Auto Repair

Ford Motor Company is known for its trucks, primarily the Ford F-series, including the F-150. Replacing the mirrors on your Ford truck is not difficult; you don't need to be a professional to do...

The Chevrolet Aveo is a sub-compact automobile manufactured with a hydraulic master cylinder braking system, with rear drums on some models. The pads and shoes are routine replacement parts;...

The check engine light of a Mitsubishi Montero can turn on for a number of reasons. It sometimes serves to warn of serious engine problems or malfunctions in the car's emissions control system;...

The 1969 Ford F-series Camper Special was manufactured with a hydraulic rear drum braking system that requires routine maintenance. The drum material can thin over time and must be replaced to...

The Mazda Multi-Purpose Vehicle, or MPV, was a minivan manufactured with a hydraulic caliper and pad front brake design, which occasionally requires maintenance. The twin pads on either side will...

The brake pads on your Honda Civic should be changed every 60,000 miles, though they may need changing sooner depending on how hard you regularly use the brakes. The brake assemblies are one of...

The device you use with the ignition key in your Ford F250 pickup truck is comprised of two main parts: The ignition switch and the lock cylinder. If either of these these parts is faulty, it...

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...

A CV axle refers to the axle that runs from the transmission to the drive wheels. The axle itself normally does not break. However, the joint on the axle does. This is because of the high angle of...

Over time, internal components on the alternator of your 1998 Ford Econoline may wear out or break, making the unit inoperative in some cases. Still, you may have some options: remove the...

Rusted nuts and bolts are one of the toughest problems to deal with when repairing your car. Moisture and air cause the rust over time, making the nut or bolt difficult to remove. Luckily,...

Step by step process of changing the oil in a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

Repairing electric motors can seem like a daunting task. DC electric motors are usually small motors that exist inside much of our electronic equipment and vehicles. To repair a DC motor is much...

Mold or mildew smells from your car's air conditioner can be fixed easily and quickly with only a few tools and a couple minutes worth of time. Usually the problem is due to water pooling in your...

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...

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

If you are a smoker and prefer to smoke inside of your car you may have at one point accidentally dropped a lit cigarette onto the car's upholstery, burning a hole into it. These burns are...

The cause of most windshield wiper problems often can be difficult to determine, particularly since the entire wiper system is located underneath the dashboard. Thankfully, the causes of most...

The easiest way to change the sound of your exhaust is to change out the muffler. Generally, this is done at an exhaust shop. But if you have a welder and some time, you can do it yourself using...

Removing the door panel of a Chevy Cobalt is something that needs to be done before you can make repairs to the inside of the door or aftermarket modifications to the panel itself. The actual...

The byproducts of automotive combustion are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and water. After the engine has used up the ingredients required for combustion, these byproducts must...

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...

The alternator in a Ford van is a generator that supplies all of the electricity that the van needs. It also charges the battery. Signs of a failing alternator are dimmed headlights, battery...

If your car rides horribly or you notice the tires wearing in an odd pattern, then chances are you need new shocks. Without properly installed shocks, many things can suffer, such as braking and...

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...

A malfunctioning camshaft position (CMP) sensor has a direct impact on the fuel economy and engine power of your Ford F-150. Neglecting the problem or waiting for the sensor to reach the end of...

Over time, outside rear-view mirrors give in to rain, snow, ice and humidity. The glass, any plastic and other materials within the outside mirror may become weak and break. Replacing an outside...

Engines wear out. It's an unfortunate reality, but not every engine built will last for 200,000 miles, so sometimes you have to replace it. The lifting and moving process can be difficult. In this...

The throttle position sensor, often referred to as the TPS, helps maintain your vehicle's idle speed. If your TPS is defective, it must be replaced. The Mazda MX6 was sold between 1987 and 1997....

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 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...

Performing tasks like replacing a strut seem daunting at first, but in reality, it's not that hard, and only a few simple hand tools are needed. The entire job should only take about 30 minutes to...

Fender rust is caused by the oxidation of a car's steel due to water exposure. Rust can be extremely corrosive and, in some instances, can eat right through a fender. Resulting fender holes can be...

Honda takes a lot of anti-theft precautions with its vehicles, and these precautions can make do-it-yourself car repair--such as removing the vehicle's ignition switch and key lock...

The cost of a professional oil change is minor compared to the cost of many other scheduled maintenance requirements. Nevertheless, you can save $10 to $20 (labor cost) every few months by...

The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro uses hydraulic lines to transfer brake fluid from the master cylinder to the calipers and wheel cylinders at each wheel. Over time, the steel lines attached to the...

The heater core on your Chevrolet Cavalier is designed to heat the cabin of your vehicle by running hot fluid through its coils when you turn on the heater. Occasionally, the core can get worn out...

The wiper motor for Ford vehicles made in 1959 used a simple motor, which surprisingly hasn't changed all that much since then. It's held to the firewall of the vehicle with two retaining bolts...

The brake lights on a 1991 Toyota MR2 need to be checked every 6 months to make sure that they are functioning normally. In many states, a burnt-out brake light can earn you a stiff fine, or a...

The "Check Engine Light" in a Chevy Aveo illuminates when one of the emissions components on your car fails. When the emissions component fails it sends an electrical signal know as a "trouble...

Tires come in all sorts of sizes. There are numbers and letters on the side of the tire, somewhere between the rim and the tread, that identify the specific size and type.

The starter motor on the Ford Focus is one of the key components to the starting/ignition system. If the starter has to be removed for replacement, you first need to know the type of engine your...

The Dodge Dakota pickup truck is designed with a hydraulic master cylinder braking system, which uses front disc and rear drum components that can wear out and fail. Troubleshooting a Dakota brake...

The 1978-1992 Ford Mustang, or Fox body style, was manufactured with rear drum brakes that require routine maintenance. Installing a new drum to the rear brakes will give the mechanic an...

The lifeblood of your vehicle is the fuel. Without it, your Chevy truck won't go anywhere. But if the fuel is dirty, you're going to do damage to your engine and that's not good, either. Fuel...

Replace, or resurface, your brake rotors when you replace the brake pads in your Ford Expedition if you experience a shaky, bouncy feeling when you apply the brakes. Rotors that are severely...

Most modern cars and light trucks utilize sealed headlights that are mounted in headlight buckets in the front of the vehicle. In most cases, access to the headlight element can be gained by...

Headlights take a lot of abuse. They can get chipped or broken. Plastic models can fade and discolor from the sun, and sometimes they just don't look great. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to remove...

Due to an alarming number of reports about accelerators sticking on Toyota cars, Toyota is recalling many of the vehicles. Over 3.8 million vehicles are said to be affected by the recall, the...

The Pontiac Transport uses a secondary fuse panel in the engine compartment to supply electrical power to some of the circuits in the engine bay. Periodically the fuses will need to be replaced....