How to Install a Water Pump in a Dodge Intrepid

Installing a new water pump into a Dodge Intrepid is a do-it-yourself job, if you have the right tools. You'll also need plenty of space...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

The oil pump is an essential piece of equipment that keeps your Mitsubishi Eclipse running. It lubricates the engine by keeping the oil circ...

How to Use Black As Undercoat for Burgundy on Cars

It is a popular technique among auto professionals to get a black undercoating done for the cars that want to spot another color like burgun...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Subaru Outback

The 2.0L, 2.5L Turbo and 3.0L engines in the Subaru Outback rely on a distributorless ignition system (DIS). In this type of system, the Out...

Difference Between MIG Weld & TIG Weld

Modern welding was developed in the late nineteenth century and was often used by the military. There are many types of welding nowadays and...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Mazda6

Most people think that auto mechanics is complicated and an assignment she should avoid. While there are obviously some exceptions, anyone c...

How to Change a Strut on a TrailBlazer

The struts on your Chevy TrailBlazer truck are responsible for absorbing all the bumps, shocks and hits the suspension encounters on the roa...

How Much Paint Does One Need to Paint a Car?

Changing a car's paint is not as easy as changing one's hair color. Once you decide what color you want, you should determine whethe...

How to Replace a U Joint on a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

The universal joint on a Mercury Mountaineer, commonly called U-joints, makes up the primary hinge for the drive shaft. If the joint runs ou...

How to Replace a Camaro Floor

Restoring a car means that you have to dig into every aspect of the vehicle, repairing and refinishing every part until it's brand new. ...

How to Clean an Intake Valve

Deposits form on the back or inside of intake valves because fuel is sprayed onto the hot valves. The build-up can cause emissions to increa...

Tools for Paint and Bodywork

An auto body shop has to contend with repairing and replacing the damaged body components of a car, and then painting the damaged area to ma...

How to Change the Side Marker Light on a 2003 Toyota 4Runner

The side marker lights for a 2003 Toyota 4Runner are installed within the headlight housing in the upper outer corner, should you need to ch...

How to Replace Emergency Brakes in a Mazda6

The original purpose of emergency brakes was to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Fortunately, the brakes on a Mazda6 rarely fail and the e...

How to Replace the Fuses in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is still one of the highest selling sport coupes since its creation in 1990. No matter the year or body style you own...

How to Use a Plastic Hot Air Welder

Fabricating and repairing plastic often requires fusing two or more pieces of plastic together. Thermosetting and thermoplastic are the two ...

How to Replace a Power Mirror in a Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant is a car with plenty of room for a family and performance that competes with the best high-performance vehicles. The p...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Oldsmobile Alero

An oil pump is a necessary tool for the survival of your engine. It keeps the engine components in the Oldsmobile Alero lubricated. Without ...

How to Replace a Broken Lock on a Trunk

The lock on your truck helps protect against people stealing anything stored in the trunk. Unfortunately, it's also the way many thieves...

How to Check and Replace a Timing Chain in a Toyota Corolla

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

How to Make a Body Shop

Starting an auto body repair business is a huge undertaking that presents significant risks. One of the major considerations is the building...

How to Retrofit Air Conditioning in a VW Beetle

VW Beetle cars manufactured from 1980 to 1995 use R12 refrigerant. Some models made from 1996 to 1998 may take R12. You must retrofit these ...

How to Replace a Ball Joint on an 03 Saturn Vue

A ball joint is part of the primary hinge in the vehicle's front suspension. As is true of any automobile component, it can wear down ov...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Cadillac Escalade

The symptoms of a bad fuel filter include a loss in horse power, very sluggish acceleration and, in some cases, difficulty starting. Replaci...

How to Change the Thermostat in a Chevy Impala

The Chevy Impala debuted in 1958 as "a prestige car within the reach of the average" American. The model sold well until 1986 in f...

How to Remove the Front Axle From a 2002 Durango

Removing the front axle assembly from the 2002 Dodge Durango is not an easy task. The axle is connected to the transmission and controls the...

How to Check For a Power Steering Fluid Leak in Your Vehicle

A car's power steering system is made of two hoses, a high-pressure and a low-pressure hose. A leak can occur when one of the hoses brea...

How to Install a Water Pump in a GMC Sierra

Failing water pumps don't usually announce their wear with massive overheating. The GMC Sierra's pump will first leak from the seals...

How to Change the Headlamp on a 1998 Grand Am

The 1998 Pontiac Grand Am's headlamps are semi-sealed with user-replaceable bulbs, making it unnecessary to replace the entire headlamp ...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a VW Passat

The fuel filter in your Volkswagen Passat screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel. Some experts recommend you replace the fuel fil...

How to Remove the Front Grille of a 1996 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma comes from the factory with a chrome grille, but some models do have black grilles to save cost. Maybe you want to upgrade...

How to Fix a Gas Pump

The gas pump on your car serves two purposes. It keeps the fuel flowing to the engine and it keeps pressure in the gas tank. You can change ...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Chevy Avalanche

If you notice an unsightly puddle of oil under the engine of your Chevy Avalanche, you may need to replace a worn oil pan gasket. If your Ch...