Car Maintenance

The clutch on a Chevy truck is a hydraulic system that needs to be bled annually to prevent air from building up in the clutch fluid lines. When there is air in the clutch line, you will not be...

The Ford Focus is one of the world's best-selling compact automobiles. Like most vehicles, the Focus needs to have its automatic transmission fluid checked every 5,000 miles after the odometer...

One aspect of car maintenance that often gets overlooked is replacement of the transmission fluid. Unlike changing your oil, changing the transmission fluid is not something that you have to do...

Troubleshooting your brakes on a GMC Sierra is a simple process. The brake system is a vacuum-controlled system that sends fluid through the brake lines and to the calipers. The fluid is what...

A properly functioning floor jack is an essential part of any auto shop. From the dealership garage to the guy who does all his own maintenance, floor jacks allow you to lift the vehicle off the...

Checking the power steering fluid level on a BMW is a routine part of maintenance. If the power steering fluid gets too low, it can damage the power steering pump, leading to a costly repair. If...

this article will show you how easy it is to check and change your transmission fluid in any late 80"s toyota pickup

Simply put, hydraulics is a method of producing power through the movement of liquid. When a liquid is confined in a system, the force of the movement of the liquid can transmit power, multiply...

The transmission fluid in a BMW 525I is a deep red color. It lubricates the gears in the transmission and helps them move smoothly. This is crucial when the vehicle is shifting gears. However, if...

Floor jacks lift objects by hydraulic pressure which is generated by forcing fluids from one area into another area. Generally these areas are cylinders, and one cylinder is larger than the other....

Simple routine upkeep of your vehicle can save you literally hundreds of dollars. Not only will regular maintenance checkups help keep you car or truck in tip-top shape, it will also get you...

Transmissions are hydraulically controlled components, and therefore use fluid to build the required pressure and to prevent overheating. Although new transmission fluid is clean, the internal...

Adding fluid to your Acura TL transmission is fundamental to the overall operation of your vehicle. Check the fluid level every 3,000 miles or three months to ensure you have the required amount....

Wilwood calipers have a few differences from standard calipers. Some models will have four bleeder screws on each caliper because they have internal fluid passages, but the bleeding process is...

Maintenance programs are essential for ensuring a vehicle remains efficient and effective, while also maintaining its resale value. Kia provides a general maintenance program for its vehicles,...

At the advice of the Tahoe's manufacturer, Chevrolet (as well as GMC, which manufactures the nearly identical Yukon), it's imperative to follow a suggested, regularly-scheduled maintenance...

One-man brake bleeding is most often accomplished using a hand-held vacuum pump to draw air out of the brake system. While the air is drawn out, new brake fluid is drawn into the system using the...

Vehicle maintenance programs are generally provided at intervals of mileage or time, depending upon whichever comes first. Ford and Mercury provide the following minimum maintenance requirements...

Maintenance programs are essential for ensuring a vehicle remains efficient and effective, while also maintaining its resale value. Nissan provides a recommended maintenance program for the...

As a general rule, maintenance programs are recommended in intervals of mileage or time, depending upon whichever milestone occurs first. Toyota provides minimum maintenance intervals based upon...

Vehicle maintenance programs are generally provided at intervals of mileage or time, depending upon whichever comes first. Honda provides the following minimum maintenance requirements aimed at...

Maintenance programs are essential for ensuring a vehicle remains efficient and effective, while also maintaining its resale value. Nissan provides a recommended maintenance program for the Xterra...

A surefire way to ensure your Chevrolet Malibu Maxx remains efficient and at high performance and resale value is to follow the factory's recommended maintenance program. Chevrolet recommends a...

Vehicle maintenance programs are generally recommended in intervals of mileage or time, or whichever one comes first. Toyota offers minimum suggestions for its Sienna mini-van maintenance program,...

As a general rule, maintenance programs are recommended in intervals of mileage or time, depending upon whichever milestone occurs first. Toyota provides the following minimum maintenance...

