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Comparison of Synthetic Motor Oil
Motor oil is very important because it keeps a car's engine from overheating and becoming damaged. Drivers want the best oil they can afford for their cars. One of the most difficult choices, according to Popular Mechanics, is the choice between synthetic and mineral or organic oil....More...
How to Replace Jeep Muffler & Tail Pipe
If you take your Jeep Wrangler off road often, rust problems can develop on your exhaust system due to water and moisture. Whether you are replacing your exhaust with an aftermarket kit or a factory system, the process is virtually the same. Exhaust kits may be purchased at any local auto parts stor...More...
Description of 12 Volt Battery Chargers
A 12-volt lead-acid car battery can be charged and discharged thousands of times. If yours has become too run-down to start your car, a 12-volt charger will restore it to full charge....More...
How to Put Air in a Tubeless Tire That's Gone Flat
Tubeless tires are advantageous because you can run them on lower pressure than tubed tires without fear. Lower air pressure gives you better traction on the road and also more suspension on off-road terrain. You lower your risk of getting pinch flats with tubeless tires, but the tires can still get...More...
How to Troubleshoot the Transmission in a 1992 Dodge Stealth
If you are experiencing transmission problems with your 1992 Dodge Stealth, then you should consider inspecting and changing your transmission fluid and replacing your transmission filter before having the vehicle looked at by a professional. Although keeping the fluid and filter up to date can help...More...
Paintless Dent Removal Tools
Skilled auto body technicians remove dents without disturbing paint with special tools, saving you time and money. Performing these repairs not only take the right tool, but also skill and patience....More...
How to Install Hand Grips on a Motorcycle
Choosing the appropriate style and material of the hand grips on your bike can improve your riding comfort and performance. Thin rubber grips offer exceptional control of your dirt bike on the track while gel grips can help reduce vibration and numbness in your hands. A larger diameter foam grip on ...More...
Facts on the Baldwin Motion Corvette
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the muscle car ruled the American drag strip and captured the imaginations of young drivers. For some performance-minded car enthusiasts and drag racers, the powerful cars produced by the big manufacturers weren't powerful enough, and performance shops stepped in t...More...
How to Replace a 2001 CRV Alternator Belt
The alternator belt on the 2001 Honda CRV also controls the air conditioner compressor. The belt is driven around both of the accessory pulleys by the crankshaft pulley, powering both accessories. Belts fray, crack, stretch and otherwise wear over time and should be inspected regularly. If the alter...More...
How to Install an LCD TV in a Bonneville
For many years, people have installed TVs in their cars but originally they had to use heavy full-sized box TVs to do it. Technology has reduced the size of TVs and manufacturers make TV mounting brackets for cars that make the process easier than ever. These brackets are mounted from the ceiling wh...More...
66 Chevelle Cooling Fan Options
Though the 1966 Chevy Chevelle is a classic car, there are numerous 21st century upgrade options available through aftermarket product manufacturers. The tendency for rebuilt classics of the muscle car era of the late 1960s and early 1970s to overheat even in mild driving conditions requires an owne...More...
How to Fill Up a Hydrogen Car
New technologies are driving the development of greener, more fuel efficient cars, but it's still unclear if hydrogen-powered vehicles will ever become an affordable, mass-produced option. But these cars do have the backing of government agencies that want to see more hydrogen vehicles on the road. ...More...
How to Change a Transmission Filter in an '02 Blazer
The Chevrolet S-10 Blazer was introduced in the 1983 model year. The Blazer name was used on both full-size and S-10 Blazers until 1995, when the full size Blazer became the Tahoe. The 2002 Chevrolet Blazer was the last Blazer made, as it was replaced by the larger Trailblazer. The 2002 Blazer was e...More...
How to Remove Paint Spots From Automobiles
No matter what condition your car paint is in, having paint spots makes it look bad. Paint spots can be hard to remove considering you only want to remove the spots and not the paint off of your car. There is a way to do this without harming the paint on the car's surface and actually clean your car...More...
Taurus CV Joint Removal
Ford Tauruses have at each end of the front axles a CV joint connecting the swiveling turning wheels to the suspension. Constant velocity joints allow wheels to bounce up and down, vibrate, swivel and spin without straining the axle connection. The CV joint constantly moves in different directions w...More...
Tools for Auto Repair: The 3-Jaw Puller
What's a 3-jaw gear puller? What does it do? Check it out....More...
How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Ford F-Series
Changing the turn signal flasher is not very difficult or time-consuming, but the problem is finding where the relay is. In Ford F-series trucks, the relay is up under the dash next to the steering column. Gaining access is not very difficult....More...
How do I Replace the Interior Dome Light in a 2004 Hyundai Sonata?
The interior dome light in a 2004 Hyundai Sonata is designed to increase visibility inside the vehicle. This light is mounted in the center of the roof and secured to the sheet metal with small steel screws. The dome bulb is covered by a clear piece of impact-resistant plastic. When this bulb burns ...More...
The Steps for Painting Bumpers
Bumpers are often the most scraped and scratched areas on a vehicle; bumpers lead the way and are typically the first areas to become scratched or dinged. It is possible, however, to paint a bumpers without having to shell out hundreds of dollars at a body shop. Plastic and metal bumpers are paintab...More...
Signs & Symptoms of Bad Haldex Controllers
A Haldex controller is a unit installed in your car that's meant to streamline the torque created by your engine so you don't have any wasted power in the transfer from motor to wheels. However, as with anything else on your car, even the Haldex controller can sometimes go awry. If you're not sure w...More...
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