The Honda Prelude has an electric fuel pump so you should ensure that its fuses and relays are working before inspecting the fuel pump. You ...
How to Keep Moisture Out When Auto Painting
Putting down a nice paint job on that project car you've been working on is hard enough without having the aggravation of air line conta...
How to Test Copic Markers on Various Papers
Copic markers are used as high-quality media for artists. These artists' markers are useful for doing a wide array of art projects from ...
How to Remove the Rear Tail Light on an '08 Durango
The 2008 Dodge Durango's rear taillight is mounted next to the cargo door and is easily accessible. You might want to remove the rear ta...
How to Mix Automotive Paint With Reducer & Hardener
Modern automotive paints are activated with hardeners to promote faster drying times. Reducer is added to help the material flow through the...
How to Remove Body Panels
In recent years, many car manufacturer's have switched to using plastic or composite body panels to reduce some weight and make bodywork...
How to Adjust the Clutch in a Mitsubishi 3000GT
You can adjust the clutch of the Mitsubishi 3000GT yourself by changing the height of the pedal, or even adding fluid to the reservoir. Howe...
How to Replace an ABS Controller in a Mitsubishi 3000GT
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) controller of the Mitsubishi 3000GT prevents the brakes from locking during an emergency stop. The ABS co...
How to Blend Auto Painting Over a Clear Coat
Blending a solid or metallic paint color over an existing clear coat is a challenging task that requires a high level of automotive refinish...
How to Read the Oil Dipstick in a Honda Accord
Checking your oil on a regular basis keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently. A low supply of oil can ruin an engine and having ...
About Paint Booths
Paint booths are designed to protect the painter from fumes, the environment from pollution and the item being painted from contamination. A...
How to Test a Car's Blower Motor
Your blowers are responsible for circulating warm or cold air into the passenger cabin. When there's a problem, it can make for uncomfor...
How to Do Auto Body Work Paint
Most of the time and work put into painting a car involves preparing the metal body panels for the paint job. A good paint job requires a sm...
How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir in a Jeep Grand Cherokee
Many families like sport utility vehicles and the Jeep Grand Cherokee falls into that category. Production started in 1993 and continues tod...
How to Replace a Bulb in a Car Lighting Circuit
Broken or malfunctioning lights on your vehicle represent a road hazard for anyone traveling down a busy street or highway. A burned-out tur...
How to Replace the Serpentine Belt in a Pontiac Grand Am
The main drive belt of a vehicle is often called a serpentine belt, because it weaves around different pulleys in the engine to drive differ...
How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Kia Spectra
If you notice a puddle of oil under your Kia Spectra, it may need a new oil pan gasket. Here's how to replace the oil pan gasket on a 20...
How to Remove the Floor Console in a Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata's center console appears to be permanently attached to the dash; however, the console is actually made up of two part...
What Is the Header Panel in a Car?
The header panel in a car is located in the very front on the outside, just ahead of the hood. Also called a headlight-mounting panel, the p...
How to Replace an ABS Controller in a Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) controller that reduces the braking force to any wheel that is rotating signif...
The Average Cost of Hail Damage Repair
Hail storms last an average of six minutes; however, the cost to property adds up to over a billion dollars a year according to insurance.co...
How to Replace a Power Mirror in a VW Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle's complex power mirror construction makes it a somewhat difficult replacement project. The process is the same for...
What Does an Auto Body Mechanic Do?
An auto body mechanic's job is to fixes cars that are damaged due to accidents. He also gives estimates to insurance companies regarding...
How to Install Rear Hubs on 2002 Explorer
Installing a rear hub on the Ford Explorer means installing the full hub and steering knuckle assembly to the rear suspension. The hub is pr...
How to Replace a Radiator in a Hyundai Sonata
It's important to keep the radiator on your Hyundai Sonata in good shape, as a damaged radiator can cause overheating and destroy the en...
How to Locate Caliper Bolts When Changing Brake Pads
Brake pads are easy to change once you remove the caliper. Part of the caliper function is to conceal the brake pads. Two bolts hold the cal...
How to Locate and Remove Tail Lights on a Car
The tail light system on your car informs other drivers of your location and what you are doing. The brake lights, reverse lights, parking l...
How to Replace the Springs in a Pontiac Grand Am
The Pontiac Grand Am was originally a popular family sedan, although the latest generations of Grand Am have undergone extensive redesign. T...
How to Minimize Camshaft Overlap
Camshaft overlap can be either beneficial or detrimental to your engine, depending on the amount of overlap and how your engine is running o...
How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir in a Ford Explorer
Introduced in 1991, the Ford Explorer is a sports utility vehicle. These vehicles are great to look at especially when they're clean. Ke...
How to Replace Emergency Brakes in a Mitsubishi Eclipse
Emergency brakes were originally used to stop a vehicle during a failure of the regular brakes. However, emergency brakes are now used prima...
How to Put a Back Seat in a 1996 Chevy Cavalier
The 1996 Chevy Cavalier's back seat is not held in place by screws, bolts or nuts. It's attached by hooks and latching pins. If your...
How Replace a 2002 Ford Explorer's Struts
The struts on the Ford Explorer are very large shock absorbers that use large coil springs and insulators to absorb the shocks of the road. ...
How to Remove a 1991 Nissan 240 SX Door Panel
The 240SX was a sporty compact coupe sold by Nissan from 1988 to 1998. The first-generation 240SX (1988 to 1994) was dubbed the S13 model. I...
How to Replace the Cabin Filter in a PT Cruiser
Replacing the cabin air filter on a PT Cruiser is a relatively simple process involving removal of the cowl located in front of the windshie...
How to Replace the Springs in a Toyota Camry
The mid-size Toyota Camry has been available in America since 1983. The Camry come equipped with MacPherson struts and the springs are conne...
How to Replace the Fuses in a Chevy Camaro
The Chevy Camaro has changed throughout the years since its creation in 1967 until its last run in 2002. An electrical issue is often a resu...
How to Replace an Oil Pump in a VW Passat
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...