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What Is the Life Expectancy of Shock Absorbers?
Contrary to common belief, shock absorbers are not what absorb shock in your car. The springs take care of that. Shock absorbers are what help stop the springs from oscillating after a shock is absorbed by the vehicle, and they cannot be repaired---only replaced. Without them, the springs would c
How to Read a VIN Number on a 2001 Prizm
The Geo Prizm was a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota. The rebadged version of the Toyota Corolla was manufactured between 1989 and 2002 and replaced the Chevrolet Nova. The vehicle identification number or VIN has been in a standard 17-character format since the National Highway Traff
How to Remove BuddyPress Links From the Navigation Bar in WPMU
BuddyPress offers a myriad of administration options for controlling available options for your WordPress multi-user website. Unfortunately, it does not yet allow for inherent modification of the BuddyPress menu without the use of third-party plugins. By default, the BuddyPress menu is visible to al
How to Adjust a 2000 Celica's Headlights
The 2000 Celica's headlights are somewhat more difficult to aim than those in other vehicles because the vertical adjustment screw is difficult to reach. Once you've found the adjustment screw, however, the process is simple and shouldn't take more than a few minutes.
What to Do in an Auto Accident
No one wants to be in an auto accident - it can be a very stressful event. There are a few important steps to take if you are ever involved in a crash - call 911 if anyone is injured, call the police, exchange information with the other drivers, document the scene with pictures and notes, and report
How to Pull Out the Door Panels of a 2007 350Z
Nissan's 350Z sports car made its debut for the 2003 model year. It was produced until 2009, when it was replaced by the 370Z. The door panels for all 2003 to 2008 Nissan 350Z models are the same, including the 2007 model. If you wish to replace the 350Z's speakers or replace a window regulator or p
How to Remove Spark Plug Wires From a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac offered the 2002 Grand Prix in the SE, GT and GTP models, in both sedan and coupe forms. The engines in the Grand Prix were the 3.1-liter V-6, the 3.8-liter V-6, and the 3.8-liter, supercharged V-6. Removing the spark plug wires on any of these engine combinations is an identical process, th
How to Change the Headlight On A Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix is a great vehicle for the person who likes to perform their own maintenance tasks. The Grand Prix has simple procedures for changing the oil, changing the coolant and replacing a headlight. The headlight process entails removing two bolts and replacing the bulb. It is a very
How to Remove & Replace the Window Regulator in a Lincoln Navigator
Removing and replacing a window regulator in a Lincoln Navigator becomes necessary if the regulator breaks, evidenced by the window glass either falling down into the door or titling forward as if it's come off track. The regulator raises and lowers the window in the window channel when the window m
How to Install an Automobile Thermostat
A broken thermostat in your car may cause the engine to overheat or remain under operating temperature most of the time; either way, it can cause severe engine damage. Yet, a thermostat is a simple component you can remove and install yourself.
How to Troubleshoot an Upstream Oxygen Sensor
An O2 sensor measures the contents of the exhaust gasses coming out of the engine. These types of sensors are typically plugged into the catalytic converter or exhaust system to measure how many toxic materials are being emitted from the engine's combustion chambers. While this may be useful for emi
I Bought a New Battery for My Car and it Won't Stay Charged
New car batteries offer two- to five-year limited warranties. Like everything out there, the batteries come off of a factory floor and are subject to quality control checks. However, bad batteries slip by the inspectors on occasion. Other times, installing a new battery into a vehicle does not corre
Oil Change San Francisco to Enhance The Performance Of Your Car
Are you having any technical problems with your automobile? Isn't it running smoothly or does the engine make loud noise when you are driving? If that is the case, then it is necessary you consider ...
How to Test an Injector
Testing an injector is a simple two-part process. You need a noid light to complete the test accurately. You can test the injector without any tools, but to figure out if it is actually the injector or the computer --- or wiring between the computer and injector --- you must have the noid light. If
How to Repair the Dimmer Switch on a Chevy Truck
Older models of Chevy trucks use a dimmer switch that is repairable. New styles are not repairable, and replacement is the only option. General Motors produced the adjustable switch for decades, and it is located on top of the steering column. An activator rod extends the length of the column, start
Selecting the Best Car Mechanic
Surrendering your car to a stranger like a mechanic you've never seen before can be a frightening experience. How can you be assured of the quality of the work he or she does?
How to Replace a Headlight in a 2002 Buick Regal
The 2002 Buick Regal uses separate headlights to account for both the low- and high-beam units. Inspect the lighting prior to replacing the headlights to determine the location and position of the faulty headlight. Inside the same headlight lens assembly, the low-beam headlights sit closer to the re
The Fuel Pump Won't Work on My '99 GMC Yukon
The two biggest culprits of a malfunctioning fuel pump on your GMC Yukon are either the pump itself or the fuel sending unit connected to the pump. Depending on the case, you either need to replace the sending unit on the pump or transfer the current unit to a new pump. You should work on the pump m
Mercedes-Benz Hood Latch Troubleshooting
Mercedes-Benz vehicles use a two-part hood latch system. The initial release of the latch handle is accomplished by pulling a release lever within the vehicle. A second handle, the hood catch handle, is located externally and releases the hood itself. Problems with the system can be rectified by fol
How to Replace a Power Steering Pump on a Ford Focus
The power steering pump on the Ford focus is located on the firewall at the rear of the engine compartment on the upper driver's side. If you have modified the engine or the engine compartment then the power steering pump may be located somewhere else, but the process is the same. Ford has a few dif