Auto Repair

The cold weather can cause all kinds of problems with your automobile. Most are minor and can be remedied very simply, where others can be major car repair jobs. Many can be avoided by using...

Automotive headliners are made from fabric or vinyl material that covers the ceiling inside a car. This material is glued to a stiff board shaped to fit on the ceiling. Over time, the glue weakens...

The Oldsmobile Aurora was manufactured with a 12-volt alternator generator charging system, coupled with a negative-ground battery. This system is designed to provide electricity to the primary...

Oil is the life blood of your vehicle's engine. Oil lubricates many of the moving parts to reduce friction and engine temperature. Keeping the oil flowing will add years of life to the engine, and...

Most Volvo 850 timing belts should be changed at 70,000 miles or every five years. The 1993 model has a wider belt and will require replacement every 50,000 miles. For the novice, the timing belt...

Rock or stone chips are the most common causes of damage to a windshield. The Ford Taurus can be prone to this type of damage due to its ride height. This is especially true of older models of the...

Brake rotors are an important part of a vehicle's braking system that, when warped or malfunctioning, can seriously reduce the efficiency of the braking system. Warped brake rotors typically cause...

"Take care of your Honda and it'll take care of you" is a catchphrase used often by Honda riders. But even though Honda motorcycles are well known for being powerful, reliable workhorses, they...

Correct chain maintenance is essential to the long-term well being of your motorcycle. Keeping an eye on chain wear, lubrication and tightness will keep your motorcycle running better for longer...

A blower motor distributes heating and air-conditioning coolant through your vehicle's entire coolant system. The blower motor is an essential component for the distribution of your vehicle's...

The windshield on your Chrysler Plymouth only needs to be replaced when you have a stone chip or crack in the windshield that is larger than 1 inch in length. When you've removed the windshield,...

Having knowledge of tire sizes will help you when your vehicle needs new tires. Information about your tire is located on the sidewall of the actual tire. The series of numbers and letters will...

A wheel hub bearing is part of a vehicle steering system. The trademark of a bad wheel bearing on a Cadillac is a roaring noise. In addition it may make a grinding noise when making turns. Another...

Every manual transmission produced by Toyota uses a clutch, which is designed to gently and gradually connect the engine to the drive wheels. Pressing down on the clutch disengages the engine from...

For the best results, completing body and paint repairs on a vehicle should be left to trained, experienced professionals. If you are inexperienced and looking for a decent paint finish, you can...

Many modern vehicles are equipped with timing belts rather than timing chains. The placement of the timing belt often makes removing the water pump extremely challenging, as the complicated timing...

Dents on the side of your car can make even a new car look bad. Old or new, the cost of dent repair can be expensive, especially if the dents are extensive. Collision repair shops charge by the...

On a manual transmission vehicle, the clutch and flywheel are the two main components responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the transmission. If either one fails, the car will not...

The driver side interior door handle of my Toyota Corolla 1999 broke off. I successfully replaced the same and in this article you will learn how to replace the same.

Nothing is more annoying than a check engine light coming on for no apparent reason. Often times its just a small little nothing that is going awry in your car. Sometimes it is just a bad sensor...

Amazon.com is a great place to find deals with free shipping on orders over $25. I recently realized that they also have a selection of name brand Auto Parts that can be searched by your cars make...

Using gas tank sealer is an inexpensive way to fix a leak or crack in your car's gas tank, but the majority of people don't know how to properly apply it. Most gas tank sealers are made from...

The Mitsubishi Galant uses an alternating generator and negative ground battery to power its electrical system, like most vehicles. The alternator's parts are prone to wear, and it must...

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves are devices that help reduce harmful emissions in modern vehicles. EGR valves first appeared in production vehicles in the 1970s and have become a...

Honda vehicles built after 1996 utilize an on-board diagnostic system know as OBD-II. This system of sensors works with the vehicle's engine computer to determine if the emissions systems are...

The catalytic converter on a Honda is an emissions component located in the exhaust system. A catalyst inside the catalytic converter combines unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide with oxygen...

In a Honda engine, pistons travel up and down inside cylinders in the engine block and are driven by rods connected to the crankshaft. Top dead center is when the piston is farthest away from the...

If the struts on your vehicle have gone bad, you have a choice of replacing the strut assembly completely or any broken parts within it. Either way, removing and disassembling a strut is a...

Radiator hoses are exposed to extreme temperatures in your engine bay. Over time, they may deteriorate and develop leaks. Leaking radiator hoses will require replacement. Replacing radiator hoses...

Automotive spray paint is easy to use, but only after you know the steps to properly mixing it. After purchasing the paint from a paint store, it cannot be put in a spray gun and sprayed on a...

The KIA Optima uses a 12 volt charging system with an alternating generator and a frame-grounded starting battery. The alternator is a smaller unit with an internal voltage regulator. The...

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...

Hail can cause severe damage to your car. It most often damages the roof, hood and trunk areas. A collision center charges for material and time, so the bill can get very expensive very quickly...

Rust on a car is like cancer. It will spread and eventually cause structural damage that cannot be repaired. Even a small amount of rust can spread under the paint, revealing nothing until the...

Sylvania, a large automotive headlight supplier, recommends inspecting or replacing your headlights once per year. While the headlights may last longer than that, they have a tendency to lose some...

The catalytic converter is a key piece of an car or truck's exhaust system. It removes many of the toxic substances prevalent in the emissions of an internal combustion engine.

i will give complete instructions on how to change your tire if you are broke down on the side of the road.

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...

Autobody repair is a common need for car owners, but can get expensive very quickly. The tools and equipment needed to repair your own car are readily available at almost any automotive parts...

It is common for many brake rotors and calipers to develop rust on their outer surfaces, even on new vehicles. For the most part, this is not an issue that affects performance. It is however,...

Transponder keys, sometimes called "chip" keys or "security" keys, were introduced as a means of reducing automotive theft. The keys are designed to make it difficult for thieves to steal a...

Most people are trying to keep their cars longer and that means dealing with maintenance issues. Maintenance comes in two forms: preventative, when you replace something before it breaks, and...

It is relatively easy to jump start a car with a manual transmission if you don't have jumper cables. All you need is a stretch of downhill road. The idea of this trick is you are using the...

So your car didn't start. Maybe you left the lights on, or the heat, or something, but whatever it did, it drained the battery and now you're stuck. Even somebody who doesn't know anything about...

The thermostat on your Dodge Ram allows low temperature coolant from the radiator into the engine to keep the operating temperature within a predetermined range. However, a bad thermostat may get...

The automotive air conditioning system has been around for a while now, and it's basic functions are still the same: take heat from the passenger compartment and release it to the outside....

A faulty oil pan gasket can result in oil leaks around the perimeter of your oil pan. Many people mistake a faulty gasket for a faulty oil pan and spend hundreds of dollars to replace the pan when...

Headlights are used to provide illumination for night-time driving. In addition, daytime running lights improve the ability of other drivers to see your vehicle. While there have been many types...

Anyone that has driven a car with an internal computer has experienced a "check engine" light, also known as the malfunction indicator light (MIL). When the computer of the vehicle detects a...

Repairing dents in your vehicle yourself depends mainly on the vehicle's age. The older the vehicle, the more sense it can make to try such repairs yourself, as a professional job might cost more...