How to Adjust the Headlights in a Dodge Caravan

Most headlight adjustment changes the direction of the headlights. If your Dodge Caravan seems to illuminate the trees or the driver of an o...

How to Buy Replacement Car Window Crank Handles

Before automatic windows that are opened with the touch of a button were invented, car owners would manually crank down their windows. If yo...

How to Replace Strut Mounts

When replacing your strut mounts, it is important to properly torque the strut mount nut and line up the studs to the corresponding holes. T...

How to Install a Truck's Snap Ring

Knowing how to complete basic auto repair on your truck can save you time and money, plus extend the life of your truck. One of these applic...

How to Replace a Horn in a VW Jetta

The VW Jetta has been in production since 1979. It is essentially the sedan version of the VW Golf and also may be known by other names such...

How to Install Autobody Repair Panels

Rust, when left untreated, can completely destroy the larger body panels of any vehicle. If you live near a body of salt water, or in colder...

How to Replace Chevy Door Hinge Pins

If the hinge pins in your Chevy vehicle's door become bent or otherwise damaged, this will affect the door's alignment and put a str...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Pontiac Bonneville

The Pontiac Bonneville spark plugs are designed to last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, depending on their tip quality. Spark plugs in a B...

How to Replace the Fan in a Ford Mustang

Your Ford Mustang may have one of two engine fan configurations--belt driven or electrical. These steps apply to any Ford Mustang with an el...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer has an electric fuel pump, so you should ensure that its fuses and relays are working before inspecting it. You may need t...

2003 Durango Ball Joint Removal

The Dodge Durango has two control arms and ball joints on each of the front wheels. In both cases, these joints are built into their control...

How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir in a Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is a Japanese car that's been on the market since 1966 and keeping your Corolla looking new is easier when you have a...

How to Do a Strut Inspection When Replacing the Strut Mounts on a Car

Inspecting your strut mounts when completing a repair or replacement on the strut mount system is extremely important. This will show you an...

How to Replace Windshield Wiper Blades on a Chevrolet Lumina

Windshield wipers act as twin squeegees, constantly working back and forth across the glass to keep the windshield free of vision-obscuring ...

How to Remove the Roof of My Car

Cutting the roof off of a car isn't as crazy an idea as it sounds. It's the first step in lowering or "chopping" the roof...

How to Replace the Side View Mirror on a 2000 Malibu

Side view mirrors are susceptible to damage, particularly if you drive too close to objects or other vehicles. If the side view mirror on yo...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is available in three different engine sizes: 2.4, 3.0 and 3.3 liter. The basic technique for replacing spark plugs is...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Dodge Durango

The shocks in your suspension keep your Durango's ride smooth and comfortable. They also help you maintain control during quick stops. R...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a Nissan Pathfinder

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

How to Replace the Springs in a Plymouth Voyager

The Plymouth Voyager is one of the minivans that helped change the fortunes of the Chrysler Corporation. The Voyager is one of the most popu...

Definition of Single-Stage Auto Paint

Single-stage auto paints will dry to a glossy finish on their own. This type of paint job does not require a clear coat for the paint to hav...

How to Recognize Quality Car Paint

Recognizing quality car paint can be important, especially when you're buying a used car. The quality of the car's paint can be indi...

How to Use a Suction Style Dent Puller

Suction-style dent pullers can be used to repair small dings and dents in the comfort of your own driveway, providing that the dents are not...

How to Hook Up an Alternator

The alternator basically acts as the brain for the battery. Without a good alternator, the battery will not stay charged. This means that ev...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Dodge Caravan

Dodge revolutionized family transportation by introducing the Caravan. It was the first minivan, which inspired competition from virtually e...

How to Replace Valve Cover Gasket in a Pontiac Bonneville

Your 2000 through 2005 Pontiac Bonneville was designed to be gas efficient. This aids you in getting more miles to the gallon while enjoying...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has an electric fuel pump so you should check its fuses and relays and ensure you have fuel before performing the mor...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a VW Jetta

When your turning blinker just stops working for no reason, either your switch connections are dirty or the flasher and relay has gone bad. ...

How to Replace an ABS Controller in a Ford Taurus

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) controller on the Ford Taurus prevents the brakes from locking during an emergency stop. The ABS controll...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a GMC Sierra

The GMC Sierra, introduced in 1999, is essentially the same vehicle as the Chevy Silverado and the Mexico-only Chevy Cheyenne. As such, main...

How to Replace a Horn in a Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer is a mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle made since 1991. The fourth generation was introduced in 2006. It is closely related t...

Where Can I Learn to Paint Cars?

You can learn to paint your auto at your local community college or you can check out some self-study videos online. Some websites give you ...

How to Reset a Ford Explorer Computer

There are a variety of different reasons for having to reset the computer on a Ford Explorer. For example, when you add new equipment or rep...

How to Remove the Sun Visor in a 2000 Corvette

The 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette was the fifth version of the Corvette, and designated as the C5. These vehicles come with sun visors that c...

How to Replace the Door Lock on a Silverado

Replacing the door locks on your Silverado truck can increase the security of the truck, especially since it should leave you needing one ke...

How to Repair a Car's Cracked Cylinder Head

Up until recently most engine blocks or cylinder heads with cracks were cast aside as not salvageable; it wasn't worth the time or expen...