How to Replace the Door Hinge on a Chevy Pickup

Door hinges become worn due to the constant opening and closing of the door. The hinges not only allow the door to be opened, they also keep...

How to Replace the Rear Signal Lights in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

Driving with signal lights that don't work properly can be asking for trouble. Not only is it unsafe, but you may find yourself paying f...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Mercury Cougar

The fuel filter in your Mercury Cougar keeps the dirt and rust particles out of the fuel system. For optimal performance, some mechanics rec...

How to Replace the Headlight Assemblies on a 2000 Impala

The 2000 Impala's headlight assemblies store not only the headlights, but also the parking lights and turn signal lights. You can remove...

How to Replace the Serpentine Belt in a Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry has a main drive belt, or a serpentine belt, for running multiple accessories off of the engine. The power steering on the ...

How to Replace the Water Hoses in a VW Passat

Volkswagens are some of the safest vehicles around, and a Passat serves that purpose well. Families feel confident in their choice of the Pa...

How to Fill Out Auto Body Repair Orders

Repairing damage to your car requires two separate processes to return your car to its original condition. One is the mechanical repair proc...

How to Install a Corvette C3 Door Hinge Spring

The C3 Corvette was built from 1978 to 1982, and was a popular vehicle for Chevrolet. Over time, the door springs in these cars tend to sag,...

How to Install a Tail Light on a Honda Civic 2001

Tail lights are an important safety feature on your Honda Civic, and you need to have good bulbs installed at all times. There are tail ligh...

How to Replace the Heater Hose in a Toyota Camry

Replace the heater hose in your Toyota Camry if it cracks, becomes stiff or turns mushy. Any inconsistency in the feel and strength of the h...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Kia Spectra

The alternator in a Kia Spectra sends electrical current to various accessories in the vehicle while the engine is running. Most modern alte...

How to Replace the Fan in a Nissan Sentra

A novice can replace the engine fan in a Nissan Sentra in about an hour, using little more than a wrench and a screwdriver. Instructions ...

How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Chrysler Town & Country

First introduced in 1990, the Chrysler Town & Country was also produced in a shorter wheelbase version known as the Chrysler Voyager. Bo...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix has an alternator that sends electrical current to various devices in the vehicle while the engine is running. Most a...

How to Replace a Fuel Filter in a Mercury Villager

The fuel filter in your Mercury Villager ensures that the fuel in the fuel injection system stays clean, which prevents plugged fuel injecto...

How to Prepare Dupont Centari Acrylic Enamel for Autos

The DuPont Centari paint range consists of two different materials. The acrylic urethane product is widely used on privately owned cars and ...

How to Paint With DuPont ChromaBase Paint

DuPont ChromaBase, an automobile paint part of the ChromaSystem, is a basecoat that dries quickly, giving the surface a good fill in an easy...

How to Replace the Distributor in a Chevy Impala

The Chevy Impala hasn't had distributors since it came out again in 2000, but during its modest revival from1994 to 1996 it used distrib...

How to Recharge Air Conditioning with Freon in a Toyota Tundra

Sometimes, if your air conditioning system is working properly, adding refrigerant is all that is needed to correct the problem of warm air ...

How to Replace the Wheel Speed Sensor in a Ford F-Series

To prevent tires from locking up and the vehicle from skidding in emergency situations, your 2001 to 2003 Ford F-150 has an anti-lock brake ...

Touch-Up Paint Instructions

The difference between a professional's work when painting a car and an amateur's work often lies in the details. Professionals make...

How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Subaru Outback

An oil pump is a necessary tool for the survival of the engine. It keeps the engine components in the Subaru Outback lubricated. Without lub...

How to Replace the PCV Valve in a Toyota Corolla

To control the amount of pressure and vapors released, your car utilizes a part named the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve. During...

Body Collision Tools

If you don't have the assortment of advanced tools used to repair the body of your vehicle, body repair is a job best performed by a pro...

How to Remove a Window Switch From a 2002 Mustang

The 2002 Ford Mustang's window switch is integrated with its door lock switch; these two switches are removed and replaced at the same t...

Professional Dent Removal Tools

Popping a dent from a car takes skill as well as a set of special tools made especially for the task. Auto body technicians have a tool for ...

How to Replace the Springs in a Ford F-Series

For many years, the Ford F-150 was the best-selling vehicle in America. Ford has sold the F-Series for decades, starting in 1948. The spring...

PPG Automotive Paint Tips

Founded in 1883 as Pittsburgh Plate Glass, since 1924, PPG Industries has been a leading innovator in the development and manufacture of aut...

How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a VW Beetle

Volkswagen has designed their cars to make most minor repairs as simple as possible. This is a wonderful thing for the home mechanic but can...

How to Replace Valve Cover Gasket in a Ford Mustang

Built for performance, the Ford Mustang offers its owner the opportunity to have a muscle car with enough room to carry a few friends. This ...

Front Axle Removal on a 2005 Dodge Ram

A Dodge Ram with four-wheel drive uses a front axle assembly in addition to the rear axle. This axle connects to the front wheels through th...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar is available in two different engine sizes: the 2.0 liter and the 2.5 liter. In a Cougar with a 2.0 liter engine, change ...

How to Replace Battery Cables in a Mercury Villager

When you're inspecting the battery cables on your Mercury Villager, look for loose connections or corrosion on the cable ends. Check the...

How to Replace a Radiator in an Oldsmobile Alero

If you need to replace the radiator on your Oldsmobile Alero, you may be able to do it yourself if you have mechanical experience. However, ...

How to Replace Spark Plugs in a Nissan Maxima

All of the Nissan Maxima models equipped with a gasoline engine are also equipped with spark plugs. These spark plugs need to be inspected e...