Auto Repair

The fuel filter on many Honda vehicles is within the fuel pump-fuel gauge sending unit, which itself is stored within the fuel tank. You will need to remove the unit from the tank in order to...

Ford Escort owners are fortunate when changing the fuel filter on their vehicle; the Escort's fuel filter is located in the engine bay (driver's side) against the firewall. The fuel filter in most...

This article will tell you how to change a fuel injector or fuel injector O-ring as well as intake manifold gaskets and Throttle Body gasket.

A Jackson Racing supercharger increases the performance of your vehicle dramatically. However, over time, you can become bored with this level of performance and want more. At that point, boost...

When I brought my car into the dealership, their salesperson said I needed a new fuel filter and battery. Guess what? This was going to cost me over $200. I figured it was easier to do it myself,...

The fuel filter in your Toyota Camry is designed to prevent contaminants from reaching the engine through the fuel tank. Occasionally, the fuel filter needs to be replaced to maintain the vehicles...

One of the regular maintenance items for your Kia vehicle is changing the fuel filter. Like any filter, its job is to filter out impurities in the product being filtered through it. In this case,...

At first blush, a throttle seems so simple: the right pedal pulls on a cable that's connected to a shaft. This shaft rotates and opens a butterfly valve to let air into the engine. However, even...

The throttle position sensor is one of the most crucial components of any fuel injection system, right after the computer and fuel injectors in terms of importance. GM Sensors have traditionally...

The Ford Econoline van is a popular model made by the Ford Motor Company typically used by businesses to haul equipment. The Econoline van uses a standard fuel pump delivery system that pumps...

The Honda MAP sensor measures the amount of air flowing into the engine. In this way, the sensor is able to help the Honda ECU (central computer) adjust the fuel ratio for optimal fuel efficiency...

The LeSabre shares at least one thing in common with the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang: it is in the small club of cars that have been in continuous production by the same manufacturer for...

If your Thunderbird fuel filter is clogged, your engine will likely sputter and have reduced power. The fuel filter keeps harmful objects and contaminants from entering your engine; unfortunately,...

Making its debut in 2001 for the 2002 model year, the Buick Rendezvous was Buick's first entry into the SUV market. The vehicle was marketed as an amalgamation of the features of a minivan, with...

A car will not function without a gas tank because this is where the fuel of the car is stored. The gas tank must be kept in a good condition at all times. Having a leak in the gas tank can be...

Making its debut in 2003 to replace the Oldsmobile Bravada, the Buick Rainier is a midsize SUV offered by Buick, General Motors' (GM) entry-level luxury brand. It shares the same platform with the...

The fuel injectors are one of the most important parts of the intake manifold in modern cars. By supplying fuel to the engine in specific increments, the fuel injectors allow the engine to start...

The Mercury Mariner is a compact SUV manufactured by Ford's luxury division, Mercury. It is thus the luxury division of the Ford Escape. It is designed as a crossover SUV in that its size is...

Kia automobiles have been imported to the U.S. since 1992. Recalls due to serious engine problems or failure are non-existent, but several mechanical components in Kia engines have proven to be...

Discovering that sugar has been put in the gas tank of a car may cause extreme panic for the vehicle's owner. This is largely because legend has it that the sugar will melt in the tank and then...

A worn out or damaged component in one or more of several systems like the ignition, starting and fuel may cause a no-start condition on your Ford Mustang. However, most of the time, this is an...

Mazda cars, trucks and SUVs have enjoyed a good reputation for being durable, dependable vehicles. Few have experienced significant engine problems. However, some RX-8 1.3-liter rotary engines...

When getting a car, truck, or vehicle inspection, many states require the vehicle to go through an emissions check to make sure that the car is not causing too much pollution. Every state is...

Often times, the smaller the car is, the more difficult maintenance can be. This holds true for the Ford Focus and its fuel tank. If you must remove the tank from the car for any reason, it takes...

Though it could just as easily be a case of varying fuel quality as one of planned obsolescence, the fact remains that catalytic converter failure amongst fifth- and sixth-generation (1996-2006)...

