Auto Repair

Bleeding a clutch slave cylinder is necessary to make sure all of the air is out of the hydraulic lines. Since air (even the driest air) still has moisture in it, you want to make sure that as...

The serpentine belt on a Ford Mustang is tightened with an auto-tensioning mechanism. This means that there is a device on the front of the engine that applies the correct amount of tension on the...

A bad alternator in your Saturn vehicle can cause major problems. Without the alternator working properly, the car will drain the battery very quickly, so you need to replace it as soon as you...

Owners of a Toyota 4Runner might panic when the gearshift begins to have problems. Knowing a couple of the things that often go wrong in a 4Runner can help a driver diagnose or even repair the...

Honda automobiles are manufactured with rear disc brakes on some models. This hydraulic caliper, rotor and pad system can wear out and require the replacement of some parts to function correctly....

A head gasket is a gasket that is positioned between the engine block and the cylinder head of a vehicle. The head gasket is responsible for sealing the cylinders to ensure maximum compression and...

Vibration in the steering wheel during braking is a clear indication that the brakes on a Ford Focus need servicing, but the rear brakes do far less work than the front brakes, so it may not be...

The brake pads on a Toyota 4Runner need to be changed every year. Usually, this is because the pad material grinds down to about 1/8 inch thick. At this thickness, the pads will have a hard time...

The rear brake pads on an Audi A6 use a caliper and rotor design for maximum clamping power. However, the downside to increased performance is increased wear and tear. You will need to check the...

Change the brakes on your Saturn vehicle about every 60,000 miles. The Saturn L200 uses brake calipers on all wheels, but only the front brakes use standard brake pads. Still, there are a few...

When installing a set of heads on a Chevy, the surface preparation is important to prevent leaks. The surface on the head and the block must be free of gasket material, dirt, dust and all grease....

The Ford Ranger uses a rear drum braking system that stops the truck and provides a stationary parking brake. The shoes can wear out and require replacement. The drums should be replaced after...

The rear light bulbs in a Lexus need to be checked and replaced every six months. Obviously, if they're not blown, you won't need to replace them. However, even though they are low-wattage bulbs,...

Rebuilding your car's engine can be a time-consuming and expensive undertaking, and before you take such a drastic step, it is important to be absolutely certain that an engine rebuild is really...

Pneumatic cutting tools are often used in auto body and sheet metal fabrication shops. Some are exclusively designed to cut metal, while others can be equipped to cut wood and plastic. Pneumatic...

An unprotected gas tank leaves you vulnerable to thieves and vandals, and the rising price of gas makes the loss of your fuel even more damaging to your pocketbook. You can install a locking gas...

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,...

Only thing you need is a transmision jack. You will have to rent one. It sounds hard but the transmision jack does all the work.

Many people let their car go to pot for no reason. It's the second biggest investment of your life, and if you treat it right, it can last a lifetime, if you want. Why throw all that away...

If your old window tint is bubbling up, falling off, or even if you just want a change, you know you need to take it off. Although removing the colored plastic film, getting the gummy residue off,...

There are generally two flavors of car door windows, the first being manual and the second being electric. No matter what the issue, door windows tend to have few parts and are relatively easy to...

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...

Mixing gelcoat thoroughly with a catalyst hardener prior to application will ensure an even and sturdy finish. Always blend the resin well, so the final seal is smooth, without any patchy areas of...

The initial timing on a small block Chevrolet should be 16 to 18 degrees before top dead center (BTDC) with the engine idling and the vacuum advance hooked up. When the engine is initially cranked...

Replace your fuel filter at least every 30,000 miles to prevent any contaminants from getting through to the fuel injectors. The fuel filter on a Ford Sport Trac uses plastic spring clip fittings....

The distributor on a Chevrolet rotates as a result of contact with the gear on the rear of the camshaft. There is a recess in the bottom of the distributor with a blade in the center that is...

Introduced in 1986, the Taurus has been an enduring staple of the Ford Motor Company's lineup. Since its induction, the car has employed front disc brakes; but the rear brakes on your Taurus may...

There are all kinds of reasons for removing the manual transmission in a Chevrolet vehicle --- for repairs, replacement, or to change the manual vehicle into an automatic. Starting the process,...

The manual windows in older vehicles are inconvenient and slow. However, they are very reliable and rarely fail. This isn't always the case with power windows. A typical power window has several...

The Toyota Previa was sold in the United States until 1999, when it was replaced by the Toyota Sienna minivan. The Previa continues to be a popular van outside of the U.S. market. The 1995 Previa...

The ball joints in a vehicle are objects shaped like spheres that enable a certain degree of rotary movement. It is an important component of a car's suspension.

The 1994 Toyota pickup uses a short arm/long arm suspension system made up of one upper and one lower A-frame/control arm, and a spindle attached between the two. Each control arm is attached to...

The Cavalier is a compact car produced by Chevrolet from 1982 to 2005. It is a front-drive vehicle that, over the course of its production run, was available with inline-four-cylinder, V6 and...

The 1984 Chevrolet Camaro was manufactured with a hydraulic braking system that employs front disc brakes. The brake pads are pressed against the rotor with caliper pistons, and they can wear out...

A natural byproduct of a combustion engine is water. It is expelled with the exhaust gases. Fuel is mixed with air and then forced into the cylinders. Once the mix is inside the cylinder, a small...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup endured 23 years of production in the United States. Although a few different generational designs occurred as the truck matured, one of the mainstay features of this...

The Dodge Grand Caravan is an offshoot of the original minivan, the Caravan, making it one of the most well-known models. Unfortunately, the Grand Caravan has experienced its share of problems,...

The head gasket is a seal that joins the engine head with the cylinder. When the engine overheats, the metal expands and damages the gasket. Overheating prevention is a critical part of vehicle...

Chevrolet trucks use a pair of leaf springs, which support the weight of the differential and act as an important suspension component. Over time, the leaf springs tend to lose their tensile...

The outer tie rod end on the Ford Explorer bridges the connection between the rack and pinion steering and the front wheel knuckles. Unlike front-wheel drive vehicles, the outer tie rod end on the...

The base model Ford Mustang comes equipped with a sequential port fuel-injected 3.8 liter V6. The Bosch style fuel injectors in this system are very durable, but from time to time one will break...

Electrical problems in the 1989 Ford Mustang GT included the headlight switch and connector, as well as the alternator wiring harness meltdown seen by many Ford products. Fortunately the fixes...

The 350 is quite possibly Chevrolet's most popular small-block engine. Although the 350 is known for its durability, this does not mean that the engine is always problem-free. A blown cylinder...

The Ford Escape features a rack-and-pinion power steering system. The inner tie rods connect directly to the power steering rack and the outer tie rods bridge the connection from the inner tie...

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...

The Ford Expedition has been sold since 1997. Although the Expedition has seen many changes over the years, it has retained the same engine options since day one. The Expedition is equipped with...

Ford's 7.5-liter engine was used primarily for its F-series truck line beginning in 1983, but the engine was also used in Ford's E-250 and E-350 Econoline vans in the mid-1990s. The engine was...

The Honda Accord is one of the best selling cars in America. The 1998 model of the Honda Accord was available with either a 2.3L four-cylinder engine or a 3.0L V6 engine. This tutorial is...

Windshield wipers squeaking and streaking annoy even drivers of new cars! And replacement wiper blades cost $20 or so for the pair. Why not use a simple technique to get your wiper blades to work...