Auto Repair

In order to keep your engine running well, you should change your spark plugs regularly, and you can easily do it yourself. It’s a lot cheaper than having a mechanic do it. This will also help you...

If you're looking to take your car into the shop, you probably want to find a mechanic, if you haven't done so already. When you're looking for a mechanic, here are steps that you can take in...

The Nissan Maxima is a mid- to full-size car that has been around since the late 1970s. It is marketed as a "four-door sports car" due to its sleek design, smooth, speedy performance and...

All kinds of automobiles experience brake troubles and issues; vehicles manufactured by Honda are no exception. Spotting brake problems, however, does not have to be difficult. In fact, you can...

The Chevrolet Corvette is one of the pioneer sports cars designed by General Motors in 1953. Its sleek two-door design captivated the hearts of American automobile owners and instantly became the...

The Altima replaced the Stanza as the car company's midsize car, making its debut in 1992 for the 1993 model year. Since then, it has had three subsequent generations (1998 to 2001, 2002 to 2006...

Antiques, collectibles and all kinds of other products are made from tin, making it a very popular item to have on your shelf. But like most metals, tin is also susceptible to rust. Unchecked rust...

The easiest and best way to treat rust damage is to hit it hard and early. The sooner you stop rust from forming, the better your chances of removing it successfully. If you live in an area that...

If you have discovered that your floorboards, seats or car dash are wet following rain or morning dew, it is likely that you have a leaky window, even if you haven't actually seen rain coming in....

The widespread nature of brake problems in Subaru vehicles of all models and years has prompted considerable concern on the part of owners, dealers and government agencies. While braking issues on...

Older model GMC trucks and vans are equipped with chrome exterior door handles on the driver and passenger doors. These handles can rust and ruin the appearance of the vehicle. In addition, the...

There are a number of reasons why the windows in your car may get stuck, especially if you have power windows. It can be something as simple as a blown fuse to a problem directly within the window...

Introduced in the United States for only one model year, 2001, the Hyundai XG300 was manufactured as a mid-size luxury sedan for the North American market (It was called the Grandeur XG in South...

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...

Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks can be equipped with up to eight different types of engines ranging from the 3.7-liter V-6 and 4.7-liter V-8 to the 6.7-liter Cummins inline-six diesel...

Severely rusted shock bolts represent a danger to both you and passengers of your vehicle if the rust is severe enough to compromise the integrity of the bolt. They should be removed and replaced...

A manual car window can need repair for several reasons. To fix the window, you will need to determine exactly what the problem is. Gaining access to the inside compartment of the car's door or...

When you buy sheetmetal from the steel supply shop, it comes coated with a rust inhibitor so that the product doesn't rust before it gets sold. But if you try to weld to that surface, you're going...

Pinpointing a vacuum leak can be difficult, since so many of the devices used on today's cars and trucks are vacuum-operated under the hood, and deciding where to start can be confusing. The most...

The Toyota Corolla has been around for a long time--it was introduced in 1966--yet it remains as popular as ever today. Body styles and designs have changed drastically over the years, and the...

Rust is like cancer for automobiles. If you don't catch it immediately when it starts, it will spread across the entire body of the vehicle. Removing rust from steel components is a challenge. You...

Spark knock in a modern Subaru engine has become a thing of the past with the advent of the knock sensor. When the knock sensor detects a spark knock in your Subaru's engine, it sends a message to...

If the door hinges break on your Ford vehicle, it will cause the door to sag. This is more of a problem than you might think, as the door's weight can damage components within the door and...

The Jeep Liberty is a compact sport utility vehicle that was introduced in 2002 and is still in production in 2009. With independent front suspension, available four wheel drive, and many creature...

The CR-V is a small, four-door crossover SUV from Japanese automaker Honda. It was first sold in Japan in 1996 and came to the North American market in 2007. The CR-V was redesigned in 2002, and...

The Cadillac Seville uses fog lights below the headlights to enhance nighttime vision and to help illuminate the road when there is fog on the road. You'll need to check the fog lights every six...

The Dodge Durango has been produced by Chrysler LLC since 1998. It was originally based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It holds up to eight passengers and can tow 6,700 lbs. Its exterior design...

The fog lights on the Toyota Sequoia should be checked every six months to make sure that they are functioning properly. The fog lights on the Sequoia sit below the headlights and illuminate the...

From time to time, we all make contact with inanimate objects in our cars. The damage can range from a total loss to a small scuff. The less-drastic impacts result in paint transferring from the...

The steering wheel lock plate holds the steering column bearings in place while providing recesses for the steering wheel locking bolt to latch and lock the steering wheel. Introduced in the...

Rounded wheel bolts are special types of bolts that use an inverted hex head. The bolts are usually used on wheel calipers, but they can also be used as locking bolts and nuts on the wheel hub...

The headrest on a Buick uses special clips to keep it from coming up all the way out of the seat. Some people don't like the headrest, or want to remove it to so they can install a custom headrest...

Jeeps are hugely popular vehicles, mostly for their utility and great flexibility. But if your doors get damaged while going offroading or in a parking lot, you may have to replace them. In this...

Securing a bed to a truck is a pretty simple task, but if it's not done right, the vehicle can become unsafe. Plus, putting a bed on a vehicle is cumbersome just because of the size and mass. But...

A stuck window on your car can be an inconvenience and a security risk. It is a problem you don't want to leave unaddressed, but mechanics and dealerships often charge hundreds of dollars for what...

Fixing the "auto headlights," or daytime running lights, on a 2003 Chevrolet Impala may or may not be a simple task. The headlight system typically fails because of faulty or pinched wiring. In...

Cadillac has enjoyed a good reputation for producing quality luxury automobiles with few signficiant shifting problems with its automatic transmissions. Cadillac's transmissions are produced by...

The wiper motor on a 1994 Grand Prix powers the windshield wipers. While there is no service life for the motor, they do tend to wear out after 100,000 miles. If your wiper motor has failed, you...

There are many kinds of bolts on a vehicle. The wheels themselves use wheel stud bolts, traditional hex bolts and round wheel bolts. The round wheel bolts are actually an inverted type of hex...

Bolts are used on automobiles to hold various components together. You'll encounter a variety of sizes and types of bolts when working on your vehicle. It is always important to use the correct...

EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. This type of valve is commonly found on any model gasoline or diesel vehicle produced since 1984. It functions to reduce the levels of nitrogen oxide a...

Bolts that have been installed using locktight can be difficult to remove. locktight, usually spelled "loc-tite" or "lock-tite," is a compound that is put onto the threads of a bolt to help...

When buying a used car, you may not get all the options you want. A tilt steering column is option that isn't often available, which is a matter of convenience and safety. Swapping out the...

This is a how to on doing an emergency bondo repair job on your car or truck. This is not auto body 101, this is just to get your car to pass inspection, period. So if your quarter panels are...

Every year hundreds and hundreds of people go out to put their key in the car door lock during the icy cold winter months to find that that the keyhole is frozen solid. This simple trick might...

Have you ever checked your car in the morning while heading for your work , or taking the kids to school or going on a picnic or something like that and you have discovered that there is a bad...

Lemon law enables you to get a replacement of a newly purchased car if you find any defect on it. You are usually entitled to a refund if a dealer cannot repair the damages on the car. In order to...

Starter bolts on a Toyota pickup transmission, also called a "tranny," are the bolts that hold the starter motor in place. The starter helps to turn the engine over when you turn the ignition key....

A Jeep uses courtesy lights that are activated by a relay system. When the doors are closed, the electrical circuit is broken by the door pushing against a pin on the door frame, and the lights go...