Auto Repair

Never mind that roadster-driving purists may decry air conditioning as a pointless luxury of the coddled. The fact is that the practice of changing interior cabin temperature to make driving more...

A bad compressor in your Dodge Caravan's air conditioner will make it harder to get cool air, since the air won't be compact enough to be thoroughly cooled in the condenser. Replacing the...

Engines require three things to run: air, fuel and spark. Though the main throttle butterfly controls the majority of the engine's airflow, all engines must include a provision to feed the engine...

Utilized in most tractor-trailer applications, air brakes use compressed air to release the brake's actuator springs, which naturally default to the locked position. This is a generally reliable...

The Taurus is one of Ford's flagship sedans, having been launched in the United States market in 1986. With all cars, there is the potential for problems such as overheating, but the 2003 model...

Short of the near-legendary SRT-4, the 2000 Dodge Neon may be the best of the lot from both a performance and quality standpoint. Early on in the second-generation's run, the Neon used the ACR...

Putting down a nice paint job on that project car you've been working on is hard enough without having the aggravation of air line contaminants ruining it. Preventing moisture and oil from...

Painting a car can be an expensive process, particularly if you take the vehicle to a professional. You can achieve quality results at home if your air compressor is set up properly. The keys are...

The idle air control valve (usually called an IAC valve) helps maintain the proper idle speed on your vehicle. The Toyota 4Runner idle air control valve is mounted on the throttle body, as it is...

Condensation forms as an air compressor pressurizes air. Air dryers remove some of the condensation, but condensation will still travel into the air tool connected to the air compressor. When the...

An air cleaner keeps all of the dirt and dust present in the air out of the engine by filtering the air as it passes through. In order to prevent restricted air flow, power reuduction and...

The MAF sensor, or mass air flow sensor, is a critical part of your engine. It measures how much air is coming from the air filter into the engine and tunes the air-fuel ratio. If the sensor is...

Having good tires on your vehicle is imperative to your safety on the road, as well as the safety of others. If you are driving on bad tires, you can easily have a flat tire or a blow out, which...

Changing your car's air filter is an important factor that can improve the quality of your vehicle. A clean air filter helps cars burn less fuel. This means your car will run more smoothly and you...

Easy to follow instructions on how to check the air pressure in your tires.

Tire pressure is incredibly important for gas mileage, safety, and also to keep your tire from wearing out too early. Many times small air leaks can be very troublesome and force somebody to keep...

The Saturn Vue is a popular vehicle with positive opinions among its owner base. Many of the vehicles exhibit no problems for most of their lifespan. However, when problems do appear, the air...

Working with a custom car means that you have to make things fit, one way or another. One way to cut and separate two pieces of metal is to use a high-speed air body saw. It's a pneumatic saw that...

Air is heated when compressed. Because of this heating, water present in the air condenses as the compressed air cools. This can be a problem when using a paint gun. As the water accumulates, it...

An air leak coming from your car's window can mean one of two things: You have a problem with your window, or you have a problem with your window weatherstripping. Life would be much easier if all...

The air intake system on a Chevrolet Cavalier funnels a massive amount of air to the engine. The intake system itself is essentially nothing more that a large piece of plastic tubing with an air...

An old axiom among mechanics is that for every part in a car, there are 10 ways for it to break. Given that the average car has 14,000 separate parts, and the average engine has over 1,000, it may...

Air tools are time and labor savers. Used in the home or small shop they help make better and faster repairs. Each tool needs an adequate supply of compressed air to operate it and a compressor...

Choosing an air compressor will depend on several factors including how large your operation is and how much you are willing to spend.

Recreational vehicles have rooftop air conditioning units that are lightweight and durable enough to withstand rigorous road travel. If a problem occurs with the RV air conditioning unit, you can...

The idle air control on an Isuzu Trooper is a valve that opens and closes to meter the air flowing into the throttle at idle. When the Trooper is not idling properly, this is a major cause. There...

