Cars

Save money on auto repairs by learning how to fix basic problems from your own driveway. This article will cover brake replacement(disk only), how to do it safely and correctly.

Gas prices aren't what they used to be a few years ago! Not only will the following steps help you save money on gas, but they will make your gas usage more efficient and will help you decrease...

With the amount of time we spend on the road these days it's not unusual that many of us occasionally have difficulty staying awake. Dozing off while behind the wheel is negligent and extremely...

Want to buy run flat tires? Run flat tires can save you in tough times. Here are a few tips on how to find and buy run flat tires.

Need to jump start your car battery? Believe it or not, there is some skill and memorization involved. Here are a few tips on how to jump start your battery safely and correctly.

Cruise control, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, cd players, power seats, and power windows, are all fairly new to the automoblie. But, the very first car came with four tires and...

Being prepared for an emergency may seem like hard work, but trust me it is worth it. My family and I survived an ice storm this last January. We were not as prepared as we should have been and...

As time goes by, light causes the plastic on your vehicle's headlights to oxidize, forming a yellowish haze over the lenses. Although car manufacturers put a coating on the headlights to combat...

The Ford Motor Company has recently announced, that beginning on October 26, 2009, it will issue recall notices for over 4 million Ford and Mercury vehicles. These recalls deal with a leaking...

Why clean the throttle body on your Toyota? The Toyota 4 cylinder engine is one of the best in the world, but it has one weak spot. The design of the P.C.V. system is such that blow-by gases get...

If you're like me and live in the northeast, winter is coming upon us. I have listed some routine maintenance for your car that may just keep you from getting left out in the cold.

The ignition coil in your car is a relatively simple device. It consists of a few coils of large gauge wire (called a secondary winding) wrapped by another winding of small gauge wire with...

The main stay of our scooter business is repairs and high-performance-upgrades (HPU). Everyone wants a scooter with some zip, pizazz, and some get-up-and-go. All of us hate how slow our scooters...

It lost its zip, it's making funny noises, it doesn't have much power, it doesn't start easy, it just doesn't seem to be the same anymore. We all scratch our head and wonder, "What happened...

Sway bars, or anti-roll bars as they're properly called, act as a sort of supplemental suspension system. Though the main roll characteristics of a car are dictated by the large coil springs that...

The Toyota Avalon is manufactured with a power actuated window regulator, which raises or lowers the window with a small electric motor. This motor can wear out and require replacement, which can...

The 1974 Dodge pickup truck series was manufactured with four-wheel drum brakes, which use hydraulic wheel cylinders to actuate shoes onto the interior surface of a drum to stop the truck. The...

When you step on the brake pedal in your car, you are really depressing a plunger within your car's master cylinder. The master cylinder is a component that has a reservoir filled with hydraulic...

If your Honda is having problems and you're worried about the bill from the mechanic, try doing a few things home by yourself. With car repair costs on the increase and worries about the...

Early Toyota models were manufactured with rear drum brakes, which use a hydraulic wheel cylinder to press twin shoes into the interior friction surface of a round drum, stopping the vehicle. The...

Proper operation of your floor jack depends on good maintenance. Replace the hydraulic oil in your floor jack every three years and check the operation of the floor jack each time before using it....

If you have recently decided to trade your car in or purchase a used car then you have probably heard a few new terms. To understand what you should be offered for your old car or pay for a used...

A Ford starter motor only receives electrical current when the ignition key is turned fully to the right, as the starter is only necessary to start the vehicle. Between the battery and the starter...

The perfect addition to any custom build is a beer-keg gas tank. The highlight of custom design is the ability of the fabricator to incorporate unique and eye-catching elements into the final...

Painting your car doesn't need to be a frustrating, scary or unenjoyable job. It simply requires time, effort and diligence on your part. With the right tools and know-how, it's not difficult to...

Ford offers several models of trucks to consumers, from the Ford Ranger to the F-450. Ford trucks are designed for towing, and, depending on the type of Ford truck and the cab style, the maximum...

Many people dread buying a car because that usually means dealing with a salesperson. It's common to go through a long haggling process and to be handed off to a manager or another salesperson....

A dwell meter is used to check the dwell angle on vehicles with a points-type ignition. Dwell angle is the length of time (measured by the degree of rotation of the distributor cam) the contact...

A new paint job is one of the most effective ways to bolster the look of your motorcycle, but many auto-body and motorcycle shops will charge a hefty price for such alterations. Save money and...

The Nissan Frontier was manufactured with rear drum brakes on some models, which require routine maintenance for optimal performance. The twin shoes that are pushed against the inside of the drum...

Runs in the paint of a newly painted vehicle can be seen once the paint has completely dried. They are unsightly and can show up on almost any surface of the vehicle. Rather than sanding and...

Off road lighting is a great way to improve visibility for your vehicle. Lighting options are available from mild to long-range spot lights. Most options are also available in low- and high-beam...

When insulating a car cabin against sound, the goal is to reduce vibrations transmitted through the walls, floor and ceiling. These can come from the car itself or from outside noises. Many...

Collectors of antique automobiles enjoy having all parts of the car as near to the original configuration as possible. California is one of a number of states that allows owners of antiques to use...

Every tire has a valve used to inflate and deflate it. The valve is built into the valve stem, a black plastic tube that protrudes a couple inches from the wheel rim. The stem has a threaded metal...

Alloy wheels look great when they're brand new, but after a few decades or even years of constant use, they can begin to look terrible, detracting from the appearance of the whole car. Unless they...

If you need to remove the transmission from your Chevy truck, you can do so with the right equipment and tools. You should also refer to your owner's manual. If you don't have an owners manual you...

Car stereos generally cannot be fully repaired in a do-it-yourself (DIY) manner and may require a professional to repair (or replace) them. However, there are several troubleshooting and...

A power inverter is a device that will take DC, or direct current, electrical power and convert it into an AC, or alternating current power that is compatible with nearly all devices that "plug...

One of the most significant technological advancements in auto industry history, the catalytic converter has been a savior for the environment, cleaning pollutants from motor vehicle exhaust and...

The Ford Model T was a popular automobile produced between 1908 and 1927 by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company. Available in several different body styles and trim levels, the Model T was the first...

Car turbos can cost thousands of dollars for the equipment and installation--costs that just are not feasible for many car enthusiasts. However, there is a way to at least make your car sound like...

You no doubt have heard the advice that it is wise to take care of a small problem with your vehicle before it becomes a larger one. This is especially true of the brakes on your car. The brake...

The phrase "small engine" generally refers to a two-stroke engine, typically used in chainsaws, lawnmowers, go-karts, leaf blowers and other small gas-powered devices. This type of engine is...

Chevrolet Cavaliers equipped with electronic fuel injection utilize a high pressure electric fuel pump mounted inside the gas tank. Fuel is pumped to the engine and whatever is unused is returned...

The serpentine drive belt wraps around the pulleys on the car's engine and drives the cooling fan, the alternator and numerous other parts, If the tension on your car's belt is not correct, it can...

When you think of Costco, you may not automatically think of purchasing cars through the company best known for wholesale products. However, the Costco Auto Program retails vehicles at a low cost...

The Pontiac Aztek was a sort of SUV/car hybrid sold between 2001 and 2005. Since the Aztek was never redesigned, the process of replacing the headlights is the same in all models. Make sure you...

A heater core on a Chevrolet Cavalier is a small radiator located inside the vehicle's dash that supplies heat to the passenger compartment. Heated coolant from the engine is routed to the heater...

When the power steering on a vehicle goes out, it makes steering a chore. Worse yet, it can cause problems with other parts connected to the steering system. A common problem is a broken hose, and...