Car Maintenance

Getting the air out of your truck radiator is of primary importance. Air in the cooling system can lead to overheating, which can potentially lead to severe engine damage. Air can get in the...

The spark plugs in a HEMI 5.7 engine need to be replaced every 30,000 miles. The spark plugs are what create the spark necessary to ignite the fuel in the combustion chamber. When the plugs go...

The check engine light on your Dodge Caravan model is designed to warn of possible problems in one or more of the vehicle systems. The first generation of on-board diagnostics (OBD I) used during...

Four-stroke engines are gasoline-only and require no oil additives like a two-stroke engine. Four stroke engines are commonly used on newer metric and American-made motorcycles, scooters, mopeds,...

Cars today are not as simple as they once were. These days there are several types of oil filters for every make and model of car. Oil filters use a rating system to help you determine what filter...

The spark plugs in a car's engine will determine how well your car performs. Each manufacturer provides a maintenance manual to purchasers of its vehicles that states how often you should change...

Regular maintenance on your automobile is the keystone to a vehicle with a long life. Included with regular maintenance is the ubiquitous oil change. Synthetic motor oils, such as Mobil 1, claim...

Scooters have become an increasingly popular form of transportation in many cities. They are cheap, fuel efficient and easy to park, making them the ride of choice for urban dwellers. Tank is one...

The thermostat in an Xterra controls the flow and temperature of your engine coolant. If your SUV takes a long time to warm up, or if it overheats frequently---monitor the temperature gauge in...

Canister or cartridge type oil filters are common on certain vintage automobiles such as old Mercedes Benz, as well as in industrial and marine diesel applications. They are also useful in any...

Several flush kits are available to clean the cooling system of your vehicle. Along with a mild or strong cleaner solution, a kit will help you remove rust and scale formation from inside parts...

The oil in your Jeep Liberty is essential to maintaining the vehicle. By keeping the engine cool and properly lubricated, an oil change every 3,000 miles makes certain that your car works well for...

Drive belts operate the accessories of a vehicle by riding along a track of pulleys. The belts are driven directly by the engine's crankshaft. Drive belts operate the water pump, alternator,...

The installation of freeze plugs can be a fairly simple task. There are very few steps and minimal effort involved. This is a useful skill to have because regular maintenance on your car's...

If your constantly worring about your car catching fire,or something igniting or just want to prevent it then this eHow is for you. Ill tell you how to maintain your cars engine and all other...

Exxon Mobil's Mobil 1 High Mileage oil is engineered to meet the needs of older model, high-mileage cars and fight the deterioration that can reduce the engine's performance and fuel efficiency....

Oil filters are often one of the most replaced items on a car, due to regular maintenance requiring oil to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Due to the filters becoming clogged with old,...

Diesel tanks have a tendency to attract algae if the tank is allowed to sit for an extended period of time without being filled. This is partially due to the nature of diesel fuel. Algae presents...

Fuel filters comprise an important component of any internal combustion engine. The filters generally consist of cartridges of filter paper and are usually found within the fuel line of the...

The coolant return hose on your vehicle connects the water pump and the radiator. The hose allows the pump to force low-temperature coolant from the radiator into the engine to keep it from...

Fuel filters are extremely important to vehicles. When a fuel filter becomes clogged or dirty, the fuel attempting to get through the filter ends up becoming stuck. This can cause engine problems...

When an engine is made, it is molded from molten metal. This process involves a cast, which must eventually be removed from the now formed engine. The cooling system is handled this way as well,...

A radiator keeps the engine cool and operating smoothly. Without the radiator the engine would overheat and seize up. Leaks in the radiator should be addressed as soon as possible. Quick fixes are...

The term "advance" refers to the amount of time in degrees of crankshaft rotation that any individual cylinder's spark plug fires before the piston reaches the top of its compression stroke. This...

General Motors has produced numerous engines through its various brands, including Chevrolet, the automaker's most popular brand by far. Several 2.2 liter engines have been developed over the...

