Cars

When wiring a switch, the safest thing to do is to wire a fuse in line with the power. Without it, if you have a short, you could also have a fire. Practice safety at all time, and learn how to...

There are several reasons you may want to import a car from Japan. The selection of cars may be greater, the price may be cheaper and you may want to be the first one in your country to drive the...

Lowering a car provides better handling and a cool look that's very popular. It may seem like a lot of work, but here are some tips to get you through the process. In this case, we're doing the...

Preserving the quality of the leather in a car requires attention and maintenance. Spills, scratches, dust and debris can all have an effect on the appearance of top-of-the-line leather auto...

One of the more popular modifications for custom trucks are steel roll pans. It cleans up the outside of the truck, plus makes the rear end look a lot smoother. For this example, we'll install a...

Valve covers are one of the first things you see when you open the hood. Whether you have a show car or a beloved daily workhorse, powder-coating the valve covers will make them pop when you open...

If your car rides horribly or you notice the tires wearing in an odd pattern, then chances are you need new shocks. Without properly installed shocks, many things can suffer, such as braking and...

You can take your 95 Grand Am to a radiator shop for repairs, but if it is an old unit and has already been through one or more fixes, it might be a good idea to replace the radiator to prevent...

A malfunctioning camshaft position (CMP) sensor has a direct impact on the fuel economy and engine power of your Ford F-150. Neglecting the problem or waiting for the sensor to reach the end of...

A car owner who has a car that does not start or has difficulty starting often immediately points to the battery as the problem. This may or may not do be the root cause, as there are other parts...

Interiors see a lot of wear and tear, particularly the seat on the driver's side. Constant in-and-out motions cause fabric to tear and leather to wear and brings the overall interior quality down...

Over time, outside rear-view mirrors give in to rain, snow, ice and humidity. The glass, any plastic and other materials within the outside mirror may become weak and break. Replacing an outside...

Engines wear out. It's an unfortunate reality, but not every engine built will last for 200,000 miles, so sometimes you have to replace it. The lifting and moving process can be difficult. In this...

The throttle position sensor, often referred to as the TPS, helps maintain your vehicle's idle speed. If your TPS is defective, it must be replaced. The Mazda MX6 was sold between 1987 and 1997....

Trailers are simple pieces of equipment. They almost always have a metal frame, wheels, a spring undercarriage and lights. Most parts of the trailer can last for years. Unfortunately, the lighting...

The 1990 Honda models were manufactured with hydraulically actuated disk brake systems that require routine rotor maintenance. Replacing or resurfacing the rotor can improve the stopping power and...

Today's vehicles are made to travel hundreds of thousands of worry-free and maintenance-free miles. While there are usually few if any major problems before you reach 100,000 miles on a newer...

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a popular sports-coupe. The Eclipse was introduced in 1990 and has undergone several body style changes. All models of the Eclipse have a fuel pressure regulator. The...

Performing tasks like replacing a strut seem daunting at first, but in reality, it's not that hard, and only a few simple hand tools are needed. The entire job should only take about 30 minutes to...

Having your vehicle stolen is a time-consuming and costly ordeal. Many products and services give owners peace of mind by helping law enforcement recover stolen cars quickly and effectively. Law...

Most people do a less than ideal job parking in a space, especially when it comes to parallel parking. With some patience, you can eliminate frustration and parking lot accidents.

Fender rust is caused by the oxidation of a car's steel due to water exposure. Rust can be extremely corrosive and, in some instances, can eat right through a fender. Resulting fender holes can be...

There are a few reasons why you might need to remove the grille on a BMW 525i: installing a new headlight to replace a failed one, or upgrading your grille to an aftermarket one, for example....

Although Toyota is not best known for its station wagons, the car company does have a few models in its vehicle lineup. Some examples of Toyota station wagons include the Venza, Matrix and a wagon...

Most modern vehicles have some type of air filtration system to keep dust and other particles from entering the air-conditioning vents. The Honda Element has a double-filtration system that uses...