We all know that all cars need to be serviced regularly and maintained properly in order for it to run smoothly, stay out of the shop and to SAVE YOU MONEY! The following are a few suggestions on...

When a brake master cylinder is bad, certain symptoms clearly show the problem. Generally, a bad master cylinder will leak brake fluid. Since the whole system relies upon hydraulic pressure to...

In order for the power steering system to operate properly on your Honda CR-V, make sure the fluid is at the proper level, since it can diminish over time. As part of your routine maintenance,...

Is your cars power steering fluid dark black instead of a healthy pink? Want to stay away from an auto repair shop and save money by doing it yourself, but don’t feel comfortable about unhooking...

The General Motors Turbo-Hydramatic 350 (TH350) is a mid-mounted 3-speed automatic transmission for rear wheel drive vehicles. Towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission requires that careful...

The temperature is dropping and leaves are falling, winter will upon us in no time. During winter with snow and ice, driving conditions can become very hazardous and wreak havoc on your car or...

The transmission gasket on your Isuzu Rodeo seals the junction between the transmission fluid pan and the transmission housing. This keeps fluid from leaking out of the pan and also prevents dirt...

If you have an automatic transmission in your vehicle then you should have the transmission fluid flushed to keep your vehicle well maintained. The transmission is often forgotten until problems...

Changing the fluid of a Honda Civic continuously variable transaxle (CVT) transmission is important in the overall maintenance plan for your car. You should change the fluid every 30,000 miles or...

Engine hoists are a valuable tool in any automotive shop. The ability to move heavy objects with ease makes a good hoist a necessity for a serious mechanic. However, like all machines that are...

Rack and pinion steering is named after the two central components in the mechanism. The rack is a row of teeth along a shaft sealed inside a tube. The pinion is a gear which meshes with those...

Cars are not supposed to leak antifreeze, also known as engine coolant. The fluid runs from different parts of the engine to others and is always contained. If you see this greenish fluid on the...

Regular fluid changes are crucial to keep an Audi's automatic transmission performing reliably and smoothly. Over time, the fluid in an automatic transmission becomes dirty, which can lead to...

Transmissions, whether manual or automatic, involve lots of moving parts rubbing against each other. To keep a transmission running smoothly requires proper lubrication and cooling. That's where...

Changing and draining the power steering fluid of an automobile is as important as getting an oil change and can be done by the car owner. Remove the cap of the power steering reservoir and suck...

This article discusses removal of the current-generation-chassis Chrysler 300's rack and pinion steering system. This chassis and its steering components are used in many Chrysler vehicles,...

Engine oil passages and coolant passages cross over a number of times in an engine. This means that there are a number of opportunities for fluid crossovers. The one common denominator in fluid...

Many problems can occur when you drive with low transmission fluid. Lubrication becomes a major issue. The quality of the transmission goes on a downward spiral without proper lubrication. It is...

The transmission in a BMW 318, like all automotive transmissions, needs to be properly maintained. The first priority for drivers is to ensure that there is adequate fluid. Too little fluid can...

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...

No matter what you drive your vehicle's transmission is a critical component. Neglecting the health of your transmission could leave you with a huge repair bill or even leave you stranded. When...

You need to change your vehicle's automatic transmission fluid every 30,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on your type of vehicle. A few vehicles have a drain plug on the transmission to make...

The Honda 450r is widely regarded as an upper-echelon ATV. It matches speed with handling to provide an overall satisfying off-road experience. Like any other motor vehicle, its performance and...

Although easy in most vehicles, checking the transmission fluid is often neglected until a noticeable side effect occurs. Slipping gears or stains in the driveway can lead to irreversible damage...

Performing your own simple maintenance on your vehicle will keep it running longer and save you money. Changing the transmission fluid on a Jeep Grand Cherokee is easy and quick. A good rule of...