Auto Repair

Installing a windshield is essentially the opposite of the process to remove it. However, there are some key steps that you need to be aware of while installing windshields. You must be especially...

The oxygen sensor on a Dodge Ram Hemi monitors the air to fuel ratio coming out of the exhaust manifold. Since the oxygen sensor, also called an "O2 sensor," is responsible for controlling...

Ball joints on an automobile are a pivotal part of your car suspension system that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle. A worn ball joint can affect the performance of your suspension...

The wheel hub on your vehicle is responsible for tying together the suspension and securing the brakes and the wheels to the driveshaft. All in all, the hub assembly does a lot for your vehicle....

The hub is the central component in a vehicle's suspension. It ties the upper and lower control arms together as well as the shock and oil assembly. The hub also holds the wheel in place and...

The O2 sensor in your Ford E-150 Van measures the ratio of air to fuel to make sure that the van isn't running too rich or too lean. The sensor relays information to the van's computer allowing it...

The heater core in a 1992 Chevy Blazer provides the heat that keeps you warm in the winter. The heater core operates on a simple principle. Heat from the engine cycles through the radiator and...

The fog lights on a Chevy HHR help to provide supplemental lighting for the truck at night or during heavy fog. While the HHR may or may not have come with fog lights when you purchased it, you...

The TXS is a premium-level luxury sport coupe made by the Acura division of the Honda Motor Company. The TSX normally comes equipped with fog lights, however, if your TSX did not, you will need to...

The O2 sensor on a Hyundai Santa Fe measures the air to fuel ratio to make sure that the vehicle doesn't burn too much gasoline (running "rich"), or to prevent the engine from burning too little...

O2 sensors are sensors which measure the toxins that are expelled from your vehicle's exhaust system. The O2 sensor is an emissions control device, and is required in states that use smog testing...

The GMC Envoy uses a caliper and rotor design to maximize clamping force on the rotors and improve braking. Hydraulic fluid runs through steel tubing, called "brake line" and creates the pressure...

The thermostat on your Dodge Intrepid model is an engine-temperature control valve. This valve is designed to close and open within a predetermined temperature range, allowing the exchange of hot...

Four simple household ingredients and a little bit of elbow grease will yield an inexpensive, yet effective homemade chrome cleanser and polish. Although removing rust and grime is the main...

The Miata is a small, two seat roadster made my Mazda. As with other roadsters, maintenance is important because of the abuse that this car tends to get from its drivers. One of the less common...

When you restore an antique or classic car, you are returning the vehicle to its original beauty. If you want to become a car restorer, you need to have an interest in classic cars as well as...

With the cost of replacing windshields getting higher all the time, it pays to take the time to repair them if possible. Scratches are a problem that should be addressed not just because they are...

The Audi TT is a twin turbo sports car made by the Audi division of Volkswagen. The TT's brakes use a caliper and rotor design for all four wheels to maximize clamping force on the rotors and...

Automotive ignition systems are made up of several key components. The trigger device is the ignition module or points, and these supply energy to the coil. The ignition coil multiplies the energy...

Chevrolet has produced a number of different automatic transmissions over its long history, each with different characteristics. However, the basic design of any Chevrolet automatic transmission...

When one buys a new car, the last thing a person wants to do is have to fix something that's gone wrong with it. Inevitably, however, that's exactly what's necessary. Heeding a few tips can make...

This summer my Toyota Corolla dashboard light went off. This affected my night time driving as I was unable to understand my current speed, fuel level etc. I checked with body shopper for change...

Having a dead car battery is something we will all experience throughout our life. It may have been caused by leaving the headlights or an inside light on, or it may just be the natural end to...

First and for most Never Ever Ever try to take off the radiator cap when the car is hot. Serve burns can acuter to the face hands and your chest. You have to run cool water over the radiator for...

A vehicle's electrical charging system can sometimes be tricky to diagnose when things are not functioning properly. The battery, alternator or regulator can all potentially be the problem. If...

