Car Maintenance

At some point you may have to repair sagging roof upholstery in a car. We love our cars and sometimes we tend to hold on to them longer than they hold together. Then we have to make repairs on...

In today's world there are many oils to choose from. There are many manufactures, and to subcatagorize these manufactures make may different types of oils. Which one should you poor into your...

Welding exhaust tubing can save you a lot of money. It can be done with either a stick welder or a MIG wire feed welder, which is the industry standard. Weld the exhaust tubing away from the...

Worn or loose U joints can be a death sentence for the drive line in your Toyota but luckily, they are easily changed with just a few tools. The U joints are located at each end of your drive...

There are several reasons to remove the battery from a Jeep Liberty. You may be replacing the battery for a fresh one. You may be doing maintenance around the fuse block and need the battery...

The bottom side of a vehicle can get very rusty as water and salt on roads splash up onto the unpainted, unsealed undercarriage of the vehicle. Working on items under your vehicle can be quite a...

Put your hand inside of a large plastic bag, and run it across your windshield. If you feel a gritty sensation, as if the glass were made of fine sandpaper, it's time to polish your windshield....

Troubleshooting a faulty fuel system could lead to replacing the fuel pump or the fuel tank. In either situation you will have to pull the tank down. The Ford fuel tank is in the back of the...

Car mats are typically the first thing on an automobile to get dirty. Removing dirt, dust, debris and stains is not a difficult process, but it requires regular maintenance. Like most cleaning...

The Chevy Corvette is an American-made muscle car, with its sleek look and amount of horsepower to make any driver sweat. Investing in a project, such as stripping the paint after obtaining a...

Regular windshield wiper replacement is necessary to maintain the best visibility during inclement weather. You can tell your wipers need replacing when the blades streak your windshield or wipe...

Headlight lenses, the plastic cover protecting the headlight bulb, can become dull from wear and tear, scratches and oxidation. Dull lenses look cloudy, hazy and discolored, which prevents the...

Older automotive batteries had removal caps so the electrolyte, or acid, could be checked and topped off if needed. However, the removable caps could leak and possibly cause the battery to...

A running gas or diesel engine produces a lot of exhaust and heat that needs to be removed from the engine to allow it to run properly. A blockage of exhaust in the engine can cause a back flow of...

Replacing the wiper blades on your Chevy is an important maintenance step. Too often, wipers blades are a disregarded component until they stop working. By not being able to properly see, you...

Car stereo system capacitors, which give a boost to your car's battery, are also known as power capacitors or stiffening capacitors.

The kick panel of your vehicle is designed to protect your foot from the metal paneling behind the panel, as well as to beautify the interior of the truck by covering the raw underlayment. Their...

One of the worst collection points for mud, dirt and anything else one can drive through is the fender flare. The gunk level is high, and cleaning it can sometimes be a real pain. Well, roll up...

There are many reasons why it is good to be able to successfully flare your own stainless-steel hard brake lines. If you are restoring a car and want to install new hard brake lines, making your...

Waxing your car preserves the life of the paint, and ultimately the life of the body of your car. Regular waxing prevents water from penetrating the finish and rusting the body. There are many...

Your Isuzu Trooper can take you just about anywhere and can last for years if you keep up with the regular maintenance that it needs. Not to be overlooked are the Trooper's lights. Not only do...

Hubcaps are a very small part of a car, but---like ratty shoes on a fashionable woman---scuffed and peeling hubcaps can ruin the entire look of your car. It's easy to repaint hubcaps, even if you...

Polishing a motorcycle frame is an inexpensive undertaking, but one that requires a lot of patience. Frame polishing is offered by many professional companies, although there is a do-it-yourself...

The crisp, clean smell of a new car is a welcome scent when most vehicle owners purchase a new vehicle. However, that scent can quickly wear off due to a number of factors including road dust,...

Changing the oil filter in your Cadillac Catera will require you to change the oil first. It's a mistake to think you can change the oil filter and not the oil.

