How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima is a mid-sized vehicle produced by Nissan from 1976 on. The vehicle is currently being produced for model years 2004 throu...

How to Fix Performance Fuel Injectors

Over the time that you drive your car, carbon deposits can build up in your fuel injectors. Dirty fuel injectors lead to misfiring, loss of ...

How to Fix a Radiator

If your pockets are empty and so is the fluid level in your radiator, you may need to use some remedies of your own. You can do the repair y...

How to Replace the Fan in a Oldsmobile Alero

Your Oldsmobile Alero has an electric engine fan that can be replaced by a novice in under an hour. The only tools you need are a wrench and...

How to Use the Wedge Tool for Auto Lockouts

If you've locked yourself out of your car, you may think your only option is to call the locksmith. There is another option, however, to...

How to Remove the Rear Bumper on a Ford

The rear bumper on any vehicle tends to take a lot of abuse, mostly because it's the first thing to get hit when you're rear-ended o...

How to Replace the Springs in a Ford Focus

The Ford Focus is a compact car introduced by Ford for the year 2000. The Ford Focus is produced in multiple configurations. Replacing the s...

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Ford F-Series

Whether you see your headlights illuminating an oncoming driver or the trees off to the side of the road, you can bet it's time to adjus...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant mixes fuel and air under pressure with a fuel injector. Carburetors previously performed this function passively but w...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Nissan Altima

The ignition coils transfer power from the battery to the spark plugs. In the process, the Altima ignition coils boost the voltage to provid...

How to Improve Your Body Shop Business

If you want to run a successful body shop, there are some basics you need to keep in mind to better your business. As with any business, emp...

How to Inspect a Car Intake Boot

Vacuum leaks and torn air boots cause a vehicle to perform poorly. These leaks allow for a lean mixture inside the engine making it work har...

How to Remove a Window Switch in a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country

The window switch in your 2001 Chrysler Town & Country allows you to operate the electric windows by rolling them up or down. The master...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Chrysler Sebring

The fuel filter in your Chrysler Sebring screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel. Some mechanics recommend you replace the fuel fi...

How to Remove Auto Paint for Repainting

Removing auto paint before repainting a vehicle ensures that none of the old paint will affect the final color of the new paint. In some cas...

How to Replace a Side Mirror on a 2006 Chevy Silverado

The side mirrors on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado are large and bulky, which makes towing and pulling objects easier; however, it also makes th...

How do I Replace the U-Joints on a 2001 Silverado?

The U-joint on your Chevy Silverado controls and pivots the driveshaft. This joint needs to be replaced if it runs out of grease. As the nam...

How to Use a Plasma Cutter for Auto Sheet Metal

Plasma cutters convert moving air to high-temperature plasma with electrical frequency. This allows a plasma cutter to cut through light gag...

How to Grease Truck Ball Joints

Handling your own truck maintenance is a great way to become familiar with your vehicle and save time and money. This is true also for repla...

How to Change the Thermostat in a Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai introduced the Santa Fe in 2001 as its entry into the mid-size crossover SUV market. A low price, long list of standard features and...

How to Paint a Fiero

The General Motors Pontiac Fiero is a sports car that came out between 1984-1988. The company made less than 400,000 Fieros, and today the c...

Cobwebbing Problems in Car Painting

The effects of cobwebbing during automotive paint processes can be highly frustrating and often result in work having to be refinished a sec...

How to Replace the Turn Signal Switch in a Saturn Ion

The Ion came on the scene in 2003 as Saturn's effort to capture young buyers. Despite the design and the solid power of a 2.2L engine, t...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Chevy Corvette

A Chevy Corvette with a high energy ignition (HEI) distributor system typically triggers the spark plugs via the ignition coil. Chevy also u...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Chevy Camaro

The Chevy Camaro uses an alternator to run electrical devices in your vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator maintains a c...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a VW Jetta

The VW Jetta mixes fuel and air under pressure with a fuel injector. This function was previously performed passively by carburetors until t...

How to Replace a Starter in a 1998 Tacoma

The starter on vehicles is what gets the engine started and functioning in order to run properly. It is important to read all instructions c...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Ford Taurus

The Ford Taurus is a popular mid-size vehicle, first introduced in 1986 and has continued to be manufactured until the present. The current ...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was first released in 1964. Since then, the shape, style and engine have been improved. One thing that has not changed on t...

How to Mix Gelcoat

Mixing gelcoat thoroughly with a catalyst hardener prior to application will ensure an even and sturdy finish. Always blend the resin well, ...

How to Inspect the PCV Valve in a Crankcase Ventilation System

The PCV valve is an important component of your car. It helps regulate crankcase fumes so the fumes don't explode in the case of a car b...

How to Fix Car Wheel Bearings

You've probably heard the saying "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." There's a lot of truth in that statement, but to be ...

Auto Painting Directions

The vast range of different automotive paints on the market can often lead to confusion in making the correct choice of material and applyin...

How to Buy Remanufactured Fuel Injectors

When you have a fuel line problem or just want to optimize your fuel injection system, you can take advantage on deals on remanufactured or ...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in an Acura Integra

Like many manufacturers, Acura uses both a distributor and distributorless ignition system. In a distributor ignition system, the Integra...

How to Replace the Fan in a Nissan Maxima

Your Nissan Maxima has an electrically operated engine cooling fan. While the procedure to replace the engine fan on a Nissan Maxima is slig...

How to Adjust Ford Door Hinges

If the door on your Ford vehicle is having problems opening and closing, it could be because the hinges aren't positioned properly. Whil...

How to Remove the Hatch on a 1991 Acura Integra LS

The rear hatch on a 1991 Acura Integra LS hatchback allows drivers to hold large cargo in the back of the car, and gives the car a sporty lo...