How to Check and Replace a Timing Chain in a Ford Taurus

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

How to Change Struts on a Camry

The struts on your Toyota Camry absorb the bangs and bumps of the road and keep the ride smooth. Most Camrys use full struts on both the fro...

How to Replace Equinox Struts

The Chevy Equinox is a relatively new crossover vehicle as of 2010, but even its struts will wear down over time. Good struts and shock abso...

How to Fix Dents on Bumper Covers

Bumper covers take a lot of abuse, especially if you parallel park on a regular basis. Cuts, scratches and dents are not uncommon. This arti...

How to Unplug the Electrical Connectors from a Car Alternator

The alternator in your car charges your battery every time it runs. It's integral to the health of your car because without a battery, y...

Auto Body Estimate Tools

When it comes to having work done on the body of your car, you want to know what the cost is going to be. There are a lot of tools out ther...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Chevy Camaro

Losing lubrication in an engine will destroy it. The oil pump makes sure this doesn't happen by cycling oil through the engine and keepi...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a GMC Sierra

If you notice that your GMC Sierra 1500 is leaking oil, it may be time to replace a worn oil pan gasket. Changing the oil pan gasket on a 19...

How to Replace the Valve Cover Gasket in a Mercury Villager

If your 1997 through 2000 Mercury Villager has been driven more than 100,000 miles, it is time to perform scheduled maintenance. One form of...

How to Remove Auto Interior Parts

Removing interior parts may be important to the auto repair you are completing, but it is extremely important to know where everything goes ...

Instructions on How to Paint a Bumper Car

Bumper cars are a common attraction in amusements parks, fairs and carnivals. The mini-collisions the cars withstand make it integral for th...

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Mitsubishi 3000GT

Most states have regulations that mandate the angle for the headlights on your Mitsubishi 3000GT. Mitsubishi recommends that you check the a...

How to Change the Air Shocks in a 1999 DeVille

A 199 Cadillac DeVille is one of the few passenger cars to use an air suspension system, and this includes air shock absorbers on its rear w...

How to Remove a Window From a '92 Mustang

I won't lie to you. Removing the rear quarter-window on a 1992 Ford Mustang is not for the average car owner. However, if you're an ...

How to Diagnose a Brake Fluid Leak in a Car

Brake fluid is essential in making sure the braking system of your car is functioning properly. It is possible to have an internal brake flu...

How to Change the Shocks on a 2003 Ford F150

The Ford F150, like most vehicles, uses different types of shock absorbers on the front wheels compared to the rear. Both sets of shocks are...

Tips on Fixing an Auto Paint Chip

Repairing the paint on your vehicle can be extremely stressful---especially if you received a quote from a professional explaining that the ...

How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir in a Saturn VUE

The Saturn VUE was the top selling SUV until the summer of 2008. No matter what year your VUE is, you want to maintain it and have it lookin...

How to Replace the Springs in an Acura Integra

The Acura Integra is a mid-size sedan from Honda. The Integra offers owners a reliable, award winning design. It was named to the "Car ...

How to Fix a Chevrolet Silverado Tailgate

Some problems on your Chevy Silverado's tailgate door can be pretty simple to fix. Issues like a messed-up alignment or a handle that do...

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Kia Spectra

After 1995, Kia switched the adjustment setup for the Kia Spectra. Instead of being able to adjust both the vertical and horizontal trajecto...

How to Install a Rear Motor Mount on a 2002 Civic

The rear engine mount is one of five engine/transmission support mounts on the Honda Civic. These mounts are ordinarily designed to last ind...

How to Make Money Recycling Car Batteries

A car or truck will go through several batteries in its lifetime. These batteries are filled with dangerous chemicals that can leak from an ...

How to Apply Automotive Paint

Automotive paints have been made from a number of different materials over the last century. Early vehicles were painted by hand using India...

How do I Buy Candy-Colored Car Paint?

Candy color is a system used to intensify and deepen a paint job. This process has been available for many years, but advancements in auto ...

How to Inspect Car Battery Cables

Car batteries contain sulfuric acid, and they can, when the cables become loose or the battery becomes old, leak acid. When the acid leaks, ...

How to Remove the Rear Door Panel on an Extended Cab 2001 Silverado

The 2001 Silverado's extended cab door panels are a bit easier to remove than the front door panels, because the panel has fewer compone...

How to Install Struts on a 1999 Ford Taurus

Struts protect a car's suspension by absorbing the stresses from uneven pavement. If your Ford Taurus takes a bump or a pot hole harder ...

How to Install a Nissan Murano Front Grille Emblem

Automotive grille emblems are applied using 3M adhesive. This adhesive is applied to the back of the emblem; it creates a bond between the e...

How to Prevent Rust From Spreading on My Car

Rust on your car is a terrible thing, and the best step to take is to stop it before it spreads any farther. Depending on how much rust is o...

How to Replace an ABS Controller in a VW Jetta

The VW Jetta has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the brakes from locking during an emergency stop. The ABS controller accomp...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe fuel pump is electric, so you should check its fuses and relays before looking at the fuel pump itself. If your fuel ta...