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How to Read an Oil Dipstick With Clear Oil
New automotive oil presents a challenge to many people when checking vehicle oil levels because its clear to golden-colored appearance can make it nearly invisible on a oil dipstick--unlike amber to dark-colored used/old oil that stands out. Automotive manufacturers use various oil level indicators
Bad Weather Driving
Everyone has had the experience of driving in bad weather. So what are the important steps to take in fog, rain, snow, sleet, hail and any other type of weather that Mother Nature might throw ...
How to Assemble E39 Headlights
The BMW E39 is the version of the BMW 5 series produced by BMW from 1995 to 2003, when it was then replaced by the E34. Although there were several changes made to the E39 during the years it was produced, assembling the headlight is the same for all E39 vehicles. The E39 headlights include an H7 bu
Headlight Removal on a New Beetle
Volkswagen's New Beetle is a popular two-door, front wheel drive sedan known for its unusual shape and styling. Introduced in 1998, the New Beetle is comfortable and well-equipped with a reputation for reliability. Routine maintenance is simple and straightforward, and parts are readily available. R
Bobcat Front Loader Information
Bobcat front loader skid steers are nifty little vehicles to make quick work of moving earth, stone, cut wood or just about any loose material. Small and nimble, the Bobcat front loader works easily in residential yards or even on building floors under construction. Smaller than the massive Caterpil
Protect Yourself from Car Repairs Scams
Things have changes significantly since the early days of the automobile. What was once relative simple machinery (seen from today's point of view), it has developed to become a very complex system that makes a car what it is.This has some benefits, as into modern cars more and more technology
How to Reprogram Remote Access Keys for Subaru Impreza Cars
The Impreza is a sport-compact car manufactured by the Japanese auto manufacturer Subaru. If you lose the keyless remote for your Impreza or just want to add an additional remote, you will first have to program the new remote to your vehicle. Luckily, Subaru offers a way for you to program your remo
How to Clean the Fuel Valve of a Honda
If the fuel valve in your Honda gets too dirty, it can affect the performance of your vehicle. Excess dirt can cause blockages, which in some cases could result in the valve having to be replaced. You can clean the fuel valve yourself and your Honda will then run more efficiently.
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving
With winter weather on the horizon for much of the country, it's time to get your car ready for the upcoming winter driving wonderland with some auto maintenance. Taking half an hour to check a few key safety points on your car can save you time, money and really cold feet. Take care of these t
How to Change the Timing Belt on a 1982 Through 1985 1.5 Nissan Sentra
The manufacturer recommends that the timing belt on the 1982 through 1985 1.5 Nissan Sentra be replaced at 60,000-mile intervals. This schedule was arrived at from a study of the service history of this engine, which is an interference engine in which a failure of the timing belt would most likely c
How to Unlock a Mazda 5
The Mazda 5 is a compact minivan that seats six. Edmunds.com reports that compact minivans have long been popular in Europe and Japan because of the tight, winding roads and high gas prices in those countries, but that American tastes have tended toward larger vehicles. Rising gas prices caused a sh
How do I Remove a Kia Rio Taillight Lens?
The Kia Rio is a small four-door car with a four-cylinder engine. The taillight lens is the plastic cover that conceals and protects the taillight bulbs. The taillight lens is secured to the frame of the Rio by four screws that are located behind the taillights on the inside of the trunk. You will n
The Ninja Secret For Chinese Scooters - "High Performance Upgrade in a Bag"
Your Scooter runs like crap, has no power and is very sluggish - you know it and I know it, so let's fix it! The main stay of our scooter business is repairs and high-performance-upgrades (HPU). Everyone wants a scooter with some zip, pizzazz, and some get-up-and-go. All of us hate how slow our
How to Remove Windshield Trim on a Protege
A cracked windshield can impair your vision while driving and should be replaced for your own safety. Before you can replace the windshield in your Protege vehicle, you have to properly remove the factory installed trim from around the windshield. Removing the trim and replacing the windshield on yo
How to Adjust a Clutch Linkage on a Kenworth T 600
The clutch on the Kenworth T 600 is the main component that enables the transmission gears to be changed. Once the clutch pedal has been depressed, it enables the clutch plate to disengage the flywheel. Once the flywheel stops moving, the transmission gears can be shifted. After the transmission gea
How to Replace Run-Flat Tires
Run flat tires are a special type of tire available for many vehicles. Although the run flat tire costs twice as much as a standard tire, they allow you to drive your vehicle for an extended period of time if you do get a flat tire. They accomplish this feat by having a reinforced sidewall that is a
How to Replace a 1996 Ford Explorer O2 Sensor
If the gas mileage in your 1996 Ford Explorer has noticeably decreased or the engine is running rough, you may have a failing oxygen sensor. The 1996 Explorer uses four oxygen sensors in the emissions system. The sensors are located to the front and rear of the dual converters and mount straight int
How to Replace Diesel Injectors
The injectors in your diesel engine deliver the fuel to the cylinders from the fuel pump. Your diesel engine will have the same amount of injectors as cylinders. Aftermarket companies manufacture replacement injectors for almost any diesel engine. Injectors are also available to increase the amount
How to Remove the Torsion Bar of a 1992 Chevy Pickup
The torsion bar of your 1992 Chevrolet pickup truck is a metal bar underneath your vehicle that functions as a spring. It is in fact the main component of your vehicle's suspension, and removing the torsion bar is a very involved process that requires you to raise the truck in order to gain access.
How to Install a Starter on a 2008 Dodge Avenger
The 2008 Dodge Avenger was designed to compete in the busy marketplace of mid-sized sedans. The starter motor in the 2008 Avenger has an attached solenoid. Generally, the internal electric motor doesn't fail in these starters. What usually fails is the solenoid or the bendix, which is also known as