Auto Maintenance

Your car is in the shop and the auto service manager says you need replacement parts that you can't afford. He gives you the option to have used parts installed, but is buying...

With many people keeping their cars longer these days, there are a lot of concerns about driving them on long trips, especially if the vehicle is older with higher mileage. Here...

Did you put too many bumper stickers on your car? Or maybe you bought a vehicle that came with an assortment of old bumper stickers that are weighing down the rear end of your...

HOW TO

With today’s gas prices soaring, you want to be sure your car runs as efficiently as possible. One trick to getting good mileage is to keep up with regular maintenance. The first...

One of the most essential elements to a smooth car ride is the state of your car's tires. By pumping them up properly, you will enjoy a smoother ride and even save money by increasing...

Keeping your battery cables clean is essential to making sure your car always gets a clean strong connection to the battery. Without that connection, your car can suffer.

Gas prices keep going up, but with these tips, you can be smarter about how you use and buy gasoline!

This article will guide you on what is involved in removing, processing (sometimes called turned or resurfacing), and reinstalling brake rotors. It will also cover why it should...

The following article will provide you with the steps to take when detailing the interior of your vehicle. Some argue that upkeep on the interior is just as important, if not...

Phew! Now that Stage 2 of making your vehicle shine is completed, take a breath...the most difficult part of the exterior is complete. Stage 3 will include waxing the vehicle,...

This is the second stage in the "How To Detail Your Vehicle" segment. This is the most difficult and rigorous stage and may take some additional research and practice before actually...

The following article is the first stage of many in detailing your vehicle. Please follow these simple instructions step-by-step (this will allow for the greatest efficiency and...

Our cars is one of our valuable treasures. We should take good care of it, rust is very critical for our car. Here are my tips to avoid rust for our cars.

A serious driver need a serious brakes. Converting brake drum to disc brakes will improve braking performance and will put us on the safe side.

Differential Lockers plays a very important role in off-roading. Lockers help us gain better traction on challenging and very difficult tracks.

This is a step by step guide for a body lift procedure. Lifted trucks and Suvs with big, off-road tires are definitely a head turner.

Do you own a Honda Civic? Are you dissatisfied by your Honda Civic's D15 stock engine performance? Do you want to change your engine to B16, B18, K20 etc., but don't know how?...

Cigarette odor... unmistakable, pervasive and - to non-smokers and even many smokers - unpleasant to say the least. In cars, homes and businesses, an ongoing battle rages to keep...

The purchase of a car, new or used, is one of the largest investments that most of us make. You may choose to protect yourself and your investment by purchasing a warranty or extended...

Buying an extended warranty for your vehicle can potentially save you a lot of money, but you want to get the best deal for your dollar. This article will tell you what to look...

A brake job, or changing your brake pads, is a great do-it-yourself job. Before you begin, it's important to remember that the brakes are the single most important system in your...

Changing a timing belt is not an easy job. It will require the average back yard do-it-yourself a full weekend to remove all of the parts necessary to reach the timing belt. If...

Transmission fluid is required to lubricate and cool the transmission components. If you want your transmission to last for a long time, then you are going to have to change the...

Liquid-cooled engines, such as the one installed in your car, require a radiator to cool the water that, in turn, removes heat from the engine. It is essential that the cooling...

Engines burn gas and produce explosions in each cylinder. Rapid expansion from the explosions pushes the cylinder heads downward and does work to move the car. Much of the energy...

Changing your automatic transmission fluid on your own can save you a few dollars. Transmission fluid helps to cool the transmission, and a well cooled transmission should last...

It's probably a good idea to check your wipers every six months. You probably won't want to wait until you can't see out of your windshield before changing your windshield wipers....

Changing a starter can be a difficult, time consuming job. Check several other parts before you decide it's time to change the starter.

The name "fan belt" is a bit of a misnomer nowadays because the belt drives much more than just a fan. It is frequently called an accessory belt. The fan belt goes around...

Generally, there are four ways to charge a car battery.

If you are a car owner, it is important that you know how to perform basic maintenance on your car. By performing the maintenance yourself, you will save a bundle of money and...

Changing the oil in your car yourself is a fundamental component of basic car maintenance and a great way to save both time and money. Here is how to change your own oil: Supplies...

Changing your own oil can save you some money, and this basic car maintenance can also be fun! Here are the basic steps:

Get a set of jumper cables at your nearest auto parts store. Drive a working car either next to or facing the car needing the jump. Open both cars' hoods.  Make sure both engines...