How to Replace the PCV Valve in a Saturn VUE

Within your vehicle, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve controls the amount of pressure that builds up in the engine. If the val...

How to Remove a 1999 Montana Power Window Switch Cover

The 1999 Pontiac Montana's power window switch cover is attached to the door panel's armrest. Removing the cover is necessary if you...

How to Paint With Waterborne Three-Stage Paint

Three-stage paint systems are notoriously difficult to use and even professional vehicle refinishers encounter a myriad of problems with col...

How to Work With Automotive Spray Primer

There are a couple of types of commonly used automotive spray primers that you can apply during the bodywork and finishing process. There ...

How to Cure Fiberglass

Setting fiberglass requires the use of a resin. Cured polyester resin hardens fiberglass cloth, forming a rigid part. The resin itself will ...

How to Remove the Door Handle on a Chevy Caprice

The door handles on most Chevy Caprice models are mounted to the door frame, so you must remove the door panel to access the mounting hardwa...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Mercury Cougar

If your turn signal isn't working even after you installed new bulbs, you may have a problem with the turn signal relay in your Mercury ...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Dodge Intrepid

The Dodge Intrepid full-size sedan, produced from 1993 to 2004, was also sold in Canada as the Chrysler Intrepid. Both vehicles are, mechani...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima has a comfortable and smooth ride when it's brand new, but after 60,000 miles under normal driving conditions, you nee...

How to Install a Tie Rod in a VW Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle's tie rod, like most other vehicle suspensions, is connected to the steering knuckles of both front wheels. It is ...

How to Find a Faulty Fuse in a Car

Faulty fuses will cause your dash gauges and engine sensors to operate erratically and overload wiring which results in short and open circu...

Siphon Feed Sand Blaster Tricks

Siphon sandblasters are the most basic type of sandblaster available. The siphon sandblasting system consists of a hose that is placed in th...

Body Shop Equipment & Tools

While there are multiple tools and equipment needed in automotive body repair shops, there are certain essentials that it would be difficult...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Acura Integra

The 2001 Acura Integra was available with six different engine sizes. The 3.2L and 3.5L models were the most popular and the most alike when...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Chevy Camaro

From 1982 to 1992, Chevy produced the third generations of Camaro, the first with a modified MacPherson strut system and, in the absence of ...

How to Check and Replace a Timing Chain in a Chevy Avalanche

Like timing belts, timing chains drive a vehicle's camshaft. Stronger than their counterparts, timing chains are nearly repair-free with...

How to Replace Fog Lights

If your both of your fog lights go out, you should check the fuse before you replace them. If it turns out that the lights have to be replac...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Mercury Villager

Your Mercury Villager once provided a smooth and comfortable ride for your family, but after 60,000 miles under normal driving conditions, t...

How to Replace a Horn in a Mazda6

The Mazda6 is a mid-size car in production since 2002. There are three distinct models sold under this name in North America, including a li...

Automotive Clearcoat for Beginners

As of 2010, two-stage clear coat systems have effectively replaced traditional two-pack paint products. Although clear coats are more expens...

How to Replace an ABS Controller in a Chevy Silverado

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) on the Chevy Silverado prevents the brakes from locking during an emergency stop. The ABS controller does...

How to Paint a Motorcycle Frame

Restoring motorcycles to their original luster is a rewarding pastime that is gaining more and more popularity. There are entire communities...

How to Fix Car Dents With Bondo Plastic Metal

Bondo Plastic Metal is a product commonly used for filling dents and cracks in metal surfaces, usually on automobiles. Its built up graduall...

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Chrysler Town & Country

Authorized Chrysler repair centers use a special alignment tool to adjust the headlights in a Chrysler Town and Country. While this method e...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Ford Mustang

There are several reasons for dropping the oil pan in the Mustang. This includes replacing or repairing it, cleaning it or upsizing it for a...

How to Repair a Motorcycle Seat

To repair a motorcycle seat it's generally best to remove the old cover and replace it with a new one. An inexpensive project, repairing...

How to Sand Out Car Paint Damage

If you have some scratches on your car due to a minor accident, you might want to make some repairs. You'll need to sand the damage to t...

Options for Rechroming a Bumper

Bumpers are items that serve a utilitarian function on cars. They protect the more expensive sheet metal and engine components in case of m...

Metallic HVLP Spray Tips

Metallic spray paints can be notoriously difficult to use for inexperienced auto repair enthusiasts. Incorrect application can result in met...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a Dodge Durango

The Dodge Durango mixes fuel and air under pressure with a fuel injector. This function was previously performed passively by carburetors un...

How to Replace the Springs in a Mitsubishi 3000GT

The rather short lived Mitsubishi 3000GT was a fully-loaded sports car. The 3000GT could be customized with a variety of options, but the ha...

How to Replace a Nissan Xterra Torsion Bar

Nissan trucks use a torsion bar suspension at the front end rather than a torsion beam. In this system, a bar and lever support most of the ...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Dodge Caravan

The Dodge Caravan, first introduced in 1984, shares a number of mechanical similarities with its sister vehicles the Chrysler Town and Count...