

The lower ball joint on a Chevy Blazer connects the lower control arm to the steering knuckle. The ball joint allows the up and down motion of the control arm in relation to the suspension, while...

The Chevrolet Tahoe windshield washer reservoir is dual-chambered and supplies washer fluid to the front and rear windshields. Although different engines are available in the Tahoe and Yukon, the...

Changing out the air conditioning compressor on a Chevrolet Lumina may appear daunting upon first impression, but after you take out a few of the daunting obstacles, the first impression fades...

Getting a flat tire out on the road is no day at the beach. If you are lucky enough--or smart enough--to have a spare tire in your trunk, you don't have to worry about the high cost and...

Different engines use different drive belts routed along a pulley system to power the engine components. The main pulley is the crankshaft pulley; most often the lowest pulley in the center. From...