How to Replace the Struts on a 1997 Taurus

The struts on the front wheels of your Ford Taurus need replacing if you feel excessive banging when driving in bumpy conditions. The strut ...

1968 Chrysler Newport Paint Colors

The 1968 Chrysler Newport was offered with a big selection of colors, although not as big as some Mopar muscle-car shades. A 1968 Chrysler p...

How to Replace Car Interior Lights

Whether you want to upgrade your car interior lights to the high tech LED lights or you simply want to replace your car interior fixture wit...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a VW Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta spark plugs are made to have a life span of 60,000 miles. Faulty or old spark plug cause cylinder damage and make the engin...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Chrysler Sebring

If you notice an unsightly puddle of oil under the engine of your Chrysler Sebring, it may be time to change the oil pan gasket. It's a ...

How do I Make Chrome Black?

Chrome provides the finishing enhancements for many automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles and looks great polished to a shine or blackened. ...

How to Replace the oil pan Gasket in a VW Passat

If you notice a puddle of oil forming under the engine of your VW Passat, it may be a sign that the oil pan gasket has worn out. Changing th...

How to Replace the Valve Cover Gasket in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

Whether on the road or off road your 1995 through 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee needs to have the maintenance performed once you have driven 100,...

How to Reset Your Radio/Stereo on a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

The 1998 Volkswagen Jetta had a total of six trim levels available: GL, GT, TDI, Wolfsburg, GLS and GLX. The GL, GT and TDI trim levels did ...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Hyundai Sonata

The oil pump lubricates the engine by keeping the oil circulating. Without this lubrication, the engine on your Hyundai Sonata wouldn't ...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for an Acura Integra

The Acura Integra models were produced by Honda from 1990 to 2001. A high performance "Type-R" edition was produced in 1997, 1998 ...

How to Set the Gear Shift Lever on a Motorcycle

The motorcycle gear shift lever is somewhat of a mystery to most people who have never ridden a bike. You can set this lever at a different ...

How to Install a Water Pump in a Ford Focus

Although it's a gas efficient vehicle, even the Ford Focus can burn out a water pump and overheat as it nears the 100,000 mile mark. It...

How Does a Jet Hoist Work?

Overview A Jet hoist is any type of hoist made by the Jet Industrial Company. The purpose of a hoist, Jet or otherwise, is to lift a ...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Ford Focus

The oil pump is an essential piece of equipment that keeps your Ford Focus running. It lubricates the engine by keeping the oil circulating....

What Is Waterborne Automotive Paint?

Waterborne paint is a latex paint used as an alternative to solvent-based paints. Waterborne paint is a safe alternative to other paint type...

Uses for Auto Primers & Sealers

Primers and sealers figure prominently in the auto body repair and detailing industry. Different types of primers are available to meet spec...

How to Fix the Trunk Latch on a 2001 Ford Focus

The trunk latch on the Ford Focus works in a similar fashion to the door handles, but without a latch. If the latch on the trunk is having p...

How to Replace a Tail Light Lens on a 2005 Dodge Dakota

The taillight lens on your 2005 Dodge Dakota shouldn't have to be replaced unless it is damaged or it has been compromised and degraded ...

Car Sanding Tools

The importance of a thorough sanding job prior to painting the body of a car warrants consideration. A poor sanding job can render a paint j...

How to Install an ABS Relay in an Acura Integra

The ABS Relay for the Acura Integra is incorporated into the Electronic Brake Control Module. The ABS relay is very easy to access and repla...

How to Repair Auto Darkening Welding Helmets

Welding helmets that automatically darken are effective pieces of equipment for your body shop. They allow you to weld without having to con...

How to Install a Water Pump in a Ford F-Series

The Ford F-series includes several heavy duty truck models, including the F-150 through F550 trucks. Powering these immense vehicles produce...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer is a mid-size sports utility vehicle. It has been in production from the Ford Motor Company since 1991, and it continues t...

How to Replace the Springs in a Dodge Caravan

The Dodge Caravan is one of the best selling mini-vans in the United States since being introduced in 1984. The Dodge Caravan uses coil spri...

How to Install Cab Bushings on My 63 Chevy Truck

The cab on a 1963 Chevrolet truck is mounted to the frame with a rubber bushing installed between the frame and the cab. These bushings prov...

How to Repair Paint Chips & Scratches

It is very easy to acquire paint chips or scratches on a car, and it is best to attend to them before rust sets in, since once a car begins ...

How to Replace a Power Mirror in a Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is a great mid-sized family sedan, and with the newer hybrid models, it has become one of the leaders in low cost travel ...

How to Fix Power Seats in a Toyota Tacoma

Owners of the 2004 to 2007 Toyota Tacoma may find an irritating squeaking coming from their power seats. Contact between the seat track, loc...

How to Replace a Civic LX Trunk Lock

Your Honda Civic LX is not impervious to break-ins. When a car is burglarized, the easiest targets tend to be the windows, of course, but al...

How to Replace the Valve Cover Gasket in a Chevy Avalanche

The Chevy Avalanche offers flexibility and versatility while offering comfortable seating for six people. This makes it a good vehicle to ow...

How to Use the Dupont Paint System

Automotive paint-mixing systems are used in professional body shops so that refinishing personnel always have essential materials on hand wi...

How to Install Side View Mirrors on a 1997 Plymouth Breeze

The Plymouth Breeze is one of three vehicles introduced by Chrysler LLC (Daimler-Chrysler at the time) in the mid-1990s, known collectively ...

How to Mix 2K Primer

Two-pack primers are commonly used in the automotive repair industry and they are applied to vehicles for several different reasons. Because...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Chevy Cobalt

Chevrolet is famous for its reliable cars, but around 60,000 miles of normal driving, the suspension in a Cobalt is usually worn enough to w...