How to Replace Valve Cover Gasket in a Ford Explorer

Your Ford Explorer may be reliable for traveling to work, school and running errands, but if the appropriate maintenance isn't performed...

How to Fix the Door Lock on a 2003 Dodge Neon

The cause of a broken door lock typically is found in one of two places on a Dodge Neon: the lock cylinder itself or the door latch, and the...

How to Replace the Trunk Lock on a Chevy Cavalier

When a thief tries to break into a vehicle, one method is to jam a flat-head screwdriver into the lock and turn it to open the door or trunk...

Grille Removal on a 1995 Chevy Truck

The grille on the front end of a 1995 Chevrolet truck provides styling cues to the front end, as well as protect the radiator, transmission ...

How to Troubleshoot an Electric Rear View Mirror

Most car electric rear view mirrors come equipped with two small, direct current, reversible motors. A small joy stick or control switch is...

How to Replace Corolla Struts

Struts are larger shock absorbers that use coil springs and other components to reduce the effects of the road on a car. In many cases, it m...

DIY: Auto Body Dent Repair

If you're looking to repair dents in your car's body yourself, weigh the costs of a professional job with the confidence of doing th...

The Proper Thickness of Automobile Paint

As with any manufacturing process, car paint levels have certain specifications before they can be sold to the public. A certain thickness i...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra uses an alternator to run electrical devices in your vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator maintains a ...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Toyota Tacoma

Since its introduction in 1995, the Toyota Tacoma has held its own in the compact-pickup market. It has an above average reputation for dura...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Chevy Cobalt

The Chevy Cobalt has an electric fuel pump so you should ensure that its fuses and relays are working before inspecting it. You may need to ...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Plymouth Neon

The Plymouth Neon is a popular car because of its reasonable price and sporty appearance. It's normal for the oil pan gasket to wear out...

How to Remove a Snap Ring on a Car

Even the simplest car repairs can seem expensive. To save money, you can learn to do a few things yourself--including removing the snap ring...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Chrysler Town & Country

The new 2008 Chrysler Town and Country LX offers a 3.3L V6 engine with 175 horsepower and a four-speed automatic transmission. The Touring m...

How to Repair Rust Spots

Steps to remove rust from virtually anything. Instructions 1 Put a tarp down under your object. This will protect your driveway or ...

How To Change Front Struts on a 2002 Mercury Sable

The front struts on your Mercury Sable are vital to your car's smooth ride, absorbing the bumps and shocks of the road. If one of the st...

Instructions for Using a Cutting Torch

An oxy-acetalyne torch, usually referred to as an "acetalyne torch" or "cutting torch," uses an accelerated blend of fue...

How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Ford Mustang

Ford Motor Company introduced its iconic Ford Mustang in 1964 and it has since been the company's classic sports car. Mustang owners typ...

How to Replace Battery Cables in a Ford Explorer

Use a stool or small stepladder if you can't easily reach the top-post battery that's located high behind the driver's side head...

How to Do Lead Body Work

Lead was the first popular body filler that was used by many auto factories and repair shops alike. Lead is melted into gaps and along seams...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Toyota Tundra

Change Toyota Tundra spark plugs every 100,000 miles to ensure proper fuel use. A tundra will die, be sluggish or get low gas mileage when t...

How to Change the Oil on a Yamaha V-Star 1100

Changing the oil and filter on a Yamaha V-Star 1100 is a bit time-consuming, but simple enough for anyone to accomplish with a minimum of to...

How to Replace Cab Mounts on a Chevy Pickup

As vehicles get older, parts start to break down, and things don't fit as well as they once did. Rubber products are particularly prone ...

How to Determine a Leak With a Blown Head Gasket

Keeping track of and immediately fixing any leaks you find in your engine are both not only important to the function and efficiency of your...

How to Install an Emblem on a Mercedes Hood

The hood emblem on a Mercedes-Benz is an iconic symbol for the vehicle. Unfortunately, it's also a target for thieves, as some will want...

How to Recharge Air Conditioning with Freon in a Saturn VUE

Sometimes, if your air conditioning system isn't working properly, adding refrigerant is all that is needed to correct the problem. You ...

How to Install a Water Pump in a Mazda6

In a Mazda6, the water pump is responsible for regulating the fluid that flows through the engine to keep it cool. When the water pump goes ...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Chevy Impala

The Chevy Impala 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 Heater Core in a Cadillac Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade heater core is easy to replace. Unfortunately, getting to it in the first place can be quite a challenge. Make sure yo...

How to Replace Battery Cables in a Honda CR-V

When doing a routine inspection of your Honda CR-V, check out the battery cables. They can easily become corroded and prevent your Honda fro...

How to Test a Car Power Steering Pump

If you've recently replaced your car power steering pump, you need to know if it's functioning before taking your vehicle out for a ...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in two different size engines: the 4.0 liter and the 4.7 liter. Be sure to buy the correct spark plug f...