The air vents in a Ford Mustang can be taken out if you need to replace them. Over time, the air vents might chip or crack. This was a problem on Mustangs made in the late 1980s and early 1990s....

Camshaft sensors, formally called camshaft position sensors, help your engine maintain emission and idle efficiency. The sensor itself cannot be fixed; it must be replaced. A faulty camshaft...

The air conditioning unit, or AC unit, in an RV should retain its refrigerant for the life of the vehicle. However, if the compressor dies or the AC lines leak, the air conditioning system will...

For years, automotive paints have been toxic, be it a lacquer-based or urethane-based system. But recently, Auto Air Colors came out with a new line of waterborne paints, making them substantially...

Air brake chambers are the primary part of the air brake system in highway and long-haul 18-wheelers. While the front and rear brake chambers of a vehicle are slightly different, they function in...

Some cars' exhaust systems will produce an odd burble or bubbling noise. For the most part this is deliberate when it occurs in vehicles upon acceleration, but not always. Many "street racers" and...

A compressor is the part of an air conditioner that compacts the fluid to give it more energy. If the compressor is malfunctioning, it reduces the A/C's performance. If you must replace the...

The air bag on a Ford Focus is an important safety feature that protects the driver and passengers in the event of a collision. Some repairs and maintenance procedures, especially work that...

Every tire has a valve used to inflate and deflate it. The valve is built into the valve stem, a black plastic tube that protrudes a couple inches from the wheel rim. The stem has a threaded metal...

Pneumatic cutting tools are often used in auto body and sheet metal fabrication shops. Some are exclusively designed to cut metal, while others can be equipped to cut wood and plastic. Pneumatic...

Replacing the heater core in a Pontiac Sunfire is a very difficult and complex process. The heater core is kept within the car's heating/air conditioning module behind the instrument panel. So...

The Ford Escape is available with two different engines. Both engines have idle air control valves and other than location, replacing the valve is the same in both engines. A faulty idle air...

Mold or mildew smells from your car's air conditioner can be fixed easily and quickly with only a few tools and a couple minutes worth of time. Usually the problem is due to water pooling in your...

The air bags in a Ford will need to be removed if you want to remove the steering wheel. The air bag assembly is just behind the center steering wheel cover. To remove the air bag, you'll need a...

The idle air control valve (commonly called the IAC valve) helps your Honda maintain regular idle speed. The valve is electrical and works in conjunction with the throttle body on the intake...

When replacing an air conditioning compressor on a Ford Explorer, you must use a reclaimer. It is illegal and harmful to the environment to release fluorocarbons into the atmosphere. If you don't...

If you are reading this, chances are that you are an automotive enthusiast looking to squeeze some more power out of your vehicle. If that’s the case then you’re in luck because this article will...

A flat tubeless tire isn't easy to deal with. If your old car, wheelbarrow, or dolly has been stored for a long time one or more of the tubeless tires might be completely flat. Don't despair,...

The mass air flow sensor in a Ford Contour is attached to the air filter housing on the right side of the engine compartment. From time to time, contaminants from the environment will coat the...

A valve stem is a spring-loaded device that helps keep air in your tires. The valve stem has a small attachment that allows air to enter when pressed, for when you need to inflate your tires....

Replacing a heater core in a Dodge truck is not easy. It requires you to remove several objects from the truck first, including the entire instrument panel. It will take a lot of time and effort,...

The computer on your Honda fuel-injected engine uses the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve to control idle speed. When you fire up the engine for the first time during the day, the engine is below...

As with most other components in a car, it is possible for your break pads to overheat. To help increase the air flow to your wheels and brakes, you may want to remove the hubcaps. This does not...

Bleeding a radiator on a Peugeot 405 is necessary after you've flushed the system. Air can get trapped in the system and that can cause problems with the water pump and cooling cycle. To purge the...