Car Maintenance

When diagnosing a coolant leak on your Ford Ranger the best possible scenario will be a busted radiator hose. The worst possible scenario is of course a blown head gasket. When troubleshooting...

Despite regular washing or even a deep soaking with soap and water, headlight lenses may still maintain a dull, hazy finish. While commercial cleaners are available that may restore the lenses to...

Oil in your water is very bad for your engine. Oil in water can also make your car smoke, which may lead to problems with local authorities for emissions violations. Usually, your oil filter will...

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...

Whether your recreational vehicle camper is a trailer, motorhome, or fifth wheel, you must protect its plumbing from ice damage before the next freeze hits. Here are some ideas for winterizing...

Hard water spots, while unsightly, are not permanently damaging to automotive paint. They are usually the result of incomplete or improper drying of your vehicle. When water is allowed to air-dry...

Sure, you can go to a car wash and pay ten or twelve dollars to get someone else to wash your car for you, but the waste of money is appalling. Not only does your car need to be washed again...

For car lovers, a bright, shiny finish on their machine is a must-have. And, few things frustrate that ambition more than a clean car with "water stains." Many things can cause this, though the...

A freshly cleaned car looks beautiful, is eye-catching and makes the owner feel proud. If the car has been cleaned on a hot day or hasn't been properly dried, water stains may appear on the paint....

Have you ever woken up Sunday morning, grabbed that cup of coffee, strolled outside to feel the warm sun, then look at your car covered with eggs? It could be from the neighborhood juvenile...

Road salt prevents dangerous accidents in slick conditions, but once tracked into your car it leaves white, crusty marks on your floor mats. These hard deposits can be difficult to remove with...

People have used Baking Soda for a great number of things from cleaning everyday household items to curing or preventing bothersome health ailments. This article lists the more unusual uses...

Pepper spray, sometimes called capsicum spray, contains hot, pain inducing ingredients that temporarily render most people incapacitated. Pepper spray is oil-based and, therefore, cannot simply be...

No matter how hard you try to keep the inside of your car free from stains, sometimes life gets in the way of your ambitions. Whether it's a tipped over cup of coffee or a muddy morning after a...

A high-pressure washer is a marvelous tool for cleaning all kinds of tough-to-clean surfaces. The wand directs the water pressure to the surface you need to clean, and there are multiple spray...

This is an ehow on how to use car wash liquid perfectly. We all want our cars to look like they just rolled off the lot. It is important to follow the steps in the right order to have a perfect...

Cleaning a motorcycle is a different process than cleaning a car, but cleaning the spokes can be a bit tedious. There are easier ways to do it other than cleaning each one individually--you just...

Cleaning paint isn't a very difficult process, but it needs to be done correctly or else the results won't be up to par. Properly cleaning automotive paint helps keep the finish in good condition,...

When cleaning your car, usually the most neglected part is the most important to its operation; your engine and engine bay area. Manufacturer's understand that consumers will rarely open their...

Your car has a thin, clear protective coat over the paint to help prevent rust and other damage. However, after you wash your car or even during a rain storm, water may find a way to work...

Cleaning a car is an important step in keeping the paint in good condition. Cleaning a new car is even more important because you're washing a new surface, and you can do your best to keep the...

When you first purchased your car's seat covers, they were clean and made the interior of your car stand out. Months later, you notice the seat covers are covered in dirt, grime and spills. Most...

The thermostat in your Audi regulates water flow to the engine and controls the heater. The thermostat is basically the same in all vehicles, as it controls the temperature and is designed to...

Replacing the water pump is a last-resort repair to salvage your truck's coolant system. To replace the water pump, located above the crankshaft, you must work your way through many parts. The...

Duramax generally refers to the 6.6L V-8 diesel engines available in Chevrolet and GMC trucks since 2001. The big GM diesel's ability to tow heavy loads reliably and economically has made it a...

Remove dirt and grime from your windshield with the following tips. This works best if you are washing your car by hand.

Calcium chloride buildup is essentially just salt crust. Particularly in colder climates, calcium chloride buildup becomes a problem on concrete floors and in the carpets of cars as winter...

I recently had a 1-month battle with mold and mildew in my car. I won! First, there was a seal in the rear tail light that had warped and was allowing rain to get into the frame of the car,...

Hard-water stains on your car windows can not only be unsightly but dangerous because they can inhibit your sight while driving. Cleaning hard-water stains off your car windows is a pretty simple...

Water spots on windows are caused by mineral deposits. Over time these deposits will build up on the glass, affecting its clarity. Clean glass not only looks better, but will reduce glare while...

Before it's been used, motor oil consists of a complex mix of hydrocarbons that make up 80 to 90 percent of its volume and performance-enhancing additives that make up 10 to 20 percent of its...

A sunroof on a car is a joy during the summer months. The cool breeze you receive with one of these mechanical wonders rolled away to the sky is a small miracle, but sunroofs can be as much a...

A vehicle's water pump circulates water throughout the engine components to keep them cool during normal operation. If the water pump goes bad on your Honda Passport, it is important to replace it...

The winter season is over and it is time to hit the road in your truck with the fifth wheel camper attached. Before pulling out for that "vacation of a lifetime" or camping trip, you must first...

Golf cart seats are usually made of vinyl, just as are many seats in automobiles. Vinyl is easy to clean but since golf carts are exposed to many weather conditions (and the golfer's...

The water pump is a crucial component of a Mercedes cooling system. Its job is to keep coolant circulating from the radiator through the block and head so that the motor is cooled properly. If the...

Water pumps are what keep gasoline combustion engines from overheating. The water pump circulates water through the engine to keep the internal components from overheating and seizing. As is...

This is a quick guide for charging your car battery using a standard battery charger. It covers that basic safety and how to instructions for charging a car battery without making you read through...

Cleaning your car can help maintain its finish and body and extend its life. But the National Carwash Association says the typical home wash uses up to 140 gallons of water. Not only is this a...

Those of us who are proud of our cars spend a lot of time keeping them clean on the outside and inside. We worry about spots or scratches left on the paint, and we panic whenever a flock of birds...

Making your own windshield washer fluid can be more cost effective and environmentally safe than using store-bought fluid. Here are two ways to make windshield washer fluid using products that can...

The water pump on a Toyota Supra is a vital part of the engine's cooling system. Driven by a belt connected to the crankshaft, the water pump circulates engine coolant between the engine and the...

Whether you drive a car, truck or motorcycle, if you really on gas to get around, your gasoline tank is going to get dirty, on the inside as well as the outside. Getting rid of rust isn't the only...

As your car battery ages, you may often notice a white and/or green material build up on your battery where the cables clamp or attach onto the batter posts. This can also occur on the metal...

The cooling system circulates fluid through a running engine to absorb its heat. The thermostat opens a valve to send the fluid into the radiator when it gets hot. The radiator receives the heat...

There are basically two physical types of 12 volt batteries, serviceable batteries in which water can be added and SLA or sealed lead acid. Both of these batteries require some maintenance. A...

The carpet in your car go through alot of foot traffic. You can have clean carpet once again. I will describe the details of cleaning carpet and how to save yourself the price of carpet shampoo.

Detailing your car can be hard work, but it is rewarding. After a few hours of cleaning, polishing and waxing, you get to drive a car that shines from the inside out. Detailing a car isn't only...

If your car is not too bad, just scratches, buy some poloshing compound follow the directions to take out the scratches. Next follow up with a coat of wax. For really bad finshes like salt water...

A K&N air filter has to be the best air filter around. These filters are good for a million miles. They require basic maintenance at least once a year. So let’s get started, just follow the...