Do it Yourself Dent Repair

Repairing dents in your vehicle yourself depends mainly on the vehicle's age. The older the vehicle, the more sense it can make to try s...

How to Replace the Springs in a VW Beetle

The ubiquitous VW Beetle is one of the most popular cars of all time. Due to the difference in design between the old and new VW Beetles, th...

How to Read the Oil Dipstick in a Toyota Corolla

Checking your oil on a regular basis keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently. There are some basic similarities in cars when it ...

How to Overhaul a Rotor Button on a Car

Completing a tune-up or overhaul on your vehicle includes the process of checking the rotor button, also known as the distributor rotor. You...

How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Ford Explorer

Since the early 90s, the Ford Explorer has been one of the most popular SUV's on the road. It's important to check the headlights on...

How to Replace an ABS Controller in a Ford F-Series

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) on the Ford F-Series prevents the brakes from locking during an emergency stop. The ABS controller does t...

How to Remove a Toyota Truck Tailgate

The tailgate is the key part of a truck bed. Without the tailgate, you can't contain anything in the bed. But if you have a large load t...

How Many Quarts of Paint Are Needed to Paint a Car?

People looking to save some money on an expensive paint job, and car restoration enthusiasts as well, sometimes set out to put a new paint j...

How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir in a Ford F-Series

Introduced in 1948, the Ford F-Series are full-size pickup trucks. Often used as work trucks, one thing you should do is keep the windshield...

How to Replace a Radiator in a Geo Tracker

The purpose of the radiator in your Geo Tracker is to regulate the temperature of the water that keeps your engine cool. It's important ...

How to Clean the Wheel Hub

When changing the brakes on your car, it is important to clean the wheel hub. Rust and corrosion builds up on the hub and causes swollen spo...

How to Install the Electrical Connectors to a Car Alternator

A car is a complex machine and the alternator is just one important part of the machine. The function of the alternator is to make sure the ...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a Dodge Caravan

The fuel injector in a Dodge Caravan mixes fuel with air under pressure and rendered carburetors obsolete during the late 1980s. A fuel inje...

How to Replace the Valve Cover Gasket in a Chevy Camaro

If you own a 1997 Chevy Camaro you know how important it is to keep up the maintenance on it. The thing you'll need to replace is the va...

How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold in a Pontiac Grand Am

The Pontiac Grand Am was sold heavily to rental car companies. While sales were steady for the Grand Am over the years, it was discontinued ...

How to Replace the Alternator in a VW Passat

The alternator in a VW Passat operates various accessories in the vehicle by transmitting an electrical current while the engine is running....

How to Thin Polyester Fiberglass Resin With Acetone

Polyester resin is the most commonly used type of resin and the cheapest. Resin is a thick fiberglass liquid that when mixed with 2 percent ...

How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold in a Mercury Cougar

Mercury discontinued the Cougar in 2002. Introduced in 1967, the Cougar evolved from a "pony car" to a roomy, personal luxury coup...

How to Replace the Springs in a Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude was one of Honda's most innovative models; while it not all that attractive, it provided a great ride. Honda introduce...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Chevy Silverado

The Chevrolet Silverado offers a variety of body styles and powertrains that allowed it to serve as a utility vehicle and the family car. Ch...

How to Replace a Toyota Sequoia's Side Mirror

The Toyota Sequoia's side mirror mounts on a small motor inside of the mirror housing. Four metal clips that squeeze around the motor ho...

How to Change Brake Lights on a 2002 Honda Passport

Proper automotive maintenance is an essential part of keeping a vehicle legal and safe on the road. Some maintenance is very easy to do, req...

How to Remove a Dodge Durango Driver's Door

The doors on a Dodge Durango are heavy, but they're easy to remove and replace with just a few tools and a little time. If you are repla...

How to Select a Cold Air Intake System

Reducing the temperature of airflow into your engine greatly increases horsepower and performance. Cold air intake systems not only flow coo...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Geo Metro

If you own a Geo Metro, you know that the Metro is a sturdy little workhorse that won't cost an arm and a leg when you fill the gas tank...

How to Replace an ABS Controller in a Lincoln Navigator

The Lincoln Navigator has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the brakes from locking during an emergency stop. The ABS controll...

How to Change the Ball Joints on a Cherokee

The Jeep Cherokee is one of many trucks that employ upper and lower ball joints on both front wheels. These joints are part of the control a...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is a long-lived passenger car that has evolved from a compact hatchback into a mid-size vehicle. Some of the fluid specific...

How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir in a Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car, first produced in 1988. No matter what year your car is, keeping your windshield clean is vital. Using...

How to Replace a Radiator in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

The purpose of the radiator in your Mitsubishi Eclipse is to keep the engine from overheating. If the radiator is damaged or worn out, you s...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Ford F-Series

Changing the turn signal flasher is not very difficult or time-consuming, but the problem is finding where the relay is. In Ford F-series tr...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Mercury Villager

Mercury Villager models between 1993 and 1998 require spark plug replacement every 20,000 and 30,000 miles. In Mercury Villager models manuf...

How to Replace Rear Differential Fill Plug

If your differential is leaking from the fill plug, or if the plug's square indentation is rounded out, you'll need to replace it. W...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang has an electric fuel pump so you should ensure that its fuses and relays are working before checking it. You may need to cl...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Pontiac Grand Prix

While the setup of the ignition systems in most vehicles is similar, the Pontiac Grand Prix incorporates a direct-mount ignition coil. The m...

How to Use a High Speed Air Body Saw

Working with a custom car means that you have to make things fit, one way or another. One way to cut and separate two pieces of metal is to ...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Chevy Camaro

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

How to Clean the Surfaces When Replacing a Blown Head Gasket

Cleaning the surfaces where the new valve cover gasket will seat is extremely important. If the surface is dirty or damaged in any way, the ...