Glow plugs are the diesel equivalent to spark plugs for gas-powered engines. Unlike spark plugs, glow plugs do not generate an electrical spark. Instead, they heat up slowly until they glow, hence the name. Glow plugs are especially useful for starting diesel engines when they are cold. Typically, w

In 1939 Plymouth had two lines of cars: the Roadking 6 Series P7 and the De Luxe 6 Series P8. The P7 Series had nine models plus a chassis and the P8 Series offered 13 models, plus a chassis. Tire sizes on the P7 Series were 5.5 by 16 and on the P8 Series 6 by 16.

The amplifier power cable is essential in installing an aftermarket car stereo amplifier into your Honda Accord. The amp requires an independent power connection to the vehicle's battery. Use a power supply cable from an amplifier wiring kit to connect the Accord's battery to the amplifier. Running

The Cadillac DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) replaced the DeVille in 2006, a name brand that had been around since the mid-twentieth century. The change, however, was in name only as both cars are almost identical. The DTS is a full sized front wheel drive luxury sedan that comes standard with a 4.6 lit

Virtually every car on the road today has a fuel-pressure regulator. As part of the fuel-injection system, your car's regulator is designed to maintain constant fuel pressure so the engine has enough gasoline to operate properly. A faulty fuel-pressure regulator can have many of the same symptoms as

Motorcycles are a way of life for many people. They ride their motorcycles in the sun, in the rain, in the snow and in the cold. People ride motorcycles for business and for pleasure and spend hundreds of dollars a year on upgrading and maintaining their bikes. Accidents happen when riding motorcycl

It is important to regularly check the operation of the headlights in your Dodge Dakota. Once the headlights burn out, you must replace them immediately. Driving at night with non-operational headlights is not only illegal but extremely dangerous. With just a socket wrench and a replacement bulb, yo

Swirls in a black car's paint job can stand out dramatically. This is because the edges of these swirls reflect light, and the reflection stands out in stark contrast to the black background. Swirls are generally caused by improper cleaning, polishing or painting, and you can remove them with carefu

That early 1970s SS Chevelle rumbling at a red light is more than likely being powered by a GM Chevrolet 454 c.i.d. big-block. Although also offered as a large car and truck option, the 454 was most famously used in Camaro and Chevelle SS models from 1970 through 1973. The 454 option ended for passe

Good car maintenance is an important role for any driver. Whether you have just passed your test or you have been driving for 50 years regular checks on the car should be done on an ongoing basis. Checking the tyres is one of those elements that need to be done to ensure that they are kept in the be

Oil change coupons are just one of the ways you can save money on your vehicle. You spend thousands of dollars to purchase the car, even more if you bought it through financing. Nevertheless, you ...

Although the idea of checking the automatic transmission fluid may not seem as important as checking the oil in your 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, it is important that the transmission fluid be checked monthly. If you are finding lately that your Volkswagen Beetle has been having trouble changing gears, l

The positive crankcase ventilation valve is an emissions control device. It opens and closes to meter the flow of toxic gases and other by-products of internal combustion, relative to the engine speed, into the combustion chamber for burning. This prevents these harmful toxins from entering the atmo

If you need to change the spark plugs in a 2002 Dodge Caravan, you're in luck. It's easy, and there are just a few major points to remember. First, disconnect the battery for safety. Second, avoid stripping the threads when installing the spark plugs in order to save your motor and your plugs. Anoth

Electric trailer brake systems utilize a magnet to spread the brake shoes against the brake drum, which slows the trailer down. In most cases problems with electric trailer brakes occur either because of corrosion in the trailer connector or a break on the wiring between the connector and the brakes

Fixing your car can often cost a lot of money. You must pay for car parts and a mechanic to provide service to your vehicle. Do you want to learn some new skills and save ...

Aircraft engines involve complicated engineering at times. Therefore it is advisable that if you are not very much acquainted with its operations and internal designing then rather than trying to solve Rotax problems yourself you ...

Ford's popular SUV model, the Explorer, has been around for awhile. The above-average electrical system still comes with quirks like warning lights lighting up on the dash without cause and temperamental power windows. But with a little time and effort, most owners are able to resolve the problems.

Many would say that the days of a regular maintenance tune up are over. While it is true that the days of the distributor are long gone, in today's cars and light trucks the need for regular maintenance is still there. Your 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT doesn't have a distributor cap, rotor or set of p