Auto Repair

On a Chevrolet engine, the oil cooler is one of the crucial items to the vehicle. If it's not working, or a hose is ruptured, the vehicle will leak oil and you could seize your engine. Accessing...

In many instances, you can repair light scratches in tempered glass. There are compounds specifically made for the job and others that can be found in many homes that will also work. By diligently...

Slide hammers are the most popular and effective tool used in removing dents from vehicles. Body shops and collisions centers use them on large and small dents. You can purchase a slide hammer at...

If the ignition switch on your car has gone bad, the repair can be expensive and time-consuming. Hiring a mechanic to repair the problem will easily cost you more than $100. Even if you do the...

The exhaust manifold on a Toyota truck has several studs that hold the manifold to the engine block. Removing the studs tends to be a bit tricky because of how they are threaded and tightened into...

Trailers can take a lot of abuse, but at the same time, most of them don't get regular maintenance. One of the items that can either wear out from overuse or break are leaf springs. Replacing a...

Drum braking systems use a hydraulic wheel cylinder to press twin shoes into the interior of a drum, stopping the vehicle. The rubber seals on both sides of the wheel cylinder can become worn and...

Save money on auto repairs by learning how to fix basic problems from your own driveway. This article will cover brake replacement(disk only), how to do it safely and correctly.

As time goes by, light causes the plastic on your vehicle's headlights to oxidize, forming a yellowish haze over the lenses. Although car manufacturers put a coating on the headlights to combat...

The Ford Motor Company has recently announced, that beginning on October 26, 2009, it will issue recall notices for over 4 million Ford and Mercury vehicles. These recalls deal with a leaking...

Why clean the throttle body on your Toyota? The Toyota 4 cylinder engine is one of the best in the world, but it has one weak spot. The design of the P.C.V. system is such that blow-by gases get...

The ignition coil in your car is a relatively simple device. It consists of a few coils of large gauge wire (called a secondary winding) wrapped by another winding of small gauge wire with...

The main stay of our scooter business is repairs and high-performance-upgrades (HPU). Everyone wants a scooter with some zip, pizazz, and some get-up-and-go. All of us hate how slow our scooters...

It lost its zip, it's making funny noises, it doesn't have much power, it doesn't start easy, it just doesn't seem to be the same anymore. We all scratch our head and wonder, "What happened...

The Toyota Avalon is manufactured with a power actuated window regulator, which raises or lowers the window with a small electric motor. This motor can wear out and require replacement, which can...

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...

If your Honda is having problems and you're worried about the bill from the mechanic, try doing a few things home by yourself. With car repair costs on the increase and worries about 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...

Proper operation of your floor jack depends on good maintenance. Replace the hydraulic oil in your floor jack every three years and check the operation of the floor jack each time before using it....

A Ford starter motor only receives electrical current when the ignition key is turned fully to the right, as the starter is only necessary to start the vehicle. Between the battery and the starter...

The perfect addition to any custom build is a beer-keg gas tank. The highlight of custom design is the ability of the fabricator to incorporate unique and eye-catching elements into the final...

Painting your car doesn't need to be a frustrating, scary or unenjoyable job. It simply requires time, effort and diligence on your part. With the right tools and know-how, it's not difficult to...

The Nissan Frontier was manufactured with rear drum brakes on some models, which require routine maintenance for optimal performance. The twin shoes that are pushed against the inside of the drum...

Runs in the paint of a newly painted vehicle can be seen once the paint has completely dried. They are unsightly and can show up on almost any surface of the vehicle. Rather than sanding and...

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...

Car stereos generally cannot be fully repaired in a do-it-yourself (DIY) manner and may require a professional to repair (or replace) them. However, there are several troubleshooting and...

One of the most significant technological advancements in auto industry history, the catalytic converter has been a savior for the environment, cleaning pollutants from motor vehicle exhaust and...

You no doubt have heard the advice that it is wise to take care of a small problem with your vehicle before it becomes a larger one. This is especially true of the brakes on your car. The brake...

The phrase "small engine" generally refers to a two-stroke engine, typically used in chainsaws, lawnmowers, go-karts, leaf blowers and other small gas-powered devices. This type of engine is...

Chevrolet Cavaliers equipped with electronic fuel injection utilize a high pressure electric fuel pump mounted inside the gas tank. Fuel is pumped to the engine and whatever is unused is returned...

A heater core on a Chevrolet Cavalier is a small radiator located inside the vehicle's dash that supplies heat to the passenger compartment. Heated coolant from the engine is routed to the heater...

When the power steering on a vehicle goes out, it makes steering a chore. Worse yet, it can cause problems with other parts connected to the steering system. A common problem is a broken hose, and...

The parking brake on the 2000 Chevy Impala can be adjusted by removing the center console and adjusting two adjustment nuts on the back of the parking brake lever. The parking brake lever should...

Each time one of the 350's spark plugs ignite the air/fuel mixture within its cylinder, the resulting explosion sends a tremendous vibration through the piston, connecting rod and finally to the...

The brake booster also know as a power booster on a Chevrolet Suburban is a circular steel piece mounted on the firewall behind the master cylinder. The brake booster utilizes vacuum created by...

When cars were first invented, metal gas tanks ruled the road. But as things progressed, plastic became a cheaper alternative that was also lighter. The only problem with a plastic gas tank is...

The reservoir on a Ford Ranger is the plastic bottle located on top the clutch master cylinder where the fluid is stored. It is almost always a clear material so that the fluid level can be seen...

Removing the side view mirror in your Camry is not difficult no matter what year or model you have. The procedure to remove the side view mirror is completely different in older models. The 2007...

The rear brakes on most cars use drums with brake shoes that work with the parking brake. Installing rear brake shoes is more difficult than front brake pads, because the assembly involves...

The clutch slave cylinder in a Saturn needs to be bled anytime you change the clutch fluid or the cylinder. If air is trapped in the clutch fluid lines, the clutch will not engage properly and it...

The starter is one of the key components of any engine. It physically cranks the ignition from a dead start and gets the engine moving. If you have a problem with the starter in your 1997 Ford...

The fuel pump is responsible for pulling the gasoline stored within the fuel tank to the front of the vehicle, and then routing that fuel to the fuel delivery system. Over time the seals within...

Brake boosters for the Ford Explorer don't typically need replacing. However, if you press on the brake pedal and the pedal goes all the way to the floor (and there are no fluid leaks), that's a...

The Chevrolet Aveo is an entry-level economy car from American automaker General Motors. It is based on the Daewoo Kalos T200 and has been available under the Aveo name in the United States since...

The starter on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is what gets the engine moving. Turning the ignition triggers the starter motor---which draws power from the battery---to engage, turning the flywheel and...

The rear brakes on Hyundai vehicles are self-adjusting. This means that the rear brakes will adjust over time as you use them. However, a manual adjustment can and should be done initially to...

The rear suspension of most trucks has been comprised of generally the same technology for over 50 years. The leaf spring provides a decent ride, but can hold a very heavy load without having...

The power brake booster provides vacuum to the brake system so that it's easier to stop the 1995 Ford Thunderbird (also referred to as the T-bird). The booster is mounted on the firewall of the...

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...

When an engine mount goes out on a GMC truck (or almost any vehicle), the engine can cause vibrations throughout the truck, which makes for an uncomfortable ride. It also causes additional stress...