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How to Repair a Jeep's Rear Brakes
Most Jeeps use rear drum brakes to help the front brakes stop. The rear brakes complete approximately 20 percent of the braking when you press on the pedal. As the brake shoes wear out, you will notice squealing and elongated stopping distances. The only way to repair Jeep rear brakes when the shoes...More...
How to Install Valve Caps
The valve stems on your vehicle's tires are designed to connect to an airline so that you can fill up the tires. These valve stems are protected from dirt and grime by valve caps, which screw onto the end and cover up the valve. Without the caps, these valves can get stuck open or closed, causing ei...More...
Specifications for the Silverado
Chevy trucks, including the Silverado, remain popular with American consumers.grill chevy picup truck image by Charlie Rosenberg from Fotolia.comChevrolet introduced the Silverado in 1998 as part of its 1999 model year. With the ability to travel both on road and off, the Chevy Silverado......More...
How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a 2005 Maxima
The 2005 Nissan Maxima comes equipped with two different drive belts on the front of the engine. The front belt is a serpentine belt. The serpentine belt controls the air conditioner pump and the alternator. The back belt is a regular drive belt. The drive belt controls the power steering pump. The ...More...
2003 Ford Expedition Specifications
Ford introduced its full-size, truck-based Expedition sport utility vehicle (SUV) during the 1997 model-year. This model was designed to compete with the large and successful Tahoe and Suburban models from Ford's main rival, Chevrolet. The 2003 model-year saw the introduction of the......More...
How to Reset BMW Service Interval Lights
Once the service interval lights illuminate on the dashboard of the BMW, the only way to get rid of the lights is by resetting them, using a Peake Research R5 reset tool, which is available at most auto parts stores. The reset tool is shaped as a cylinder and has a yellow and black label on it that ...More...
Benefits of Purchasing a Newly Reconditioned Gearbox
Buying parts for your car can be incredibly expensive if you are not careful. Many people do not realize how quickly the costs can add up and how they may be left without all of the pieces they need to get their car running....More...
How to Read Codes on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
You can read the codes on your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee using an On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) scan tool. This tool can be purchased from any auto parts retailer. Sensors in the Cherokee detect malfunctions and send trouble codes to the OBD II computer. The computer then lights up warning or serv...More...
How to Get a Copy of My Car's Window Sticker
A window sticker is also known as a Monroney label. It's named after Senator John Monroney who introduced a bill requiring that automobile manufacturers place a price label on all new vehicles. The bill became law in 1958. Early window stickers included only dealer information and optional equipment...More...
Used Oil and Its Effects On The Environment
Motor oil leaked from individual vehicles--or outright dumped by homeowners and commercial garages inevitably finds its way into local water bodies. Topsoil and natural vegetation would ordinarily filter many of these pollutants out, but the ... ...More...
The Starter Clicks on My Hyundai but the Car Won't Start
If the starter is clicking on your Hyundai, it could be the battery, or it may be the starter itself. The best-case scenario is that it's the battery, but even if it is the starter, don't despair. Even an inexperienced person can change the starter out in about 90 minutes. But first let's identify t...More...
Fitting Tyres Correctly and Quickly With Wheel Balancers
It is very important that tyres are balanced correctly. If wheels are not balanced it can cause vibration and make the vehicle uncomfortable to drive. This can also cause wear in the suspension, meaning more expensive visits to the garage. The first signs of incorrect balance is the steering wobbles...More...
How to Fix a Leaky Car Window
If you have discovered that your floorboards, seats or car dash are wet following rain or morning dew, it is likely that you have a leaky window, even if you haven't actually seen rain coming in. You may also detect a musty or mildew-like odor in your car that comes from the car's interior regularly...More...
Can I Use a Mustang 4 Cylinder Dash Wire in an 8 Cylinder Car?
Almost every electrical component in an automobile, whether it's engine has four, six or eight cylinders is based on a 12-volt, negative ground system. That being the case, aftermarket options such as sound systems can be moved from car to car using the same wiring harness....More...
How to Adjust ABS Brakes in a Jetta
The ABS brakes in a Jetta are self-adjusting for the most part. However, part of the adjustment requires that you go through a manual process so that the brakes are adjusted properly. The brake pad material must be properly bed into the brake rotor surface. If the brakes are not adjusted properly, t...More...
How to Replace a Halogen Bulb in a Dodge Shadow
The Dodge Shadow was produced from 1987 to 1993, when it was replaced by the Dodge and Plymouth Neon. The Shadow was also produced under the Plymouth Sundance nameplate. Parts for the Shadow are becoming scarce, but can still be found at many local auto parts stores. While most of the repairs on the...More...
How to Replace a Chevy Cheyenne Pick-Up Flasher Unit
The Chevy Cheyenne pickup truck has a flasher unit that makes the turn signals and emergency flashers blink. People commonly call them blinkers. The flashers make use of a mechanism that intermittently turns the lights on and off to alert other drivers that you are turning or are having vehicle prob...More...
How to Replace the Starter Wire on a 1997 Dodge Ram
The starter wire on the 1997 Dodge Ram feeds a constant flow of electricity to the starter. This flow ensures that the starter will have enough juice to start the engine when you turn on the ignition switch. A damaged of faulty starter wire can affect an owner's ability to start a Ram truck. Replaci...More...
How to Fix the Headliner on a Dodge Caravan
The headliner cloth in a Dodge Caravan is attached to the roof of the vehicle with an adhesive glue. Over time the glue breaks down which causes the headliner to sag. It can also become damaged when it is ripped or torn due to an object coming into contact with it. You can purchase new headliner fro...More...
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