How to Repair a Ford Car Door

There are a number of problems that can occur with your Ford vehicle doors. The door can fall out of alignment, usually because of bent or ...

How to Replace Front Disc Brakes in a Ford Taurus

If your 2001 through 2004 model Ford Taurus comes to a screeching halt when you stop or if the car pulls to one side when you apply the brak...

How to Buy Used Engines

If you need a new engine, for your automobile, you have three options--buy a used engine, refurbish your current engine or buy a new one. Bu...

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Dodge Caravan

The Dodge Caravan holds more people and more cargo than a car and provides a comfortable ride. Keep it that way by replacing your shocks and...

Chevrolet Silverado Tie Rod Installation

The tie rod is connected to other parts on the steering linkage: the relay rod and the tie rod end, which itself is connected to the steerin...

How to Replace a Honda Accord Bumper

The Honda Accord is a dependable, efficient economy car designed to handle all of the abuse you can throw at it. This car often lasts for hu...

How to Adjust the Headlights on a Chevy Corvette

Part of the sleek look for a Chevy Corvette is the retractable headlights. Before you adjust the trajectory for the headlights, you should c...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Chrysler Town & Country

Keep the fuel system in your Chrysler Town and Country in optimal condition by replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. A cle...

How to Lift a Jeep Suspension

Adding a lift kit to your Jeep suspension not only adds to the durability of the vehicle, especially if you plan to four wheel, or off-road ...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Mazda 6

The Mazda 6, or Mazda Atenza, as it is called, is a mid-sized car that has been in production since 2002. The most common generation is the ...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Toyota Tacoma

Trucks are usually easier to work on the interior due to the greater amount of space afforded by the layout of the cab. The Tacoma trucks ar...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Toyota Corolla

The oil pan gasket not only prevents oil from leaking out of the oil pan, but it also keeps the oil clean. If you notice a puddle beneath yo...

HVLP Spray Gun Troubleshooting

A professional quality paint finish can be easily achieved with an HVLP spray gun. Auto body shops are regulated by strict legislation that ...

How to Replace the Distributor in a Mercury Villager

The Mercury Villager entered the minivan competition in 1993 and ceased production with the 2002 model year. The Villager engines contained ...

How to fix Your Turn Signals in a Ford Mustang

Keeping your vehicle running great and working correctly, including the indicator lights, is vital if you are going to be driving on public ...

How to Remove an Upper Ball Joint on Trucks

Replacing the upper ball joints in your truck can be a tough experience if you don't know what you are doing. With a little direction, s...

How High Should My Ceiling Be for a Car Lift?

Car lifts can be used to store classic cars. Most Lifts Are Too Tall for Garage Ceilings To stack cars on top of on...

Automotive Paint Masking Techniques

A great auto paint job can be ruined by unsightly paint edges or over-spray caused by ineffective masking techniques. In professional body s...

How Do I Replace the Front Struts on a 1989 Chevrolet Beretta?

The Chevrolet Beretta uses MacPherson struts, which contain the shock absorber and upper suspension member together as a unit. You need to r...

How to Replace a Radiator in a Toyota Tacoma

It's essential to keep the radiator on your Toyota Tacoma in good condition, as a leaky radiator can cause overheating and engine damage...

How to Replace a Thermostat in a 1989 Buick

A good working thermostat is a must have for your car. Without a good working thermostat, your car will over heat and eventually blow up the...

Instructions for Replacing a Volvo S40 Headlight Assembly

The Volvo S40's headlight assembly is more than just the housing for the headlights. This single unit also holds the parking light, turn...

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Door Removal

If the door on your 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has sustained physical or rust damage and needs replacing, you can remove it with a quick proce...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is a popular, midsized, four-door sedan produced since 1988. The fourth generation, with model years from 2006 through th...

How to Install a Water Pump in a Hyundai Sonata

In a Hyundai Sonata, a failing water pump may also cause other problems. The timing belt uses the water pump as a pulley, so you should chan...

How to Fix a Car Door Latch on a Toyota

If the latch on any one of your Toyota vehicle's doors is broken, you will have a hard time opening and closing the door. You need to fi...

How to Remove a Control Arm on a Car

Do-it-yourself car repair can save you the time, money and the hassle of taking your car to a professional mechanic. Replacing the ball join...

How to Remove Paint on Tires

Removing paint from your tires can be done using everyday household ingredients, such as baking soda, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Using ...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Chevy Camaro

The Chevy Camaro model years from 1993 through the 2002 are similar in terms of the engine structure and design. One repair often needed is ...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Mazda6

The ignition coil in a Mazda6 converts low-voltage power from the battery into a high-voltage spark to trigger the spark plugs. A damaged Ma...

How to Replace the Intake Manifold in a Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata offered 1468cc and 1495cc engines in models produced between 1990 and 1993. While these models today have a lot of miles ...

How to Replace the PCV Valve in a VW Passat

To keep the pressure in your engine's different compartments under control, your vehicle utilizes a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)...

How to Replace the Wheel Speed Sensor in a Chevy Corvette

The anti-lock brake system, also known as ABS, senses the speed of each wheel and notes when one locks up, thus relieving the hydraulic pres...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota company suggests that all spark plugs be replaced between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, depending on the use of the vehicle. Toyota T...

How to Change a Valve Cover Gasket on a Car

Valve cover gaskets will age over time and become brittle and once that happens you will lose the correct pressure you should have between t...

How to Replace the Signal Lights in a Toyota Camry

Although it may be easier to rely on your local Toyota dealership for repairs, you can do some of the minor ones, such as replacing signal l...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Dodge Ram

The Dodge Ram ignition coil works as the heart of the ignition system. It converts power from the battery to boost the voltage. This increas...