Honda takes a lot of anti-theft precautions with its vehicles, and these precautions can make do-it-yourself car repair--such as removing the vehicle's ignition switch and key lock...

Torque converters are rated by "stall speed," the speed the engine reaches before energy is transferred by the torque converter to the transmission. Every torque converter manufacturer rates its...

Heavy snow can damage convertible tops. According to the National Ag Safety Database, 1 square foot of snow weighs 20 lbs. Too much weight on the top causes sagging, ripping and other damage. The...

The cost of a professional oil change is minor compared to the cost of many other scheduled maintenance requirements. Nevertheless, you can save $10 to $20 (labor cost) every few months by...

Car batteries drain down over time no matter how much you maintain them. The battery in your 2003 Hyundai Sonata is no exception. When your battery fails, it usually does so at a bad time. While a...

The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro uses hydraulic lines to transfer brake fluid from the master cylinder to the calipers and wheel cylinders at each wheel. Over time, the steel lines attached to the...

The useful life of automobile tires is an often-debated topic that doesn't have a concise, perfect answer. The process of making typical radial tires involves bonding a rubber compound to steel...

Removing the radio in a Honda Civic is not as simple as it is in some other models. The Honda Civic's electrical system is very sensitive, and the radio itself has a system programmed into it to...

While some smaller dirt bikes (namely 100cc and below) are automatic or single-gear, most larger ones require the use of a clutch and shifter mechanism. Shifting gears on a dirt bike takes...

You can identify early Volkswagen engines by the serial number on the crankcase. To tell if your vehicle has its original engine, you can match its number against the chassis number. That number...

It is tough to live without a car. If you have bad credit and low income, you may be wondering if you would be eligible for a car loan. The good news is that although you may not get the best...

Since the rise in prominence of the internal combustion engine at the turn of the 20th century, society has looked for the best way to power its cars. While gasoline started out as cheap and...

If you are planning to buy a Chrysler 300C, you probably already know the basic features of the vehicle. Those features probably helped you decide to buy the 300C. You can purchase your car off...

3M is a manufacturer of adhesive products, including a line of acrylic tapes. These high-performance tapes allow secure bonding when applied to automobile parts and accessories. Instead of using...

Cars sometimes get scratches and chips in their finish. Luckily, you can repair most superficial damage by touching up the paint, rather than taking your car to a body shop for an expensive paint...

Inside the vehicle's fuel tank is a plastic component known as a float. It is attached to the side of the tank using a tiny metal arm set up with a hinge, which allows the plastic "float" part to...

The wiper motor on a Volkswagen is an electric motor connected through a drive linkage to the wiper arms. Windshield wipers are an integral feature for operating a motor vehicle safely. If your...

When a driver parks a car, shuts off the engine and removes the key, most devices in the car shut off or otherwise go into a power-saving mode. Some devices, though, continue to draw a small...

Every vehicle made or sold in the United States since 1981 has been assigned a 17-character alphanumeric serial number called a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The mix of numbers and letters...

Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari began producing road cars in 1947 to finance his race car program. Today, Ferraris are perhaps the most sought-after and expensive exotic high-performance cars on the...

Lawyers can be unnecessarily expensive, especially in a simple auto accident insurance claim. Typically, a lawyer will charge you 33 percent of an entire claim amount. So even if a lawyer can...

A vehicle's transmission allows the car to move forward or backward at multiple speeds. The transmission also lets the vehicle's wheels turn faster than the engine speed. A number of different...

The heater core on your Chevrolet Cavalier is designed to heat the cabin of your vehicle by running hot fluid through its coils when you turn on the heater. Occasionally, the core can get worn out...

Muscle cars, built from about 1964 to 1972, featured sporty styling and large, high-powered V-8 engines. Oil embargoes and tough U.S. safety and emissions laws ended the muscle car era after 1973.

The wiper motor for Ford vehicles made in 1959 used a simple motor, which surprisingly hasn't changed all that much since then. It's held to the firewall of the vehicle with two retaining bolts...