How to Replace the Distributor in a Nissan Pathfinder

In Nissan Pathfinders made from 1996 onward, you'll find 3.3L engines that contain distributors, as well as 3.3L engines that don't....

How to Remove the Steering Wheel Airbag of a 1992 Ford Aerostar

You may need to remove the airbag from your 1992 Ford Aerostar to replace or remove the steering wheel. Airbags are effective safety tools, ...

How to Repair a Car Window Defroster

You may notice your car window defroster doesnt seem to be working right. It either leaves patchy places or it doesnt work at all. Do not ...

How to Replace the Voltage Regulator in a Ford Taurus

The following outlines the procedures for replacing the voltage regulator in Ford Taurus models from 1986 through 1995. Your Ford Taurus wil...

How to Replace Mustang Floor Boards

When restoring an older Ford Mustang, one of the common areas that needs to be addressed is the floor boards. Because of their proximity to ...

How to Replace the Serpentine Belt in a Chevy Cobalt

The Chevy Cobalt has one drive belt, called a serpentine belt because it winds around different engine accessories. Chevy recommends checkin...

How to Install a Water Pump in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee often has a heavy workload, which wears on the water pump. A bad water pump will first leak from the seals or produc...

How to Replace a Power Mirror in a Honda Prelude

Replacing the power mirror may appear simple for a Honda Prelude. However, taking the door panel off to access electrical cords is a big do-...

What Is Mica Automotive Paint?

Mica automotive paint is a pearlized paint that creates a multicolored effect on vehicles. It is made with mica, a crystalline mineral. ...

How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold in a Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra was first manufactured in 1973 under Datsun. It carried both the Datsun and Nissan emblems in 1983. The first generation w...

How to Replace the Emergency Brakes in a Chevy Impala

The original purpose of emergency brakes was to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Fortunately, the brakes on an Chevy Impala rarely fail, a...

How to Install Remanufactured Fuel Injectors

Installing remanufactured fuel injectors is a fairly simple process and can be done yourself with a few basic tools and a little time. If yo...

How to Replace Jeep U-Joints

Like most vehicles, a Jeep's driveshaft is connected to the differential through a universal joint, also known as the U-joint. Over time...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Nissan Maxima

As your Nissan Maxima starts to age, there are some items that begin to breakdown. One of these items is the turn signal. When the turn sign...

Road Salt Affecting the Paint Surfaces of Vehicles

Winters in areas with icy roads are hard on car bodies. Road crews apply copious amounts of salt to the streets to create safer driving cond...

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

Oncoming drivers typically only flash their lights at you if your headlights seem to be on high or to warn you of a hazard like a cop or a d...

How to Remove Rust From Car Parts

This article is about how to de-rust ferrous metal car parts in a short time in an environmentally safe manner. Instructions 1 Take ...

How to Replace Nissan Door Hinges

If a door on your Nissan vehicle does not have proper alignment or wiggles excessively, it is likely the hinges need replacing. A good test ...

How to Remove Fiberglass Bedsides on a Chevy

Older Chevrolet stepside pickups are equipped with fiberglass bedsides. If these bedsides break or crack from an accident, they need to be r...

How to Change Headlamp in Chrysler 2001 Town and Country

Routine maintenance on older-model vehicles, regardless of the make, is fairly easy. Replacing a headlamp in a Chrysler 2001 Town and Countr...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Nissan Sentra

As your Nissan Sentra begins to age, it can start to have mechanical issues with various parts. For instance, if the turn signal starts blin...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Ford F-Series

The Ford F-Series uses an ignition system known as a coil on plug (COP) system. The name derives from the setup of the system--an ignition c...

How to Remove the Lower Ball Joint on Trucks

Replacing the upper and lower ball joints in your truck may seem like an intimidating, tedious task. With a little patience, know-how and th...

How to Replace a Radiator in a Hyundai Santa Fe

Over time, your vehicle's radiator can corrode and wear out, causing leaks and overheating. If you have a Hyundai Santa Fe, replacing th...

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Toyota Camry

If you change a bulb on the headlights of your Toyota Camry, you might have to adjust them. While Toyota recommends you take your Toyota Cam...

How to Replace Emergency Brakes in a VW Beetle

The emergency brakes on your vehicle were originally used to stop it when the regular brakes failed. However, the brakes on a VW Beetle now ...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Lincoln Navigator

First introduced in 1998, the Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV produced by the Ford Motor Company, and had the undesirable distin...

How to Replace a Power Mirror in a Chrysler Town & Country

Changing a power mirror on all model years of the Chrysler Town & Country is a task done quite easily at home. Order a replacement power...

How to Install Bed Bolts

Securing a bed to a truck is a pretty simple task, but if it's not done right, the vehicle can become unsafe. Plus, putting a bed on a v...

How to Troubleshoot a Windshield Washer

Windshield washer problems are some of the most simple to troubleshoot for in a vehicles electrical system. For the most part, you will find...

What Kind of Plastic Is Used for Car Bumpers?

Car bumpers are a vehicle's first line of defense from the bump and grind of the outside world. Car bumpers need to be able to absorb sh...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Saturn VUE

The Saturn VUE is considered a compact crossover SUV. Produced by General Motors, the VUE has been in production since 2002. The manufacture...

How to Replace Emergency Brakes in a Ford Focus

The emergency brakes on your vehicle were originally used to stop it when the regular brakes failed. However, the brakes on a Ford Focus now...

How to Replace a Radiator in a Ford F-Series

If you have a Ford F-Series truck, you'll want to keep it in good running condition as long as possible. One way to do that is to take c...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

The fuel filter in your Mitsubishi Eclipse keeps the fuel injection system clean, which prevents plugged fuel injectors or a plugged fuel pr...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in an Acura Integra

On Acura Integra models made between 1990 and 2001, engine and trim covers were used to protect the engine. If your Acura Integra was made b...

How to Replace the Springs in a Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima is one of Nissan's best selling models. The Maxima has offered many varieties of suspension systems over the years. Th...

How to Replace the Fan in a Ford Focus

Your Ford Focus has an electric engine cooling fan; it is powered by your vehicle's alternator instead of a fan belt. These steps will a...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Ford Focus

After you've driven 60,000 miles, it's usually time to replace your shocks and struts. They wear over time, and after 5 years, the r...