Cars

Over time, internal components on the alternator of your 1998 Ford Econoline may wear out or break, making the unit inoperative in some cases. Still, you may have some options: remove the...

Rusted nuts and bolts are one of the toughest problems to deal with when repairing your car. Moisture and air cause the rust over time, making the nut or bolt difficult to remove. Luckily,...

The Scion line by Toyota has been successful, and lots of people are customizing them. The tC, the popular coupe Scion, has lots of different after-market options available. But one thing that can...

The 2000 model of the Pontiac Grand Am was the second year model after a major redesign in 1999. This body style would go on to be the last for the Pontiac Grand Am, as it was discontinued after...

Automotive manufacturers are becoming motivated to develop vehicles that use forms of fuel other than gasoline in an effort to decrease dependency on oil. Many new technologies have emerged, and...

Since diesel engines are essentially self-igniting because of the low burning point of diesel fuel, they operate without spark plugs. Glow plugs are designed to help with the starting of diesel...

Lowered trucks are popular, and the mini-truck market isn't immune to that influence. Lowering the popular Mazda B2000 and B2200 pickups is easy to do. In this example, we're lowering the truck 2...

Invented by Dean Kamen, the Segway is a two-wheeled upright transportation vehicle used in a variety of settings, from police patrols to historic city tours. It was first introduced in 2001 by...

Step by step process of changing the oil in a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

On the 1999-2005 BMW 3 series (E46 body styles: 323i, 325i, 328i, & 330i) you can change/set the clock located in the odometer instrument panel. The clock on the radio and the clock on the...

Selling your car in a bad economy can be a hassle. Nobody wants to pay you what your car is worth, and you don't want to sell it for less than its worth.

This How To will walk you step by step through making a custom fiberglass speaker enclosure.

Repairing electric motors can seem like a daunting task. DC electric motors are usually small motors that exist inside much of our electronic equipment and vehicles. To repair a DC motor is much...

Changing the oil in a 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Engine is the most important maintenance procedure on this particular engine. Not only does the oil lubricates the engine but the oil is also what...

Finding cheap gas these days can be hard to do, and helpful on your budget. By doing these steps before you leave your house can help you to find the cheapest gas in your town, before you leave...

Mold or mildew smells from your car's air conditioner can be fixed easily and quickly with only a few tools and a couple minutes worth of time. Usually the problem is due to water pooling in your...

Washing a dirty car is easy. But the key to a spotlessly clean car is getting the road tar and grime off the paint job. Follow these easy tips and video to get your car showroom clean!

Washing a car is easy, but cleaning dead bugs and their innards from the front grille can be a real pain. Follow my tips and watch my video and I will show you how to make your car look showroom...

From time to time we get stuck somewhere with a car problem and realize that there’s no repair shop nearby. Mr. Turtledove went through seven years of college and experienced many kinds of...

Most people don’t give a second thought to filling their car with gasoline, but there are dangers because the fuel’s vapor has the best chance of reaching an ignition source during transfer and it...

This article will explain how to remove automotive window tint quickly and effectively without all the hassle of steamers or waiting for the sun to "steam" the tint off.

From time to time all of us get stuck somewhere with a car problem and there’s no repair shop nearby. Mr. Turtledove went through seven years of college and experienced all kinds of unusual car...

Selling your car for cash is easy if you know what you are doing. I will show you how to do it as I have.

Most of us have driven a hoopty or two in our lifetime. Maybe your gas gauge went out and you can’t afford to fix it at the moment. Ever wish you knew how to calculate your speed without a...

Selling your car quick will be a snap for you after learning the tips that the pros use.

Selling your car fast requires a few key tips and thats it. If you know these little used tips you can sell you car.

The new Hemi engine, known by the designation DCX in the world of hot rodding, offers many advantages over the old-style street Hemi. The only real drawback to using the newer DCX-style engine is...

Truck beds are convenient, but sometimes you need a flatbed to haul your goods. Building a flatbed takes a few hours of time, but it's a lot cheaper than buying one. It does take some skill with a...

If you are a smoker and prefer to smoke inside of your car you may have at one point accidentally dropped a lit cigarette onto the car's upholstery, burning a hole into it. These burns are...

Since diesel engines have no spark plugs or ignition systems, they depend on glow plugs to get the engine going during low temperatures. One or more failed glow plugs will make your engine...

You probably touch the steering wheel of your vehicle more than any other part. Steering wheels do wear out, so sometimes you need to replace them. Pulling a steering wheel isn't difficult, but it...

Motorcycle saddlebags are a necessary accessory for carrying items, be they groceries, books, or clothing for a trip. Saddlebags are made in a variety of materials such as leather, hard plastic,...

Cleaning the holding tanks in your RV is one of the primary responsibilities in maintaining it. This will also make using your RV much more enjoyable, as clean tanks mean no unpleasant odors. The...

The cause of most windshield wiper problems often can be difficult to determine, particularly since the entire wiper system is located underneath the dashboard. Thankfully, the causes of most...

If your vehicle has a diesel engine, you can employ some techniques to help improve your gas mileage. Diesel engines are commonly equipped in larger trucks and tractor trailers, but they can be...

The spoiler on the Hyundai coupe is installed by drilling holes into the trunk lid, and then securing the spoiler with adhesive and heavy-duty bolts. Removing a spoiler is much simpler than...

The easiest way to change the sound of your exhaust is to change out the muffler. Generally, this is done at an exhaust shop. But if you have a welder and some time, you can do it yourself using...

Removing the door panel of a Chevy Cobalt is something that needs to be done before you can make repairs to the inside of the door or aftermarket modifications to the panel itself. The actual...

The Jeep is one of those iconic vehicles that's been popular for decades. But like all vehicles, Jeeps require maintenance. One of the parts that tend to wear out is the heims joint mounted to the...

A large SUV like a Chevy Tahoe requires a battery that is functioning properly and has plenty of cold cranking amps. A battery like this should be tested frequently and replaced when there are any...

Even with advancing technology that helps you protect your vehicle from being stolen, the risk of car theft remains high as car thieves look for other opportunities and ways to steal your vehicle,...

Peugeot is a leading French automaker and a subsidiary of PSA Peugeot Citroën, which is the second-argest auto manufacturer in Europe. The Peugeot company was initially in the business of...

Market leaders in minivan sales and quality, the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna offer many of the same features, with similar designs. Introduced in 1999, the Sienna is one of the oldest models...

It is fast and easy to donate a car to a good cause. Cars, boats, RVs and other motor vehicles that no longer meet your needs can be donated to help others in need and your donation is...

Finding information about a car by its vehicle identification number (VIN) can be accomplished by obtaining a vehicle history report. The VIN provides only certain information about a vehicle,...

The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) on your 2003 Nissan Altima should be inspected or replaced at the manufacturer's recommended intervals, since they become coated with exhaust byproducts over time,...

The byproducts of automotive combustion are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and water. After the engine has used up the ingredients required for combustion, these byproducts must...

The radiator in a car is a very important part of the cooling system. Radiators operate by passing coolant through the engine; in the engine the coolant is heated, then passed back through the...

The alternator in a Ford van is a generator that supplies all of the electricity that the van needs. It also charges the battery. Signs of a failing alternator are dimmed headlights, battery...

Coilovers are very popular suspension components, because they allow the owner to fine tune the vehicle's height with a few turns of a wrench.