The Geo Tracker is a mini Sport Utility Vehicle made in the United States from 1988 to 1998. Later, the Tracker was sold as a Chevrolet until it was discontinued in 2004. Many Geo Tracker enthusiasts are dissatisfied with the sound of the original equipment manufacturer's horn and choose to replace

If you don't replace your own headlight, you'll pay big at the shop. It takes 5 minutes, and you'll save lots of money by installing it yourself.

Auto tires have Schrader valve stems.tire image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comThere are three different kinds of tire tube stems: the Schrader, Presta and Dunlop valve stems. The Schrader valve is used on almost all automobile tires, the Presta is used on many road and mountain bikes and...

VW Beetles made after 1996 come standard with an On-Board Diagnostic Second Edition computer (OBD II). There are sensors positioned throughout the vehicle that monitor all the vital functions of the car and report back to the main computer in the form of trouble codes. If the check engine light won'

Four link rear suspensions have two suspension points on the edges of the body/chassis coming to a single point in the center of the rear axle. Two other suspension arms extend from the ends of the axle tubes to the frame, providing four linkages on which your vehicle rides. A favorite of desert roc

It is every driver's nightmare to see their cars with dents. Fact is, it could not be avoided. No matter how careful you are as a driver, there would always be times wherein your vehicle gets dings and dents. Then, logically, your next step is to visit your nearest shop and have it fixed but di

Changing the oil is part of the suggested routine maintenance of your Ford Fusion, and changing the oil filter is an integral part of an oil change. The oil filter traps debris from the oil, keeping it clean and ensuring that the engine runs smoothly. If an oil filter is not changed, it will become

The Pontiac GTP is one model in the Grand Prix line of vehicles sold in 2001. Other models include the SE and GT. Daytime running lights, a feature on the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, come on as low-beam headlamps when conditions are dark due to weather. Certain conditions must be met on the car to ensur

Successful repair of distorted, torn, or loose car window seals can eliminate wetness in the vehicle, musty odors, drafts, and whistling noises during vehicle operation. Proper window seals are an important part of auto maintenance, helping prevent corrosion by keeping rain, snow, and other moisture

The 1998 BMW 740iL radiator does the job of keeping the engine from overheating. It does this by forcing the coolant through the engine and by radiating heat from its own surface. It also reduces the temperature of the coolant by making use of the air coming onto its surface through the front grille

Every vehicle manufactured after 1994 uses R134a for air conditioner refrigerant. This includes your 2000 Chevy Malibu. Because every late model vehicle uses the same refrigerant, you can purchase a universal recharging kit from an auto parts store for your Malibu and recharge your air conditioner y

The thermostat is pretty easy to access in the engine of a 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Mini Van. The thermostat's housing rests beside the engine head. The easiest way to locate it is to follow the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the point where the hose connects to the engine. The hose conn

If you have a car with a gray bumper, you may sometimes get paint on it, perhaps because another car brushed up against it. If your gray bumper has white paint on it, there are ways to get it out without ruining your bumper or spending a lot of money.

Oxygen sensors have two basic functions: upstream sensors close to the manifold meter the amount of oxygen and burned fuel mixture in the exhaust; downstream sensors located near the catalytic converter monitor the catalyst efficiency. If too much fuel or too much oxygen is read by the sensor, it tr

Preparing your Yamaha YFZ450 for a season of racing will require you to install a tether-operated kill switch, as mandated by nearly every ATV racing organization around the country. These switches are controlled by a tether worn around the rider's wrist. The tether is pulled out of the switch if th

The series of pipes and devices under your car is called the exhaust system and its primary job is to ensure that the gases that are created because of internal combustion are directed outside of the car safely, with less harmful emissions as well as sounds. If the exhaust has a problem, you are put

The Pontiac Montana minivan has undergone two generations of designs since it began production in 1998. The first generation, from 1998 to 2005, features a 3.4 liter, 6-cylinder engine; the second generation, from 2006-2009, has either a 3.5 liter or 3.9 liter engine, depending on the model. For whi

Replacing the front axle on your Ford Taurus requires the use of some special tools, like a hub remover or puller (if needed) and a torque wrench. Many auto parts stores have these tools available for rent. In addition, you must replace the hub, knuckle-to-strut pinch bolt and the ball joint retaini

If you notice a puddle of oil under your Kia Spectra, it may need a new oil pan gasket. Here's how to replace the oil pan gasket on a 2000 to 2004 Kia Spectra with a motor of 1.5 L or larger. Replacing the gasket on smaller motors is more challenging and requires removing more engine components. Cha

There are many resources available for owners to work on a Saginaw transmission at home.transmission image by Philippe SURMELY from Fotolia.comSaginaw transmissions are a type of manual transmission generally found stock in GM vehicles. There are both three speed and four speed Saginaw...