How Do I Change the Exhaust Manifold on a 2004 Ford F150?

If the exhaust manifolds on your 2004 Ford F150 are cracked or leaking, dangerous fumes can escape into the passenger compartment. You need ...

Removing Spot-Welded Body Panels

Removing Parts Connected to the Panel A variety of parts can be connected to a body panel depending where the body panel is located. ...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Ford Taurus

The Ford Taurus shares basic characteristics and design with its sister car, the Mercury Sable. Using the wrong oil and fluids in your Ford ...

How to Service a Rear-Window Defogger in a Subaru Outback

All Subaru Outback vehicles come standard with rear-window defoggers, but a malfunctioning rear-window defogger can be a hassle and a hazard...

How to Take Off a Car Door

Removing a car door from the body varies greatly depending on the exact year, make and model. There are some newer models where the door can...

How to Estimate Car Repair Costs

You love your car and everything's working fine. But when something breaks or your car is involved in an accident, you dread the cost of...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Dodge Caravan

The 3.0L engine in a Dodge Caravan uses a distributor system that includes an ignition coil. This ignition coil converts power from the batt...

How to Lower a Car With a Jack and Remove Jack Stands

Once you've finished work on your car, it's time to lower it safely to the ground. It's a fairly easy process to lower a car wit...

How to Replace a Coil Spring in a Chevy Cobalt

Your Chevy Cobalt suspension includes MacPherson strut assemblies, a shock absorber in the center of a coil spring. These steps will discuss...

How to Replace the oil pan Gasket in a VW Jetta

If you notice a pool of oil under the engine of your VW Jetta, it's probably time to change the oil pan gasket. If your Jetta has a dies...

How to Install a Fuel Tank in a Kia Spectra

People who buy compact cars like the Kia Spectra, are looking for high levels of fuel efficiency. If your vehicle has a leaky fuel tank, you...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Saturn VUE

The alternator in a Saturn Vue sends electrical current to various accessories in the vehicle while the engine is running. Most modern alter...

How to Replace the Timing Chain in a 2005 Corolla

The timing chain on your Toyota Corolla is key to the entire engine turning with the help of the camshaft and crankshaft. Replacing a timing...

How to Troubleshoot an Electric Fuel Pump

Sooner or later, the fuel pump in your vehicle will come to fail after a long life of service. The fuel system will experience a drop in fue...

What Is the Difference Between AC & DC Welding?

AC and DC welders are both shielded metal arc welders but differ in the electricity they use. AC welders use electric voltage directly from ...

How to Block Sand a Car

How to Fix a Twisted Seatbelt

It's happened to everyone: you put on your seatbelt, and no matter which way you buckle it, the fabric is still twisted. This can make t...

How to Remove the Seats From a 1998 S-10

The 1998 Chevrolet S-10 is a small truck built by General Motors. It shares many of its parts with the GMC Sonoma. The S-10's seats are ...

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Plymouth Voyager

When it comes to adjusting the headlights on your Plymouth, the company recommends you take your van to a reputable repair shop for the adju...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Toyota Tundra

Like most Toyota models, the Tundra's oil pan doesn't require a traditional cork gasket, but instead, a special sealant is used to k...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Lincoln Navigator

The fuel filter in your Lincoln Navigator screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel. Some mechanics recommend you replace the fuel f...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Geo Tracker

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

How to fix a Turn Signal Relay in a Chevy Silverado

Replacing the turn signal relay or flasher is a relatively quick fix when you have problems with your turn signals. It may not require you t...

How to Remove A Rear Quarter Panel of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Removing a rear quarter panel from a Ford Explorer is more complex than removing a front fender. The quarter panels are nearly twice as larg...

How to Set Up a Compressor for Car Painting

Painting a car can be an expensive process, particularly if you take the vehicle to a professional. You can achieve quality results at home ...

How to Replace the Side Mirror on a Volkswagen Jetta

The side mirrors on a Volkswagen Jetta provide another way to check the blind spots around your car while driving. But because they stick ou...

How to Undercoat and Rustproof Car Wheel Wells

Undercoating your wheel wells is a form of rustproofing in itself, since the coating seals off your metal from moisture and the elements. By...

How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold in a Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra debuted in 2000 and welcomed competition against the pickups produced by the Big Three auto manufacturers. Ultimately the ...

How to Replace Front Disc Brakes in a Chevy Cobalt

Offering great gas mileage and a roomy interior, 2005 through 2008 Chevy Cobalt models encourage you to spend a lot of time on the road. Thi...

How Do I Remove an Exterior Door Handle on a 2002 GMC Sierra?

A broken door handle is certainly no fun and you'll want to replace it as quickly as you can. There may be other reasons besides disrep...

How to Replace a Power Mirror in a Dodge Intrepid

The Dodge Intrepid's complex power mirror construction makes it a do-it-yourself replacement for a owner with experience. The project on...

How to Choose an Auto Body Shop

Locating an auto body shop with skilled and honest employees can be complicated. There are many shops out there, but its hard to find one yo...

How to Replace the Heater Core in a Dodge Caravan

The heater core is a smaller version of the radiator located underneath the dashboard of your Dodge Caravan. Sometimes this auto part can fa...

How to Replace the Valve Cover Gasket in a Saturn Ion

Offering a lot of interior room and large cargo space, your 2003 through 2005 Saturn Ion allows you to carry a lot passengers and gear. Beca...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

Mitsubishi uses two types of ignition systems in their Eclipse. In a distributor ignition (DI) system, the distributor contains the Eclipse ...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Chevy Impala

The alternator in a Chevy Impala operates various electrical devices in the vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator keeps t...

How to Replace the Fuses in a Pontiac Bonneville

The last model 2005 Pontiac Bonneville produced all the way back to its origination in 1980 can experience a blown fuse at some point. When ...