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...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a Mercury Cougar

The fuel injector in a Mercury Cougar uses pressure to mix fuel with air. This method rendered carburetors almost entirely obsolete during t...

How to Test Fuel Injectors

You start your car and notice an odd sound. Maybe even a lack of a sound. Your car is misfiring and one of the top culprits may be your fuel...

How to Check and Replace a Timing Chain in a Chevy Camaro

Many cars are equipped with a timing chain rather than a timing belt. While both drive a vehicle's camshaft, timing chains are nearly re...

How to Change Headlights on a Chevrolet Lumina

Of all the safety features built into todays automobiles, perhaps none is more basic than the headlights. They are taken for granted until o...

How to Paint with Duplicolor Paint Shop

The Duplicolor Paint Shop system provides a full range of primers and refinishing products to produce professional standard paint jobs witho...

How to Replace the Rear Signal Lights in a VW Jetta

If you notice that one of the rear signal lights on your VW Jetta is burned out, it's important to change it as soon as possible. Not on...

How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Toyota Tacoma

Toyota started producing the Tacoma in 1995. The most recent generation is composed of model years 2005 through 2008 with the 1GR-FE engine....

How to Replace Front Disc Brakes in a Chrysler Town & Country

Whether your 2001 through 2005 model Chrysler Town and Country is used to shuttle clients around or to transport the family to school and ex...

How to Replace a U Joint in a Chevy Silverado

A Chevy Silverado's U-joint, also called a universal joint, links the drive shaft to the rear axle and is critical to turning the truck....

How to Repair Floor Panels in a Mustang

The floor panel--commonly known as the floor pan--is a common location for rust on a Mustang. There are two ways to repair rust on the floor...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Saturn VUE

The Saturn VUE has an electric fuel pump so you should check its fuses and relays and ensure you have fuel before performing the more diffic...

How to Replace the Valve Cover Gasket in a Dodge Ram

Whether you use your 2001 through 2005 Dodge Ram for towing a trailer or hauling the kids around to after school activities, you more than l...

How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a Geo Metro

The Geo Metro fuel pump is electric so you should check its fuses and relays before inspecting the fuel pump. If your vehicle still has diff...

How to Replace a Fuel Injector in a Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix mixes fuel and air under pressure with a fuel injector. Carburetors previously performed this function passively but ...

How to Use a Floor Jack to Safely Lift Your Car

Auto maintenance is extremely important for the longevity of your car. When it comes time to crawl underneath your car, the scissor jack tha...

How to Replace the Alternator in a Pontiac Bonneville

The alternator in a Pontiac Bonneville operates various accessories in the vehicle by transmitting an electrical current while the engine is...

How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Toyota Corolla

The ignition coil plays a vital role in the ignition system's ability to create combustion. It boosts the power from the battery into a ...

How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Subaru Outback

A puddle of oil underneath the engine of your Subaru Outback could mean that it's time to change a worn out oil pan gasket. Unfortunatel...

How to Remove Upper Control Arm Bolts on Trucks

When replacing the upper and lower ball joints in your truck, you must remove the upper control arm bolts in the process of removing the upp...

How to Replace the PCV Valve in a Pontiac Grand Prix

When working properly, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve controls the amount of pressure that builds up in your engine. If the ...

How to Check and Replace a Timing Belt in a Honda Accord

If your Honda Accord idles rough, is sluggish, clattering or backfiring, your timing belt probably needs replacing. The timing belt keeps yo...

How to Replace the Distributor in a Pontiac Grand Am

The sporty Pontiac Grand Am went entirely distributorless with the 1999 models. For its 2.3L and 2.5L engines in earlier years, Pontiac used...

How to Replace the Springs in a Honda CR-V

The Honda CRV-V is a compact SUV designed to handle like a car and has a more comfortable ride than larger SUVs. The springs in the CR-V are...