Cars

Unfortunately, car accidents happen every day and most of the time they are caused by careless drivers. Avoid car accidents by taking extreme caution and devoted your full attention the road and...

Changing the air filter is a sub 5 minute maintenance procedure that your dealer will do for you for more than $100. It cost me around $25 and that included the torx screw driver heads I bought...

Whenever you open the hydraulic system of the brakes on any vehicle, it becomes necessary to bleed the brakes in order to get your system back in proper working order. This process removes any...

Just like everything else the cost to repair your car when it breaks down is going up. The cost of the labor is going up as well as the cost of the parts you need to repair your car. Minor repairs...

Do you have a car that's paid for and works great but getting tired of the same ole everyday look. I'm going to show you some tips to make you car look like new for the price of maybe one car note!!!

The tail-light parts on a Mitsubishi automobile are normally a single unit and must be replaced as one. Removing the tail lights will require access to the trunk and a few common tools. When...

There are lots of reasons to install a new steering column in a Chevy truck. Maybe you want to add tilt, or change from an automatic to a manual. But either way, replacing the column isn't...

Ford introduced the 6.0-L Powerstroke diesel V-8 in late 2003 as a replacement for the 7.3-L Powerstroke engine in its F-series Super Duty trucks. The change was necessary to comply with...

Trailers are convenient to have, but if you're trying to get something loaded onto a trailer that doesn't run, having an electric winch can make things easier. For this project, the trailer is a...

Maintaining the tail lights of your Lexus ES300 is important for more than one reason. Besides being a critical part of safe motoring, it is illegal to operate a vehicle without properly working...

Shocks take a beating on a vehicle's suspension. They dampen the impact from the road while maintaining the stability and weight of the vehicle. Coil springs or leaf springs assist the shocks, but...

A standard stamped rocker arm on a Chevy relies on oil to reduce the friction created as it slides across the valve stem when it opens the valve. Anything in the engine that causes resistance...

Rust can be incredibly damaging to a vehicle and, if left unchecked, can absolutely ruin the value. The keys are prevention and stopping the rust before it gets worse. Repairing rusted-out...

When building a custom car or truck, sometimes you want to run a wider wheel in the back and you don't have the room to do it. One easy way to do it is to narrow the rear end, which gives you...

The Subaru Outback is a great vehicle with all-wheel drive and lots of room for cargo. But if you need to tow something, you'll have to add a trailer hitch to the wagon. Although the installation...

When upgrading a Jeep's audio system, there are three areas you need to address: the stereo system, the amplifier and the speakers. The stock speakers in the door panels of a Jeep are limited in...

The lead acid batteries used in automobiles are expensive to replace. However, you can often restore dead car batteries and extend their useful life. The most common reason for a dead battery is...

The fuel filter is one of the most commonly overlooked maintenance components. This can be particularly problematic with the 350 engine, since the fuel filter screws directly into the carburetor,...

The most common symptom of a faulty blower motor resistor is a blower fan that only works on one speed, usually high. This can be annoying, but troubleshooting is easy. If you start at the blower...

General Motor's 350 engine uses eight intake valves and eight exhaust valves. All sixteen valves open and close at specific intervals. If the valves are not adjusted properly the engine can idle...

Headlights have gone through many changes over the years. From the first gas acetylene lamps used on the 1898 Columbia Electric cars to today's most advance models that aren't technically...

Oldsmobile is a defunct car company shut down by General Motors in the early 2000s. However, you can still find parts and accessories for the cars. If you were part of an accident, fender bender...

Solar race cars help develop technology design skills for university students and promote efficient and practical use of alternative energy. These race cars demonstrate that solar power is a...

There are many reasons to replace a headlight. The housing may have gotten faded and cloudy and no longer puts out enough light, or the housing may be cracked or broken. Whatever the case,...

The cabin air filters in your Honda Acura are in the inlet side of the blower motor, which is inside the car, above the glove compartment. Their purpose is to remove all contaminants from the...

There are seven measurements to consider when attempting to measure wheel bolts on your car. Imports employ metric measurements, while domestic cars can feature standard measurement bolts or...

The valve covers (rocker arm covers) on a V-6 Buick are stamped steel covers attached to the top of the cylinder heads. The valve covers protect the rocker arms, valve springs and valves, and...

Electrostatic painting, or powder coating, is a newer method for painting metals and certain types of plastics, using electrically charged powders to create a smoother finish and a variety of effects.

Removing a tire from a rim can be done without much trouble, but you need to have the right tools. Using Tyrepliers makes the job much easier, and you can remove a tire from a rim in less than a...

Rust is considered to be the cancer of the automotive world, as the damage it causes is rarely fixable. But if you prevent it from happening to your truck in the first place, then you're ahead of...

Combustion requires three basic elements: fuel, oxygen and heat. The more fuel and oxygen you have, the bigger the resulting bang. Since an engine's power is determined by the force of the...

There are over 50 different manufacturers who produce kits ranging from $6,000, to over $50,000. Buying the kit one thing, but you still have to put it together and make it run. So, the total cost...

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...

When it comes to cars, the unexpected is usually bad and changes in state are almost always for the worse. The following are some of the more common sounds made by a worn engine at start up. Some...

You may, someday, find yourself having to drive a manual-gear vehicle. For those who've never done it, the task may seem difficult. Many jobs feature manual vehicles. In snow country, manual gears...

Developed as a joint venture between Japanese automaker Suzuki and American automaker General Motors, the Geo Metro was sold in the United States from 1989 to 1997, when it was renamed the...

If you're looking to add a little flair to your vehicle, or to enhance existing neon lighting accents, you may be interested in LED washer nozzles. These little accessories can be just the face...

Auto-upholstery is a bumper to bumper experience, encompassing all leather and fabric inside and outside the car. An upholstery project can be an easy endeavor involving simple tools, or it can be...

Rust is the enemy of the car. Salted roads, rainy weather and even proximity to the ocean can cause cars to rust, all of which is damaging to the vehicle and can be dangerous. But stopping rust...

The Chevrolet S-10 Blazer has been popular since it came out in the early 1980s. But when the new body style came out in 1994, there was one problem: It came with a different rear end than an...

Power Stroke refers to V-8 diesel engines produced by Navistar for Ford from 1994 to the present. The 7.3 liter engine was produced from 1994 to early 2003. The 6.0 liter was made from late 2003...

Birds, especially in the spring mating season, can be very territorial. If they see themselves reflected in your car's side-view mirror, they become quite aggressive toward the "intruder." They...

The Dodge Neon, which was also sold as the Plymouth Neon and Chrysler Neon at certain times and in various markets, was a compact car produced by Chrysler Corp. for 11 model years beginning in...

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...

Leaky engines are a pain to clean and maintain. But if you have a car or truck that leaks oil, sometimes the biggest victim is the concrete floor. Here's how you can get rid of engine oil on the...

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera was manufactured with window regulators that were optionally equipped with electric power motors. These motors can wear out and fail, requiring replacement. The...

The timing chain cover on Ford's 460 engine not only physically covers the timing chain; it prevents the oil within the engine from leaking out. The cover also acts as a mounting point for the...

EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber is often used as an effective protectant for RV roofs. It is lightweight, UV resistant and simple to apply. Although a rubber roof can withstand...

For years, automotive paints have been toxic, be it a lacquer-based or urethane-based system. But recently, Auto Air Colors came out with a new line of waterborne paints, making them substantially...

Because the price of gas is constantly fluctuating, people are more concerned with improving their fuel economy to save money. The Toyota Sienna minivan gets 16 to 18 miles per gallon in the city...