Cars

Occasionally it is necessary to replace your car stereo speakers. Whether you need to replace a blown speaker or you are upgrading your system, speaker removal and installation varies among...

Older model GMC trucks and vans are equipped with chrome exterior door handles on the driver and passenger doors. These handles can rust and ruin the appearance of the vehicle. In addition, the...

Installing a boost gauge on a turbocharged car is an ideal way to monitor the behavior of the turbo and its affect on the motor. A boost gauge is in essence a pressure gauge connected to a vacuum...

There are a number of reasons why the windows in your car may get stuck, especially if you have power windows. It can be something as simple as a blown fuse to a problem directly within the window...

Introduced in the United States for only one model year, 2001, the Hyundai XG300 was manufactured as a mid-size luxury sedan for the North American market (It was called the Grandeur XG in South...

Air is heated when compressed. Because of this heating, water present in the air condenses as the compressed air cools. This can be a problem when using a paint gun. As the water accumulates, it...

If you are repainting a car, it may help to paint over bare metal rather than over a current paint job. This is especially true if you are applying a lighter shade. This will require a lot of...

An air leak coming from your car's window can mean one of two things: You have a problem with your window, or you have a problem with your window weatherstripping. Life would be much easier if all...

The Ford Focus is a vehicle that meets the needs of a wide variety of car owners. It comes in sporty trims and has good fuel efficiency. When Focus owners choose to upgrade their stock audio...

Polished stainless steel exhaust tips are a great upgrade for any vehicle. Not only do they look great, but stainless steel is resistant to rust, so exhaust tips made from this material will last...

Bolting a set of stainless steel exhaust tips onto a car is a relatively inexpensive and easy modification to perform. Most stock exhaust tips are plain looking, so stainless tips can lend a high...

Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks can be equipped with up to eight different types of engines ranging from the 3.7-liter V-6 and 4.7-liter V-8 to the 6.7-liter Cummins inline-six diesel...

Severely rusted shock bolts represent a danger to both you and passengers of your vehicle if the rust is severe enough to compromise the integrity of the bolt. They should be removed and replaced...

The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in 2005 as part of General Motors' radical new design approach to its mid-sized SUV offerings. The five-passenger vehicle had such initial success that dealers...

A manual car window can need repair for several reasons. To fix the window, you will need to determine exactly what the problem is. Gaining access to the inside compartment of the car's door or...

The time has come. You finally dug that old riding mower out of the garage to turn it into a go-kart. For the mechanically inclined, the following steps for converting the engine might seem...

Wheelchair lifts are extremely helpful for those with limited mobility and are a better option than using ramps because ramps are difficult and dangerous to use. Wheelchair van lifts are safe to...

Removing Super Glue from a convertible top cloth requires a steady hand and patience. Steady hands are needed to prevent the solvent for removing glue from spilling onto the car body, potentially...

There are three major areas of concern when creating a quality car audio system. The speakers and the stereo deck need to be upgraded from the factory installed units, and an amplifier should be...

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs or four-wheelers) can be great fun for cavorting off-road in the woods, a field, even mud pits. The toughness of the vehicle allows you to drive in any type of...

When you buy sheetmetal from the steel supply shop, it comes coated with a rust inhibitor so that the product doesn't rust before it gets sold. But if you try to weld to that surface, you're going...

Pinpointing a vacuum leak can be difficult, since so many of the devices used on today's cars and trucks are vacuum-operated under the hood, and deciding where to start can be confusing. The most...

Ball joint wear is indicated by the steering knuckle and wheel assembly being loose on the control arm, which runs from the car's frame to the steering knuckle (right where the ball joint is)....

The BMW 325i has been hailed as the premier sport sedan in the world. BMW calls it "The Ultimate Driving Machine." The 325i also comes with a quality audio system of amplifiers, stereo and...

The Toyota Corolla has been around for a long time--it was introduced in 1966--yet it remains as popular as ever today. Body styles and designs have changed drastically over the years, and the...

