Car audio systems are also known as infotainment sources in cars and other 4-wheeled vehicles. It has gone a long way and has evolved for the better as seen in the history of car stereo systems.
The Ford Explorer was introduced in 1991 as Ford's replacement for the Bronco II. The 1994 Explorer is the last year of the first generation of Explorers. The 4.0-liter is the optional engine, and the 3.0-liter is the standard engine.
The 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix comes standard with an automatic transmission. The transmission's job is to ensure that the vehicle is in the proper gear to take advantage of the car's power. If the transmission fails to properly shift gears, the burden on the engine increases leading to inefficiency. A
Finding someone you trust to work on your car is worth its weight in gold at times. In my 11 years of car ownership, with 6 cars already having graced my garage, I have found ONE mechanic that I completely and implicitly trust. Though a great network of referrals and friends as well as the Peachtree
Cross-referencing between brands of filters can be mind-boggling.tool image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.comFinding the right oil filter for your car can get confusing. All of the oil filter manufacturers have their own numbering systems. If you wish to change between brands, you...
The fuel filter is a crucial component of your 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche; it cleans the gas before it reaches your Avalanche's fuel injectors. The fuel pump pulls the gasoline from the fuel tank, which is contaminated with rust and other impurities from the gas station's industrial tanks, through th
Laws for tinted windows vary from state to state, but most states consider 35-degree and darker tints illegal. Removing the tints will give you peace of mind, as you will not have to worry about getting the police stopping you for having dark tints; also, you'll be able to see farther and more clear
Replacing the rear brake pads on the Chevy Silverado is a common repair. When the truck first integrated rear disc brakes, the position of the caliper allowed road dirt and debris to contaminate the mounting bracket where the pads are seated. While the design has been rectified by employing a mud fl
Your 2002 Volkswagen Passat uses spark plugs that don't need to be changed for 60,000 miles in many cases. The Passat has six spark plugs in total, due to it having a V-6 engine. Decreased engine performance, decreased fuel economy and misfiring are all signs that your spark plugs need to be replace
When the air conditioning quits working on your Chevrolet Silverado pickup, the first thing to do is to open the hood and verify that the compressor is properly engaging. A compressor that won't engage can often be fixed by a home mechanic for a very small cost by checking the electric components an
All late-model Saturn vehicles come equipped with a driver's information center. The DIC supplies the driver with useful information, such as fuel mileage, trip mileage and service reminders. One of the service reminders is the "Change Engine Oil Soon" indicator. This light comes on to let the drive
Johnson makes outboards in a variety of sizes and horsepower ratings. They only made a 4.5 horsepower motor for a short time in the mid-1930s. Later models were either 4.2 or 5.0 horsepower.
An easy but often overlooked source for increased performance from your small block-powered Chevy Nova is the ignition and timing system. Many hot rod enthusiasts simply try to stuff in a bigger engine with an aluminum intake manifold and some headers to boost performance. Unfortunately, by not addr
The popularity of the Toyota Prius helped to spur the growth of the hybrid automobile industry, and changed the way people think about cars. Like any other vehicle, people like to customize the Prius and add stereos, wheels and custom suspension mods. If you have to take out the passenger seat to in
The Ford Focus has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with sensors on each wheel that continuously monitor that wheel's speed. The ABS wheel sensor transmits this information to the ABS controller, which determines the amount of braking force to apply to that wheel during an emergency stop. The most
Human wants are unlimited, this is what we all are taught in our schools and colleges. In the practical world, this phrase has a cemented truth to it. People are never satisfied with what they ...
When you push the button in your car to activate the air conditioning, you expect cold air to come pouring out of the vents. If the cooler compressor is not engaging, the air coming out of the vents will not be cold. This is usually a simple situation to remedy and requires only an adjustment to t
To inspect and service the rear brake assemblies on your 1998 Honda Civic, you will need to remove the brake drum. Once removed, you can have access to the rear brakes, examine the condition of the drum, brake shoes, brake assembly, wheel cylinders, and make the necessary repairs. Since you can perf
If you notice bits of rust in your motorcycle's fuel filter, the most likely cause is rust inside your gas tank. It's usually not hard to remove it, but it is time-consuming. Here is one way to get the job done, without using a chemical cleaner.
On the subject of superchargers, we're dealing with a upgraded performance part that effectively compresses the air, introducing in excess of the typical degree of air needed inside the cylinders which intensifies the engine to perform better. There are plenty of gains we see when adding superc