Slotting neatly between the Ford F-150 and Chevy S-10, Dodge's Dakota was introduced in 1987 as the everyman's pickup truck. Although a generally reliable platform, the Dakota isn't free of its...

The fuel pressure regulator in your Chevy Blazer is used to help keep the fuel system's pressure constant. If the regulator is bad, the result is often low pressure in the system. Symptoms can...

Most Chevy vehicles with fuel-delivery problems are minor and inexpensive to fix. Many fuel problems are due to aftermarket parts that may not fit properly on factory-installed equipment.

Replacing the fuel tank on your Ford Ranger may seem like a daunting task. And it could be if you do not know the correct steps. Getting rid of the fuel system pressure is your first task to avoid...

The Ford 5.4-liter engine is one of the most common Ford engines ever produced, showing up in some of the company's trucks, cars and SUVs. The engine's most serious problems have been related to...

A leaking gas tank is a major problem in whatever vehicle you are using. This is more than just losing and wasting fuel; since your vehicle generates a lot of heat on the outside, the risk of fire...

Over time, contaminants can build up along the walls of your car's gas tank. This is a big problem, as it can contaminate the fuel and subsequently damage your engine. If you don't clean out a...

The Geo Tracker was a light-truck style, small SUV introduced in 1988 as a 1989 model. Although Geo, a subdivision of GM and maker of the famous/infamous Metro, was more known for making economy...

Nissan is a Japanese automobile manufacturer that began making cars under its own name beginning in 1981. It made cars under the Datsun name beginning in 1932, although it didn't expand into...

A fuel injector is a device that mixes fuel with air under pressure for an internal combustion engine. Fuel injectors replaced carburetors in virtually all automobiles during the 1980s, and all...

Symptoms of sugar in a gas tank include a car being sluggish, jerking and stalling. The telltale sign of mischief is sugar granules on the outside lip of your gas tank. While apocryphal stories...

The most common form of water damage in a car, disregarding cosmetic problems such as mud in the foot wells and molding seats, is electrical damage. Water can seep under the distributor caps and...

The gas tank on a Volkswagen is a steel or plastic tank usually located at the rear of the vehicle below the trunk. Over time water or sediment can collect inside the tank and potentially clog the...

When your vehicle misfires or begins to choke and sputter, you may have just pumped some bad gasoline into your car. Bad gasoline can be bought anywhere in the world; most people pay and pump...

Automotive fuel tanks suffer brute force attacks by flying rocks, weather-related deterioration and punctures by sharp road debris, and, in some cases, must be removed from the vehicle for repair...

Mazda cars and trucks are known for their speed and efficiency, and they are among the top-rated vehicles for long trips involving interstate traveling. Of course, drivers would like to increase...

There are lots of reasons to remove a truck gas tank--a hole in the tank, replacing the fuel-sending unit, a bad fuel line connection--but the removal isn't that difficult. The easiest way to...

Changing the diameter of a vehicle's tire can drastically affect every aspect of its performance, from acceleration, to braking, to fuel economy. From one extreme to the next, a vehicle can gain...

Automotive fuel pumps use a vacuum diaphragm to push fuel through a series of steel and rubber lines to the intake manifold of a vehicle. In modern cars and trucks, they are commonly installed in...

Chevrolet Blazers use submerged fuel pumps that are mounted to the top of the fuel tank, making them a challenge to replace when they fail. Complete disconnection and removal of the fuel tank is...

Ford trucks equipped with diesel engines have been around since 1983. The Ford diesel engine costs more than its gasoline counterpart, but the expense is offset by better fuel economy, more power...

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...

Cummins diesel engines power everything from stationary generators to large over-the-road semi trucks. Cummins diesel engines have been used in Dodge heavy duty pickup trucks since 1989 and have...

There can be different reasons why you might need to remove the fuel tank from your Ford Taurus vehicle. Even if you don't need to replace the tank, you might need to clean it out every year or...

Changing the fuel filter on your vehicle is part of a good maintenance schedule, but most don't do it. On the Ford 6.0l Superduty Diesel engine found in the F-250, it's important to regularly...