Cars

American automaker General Motors began producing and marketing cars through its Saturn division in 1991. For nearly 20 years, Saturn offered cars and SUVs that ranged from entry-level economy...

If you have spilled paint on your bed liner, you probably understand why you have a bed liner in the first place. A bed liner will protect the bed of your truck from scratches, dents and spills....

Korean automaker Kia has produced the Sedona minivan since 1999 and has offered it for sale in the U.S. since 2003. Redesigned for the 2006 model year, the Sedona continues to be among the...

Buick automobiles are manufactured with electric power windows, which use a motorized window regulator to raise or lower the glass inside its doors. This motor can wear out, and require...

Water spots --- or paint scale --- can ruin the appearance of your car's finish and can sometimes be so stubborn they require more than just a wax and polish to get rid of. Some scale spots can...

One of the few faults of the Toyota MR2 is that it was built with sealed-beam headlights (as most cars were in 1991), and this type of headlight is bulky and tends to burn out more often than the...

When painting a house, spills and stains can happen. However, when they happen to your truck, it's no laughing matter. Many paint solvents and thinners are good at removing paint, but they may...

It has been a long-held belief that the effects of sugar in a gas tank can be devastating for a car motor. It is believed that sugar clogs the fuel injection system and stalls the engine.

The in-dash CD player has been standard issue on most vehicles for more than 10 years now. But if you own an older vehicle, or if your vehicle only has a radio, you may want to change or install a...

Recreational vehicles are constantly exposed to harsh elements, leaving the roofs susceptible to weather damage and leaks. EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber is often installed on RV...

With its powerful, front-mounted V-8 and responsive suspension, the Chevrolet Corvette is a fast, fun to drive sports car. The newer models also offer world-class performance at a cheaper price...

Pressure checking the coolant system in any automobile can be quick and easy. The coolant pressure test offered by Snap-on is easy to operate and will allow you to find any leaks in your coolant...

You can learn to paint your auto at your local community college or you can check out some self-study videos online. Some websites give you a blow-by-blow description of what you need to do to...

Accidents happen--maybe you were backing out of a space and whacked a mirror against a light pole, or possibly you were hit by a passing motorcycle--but if your door mirrors are damaged, you need...

Harley-Davidson has a proud racing heritage, most evident in the motor company's continued domination of flat-track racing. Screamin' Eagle, the high-performance division of Harley-Davidson,...

A small amount of moisture in a headlight is usually harmless. However, the problem could get worse over time, eventually leading to a small pool of water standing in your headlight assembly....

Many of us have done it---we've gotten too close to another vehicle or that yellow parking lot post, and marked up our car. It is disappointing, since most of us try hard to keep our cars looking...

Window tint is aesthetically pleasing and has its benefits, but it also has its disadvantages. It's nice because it limits the amount of harmful UV radiation that penetrates into the vehicle....

Fiberglass auto body panels are a godsend when manufacturing vehicles with a low gross weight. Painted fiberglass poses a challenge if you want to strip paint completely to repaint your vehicle....

Chrome exhaust tips are a great addition to just about any Cadillac, whether it's a classic Seville or a new CTS. Though some Cadillacs come from the factory with chrome tips, some don't....

Installing a set of exhaust tips on a Camaro is a common method to upgrade the exterior cosmetics. Not only is this a relatively easy modification to perform, but it's also relatively cheap....

The Dodge Dakota is more than just a work truck with a big payload and a long cargo bed. It also has a roomy interior and many features commonly found in family sedans and SUVs, including remote...

Bolts that break off in a cylinder head are extremely difficult to remove. About the only thing you can do is drill them out. Since there is a significant risk of damaging the threads on the...

The Toyota Sienna went unchanged between 1998 and 2003. The process of removing the inside door panel is the same for all six models. The Sienna was redesigned in 2004 with a slightly different...

