Auto Repair

The tires on cars and trucks are held on with lug nuts. These attach to lug bolts, which are the studs the wheel is mounted on. The most common number of lug bolts per wheel on cars is four or...

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has been around since 1990. The vehicle features front disc brakes and may feature either rear disc brakes or rear drum brakes, depending on the series of the model. After...

The timing belt on your Hyundai Tiburon is an item that you need to maintain and replace routinely, since usage and varying weather conditions will cause the belt to eventually wear out and break....

The Suzuki Swift is a compact car that was manufactured with a hydraulically actuated braking system, which requires routine maintenance. You can easily replace or resurface the friction surfaces...

The lug nuts on a semi truck are just like the lug nuts on a car or standard-size pickup--only they're much larger. You'll need an impact wrench capable of removing these lug nuts. You also need a...

Stuck on the side of the road? Have a spare tire in your trunk or on your automobile, Well with a few simple instructions and the right tools! You can Change your tire and be on your way1

The Ford Crown Victoria is one of the longest-tenured vehicles in the history of Ford Motor Co. It has featured rear disc brakes since the early 1980s, though the car also has been available with...

Be prepared for a tire emergency by following these steps for changing a flat.

I was looking for instruction on how to change the front brake pads and the rotors on my 12 year old 97 Nissan Sentra GXE. I found some generic instructions and videos. Some of them were not very...

The mid-sized Chevy Corsica was introduced in 1987 and stopped production in 1996. It featured front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The front brakes compensated up to 80 percent braking...

The Buick Regal LS features front disc brakes and may come with rear disc or rear drum brakes. Replacing the front pads is more common on the Regal since it provides 80 percent braking power for...

The Chevrolet Trailblazer was introduced in 2002, replacing the Blazer. The brake configuration was the same as the Blazer; and like the later model Blazers, the Trailblazer featured either rear...

The 1974 Dodge pickup truck series was manufactured with four-wheel drum brakes, which use hydraulic wheel cylinders to actuate shoes onto the interior surface of a drum to stop the truck. The...

Early Toyota models were manufactured with rear drum brakes, which use a hydraulic wheel cylinder to press twin shoes into the interior friction surface of a round drum, stopping the vehicle. The...

The Hyundai Accent is manufactured with a hydraulic braking system that uses calipers, rotors and pads to provide most of the car's stopping power. The pads can wear out, and when that happens,...

Any time the brake system is opened, removal of unwanted air is required to ensure proper brake function. This is known as bleeding brakes. Once you understand how to do this other things like...

The Ford Mondeo uses a hydraulic caliper braking system that must be maintained to operate properly. The brake pads are a routine maintenance item and are designed to wear out of material and...

The Land Rover Freelander is manufactured with a hydraulic disk braking system that requires routine maintenance to function correctly. The twin braking pads on each caliper will wear down their...

The 1990 Honda models were manufactured with hydraulically actuated disk brake systems that require routine rotor maintenance. Replacing or resurfacing the rotor can improve the stopping power and...

The tires on an all wheel drive vehicle will wear somewhat evenly because power is being distributed to all wheels. There are tread depth markers on most tires being sold today to indicate whether...

Gorilla wheel locks are special lug nuts made by Gorilla Auto. You cannot remove Gorilla wheel locks without a special key that should have come with the lug nuts. If you do not have the key,...

Automotive drum brakes use a hydraulic master cylinder to pressurize individual wheel cylinders that push brake shoes to an interior drum surface, stopping a vehicle. The four-wheel drum braking...

Broken or stripped Ford wheel studs have always been a problem. This stems from the fact that the studs are of a softer material than the lug nuts. It is extremely easy to strip the studs by...

The front and rear wheel studs replacement procedures on a Mustang are slightly different. However, both require wheel and brake drum/rotor removal, and installation of the actual stud is the same...

The Ford Mustang is, quite simply, an American automotive icon. Numerous enthusiasts still restore, drive, and modify the Mustang and replacing worn out or damaged parts is just par for the course...

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 Toyota Tundra employs an identical braking system to its smaller counterpart, the Tacoma. A four-piston caliper is used to contact the pads against the rotor. This design allows the pads to be...

Tie rods are used in the steering mechanism of a car. You can know instantly when your tie rods need to be replaced because the steering will be off, and your Taurus feels misaligned. Replacing...

Wheel studs are the bolts used to hold tires in place; if one breaks, it must be replaced. This procedure is not challenging and requires basic tools with the exception of an air-powered wrench,...

The Buick LeSabre uses disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. However, changing the rear brakes is a bit different than changing the front ones because of a few extra components. You must...

The brake pads on a Honda CR-V need to be replaced when the pad material is 1/8-inch thick. Although pad replacement is mandatory at this pad thickness, you should replace the brake pads on the...

The Chevy Suburban is the longest living model to exist in the General Motors family to date. The station wagon shaped SUV began production in 1935 and is still produced at this time. The vehicle...

The rear brakes on a 2004 Jaguar are of a caliper-style design. While many production vehicles use brake calipers in the front of the vehicle and brake drums in the rear, Jaguar uses a...

In order to change a tire quickly easily, and safely, you need to prepare properly and follow the proper steps.

Struts improve the handling, make the ride smoother, and save wear and tear on the rest of your Ford Taurus's drivetrain. The strut is what most people call the "shock" and is the cylindrical...

The wheel studs on a 1995 Ford Windstar are a softer material than the lug nuts. When a lug nut is installed on a wheel stud and torqued down, the nut tends to pull on the threads. It is good...

Changing the struts on your Ford Mustang is difficult and best left to a professional if possible. The struts must be changed together to maintain balance on the car. The strut assemblies are...

Although the Nissan Quest has been around since 1993 and endured three generational designs, replacing the front brake pads has remained virtually unchanged. Since the Quest's front brake pads...

Mitsubishi Cordias were hatchback coupes produced in the late 1980s to fill the niche now described best as "sport compact." Cordias were stylish, reliable and delivered fast accelerations, quick...

BMWs are dependable, long-lasting cars fit for the entire family. Equipped with the latest safety features and styling, the BMW is a vehicle for everyone. Generally BMWs do not demand much...

The 2003 Dodge Ram began the third generation of the truck which was available in 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton or 1-ton models. It was also available in two- or four-wheel drive. Replacing the front brakes on...

Thud-thud-thud-thud-thud-thud-thud-thud. Your heart rate climbs. Your grip on the steering wheel tightens to a white-knuckled variety that would leave a large python envious. Simultaneously...

Need Your Brakes Changed? This Do-It-Yourself article provides you with easy step-by-step instructions. You'll learn how to change your front brakes yourself with ease.

Through normal wear and tear, the brake pads on the Chrysler PT Cruiser will wear down and require replacement. While it is recommended to replace the rotors or have them machined when replacing...

Ball joints on an automobile are a pivotal part of your car suspension system that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle. A worn ball joint can affect the performance of your suspension...

Changing a tire is not very difficult. All you need is a few tools and a new tire. Then you can have it done in no time.

The axle shafts and CV joints in your 1998 Ford Escort help to deliver the power to the drive wheels. One end of the axle is connected to the transaxle, while the other end of the shaft is...

Lug nuts take a beating because they're often removed and replaced using pneumatic impact tools. This can compromise the lug nut's exterior shape, making it a challenging task to remove it with a...

The Mercury Grand Marquis is one of the last full-size, rear-wheel drive cars on the market. The Grand Marquis shares chassis components with its cousin, the Ford Crown Victoria. Both vehicles are...

We've all had one, and it seems to come at the most inconvenient time. It's the dreaded "flat", and it doesn't have to ruin your day.