Ignition timing refers to the point during the engine's revolution at which the spark plugs ignite the air and fuel within the engine's cylinders. The ignition timing must be precisely set, or...

The fuel filter on a Ford Escort is located on the firewall, next to the brake master cylinder. While many vehicles use an in-line filter underneath the vehicle, Ford mounts the filter inside the...

Early automobiles depended on frequent oil changes, limiting the need for any filtration process. But as technology advanced and pressure lubrication was introduced, oil filtration was needed to...

Changing oil in your own automobile can save you money from having some on else do the labor for you. It can seem to be difficult if you are not familiar with automobiles, but it is not that...

The Fram filter is one of the more popular filters because of its durable design. The Fram filter is designed with a unique blend of fibers and a special resin to ensure that it catches any dirt...

The oil in a Ford Laser should be consistently monitored. The high-revving motor can cause the oil to become burnt. Checking the oil in the Laser is the same as checking the oil level in most...

The 4.3-liter Chevy engine can be identified by the engine-code stamping numbers found on a machined pad located near the front of the passenger-side cylinder head and usually obscured by the...

Occasionally you must replace the timing belt on your Saab because of wear or damage. Saab recommends that as a matter of maintenance you replace the belts approximately every 60,000 miles. The...

Modern cars have air filters within the engine bay that keep dirt and debris from entering your engine. Over time, these filters get clogged up and require replacement. Most manufacturers...

For more than three decades Buick's 3.8L (231 cubic inch) V6 engine has served a wide variety of vehicles, providing years of reliable service and good fuel economy to cars powered by this...

A Power Commander is a brand of fuel injection or ignition timing manufactured by Dynojet Research Inc. The Power Commander is used by motorcycles as a way of boosting their engine performance to...

Gasoline burns relatively slowly. It is not the explosion we all imagine, but a slower, controlled burn. As the fuel burns in a car, the hot gases expand with an increasing pressure until the...

Over time, engine blocks---especially those with a silver exterior---start to look dirty and dingy. A simple coat of paint can limit the unsightly effects of dirt and oil stains. Use the right...

Motor mounts play a critical role in ensuring that your car's engine and transmission remains fixed to your car's frame. When motor mounts wear out, your engine can separate, causing the engine to...

The Montana was a minivan produced by American automaker General Motors through its Pontiac division between 1998 and 2009. In 2006 the Montana was pulled from the U.S. market but continued to be...

Audi engines use a mix of antifreeze and water to cool the engine while it is running. Over time the coolant in your engine can break down. It can collect contaminants including oil and corrosion...

Your car's timing chain is tasked with operating the inlet and exhaust valve gear at the precise moment during the piston's stroke cycle. When the timing chain, which is sometimes referred as a...

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a traditional body-on-frame SUV. It has been sold since the 1993 model and endured several redesigns. No matter what year model your Grand Cherokee is, the process of...

Fuel injectors replaced the carburetor in newer vehicles as a means of supplying gas to the engine. Using pressure, the fuel injector injects pressurized gas into the intake manifold, where it is...

Because of a lack of proper knowledge about oxygen sensors, many car owners don't know how they are tested and end up getting them replaced, even when their oxygen sensor is in good condition. In...

The air intake manifold is a crucial part on any car as it delivers the air into the combustion chamber, and allows the ignition of the fuel. Over time the inside of the air intake manifold may...

A simple way to get your rotary engine to start after its been flooded ( too much gas).

Mercedes-Benz has been making durable and economical diesel engines since the 1930s. There are many differences between diesel engines and their gasoline counterparts, most notably the fuel...

Until the 1980s, the vast majority of automobile manufactures painted their engine blocks. Each company used a different color, and sometimes those colors changed over time. Although the paint was...

The Ford F-150 pickup truck engine, with displacement sizes ranging from the 4.2-liter Essex V-6 to the 6.2-liter Boss V-8, has had remarkably few problems. Ford Motor Company issued no recalls...