Tar, like dirt, is hard on your vehicle. It seems to appear on your vehicle's chrome bumper, undercarriage and wheels overnight. The tar may be from driving over recent tar roadwork or fragments...

Three basic ways to get your car to go faster, which results in saving gas, and it will be safer when you are all done.

If not properly cared for, over time metal car and truck bumpers can get rusty and dingy looking. Painting a metal bumper on a car is a quick and easy way to improve the appearance of the...

You can change your car's transmission fluid to save money and time--the process takes less than an hour and costs half of what you'd pay for a repair shop to do it for you. The only problem is...

You thought you were doing a good deed when you offered to take your co-worker to work, but when you can smell him before you can see him you know there's going to be a problem. While a little...

The serpentine belt for a Ford ZX2 drives several pulleys on the ZX2's engine. The serpentine belt needs to be checked and replaced when the belt begins to deteriorate. A belt that is fraying or...

Changing the fork oil on your motorcycle or dirt bike is an essential skill to learn if you plan on riding for a long period of time. While you can hire a mechanic to complete the process for you,...

Ceramic coatings are used on exhaust components in order to keep this area of your car from overheating. They are extremely durable, and as long as you do not try to sand them or attack them with...

HID (high intensity discharge) bulbs use xenon gas to produce a brighter illumination for a vehicle's headlights than standard halogen lights. An HID bulb needs a special ballast capable of...

Gas stains on painted car surfaces are a common aesthetic problem. However, this issue is about more than just looks. Gas stains can eat through the finish of your car over time, exposing the...

Many cars and trucks feature clocks where the display is built into the radio display. A digital readout shows the time when you insert the key into the ignition and turn it one notch. The clock...

A knocking sound coming from your engine when you accelerate could be caused by excessive heat and pressure creating a "detonation" in the engine. If this problem continues, you could severely...

Replacing the thermostat in your Mercury Grand Marquis is a procedure that should take no more than half an hour to repair. The thermostat on the Grand Marquis does serve a unique function as...

Changing the oil on any vehicle should be routine maintenance and the Chevy Duramax Diesel is no different. You will need more oil than the standard car needs, and a larger filter, but the process...

The coolant system on the Chrysler Sebring is a very basic design. The water pump pushes the coolant through the motor. The thermostat is a valve that remains closed until the temperature of the...

A noisy serpentine belt can be annoying. There are several reasons why a belt may squeak. It could mean nothing, but it could also be symptom of a bigger problem.

Since the addition of key-less entry remotes to the automotive market, the key fob has become a popular and standard accessory to most new automobiles. Allowing the vehicle locks to deploy from a...

Spilling a sugary beverage on the buttons of your car's radio and HVAC controls is both infuriating and devaluing. My wife’s choice of weapon was a tall , syrupy, chilled coffee. Many articles...

It's time to quit procrastinating. The winter season has already hit some of us and on its way to the rest of us. This article will give pointers on how to prepare your car for winter.

Fram filters are designed to collect sediment and debris that is floating through your fuel line. Fram is designed for high performance and fuel injected systems. They are easy to replace. When...

Tank 150cc scooters are usually shipped to their destinations in metal angle-iron crates. Inspect the bike to be sure there was no damage during shipping. Any work that must be performed to the...

Caulk is used as a sealant for exposed seams on both interior and exterior surfaces. The versatile adhesive compound comes in different forms that are suitable for various types of projects....

Turbochargers and diesels are like peas and carrots. The two complement each other so well, it has actually become quite difficult to find a current diesel engine of any description without one.

Exposure to the elements can cause your car's paint to oxidize and become discolored. You can prevent oxidation, but if you let the process continue too far, you will have to repaint the vehicle...

A vehicle's fuel filter has the responsibility of catching any debris and sediment from the fuel before it enters the engine. The filtration process starts at the fuel tank where the fuel pump is...