Although car manuals are great to have on hand for maintenance and repairs, they can sometimes be expensive to purchase. Many car manufacturers now allow you to read the car manual online for free. Others may charge a small fee. more »

Ever purchase a used car that doesn't have the manual? As insignificant as a car manual may seem, there are times when it does come in handy. Here are some ideas on how to get a hold of a car manual. more »

Manual transmission cars give you better performance then automatic cars, but require you to be a skilled driver to do so. This article will focus on how to get the best 0-60 result from a stick shift car, which, after lots of practice, should overshadow the performance of same car with automatic tranny, no matter how hard the other driver will press the pedal to the metal. more »

Changing the oil on an antique car isn't much different from changing the oil on a new car, but you need to be sure about the products and parts you are using. Consult your car manual or an auto parts expert if you're unsure about any details, and follow a few safety guidelines to change the oil on your 50-year-old car. more »

If your vehicle has an electronic issue, there are several ways of troubleshooting the problem. By inspecting the vehicle yourself, you may be able to save costly mechanic fees by diagnosing and repairing the problem in your own garage. A car manual designed specifically for your vehicle's make and model can help you find your way under the hood. The manual will help the most when inspecting newer model vehicles due to complex construction and design. more »

Manual (or standard) transmissions have been around as long as cars have. While many people choose to drive automatic cars, manual gearboxes allow you more control over how you drive. Understanding how your manual transmission works can make a big difference not only in repairing and modifying your car, but also in how you drive it. more »

A jacking screw style tensioner can be used on some cars to help you change the serpentine belt instead of a pulley style tensioner depending on the make and model of your car. Consult your car manual to determine which kind of tensioner is on your car before you go to replace a worn out serpentine belt. If you have the right tensioner, read on to learn how to remove a serpentine belt using a jacking screw tensioner. more »

Most Nissan Sentra models use spark plugs and wires. However, some Sentra models have a CA16DE or CA18DE engine, which utilizes direct ignition where spark plugs are directly connected to the coils. If you are unaware of the type of engine, check the car manual or examine the engine. If there are spark plug wires attached to the engine, you do not have a CA16DE or CA18DE engine. more »

Is there a better feeling than pulling into one's own home and garage at the end of a busy day in nasty weather conditions? Before the invention of the remote-controlled garage door opener, this was just a dream and nearly impossible. The only way to get the garage door open was to pull up in the driveway, get out of the car, manually open the garage door, get back in the car and drive in. Perhaps if someone else was at home they could open the garage door from the inside at an appointed time, but it was often a frustrating task until the remote-controlled garage door opener was invented. more »