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How to Remove & Replace a Gasket in a GE Front Washer
If you notice that your GE front load washer is leaking around the front of the machine during the wash cycle, you may need to replace the washer gasket. The gasket keeps the machine sealed during the washing cycle while water circulates through the appliance. Over time, these gaskets can crack or o...More...
How to Do Custom Car Upholstery
Sometimes your vehicle's upholstery starts to look faded, or it may have holes in it from years of wear and tear. If you know how to sew you can probably reupholster your vehicle....More...
Don't forget about your vehicle's antifreeze
As the temperatures start to fall this time of year it is important to think about the antifreeze in your vehicle. Over time, the coolant and antifreeze properties will start to decrease. The only way ... ...More...
How to Replace a Timing Belt on a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird
The 1994 Pontiac Sunbird features a 2.0L engine that is a freewheeling engine, according to the Autodata timing belt book and the manufacturer. This means that if the belt stretches past its useful life or breaks, severe engine damage is not likely to happen. The manufacturer has not determined a re...More...
Instructions for Changing the Cabin Air Filter in the Lexus IS250
Lexus, the luxury lineup of cars associated with Toyota, released the IS series in 2001. The initial model vehicle released, known as the IS300, came fitted with a 3.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder engine that produced 215 horsepower and 218 foot-pounds of torque. In 2006, Lexus dropped the "300" mon...More...
How to Install Spark Plugs Into a Honda CR-V
The 2003 Honda CR-V ignition system uses a coil-on-plug system so has no spark-plug wires to deal with. Instead, four individual coils sit above the spark plug on the head and valve-cover assembly. The CR-V has a cover of the coils to protect them from dirt and moisture as well as making the engine ...More...
How to Add Power Steering Fluid to Pontiac G6 2006 Car
Power steering systems use a hydraulic pump, which is driven by a belt, to assist with turning and steering the vehicle. The fluid is released and applied to the steering system any time the wheel is turned, which triggers a decrease in the system's pressure. On the 2006 Pontiac G6, only the V6 mode...More...
How to Choose Tires for Your Car
Choosing tires for your car can get confusing if you want to upgrade to an alternate tire size and performance. A rule of thumb with most reputable tire dealers is that you should never go down in tire variables, but you can always go up. For example, if the car's recommended tire from the manufactu...More...
How to Change the Battery on an Audi A4
The battery is an essential part of the charging system on your Audi A4, and without it, your car won't be able to start up from a cold start. The problem with the Audi however, is finding the battery, which can be a little bit tricky. That's because it's hidden under the windshield wiper cowl and n...More...
Installation Instructions for Wiper Blades for a 2005 Jaguar
Every six months, you need to check the wipers on your 2005 Jaguar. While Jaguars come equipped with high-quality wipers, even they will eventually wear out. Typical problems with the wipers include chipping, peeling, and cracking of the rubber blade. This happens as a result of normal wear and tear...More...
Brake Types for a 1933 Dodge Automobile
Types of automobile brakes have not changed much since the earliest cars were made.Car Brake image by Joelyn Pullano from Fotolia.comAfter spending years building engines for Ford, brothers John and Horace Dodge opted to manufacture their own car. The first Dodge rolled off the line in......More...
How to Troubleshoot an Air Compressor
The air compressor is actuated through the use of an electromagnetic clutch mechanism on the front of the clutch. The clutch is in the center of the pulley. The pulley rides on ball bearings around the outside of the compressor and has a smooth flat side facing forward. The clutch is attached to th...More...
How to Remove a Ford 302 Belt Tensioner
The belt tensioner used on the Ford 302 engine maintains tension on the serpentine belt. The 302 is used in Ford F-150 trucks, among other vehicles. The tensioner is a pulley mounted to the tensioner arm. As the belt stretches, a spring, connected to the arm, forces the pulley to pull down. As the t...More...
My Front Wheel Hub Won't Come Off
The front wheel hub keeps the rim and tire attached to a car with lug nuts. The problem with the front wheel hub is that the rim can become oxidized in place. This can make for an annoying tire change if you run into problems. Getting your wheel off the wheel hub is not very hard to do. You don't ha...More...
How to Attach a Cover to a Boat
Putting on a boat cover was once an exercise in stamina and perseverance. Stamina was required because the cover was made of heavy, treated canvas and perseverance was needed because the covers were difficult to move, difficult to align properly and would blow away before you could tie the ropes tha...More...
How to Remove Curb Scrapes Yourself
Grinding your vehicle's wheels against cement curbs is almost inevitable if you do a lot of driving and parking in urban areas. Parallel parking is likely the most common cause of wheel damage as drivers often rush into their parking space because there is a lineup of traffic waiting behind them. Re...More...
Brake Repair By A Professional Is Best
Brake repair is not something you can put off. Look to a professional to get the job done right....More...
How to Replace Freeze Plugs on a 240Z
The Nissan 240Z was produced for the American market from 1970 to 1973. It was sold with a 2.4-liter straight-6 engine. The freeze plugs can be found along the engine block. They are designed to push out of the engine block when the temperature drops low enough to freeze the coolant. The freeze plug...More...
How do I Troubleshoot BMW 330Ci Problems?
As a modern car, the BMW 330Ci contains many electronic components that help the engine and drive train run smoothly. When your car starts to have some issues, it can be hard to narrow down the cause, especially if the symptoms are generic. By using an engine code, or fault code, reader, you can obt...More...
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