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...

Changing the spark plugs on a vehicle with aluminum heads is a little different from the process for cast iron heads, but is just as important. The spark plugs are a vital part of your ignition...

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...

Changing your car's motor oil yourself is a way to save some money and perform necessary, but easy auto maintenance. Done properly, with the correct safeguards and recycling of oil, this procedure...

Your Subaru requires an oil change at 3,000-mile intervals. The oil change should include a new oil filter. Pick up the correct filter when purchasing the oil. Do this by referencing your make and...

Regularly changing the oil in your Ford Contour is vital to the life of the car. You should replace the oil and filter every 3,000 miles. The oil filter helps to separate the debris and sediments...

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...

Replacing the front bumper on your Jeep Wrangler usually is a quick and easy task. But unlike the process of swapping out bumpers on other vehicles, the Jeep sometimes has components that get in...

A fuel filter tends to get clogged after years of running gasoline through it. When it's time to replace the fuel filter on your Ford, you'll find that it is not a troubling task. The filter is...

Valves, in conjunction with the camshaft, determine how much of the air/fuel mixture produced by the fuel delivery system enters an engine's cylinders. Valves also provide a pathway by which the...

The carburetor is the heart of your motor. It has to be able to receive and distribute fuel into the motor. Replacing the carburetor on your Ford Granada depends on making sure all the lines and...

With a basic oil change at almost $20-$30 a pop, why wouldnt you change your own oil to save money? It has to be one of the easiest things you could ever do. The first time is always the...

An oil filter wrench is essentially a wrench handle with a metal strap or a chain that wraps around the outside of a vehicle's oil filter. It's designed to help you get a good grip on the filter...

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...

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...

Snap-on has a long history of making professional grade auto mechanic tools that are reliable and designed to make a mechanic's job easier. Its line of torque wrenches is no exception. Whether you...

According to the website listed below in the Resources section, it is recommended that you inspect and change your timing belt on the Chevy Aveo every 60,000 miles to maintain proper performance...

Every mechanic has encountered the nut that just won't come undone. Whether it is from rust, heat or extreme vibration, the nut seems as if it has become a part of the car frame and is immovable....

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...

Gas tanks need removal for various reasons. They can become contaminated with water or some other substance, in which case they have to be removed and completely flushed out so that no damage is...

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...

Cars' air conditioning compressors force cool air into the cabin of the car and provide the temperature control we are all more than used to. If that compressor goes bad or there is a failure in...

Want to save some money on car maintenance? Try changing your own oil. It is not as hard as one might think. One of the most important things you can do to keep your car lasting for many years is...

This article will provide you with the basics to replacing the spark plugs in your vehicle. Learning how to do this can save you hundreds on repair shop bills just for a basic tune-up.

Corrosion and heavy loads take their toll on the leaf springs of a Ford Ranger over time, making them lose their ride height. You can send the leaf springs to the auto repair shop for maintenance...

Car head bolts hold the head assembly onto the engine block. When replacing the head gasket or doing any kind of internal engine work, you must remove the head bolts from the head assembly....

Most every bolt on a car has a specific torque setting required by the manufacturer to be considered "tightened down." Torque specifications provide guidelines for specific areas and systems in...

Jump-starting a vehicle is an old-school but effective way to start your vehicle when the battery does not have enough stored electricity to turn over the starter and get your vehicle going. It's...

The fuel filter is one of the most commonly overlooked maintenance components. This can be particularly problematic with the 350 engine, since the fuel filter screws directly into the carburetor,...

The strength of your golf cart is determined by the batteries---the stronger the batteries, the more power your golf cart will have. As with all batteries, you must eventually change the batteries...

Seized bolts can occur on any mechanical device. Typically the bolts rust due to excessive moisture and lack of any lubrication maintenance. Bolt arrangements make for a variety of extraction...

If you're like me and live in the northeast, winter is coming upon us. I have listed some routine maintenance for your car that may just keep you from getting left out in the cold.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Improperly adjusted valves are one of the most commonly overlooked causes of many engine problems, including misfires, a lack of power or high-speed performance, and backfires. Thankfully,...

The glow plugs on your Ford engine are designed to preheat the engine in diesel systems, allowing the motor to start easier, especially in cold weather climates. These glow plugs eventually wear...

The alternator receives its power from a belt that runs from the alternator to the engine's crankcase. As the motor turns, it rotates the belt on the pulley, which allows the alternator to...

Due to their positioning, windshield wiper motors in many vehicles are susceptible to the weather conditions, and often cold weather and rain can cause the motors to burn out or not work properly....

The alternator on your 1994 Diamante works like a generator, producing electrical current that is stored in the vehicle's battery. However, over time or due to faulty parts, the alternator can...

The Toyota engine is designed with a three-belt system that operates the motor. Because of age or usage, these belts can become brittle and break, requiring them to be replaced. In order to...

The alternator of your Kia is designed to produce electricity as the engine runs and distribute that electricity to the battery to supply the electrical systems of the car. Some Kias have...

Although not the most glamorous part of a vehicle, the radiator is one of its most important components. The radiator, along with the water pump, is responsible for keeping the engine within its...

The timing belt on a VW GTI 1.8T is a common maintenance area. However, replacing the belt is quite time-consuming and is therefore expensive to have the dealer perform this part of routine...

The Porsche 911's flat-6 engine is a terrific piece of engineering that will last a long time if it is properly maintained. Part of that maintenance is, of course, the oil change. By following the...

The radiator in your Chevrolet Impala requires regular changing of the fluid to prevent corrosion and damage to the tank. Old radiator coolant in the Impalas system can create destructive...

The alternator on your Infiniti I30 works like a generator, creating the power to keep your engine running properly. It sends the electricity back to the battery, recharging it so that the battery...

The Audi Coupe Quattro was made in 1990 and 1991 as part of Audi's 90 Series. In addition to being an all-wheel-drive car, it is powered by an inline-five-cylinder motor. Replacing the timing belt...

Instructions on how to do an Audi oil change on an Audi A6 Quattro.