A Ford Ranger driveshaft uses a flange on the rear universal that mounts to the pinion yoke. The universal joint does not mount directly to the pinion yoke. Before removing the driveshaft on these...

The window motor on a Dodge Shadow is replaceable separately from the window regulator. The window regulator on this vehicle is a cable driven type of regulator assembly. Many times, a motor...

Troubleshooting a Jeep engine begins by focusing on the points that have the highest probability of failure and moving to internal engine problems. There is a multitude of possibilities on a Jeep...

Changing headlights on vehicles these days is not as easy as it used to be. The Chevy Trailblazer is no exception to the rule. Since the induction of halogen headlight capsules, it seems...

A car is a complex machine with several systems functioning simultaneously. While most modern cars contain computerized systems that are beyond the understanding of all but the most specialized...

A master cylinder is a device that converts the motion of a lever or pedal into hydraulic pressure. Master cylinders are commonly used to control a vehicle's clutch or brake systems and can be...

Fuel entering a vehicle's engine must first pass through the fuel filter, which is a mesh-like screen responsible for filtering out dirt and debris in the fuel. Problems with a vehicle fuel filter...

The catalytic converter is widely used as an emissions control unit in automobiles and some industries. It uses one or more catalysts such platinum, palladium and rhodium to burn off many...

The Ford F150 is Ford's best selling truck. The F150 uses a standard wheel hub to tie the suspension together. The wheel hub connects the upper and lower control arms, as well as houses the brake...

Chevrolet's version of multi-port fuel injection called Tuned Port Injection was introduced to the public in 1985 on the Corvette and Camaro. Featuring tuned length intake runners, one individual...

A brake bleeder is a device that siphons or directs air out of the brake system in your vehicle. The simplest design is a tube and cup that helps remove air from the brake lines using the vehicle...

The fog lights on the Chevy Avalanche are supplemental lights used to illuminate the road underneath fog. As the name suggest, these lights are especially useful and effective when it's foggy...

A car that fell in between compact and midsize, the Contour was Ford's first attempt to make a car that can be sold across the world with nothing but minor changes from region to region. Below are...

The brakes on a Mini Cooper S are the high-performance type, utilizing a caliper and rotor system for maximum clamping force. Hydraulic fluid is pushed through steel tubing to the brake caliper...

The brakes on a Scion xB use a caliper and rotor design. The brake system works by pushing hydraulic fluid through metal tubing, called "brake tubing" or "brake line," and actuating a piston...

Rust is a car's worst enemy. Once a small speck of rust is present on the sheet metal of your car, it can eventually spread to entire body panels of the car. Rust attaches to the sheet metal and...

While a catalytic converter is designed to last 10 years or more, several variables can make it die sooner. Nowadays, vehicles employ more than one converter, which increases the chances of...

The Honda Accord is a mid-sized automobile made by Japanese car maker, Honda. The Accord was the first in a series of Japanese automobiles to be produced in America. Although it was introduced in...

The Honda Civic is one of the most popular compact cars on the market both today, and for a couple of decades. It is the second oldest continuously produced Japanese automobile to be sold...

The Dodge Dart was a full-sized automobile produced from 1960 to 1976. As with most older cars, the Dart does occasionally have wiring problems. Thankfully, the Dart's electrical design is quite...

The Kia Sedona is also known as the Kia Carnival. This minivan uses a standard design manifold to route intake and exhaust gases into and away from the engine. The manifold assembly, which...

The Chevrolet S10 Blazer, more commonly called the Blazer, was a midsized SUV sold by General Motors. The Blazer was discontinued in 2004 and ultimately replaced by the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The...

The crankshaft position sensor on your Chrysler vehicle is part of the ignition system and monitors engine speed. The engine computer uses electrical current signals from this and other sensors to...

Hearing the peaceful patter of rain turn into the sharp clang of punishing hail is enough to make any car-owner cry out in frustration. Within minutes, a bad hailstorm can leave a new car badly...

Although the Mustang's transmission is generally regarded as quite durable, given enough time it will eventually develop problems. Many problems associated with the Mustang's transmission can be...