How to Replace the Fuses in a Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata was created in 1989 and redesigned in 2006. No matter the trim or year that you own, it's possible to blow a fuse at ...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Ford F-Series

If you've noticed a puddle of oil under your Ford F-Series truck, it may be an indication that the oil pan gasket is leaking and needs t...

How to Get Rid of Orange Peel From Car Paint

Orange peel in car paint is very annoying to say the least, preventing the true flat shine your paint has to offer, and is a very common sit...

How to Replace a Power Mirror in a Ford Taurus

The Ford Taurus power mirror's construction makes it a somewhat complex replacement project that may be a little difficult for the avera...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a VW Jetta

The VW Jetta relies on a distributorless ignition system (DIS). In this type of system, the Jetta ignition coil, which boosts power from the...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Ford Focus

The Ford Focus uses an alternator to run electrical devices in your vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator maintains a con...

How to Install a Water Pump in a Kia Spectra

With a little mechanical knowledge and the right tools and replacement parts, installing a new water pump isn't too difficult. Kia Spect...

How to Repair Hail Damage to Your Car

Did you car undergo a series of hail that left your car beat up? Does your car look like someone took a hammer and put dents all over the s...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a Geo Tracker

The Geo Tracker mixes fuel and air under pressure with a fuel injector. Carburetors previously performed this function passively but were re...

Metal-Blaster Tools

Metal-blasting tools utilize a pneumatic or electrical power tool with abrasive belts to create a sand-blasting effect on metal, paint and v...

How to Replace the Water Hoses in a Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra has always been a favorite for the budget-minded car owner. It debuted in 1982 and promised great gas mileage and good yea...

How to Remove a Caliper Mounting Bracket

Do-it-yourself auto repair can save you time, money and the hassle of taking your car to a professional mechanic. The brakes are the most im...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Geo Tracker

The Tracker has, since its introduction for the 1989 model year, performed a strange shuffle between the Geo and Chevy brands in North Ameri...

How to Choose the Length of Car Intake Pipes

Improve your car's performance by increasing the amount of cold air that reaches your engine. Purchase a short ram or cold air intake sy...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in an Oldsmobile Alero

The fuel filter in your Oldsmobile Alero prevents dirt and sediment from entering the fuel system. Keeping the fuel system clean is importan...

How to Replace VW Jetta Ball Joints

The ball joint in the Volkswagen Jetta is essentially the main hinge of the suspension and steering. The joint is connected to the control a...

How to Remove the Door Panel From a 2007 Chrysler 300

One of the most common reasons for removing the door panels in a vehicle is to replace the speakers; however, you may also want to remove it...

How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold in a Subaru Outback

Subaru, a small Japanese automaker, jumped into the American SUV market with the "world's first sport-utility wagon." The Outb...

How to Replace a Tailgate Handle on a Chevy Avalanche

A tailgate gets a lot of use, and that means that there's a lot of opportunities for things to break. When the tailgate handle on your t...

What Kinds of Paint Are Used for an Auto Body?

Painting automotive bodies requires a bit of understanding with regards to how paint works on metal surfaces. Sure, you could just whip out ...

Tools for a Car Body

Shops that specialize in fixing and restoring vehicle body panels rely on a number of hand-held and pneumatic (air-powered) tools to cut, sa...

How to Use Bondo on a Smashed Body Panel

Bondo, a two-part polyester resin putty, is used by auto-body repair shops to fix dents and holes in car body panels. When the two parts mix...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Pontiac Grand Am

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

How to Replace the Springs in a Chrysler Town & Country

The Chrysler Town and Country minivan is one of Chrysler's most popular minivans. The luxurious Town and Country offers buyers a wide ra...

How to Buy Diesel Fuel Injectors

A fuel injector is one of the most important system components of your diesel fuel injector system. Fuel injectors can be rebuilt or purchas...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Saturn VUE

When the turn signal stops working in your Saturn VUE, the first cause that comes to mind is a faulty bulb, which often is the problem. Howe...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Plymouth Neon

The compact front-wheel drive Plymouth Neon was produced for model years 1995 to 2005. It was also marketed as a Chrysler and a Dodge vehicl...

The Effects of Spray Painting Without a Mask

Paint a car without wearing suitable respiratory equipment, and you could end up paying for your negligence with poor health in the future. ...

How to Change the Door Latch on a 2001 Ford Taurus

A broken door latch makes it very difficult to securely close a car door. In order to change the door latch on your Ford Taurus, you must re...

How to Replace a Heater Core on a Corsica

Learning how to perform maintenance on your Chevy Corsica yourself can save you time and money. Replacing the heater core, if it goes out, m...

How to TIG Braze With Silicon Bronze

TIG brazing using silicon bronze filler rod creates less warping of the metal components you are brazing. This reduction in warping reduces ...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Chevy Silverado

If you notice a trail of oil behind your Chevy Silverado, it may be time to change a worn oil pan gasket. Changing the oil pan gasket in a C...

How to Defog Car Headlights

All car headlights will develop a haze over time that makes them look fogged up. This is a normal side effect of driving. Dirt, sand, grit a...