Auto Repair

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...

Every time you do an oil change or pop the hood you should take a look at your radiator hoses and make sure they are in good condition. Over time the temperature fluctuations degrade the hose and...

Any problems your Nissan vehicle's engine has in cooling can be a result of the thermostat. If you know the coolant level is good and the engine takes a long time to warm up, the thermostat is...

A Mustang's intake manifold is responsible for directing air and fuel into the cylinder heads. The manifold is a one-piece component, which makes it durable. However, the intake manifold uses four...

The automatic transmission cooling hoses on a Jeep help to keep the transmission cool and running smoothly. When you need to flush the transmission; or if the hose begins to look dried out or...

The throttle body on a Pontiac Grand Prix is responsible for delivering the fuel to the engine. Carbon deposits can sometimes build up on the inside of the throttle body opening and the throttle...

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 Dodge Neon is a pretty simple and basic car. Repairing the Neon is pretty simple, too, even for the amateur home mechanic. Although many engine components are difficult to reach due to the...

The Bonneville was a long-standing model in General Motor's Pontiac lineup. It was discontinued in 2005. The Bonneville thermostat is a bit more difficult to access than other models because the...

Flushing your vehicle's cooling system is something you should do on a regular basis. If you have a separate coolant tank, you should flush it as well. The reservoir tank on a Subaru Outback...

Automobiles are manufactured with pressurized coolant systems that require overflow tanks to accommodate the expansion and contraction of coolant fluid. This reservoir tank is typically a...

Antifreeze is essential for the proper functioning of the car's engine, as it helps prevent the formation of iron oxide that form plugs in the radiators. These plugs in the radiator can damage the...

Doing a repair like this can save you a nice chunk of change if you happen to be up to the challenge. It really isn't all that hard, if you don't allow yourself to become overwhelmed at the size...

There are several reasons why we lose refrigerant from our air-conditioning systems over the winter months. The seals may shrink due to cold and begin to leak. Alternatively, the hoses can shrink...

Engine thermostats are an essential component of the engine cooling system. It regulates the temperature of the coolant and ensures that your engine remains cool. Thermostats work because of a wax...

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...

The 1994 Dodge cars and trucks use a pressurized coolant system to stabilize engine temperatures. A critical part of this system is the radiator, which uses finned coils to transfer heat from the...

Most automobiles use curved coolant hoses to transfer heat from the engine to a radiator. These hoses are specifically designed for each engine model, which have numerous clearances for hose...

The thermostat on your Ford Mustang controls the car's temperature by opening and closing to allow coolant to flow. You need to install a new thermostat in the engine if the old one ever gets...

An engine thermostat is an essential component of the engine cooling system. It regulates the temperature of the coolant and ensures that your engine remains cool. Thermostats work because of a...

Hose clamps that are used to attach radiator hoses and other engine system hoses also are useful in other applications. In fact, hose clamps are so effective, easy to work and useful in a wide...

The timing chain cover on Ford's 460 engine not only physically covers the timing chain; it prevents the oil within the engine from leaking out. The cover also acts as a mounting point for the...

The Dodge Ram 2500 has calipers on all four wheels, and any one of these calipers may need to be replaced. If a brake caliper has become damaged, it can affect the brake pads within it and needs...

The radiator on a Chevy S10 should last the life of the vehicle. However, over time, the radiator may rust for several reasons, most of which involve poor maintenance. The radiator fluid should be...

The heater core on a 1993 Dodge Intrepid is responsible for providing the passenger cabin with heat. Some of the coolant from the radiator is redirected from the radiator system to the heater core...

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...

Late-model Chevrolet trucks use a large, white plastic radiator reservoir tank to remove air from the cooling system during heat expansion. The tank is sometimes a long, flat model that is tucked...

Overfilling a transmission can actually be more harmful to the transmission than not adding enough. The fluid within the transmission courses though the transmission under pressure. Too much fluid...

From time to time we get stuck somewhere with a car problem and realize that there’s no repair shop nearby. Mr. Turtledove went through seven years of college and experienced many kinds of...

The radiator in a car is a very important part of the cooling system. Radiators operate by passing coolant through the engine; in the engine the coolant is heated, then passed back through the...

You can take your 95 Grand Am to a radiator shop for repairs, but if it is an old unit and has already been through one or more fixes, it might be a good idea to replace the radiator to prevent...

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a popular sports-coupe. The Eclipse was introduced in 1990 and has undergone several body style changes. All models of the Eclipse have a fuel pressure regulator. The...

The heater core in a 2001 Ford Ranger controls the heat that is metered into the passenger cabin. Hot coolant from the cooling system is drained off into the heater core. A fan then blows the heat...

Does your radiator hose need changing? Service repair shops charge a bundle for repairs. Any person is capable of changing out a radiator hose. If you invest the time into the process, then you...

Heating the coolant in an engine block can help get your vehicle started in cold weather. The heater is plugged into standard household electrical power through a power cord that is connected to...

The Chevrolet Corvette uses a pumped coolant system with a front-mounted radiator to control engine temperatures. The radiator is prone to corrosion and wear, and will require replacement once in...

When you discover a radiator hose leak, you may be able to stop or slow down the leak and make it to your next destination, without having to call for service.

The sole purpose of an engine's tappets is to connect the lobes of the camshaft to the pushrods. Removing the tappets on many engines can be an extremely complicated and time-consuming job....

When removing and replacing a brake caliper from a car's wheel, the removal process can vary depending on the make and model. Consulting an automotive repair guide for your model is highly...

Brake calipers are the hydraulic components that apply pressure to the brake pads and rotor surfaces to effectively stop a vehicle. All modern vehicles have front calipers and many now employ rear...

The throttle body on a Jeep controls the flow and mixture of gas and air that goes into the combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine. The throttle body can become dirty over time due...

An old radiator can cause a lot of problems for a vehicle. For one, if the radiator is rusty, that rust can be knocked loose and circulate through the engine which can clock the cooling channels...

The positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV valve) on a Chevy Impala is generally located on the engine block. The exact location may vary from year to year; however, it is generally located on...

The Toyota Tercel was manufactured with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that uses a pressurized coolant system with a radiator and engine-driven pump. The radiator can become corroded or damaged...

The radiator on a 2003 Infinity G35 forces coolant through the engine to draw heat away from the engine. In this way, it acts like a large heat sink. High temperatures, while a necessary byproduct...

The 1999 Ford Ecoline van uses a radiator and coolant to cool the engine. You should check and replace the coolant every 30,000 miles. To make sure that your system runs in top shape, consider...

It is common for the thermostat on your Toyota Supra to fail and become stuck in the open or closed position after years of service. This will adversely affect engine operation. If the thermostat...

Your vehicle's radiator helps cool the engine by accepting radiator fluid that cycles through the engine and acts as a heat sink. The fluid then enters the radiator, which is highly conductive. A...

A blower motor distributes heating and air-conditioning coolant through your vehicle's entire coolant system. The blower motor is an essential component for the distribution of your vehicle's...

Radiator hoses are exposed to extreme temperatures in your engine bay. Over time, they may deteriorate and develop leaks. Leaking radiator hoses will require replacement. Replacing radiator hoses...