Cleaning the headlights on an Acura Integra usually involves buffing them so that any haze on the lens is removed. The most popular model of Integra has four small, round, headlights that can be...

Tinting taillights has become really popular in the past few years, mostly because of how good they look on black vehicles. Tinting a taillight is also really easy to do, and doesn't take a lot of...

One of the more popular modifications on a car or truck is to adjust the suspension, be it to lower the vehicle or raise it. Both of those methods involve changing out the front coil springs, and...

Washing a car is an essential first step before beginning to add another layer of color. If any sort of dirt is left on the vehicle before the painting commences, it can leave behind fuzzies and...

Rounded head bolts are extremely challenging to remove. You'll need special tools and a few hours to work on the bolts. Rounded head bolts are usually caused by over-torquing the bolt or improper...

Inside the "bottle" jack is an inner working machine that is comprised of a reservoir, a main cylinder, a main piston, a pump piston, pump cylinder, check valves, a release valve, oil, oil ports...

Standard personal injury protection, also known as PIP, often has a limit of $10,000 per accident, which can be exhausted quickly if the driver's or passenger's injuries are serious. There are...

The headlight covers on a 1994 Crown Victoria are aftermarket covers typically made of plastic. Some covers are thin and pliable, while others are a hard plastic that snap over the headlight...

The wood trim siding on old station wagons is almost iconic. However, it's also dated. The wood trim siding on most wagons is secured to the body using a heat-sensitive backing. This backing must...

The BBK air filter is a high-performance air filter made to last the life of the vehicle. However, over time, the filter may get dirty. This is OK, since the filter is made to be cleaned and...

Stock rocker arms feature a metal tip that slides against the tip of the pushrod. This sliding motion creates friction, which reduces the amount of power generated by the engine that reaches the...

Removing paint from the body of a car is a time-consuming process. While the basic principle is simple, it involves a lot of hard, physical labor and normally involves the use of powerful...

The line of Mercedes 190 cars built between 1984 and 1994 are safe, classic luxury vehicles, but they often suffer from automatic transmission problems. Gear changes may not shift smoothly due to...

Recreational vehicles have rooftop air conditioning units that are lightweight and durable enough to withstand rigorous road travel. If a problem occurs with the RV air conditioning unit, you can...

Cummins is one of the world's major diesel engine manufacturers, and its products are used for boats, trucks and power generation. The Cummins 6BT gained fame as the first "truck" diesel engine to...

When traveling by land vehicle, it's easy to notice the bumps and dips in the road. The suspension system's use of struts and shocks allow it to travel safely without causing major damage.

Evolving drastically in the last few years, LED technology has become a mainstay in the automotive and motorcycle industry. This is no surprise, as these Light-Emitting Diodes draw less power...

Trailers are great all-purpose haulers, but just like any other vehicle, they need maintenance. A trailer can end up with a broken or worn-out leaf spring. When done correctly, replacing a leaf...

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...

Removing solder can be tricky, unless you have a heating agent that is able to melt the solder--like a hot air gun. The process is very simple and straightforward. Essentially, by heating the...

The idle air control on an Isuzu Trooper is a valve that opens and closes to meter the air flowing into the throttle at idle. When the Trooper is not idling properly, this is a major cause. There...

The air vents in a Ford Mustang can be taken out if you need to replace them. Over time, the air vents might chip or crack. This was a problem on Mustangs made in the late 1980s and early 1990s....

Back in the day, the easiest way to lower a car was to heat up the coil springs to lower the car. Today, there are many options for aftermarket springs and suspension components, but if you want...

Deciding between a mortgage company and a credit union can be tricky. Knowing the differences between them will help you make the best decision to fit your financial needs.

The idle control valve on an Isuzu Trooper 3.5 is located on the side of the throttle body. The throttle body sits on the back of the engine near the firewall. The valve controls the amount of air...

During the cold months, a lot of locks on cars freeze with ice. There are a variety of quick and easy methods that anyone can use to get car locks de-iced.