When your car loses its sheen and starts looking old and beaten up, a fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into your old beater. But body shops are expensive, and the means to do it yourself are readily available.

The 1970s were a tough decade for performance engines, with rising fuel prices and emissions regulations. It seemed that the muscle-car era was over. In 1970, Chevrolet introduced the 400-cubic-inch small-block engine into this environment, offering it for truck and large passenger car use. Although

To reach the oil pump in the 1989 Ford F-150, you must remove the oil pan. Once the oil pan is out of the way, changing the oil pump is a simple process. When the oil pump goes bad, which is rare, it does not pump enough oil to the top of the engine, which causes engine wear and will eventually lead

When a headlight bulb burns out on your 1994 Honda Civic, there is no need to visit a repair shop. You can change the bulb at home and save a costly repair bill. Your Civic's headlights are important to your visibility in dusk and dark conditions. Most state laws mandate that you keep your car's lig

It is very much required to check the cars every year to ensure that they are safe and secure to be driven on the road. The test is called as MOT test acronym of Ministry ...

The oxygen sensors in the exhaust system of your 1998 Mercury Mountaineer help the fuel system regulate the amount of fuel burned by the engine. If the oxygen sensors fail, you may notice a drastic decrease in the fuel mileage of your truck. The 1998 Mountaineer is equipped with four oxygen sensors.

Your Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover hybrid SUV that was introduced in 2002. Air conditioner repair costs can be expensive. However, if the air does not blow from the vents at all, the problem might simply be a blown relay. The air conditioner in your Pilot is powered by the AC relay, which can

A loose wheel nut or broken wheel stud is dangerous. These hold the tires onto your SUV and as each one loosens or breaks it puts undue pressure on the remaining studs. You can replace the studs in your Toyota Highlander, but it takes a little while to remove everything to get to them.

Cutting cream, a kind of car polish, can remove paint from painted surfaces on your automobile without damaging the factory paint. If you can remove the paint while it is still wet, with a clean rag or cloth, this will make it easy. However, once the paint has dried, you'll need to use polish and a

The diagnostics procedures for a two-cycle small engine require examination of the functioning of the engine. An obvious malfunction is the engine not starting, as are the lack of power, failure to run at idle, running “rough” or running too fast. Five areas to look at to diagnose these

Antifreeze is a crucial part of any combustion engine's cooling process. Antifreeze protects the engine block, hoses and other components from damage in freezing weather and keeps the engine from overheating in hot weather or under extreme driving conditions. Antifreeze can break down over time and

NGK spark plug wires are high performance spark plug wires. These wires are a suitable replacement for your vehicle's factory spark plug wires when you need to change them. These spark plug wires should last for more than 60,000 miles and are sold in most auto parts stores. The most common NGK wires

The way you operate the convertible top on a BMW varies slightly among different models and years. As with most BMWs, you control the convertible top on a 1987 BMW by using the automatic convertible top switch.

Interior trim carpentry is one of the most precise of all of the construction trades. A trim carpenter installs the finishing touches to the woodwork inside of a house. These finishing touches require precise cuts and tight fits. Each piece is laid so that the entire length of trim appears to be one

If you're ready to upgrade the sound system in your Mercedes 190E, starting with the speakers is a good idea. It doesn't cost much to buy aftermarket speakers, but the sound improvement is noticeable. Aftermarket speakers boast improved frequency response and provide crisper detail in your sound tha

Fog lights help drivers to see in conditions with low visibility.Leland Bobbe/Photodisc/Getty ImagesAlmost every driver at one time or another has driven through really thick fog or during a heavy rainstorm and has had problems seeing more than a few feet in front of them. Because of...

Adjusting the throttle position sensor on your Jeep Cherokee can be a little intimidating. The process really isn't hard, but take your time to get it right. The TPS uses voltage to transmit the position of the throttle to the computer in the Jeep. This information is critical because without it, th

Honda cars are quite popular in the Pasadena, but to avail offers on them, buy only from a certified Honda dealer in Pasadena. Honda cars are extremely popular in the US, and they are even ...

Whenever the friction disc inside the clutch assembly on a standard-transmission vehicle sticks to the flywheel, you will hear a grinding noise. Even if you depress the clutch pedal, the friction disc spins along with the flywheel, which makes the transmission gears spin and clash against each other

A leaking intake manifold can severely disrupt a vehicle engine's performance and cause a variety of abnormal engine signs and symptoms. Leaky intake manifolds prevent the adequate flow of air and fuel into a vehicle's engine and combustion chambers, a situation that has far-reaching impacts on engi