How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Ford Focus

The Ford Focus has been a best-selling compact car since its introduction in 2000. The manufacturer recommends 5W20 viscosity engine oil, un...

How to Change a Timing Belt on a 92 Toyota Camry

This article will show you the steps necessary to replace a timing belt on the Camry 4 cylinder. This repair is the same for the 92, 93, 94...

How to Replace the Distributor in a Chrysler Sebring

The Chrysler Sebring has had several sizes of engine from 1995 to 2005 and both distributor and distributorless systems. In the early years,...

How to Replace the Wiper Blades on a Chrysler Sebring

When wet weather strikes, you want to make sure that your car is properly equipped with a great set of wiper blades. Most manufacturers sugg...

Paint Job Types: Polyurethane, Acrylic, Enamel, Base & Clear

Different types of paint are used for different purposes, just as different tools are used to perform different jobs. Oil-based paint and wa...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a VW Beetle

The ignition coil, regardless of whether it works in a distributor or distributorless ignition system, helps create combustion. It takes the...

How to Replace an ABS Controller in a Ford Focus

The Ford Focus has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) controller that reduces the braking force to any wheel that is rotating significantly m...

How to Retrofit Air Conditioning in a Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry models made in or before 1995 use R12 refrigerant. You must retrofit the air conditioning system to accept R134 before you can ...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Toyota Camry

Since its debut in 1983, the Camry has maintained its spot as the most popular Toyota. While the older models are likely to have a lot of mi...

How to Paint Vehicle Door Jambs

When you paint the exterior of your car, the last thing you want is the door jamb to be a different color. Completing this job on a standar...

How do I Remove the Rear Door Panel of a 2006 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab?

The 2006 Ford F-150's rear door panels are similar to the front door panels, although the process of removing a rear door panel is sligh...

How to Replace the Springs in a Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV. The Highlander has the maneuverability and handling of a car with the capacity of an SUV....

How to Replace a Vinyl Roof on a Cadillac

Vinyl tops have been popular for years, but when the vinyl gets old, it can dry and crack, making it look less attractive. Replacing a vinyl...

Differences Between Automotive Paint Sprayer Tips

By perfecting their automotive refinishing techniques, vehicle owners can produce professional quality paint jobs at a fraction of the cost ...

How to Replace the Wiper Blades on a Nissan Pathfinder

When it's raining, sleeting, snowing or hailing, it is imperative that you have a good set of wiper blades on your vehicle. Even if you ...

How to Change the Valve Cover Gasket on a 1996 Nissan Sentra

Many men and women tackle car repairs in their own garages, especially for older cars. Replacing the valve cover gasket for a 1996 Nissan Se...

How to Calculate Automobile Paint Refinish Time

Determining accurate auto repair charges has been always been a complex issue. There are many horror stories of unsuspecting consumers bein...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Honda Prelude

The turn signal lights on the Honda Prelude operate by a relay that causes them to blink. Many makes and models of cars utilize a flasher to...

How to Use an Emission Analyzer

Many states and municipalities now require emission testing each year to license your vehicle. They test for hydrocarbon emission, amount of...

How to Replace Subaru Side Mirrors

Maybe you were backing your Subaru into a parking space and hit a car next to you, or some kid knocked off your side mirror with his bicycle...

How to Fix Power Seats in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

For owners of the 1999 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, an annoying popping or clicking noise in their seats may be part of driving. The sound c...

How to Replace the Water Hoses in a Chrysler Town & Country

The Chrysler Town & Country minivan is great for growing families. It combines reliability and luxury to help everyone get what he want...

How to Replace the Springs in a Mercury Villager

The Mercury Villager was manufactured as a joint venture between Mercury and Nissan. The Villager was a larger minivan than others on the ma...

How to Remove Wood Tape From a Roadmaster

The side of some models of Buick Roadmaster wagons came with simulated wood trim that ran down the side of the vehicle. This is actually not...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Hyundai Santa Fe

You will probably drive your Hyundai Santa Fe for years before you need to change the oil pan gasket, but if you notice a puddle of oil bene...

How to Change a Corolla Door Lock

There can be a number of reasons why you might need to change the door lock on your Toyota Corolla. If you lose a door key, you might need t...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra has a reputation as a reliable, long-lived car. Help it keep up that reputation by using the right Nissan fluids or equiva...

How to Mix Automotive Paint in a Mixing Cup

Most automotive paint comes as a base coat that requires the addition of a hardener or a reducer mixed in a certain ratio, usually 1:1 or 4:...

How to Remove a Trunk Lock

The lock on the trunk of a car keeps people from entering the trunk and protects the contents inside. If the lock fails or breaks, then your...

How to Replace the Wiper Blades on a Chevy Cobalt

Anyone who has spent time driving in adverse weather conditions knows how important it is to have a set of properly working windshield wiper...