Rust is like cancer for automobiles. If you don't catch it immediately when it starts, it will spread across the entire body of the vehicle. Removing rust from steel components is a challenge. You...

Removing the roof rack from your Ford Explorer is a quick and simple task. The rack is held on by six to eight screws; removing the screws will free it. This will leave open new ideas for...

Spark knock in a modern Subaru engine has become a thing of the past with the advent of the knock sensor. When the knock sensor detects a spark knock in your Subaru's engine, it sends a message to...

There are wireless backup camera kits which you can use to help avoid accidents and injuries when backing-up. The kit comes with a 3.5 inch wide-angle monitor. The monitor mounts on the dash or on...

If the door hinges break on your Ford vehicle, it will cause the door to sag. This is more of a problem than you might think, as the door's weight can damage components within the door and...

While decals often add a custom look and cool graphics to a vehicle, they have a limited lifespan. The sun's rays, rain, snow, and other elements eventually take their toll and the decals need to...

The tail lights on your 2005 Honda Accord should be checked every 6 months to make sure that they are functioning properly. If they do not light up, you need to replace them. You'll need a...

Paintball is an extreme sport played by enthusiasts who use compressed air rifles and pistol-sized "markers" to engage in simulated combat. Some paintball weaponry can fire over a hundred yards...

The Jeep Liberty is a compact sport utility vehicle that was introduced in 2002 and is still in production in 2009. With independent front suspension, available four wheel drive, and many creature...

The CR-V is a small, four-door crossover SUV from Japanese automaker Honda. It was first sold in Japan in 1996 and came to the North American market in 2007. The CR-V was redesigned in 2002, and...

Diesel motors are long-running and very simple to maintain . A diesel motor is generally rated from 500,000 miles to more than 1 million miles, and still can be running as well as it did off the...

The Cadillac Seville uses fog lights below the headlights to enhance nighttime vision and to help illuminate the road when there is fog on the road. You'll need to check the fog lights every six...

The Dodge Durango has been produced by Chrysler LLC since 1998. It was originally based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It holds up to eight passengers and can tow 6,700 lbs. Its exterior design...

The fog lights on the Toyota Sequoia should be checked every six months to make sure that they are functioning properly. The fog lights on the Sequoia sit below the headlights and illuminate the...

An engine's spark plugs are an essential part of the ignition system. The plugs deliver the spark that ignites the fuel and air mixture in the cylinders. Fouled or old plugs can often run rough,...

Epoxy paints create a very durable shell that protects metal motorcycle frames from chipping and dirt accumulation. These paints are very popular among those looking to restore motorcycles or...

Auto upholstery is chrome-tanned leather, which is fairly tough and impenetrable. It is more like the tough, painted leather of your shoes than the softer, dyed leather of kid gloves. Thus it is...

The stock boost gauge on a Dodge Stealth is known to be pretty inaccurate, delivering imprecise readings of the amount of boost being fed into the motor by the turbo. The stock gauge may be...

The primary function of a motorcycle helmet is to protect the wearer's head, a job it does fairly well. But because the motorcycle is one of the greatest tools of self-expression, shouldn't the...

Looking at car registration, you can identify the type of car it is in three different ways. The make and model abbreviations, vehicle identification number or VIN for short, and the license plate...

Square tubing can be used to build everything from a storage rack to a folding outdoor table. MIG welding is an easy-to-learn welding process that can used to weld the square tubing together. MIG...

When a bug splatters on your windshield, leaving blood and grime behind, it can be hard to remove. Streaks can interfere with your visibility while driving, which is an important safety issue....

From time to time, we all make contact with inanimate objects in our cars. The damage can range from a total loss to a small scuff. The less-drastic impacts result in paint transferring from the...

Along with winter comes winter storms and frozen car windows. Running the defroster will eventually melt the ice away, but will likely take more time than you have available. Scraping the ice away...

Sometimes the paint on your car can get contaminants in it, causing damage to the finish. Rust stains are one particular problem. The damage is only on the surface of the paint, but if it is left...