How to Replace Emergency Brakes in a Honda CR-V

The original purpose of emergency brakes was to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Fortunately, the brakes on a Honda CR-V rarely fail, and ...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in an Acura Integra

The Acura Integra is a sporty coupe, but once the drive isn't smooth, it's time to replace the struts. Under normal driving conditio...

How to Replace the Fuses in a Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant has two designs-one that ran from 1999 through 2003 and the other from 2004 until now. No matter which one of these st...

How to Fix Sags in Metallic Auto Paint

Runs and sags in auto body paintwork are caused by the excess application of paint or clear coats. With clear coats, these imperfections can...

How to Replace a 2000 Ford Taurus Rear Wheel Hub

The wheel hub is where the brakes and the actual wheel are mounted on the rear end of the Ford Taurus. On the 2000 model, the hub is connect...

How to Replace the Heater Hoses in a VW Beetle

It's normal for heater hoses in your VW Beetle to wear out over time. The upper hose, which carries hot coolant, is especially prone to ...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Nissan Maxima

When your Nissan Maxima was new, it had a smooth ride with excellent handling. After 60,000 miles under normal driving conditions, you need ...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Ford Taurus

The Ford Taurus hit the market in 1986 and became an American sensation. Aerodynamic styling and a comfortable, roomy cabin shot Taurus to t...

The History of Auto Paints

At the turn of the 20th century, the automobile industry was in its infancy. Auto paint at that time was inherited from horse carriage prod...

How to Replace the Alternator in an Acura Integra

The Acura Integra has an alternator that sends electrical current to various devices in the vehicle while the engine is running. Most altern...

How to Remove a Dent Using a Plunger

There are several products on the market that can be used to repair dents. Some of these products are safer to use on your car than others. ...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Chrysler Sebring

An oil pump is a necessary tool for the survival of the engine. It keeps the engine components in the Chrysler Sebring lubricated. Without l...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Mazda 6

Introduced in 2002, the Mazda 6, or Mazda Atenza as it is marketed in Japan, is a passenger sedan with a secret double life on the professio...

How to Replace a Ford Taurus Bumper Cover

The bumper covers on the Ford Taurus are primarily made of fiberglass molding. If either the front or the rear bumper is damaged in a collis...

How to Remove Rust From Floorboards

Rust forms all over cars, including on places you might not be able to see, like the floorboards. A car might look perfectly spotless on the...

How to Change a Triumph Patent Label

Triumph is a motorcycle manufacturer that started in 1887 as a bicycle manufacturer. From 1923 through the 1970s, Triumph also manufactured ...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Saturn Ion

The Saturn Ion, produced by GM in model years 2003 to 2007 and generally praised for having good handling comparable to that of its same-cla...

How to Replace the Serpentine Belt in a Plymouth Neon

On a Plymouth Neon, there are two drive belts that could be called serpentine belts depending on the accessories they drive under the hood. ...

How to Change the Oil Filter on a 2007 Kia Sedona

The first Kia Sedona rolled off the assembly line in 2002. Hyundai, Kia's manufacturer, indicates oil changes at every 7,500 miles for t...

1994 Buick LeSabre Strut Installation

Installing new front struts on a Buick LeSabre is a precise operation that may require two people. These struts -- shock absorbers with exte...

How to Remove Car Door Molding

Cars come with lots of features that not everyone likes to use. Take car moldings, for example. They're on the car to protect the door f...

How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Dodge Intrepid

Although no longer in production since 2004, many drivers still enjoy ownership of their Dodge Intrepid and want to keep it running and look...

How to Replace the Front Signal Lights in a Dodge Durango

You may know where you're going, but the drivers around you rely on your turn signal lights to forewarn them when you make a turn. There...

How to Replace a Convertible Top Relay in a Ford Mustang Convertible

If the top has malfunctioned on your 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible, you may have a damaged or broken convertible top up or down relay. Relay...

What to Use a Gas Powered Rivet Gun On

The most common use for a rivet gun is to drive rivets. Just about all of the rivet guns on the market today are powered by either gas or ai...

How to Take Out a Creased Car Dent

A crease dent is one that is shaped like an elongate oval with a deep recession in the middle of the oval. These dents often occur due to ac...

How to Replace a Radiator in a Nissan Sentra

It's essential to keep the radiator on your Nissan Sentra in good shape, as a worn radiator can cause leaks, and in turn, overheating an...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Ford Mustang

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

How to Replace the Springs in a Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra is an immensely popular full-size pickup. The Tundra quickly became a best seller with suburbanites, contractors and truck...

How to Remove the Bed From a Chevy S-10 Pickup

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup was made for more than 20 years, and in its time in the marketplace it became pretty popular. As a result, lots of...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a GMC Sierra

The GMC Sierra has an electric fuel pump so you should ensure that its fuses and relays are working before checking it. You may need to clea...

How to Fix Windshield Wipers on a Ford F-150 Truck

The windshield wiper blades may be the most neglected part on a vehicle. Many get cracked and need to be replaced, but you don't discove...

How to Repair Battery Cables in a Car

Over time, the cables to your vehicle's battery corrode. Unreliable connections to the starter system may be the result of this corrosio...

How to Check Engine Vacuum Hoses

When you look under the hood of a vehicle, you'll see what seems to be an intricate highway of hoses connecting different points of the ...

How to Fix a Car Headliner

Car headliners are made of a thin material attached to a foam liner on the ceiling. If the thin material is torn or if the adhesive loosens,...