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How to Balance Car Tires
Balancing car tires involves placing the tire on machinery that measures the rim width, the backspacing and the size of the tire. Find out if a tire is in balance with tips from an auto repair...
How to Tune Up a Car Engine
Tuning up a car engine can involve inspecting the automatic transmission fluid, the brakes, the brake pads, the drive belts, the evaporative emission system, the fuel tank, the fuel filter, the...
How to Polish Car Parts
Polishing car parts can be done using either a turtle wax or carnauba wax, both of which can polish a car to a high shine. Learn how to polish the exterior of a vehicle with tips from an auto...
Troubleshooting the Cooling System
When troubleshooting a cooling system on a car, check the coolant levels to see if there is a leak and make sure the cooling fan is working properly. Diagnose problems with a vehicle's cooling...
How Can I Fix My Gas Gauge?
Fixing a gas gauge first requires finding a wiring diagram to figure out which wires signal the gauge from the sending unit to the gas tank, which usually reveals a faulty sending unit. Find out...
How to Clean an Air Intake Filter
Cleaning an air intake filter is not necessary on light model cars, as they can be easily replaced with a new filter. See how to replace an air filter in a car with tips from an auto repair shop...
How to Repair a Hole in a Gas Tank
Repairing a hole in a gas tank requires either getting it professionally welded and patched or replacing the entire gas tank. Find out how gas tanks can wear over time with tips from an auto...
Diesel Fuel Facts
Diesel fuel is a much more effective method of fueling a low-RPM-torque vehicle because it's much less volatile than regularly refined gasoline. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of using...
How to Add Freon to a Car
Adding freon to a car requires connecting the low-side service valve first, followed by the high side, recovering the existing freon, evacuating the system of air and recharging the system with...
How to Schedule Car Maintenance
When scheduling car maintenance trips, it may be cheaper to have several items taken care of at the same time. Schedule car maintenance appointments with tips from an automotive service excellence...
How to Improve MPG With Clean Fuel Injectors
Cleaning car fuel injectors for improved MPG can be done with a process called fuel induction. Improve miles-per-gallon for a car with tips from an automotive service excellence (ASE)-certified...
How to Jump-Start a Car
If jump-starting a car with jumper cables, make sure to pay attention when attaching cables to positive and negative battery terminals. Jump-start a car with tips from an automotive service...
How to Check Your Car's Differential Gear Oil
Checking a car's differential gear oil is done by pulling a plug underneath the car. Inspect automotive differential gear oil with tips from an automotive service excellence (ASE)-certified master...
Air Filter Types
There are several types of air filters you can get for your car, including custom air filters and high performance filters. Learn more about types of air filters with tips from a mechanic in this...
Air Filter Replacement
When replacing the air filter in your car engine be sure that all of the components are in the right place to prevent damaging the car. Learn more about replacing the air filter with tips from a...
Finding Car Engine Fluids
Keeping the fluids in your car engine maintained and level is an important part of basic car maintenance. Learn more about finding the fluids in a car engine with tips from a mechanic in this...
Car Engine Fluid Maintenance
Keeping car engine fluids maintained is an important part of keeping your car running properly and efficiently. Learn more about maintaining fluid levels in a car engine with tips from a mechanic...
Car Tune Up Safety
Safety should always be a top priority when doing a car tune up or any auto maintenance. Learn more about safety during car tune ups with tips from a mechanic in this free car maintenance video.
Distributor Cap Removal
The distributor cap on a car is usually found at the end of the spark plug wires. Learn how to remove the distributor cap with tips from a mechanic in this free car maintenance video.
Distributor Cap Function
The distributor cap on a car distributes the right amount of spark to each cylinder. Learn more about function of the distributor cap with tips from a mechanic in this free car maintenance video.
Distributor Cap Replacement
When replacing the distributor cap on a car engine it is important to put it in the right place to avoid damaging the rotor button. Learn more about replacing the distributor cap with tips from a...
Spark Plug Removal
Removing spark plugs from a car engine may require some tools, like a long pair of needle nose pliers. Learn more about removing the spark plugs with tips from a mechanic in this free car...
Spark Plug Function
Spark plugs in a car engine work by igniting the gas inside the cylinder. Learn more about the function of spark plugs with tips from a mechanic in this free car maintenance video.
Spark Plug Replacement
Replacing the spark plugs in your car is an easy car maintenance task that could save you money. Learn more about replacing spark plugs with tips from a mechanic in this free car maintenance video.
Spark Plug Wire Removal
To remove spark plug wires from your car engine you will need a special tool or a pair of 90 degree needle nose pliers. Learn more about removing the spark plug wire with tips from a mechanic in...
Spark Plug Wire Function
Spark plug wires in your cars' engine work by taking the electronic energy from the distributor. Learn more about the function of spark plug wires with tips from a mechanic in this free car...
Spark Plug Wire Replacement
Replacing spark plug wires in your car engine requires that you go in the order that you removed the plug wires. Learn more about replacing spark plug wires with tips from a mechanic in this free...
Air Filter Removal
The air filter in your car engine prevents debris from going into the automobile body or intake system. Learn how to remove the air filter with tips from a mechanic in this free car maintenance...