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How to Maintain Your Transmission
Maintaining your car transmission is critical to the health and function of your vehicle. It's the transmission that translates the power of the engine to the wheels and allows you to drive and move forward. The maintenance duties are not difficult, and car manufacturers provide a recommended mainte
How to Replace the Windshield in a 1992 Dodge
If the windshield in your 1992 Dodge becomes cracked, scratched or damaged, you may have to replace the full windshield. Obtain help in removing and installing the windshield, as the size and weight of the glass makes this a difficult job for one person. Specialized tools and components are not requ
How to Remove the Transmission Plug on a 1988 Honda Accord LXI
In 1988, the Honda Accord was just starting to become one of Honda's big sellers in the U.S., with more modern styling and features than found in previous models. These cars are front-wheel drive, with the transmission located just below the engine. The transmission fluid should be changed according
Car Body Repair Without Paint
One of the most important aspects of PDR is the use of reflection board that is used to see the shadows that the dent will form. Others utilize fluorescent lighting. Without using the reflection board and fluorescent lighting, minute details of the dents will not be seen by the technician and when P
Guide to Buying Fog Lights
Fog lights--the small bulbs on the front of your car just below the main headlights--are designed to help the vehicle and its driver navigate through fog and other weather conditions. Choosing a new bulb is not a hard process, but the right bulb is essential for ensuring the safety of the driver and
How to Remove the Ignition Coil From a 1997 Maxima
The ignition coil on your 1997 Nissan Maxima is located near the front of the engine just in front of the distributor. The ignition coil sends high voltage electricity to the distributor where it is then sent to the spark plugs. Without a properly working ignition coil, the engine in you Maxima will
6 Unbeatable Tips for Car Care and Servicing
Owning a vehicle is a symbol of status and style. The panache with which you drive your own car or even take a ride, gives a great feeling of contentment.
How to Rebuild Auto Batteries
You've probably disposed of several "dead" car batteries thinking you can't rebuild them, but in many cases you actually can. Car batteries usually have six individual cells that contain lead plates and electrolyte fluid. If the electrolyte fluid falls below a certain level the cell effectively dies
Protect Yourself, Your Belongings and Passengers - Replace That Broken Car Window
Broken windows in cars can be dangerous to occupants and to belongings in the car. Car window replacement can be troublesome, time consuming and worst of all, expensive. Operating a motor vehicle with broken glass ...
How to Change the Transmission Fluid in a 1992 Previa
Your 1992 Toyota Previa's transmission depends upon its transmission fluid in order to run smoothly. When transmission fluid gets dirty, it becomes thick and grimy, carrying a gritty texture that can create greater problems within the transmission itself. A well-maintained transmission has clear flu
How to Remove Small Dents With Dry Ice
Dry ice isn't just for creating spectacular stage effects anymore. It can also save car owners a lot of cash. When faced with small and medium-sized dents, auto owners are forced to either break the bank with expensive repairs or let their prized vehicle remain marred. But by using a small amount of
A Short History Of US Emission Controls
A Short History Of US Emission Controls from your About.com Guide to Auto Repair
How to Remove the Crackshaft Pulley in a Grand Am
The last generation of the Pontiac Grand Am was produced from 1999 through 2005. All models had a four-speed automatic transmission. The crankshaft pulley rarely malfunctions, but it needs to be removed to gain access to the harmonic balancer. The crankshaft pulley is held on with three bolts. You w
How to Install the Fuel Filter on a 1986 Camaro
The fuel filter removes contaminants from the gasoline after it leaves the gas tank and before it reaches the fuel injectors on the 1986 Camaro. Over time, the filter can reach its limit and no longer remove those contaminants. At this point, the filter will either plug up, preventing the Camaro fro
When You Need an Urgent Car Servicing
Would you like to sit outside your house in the cold winters, having the cold winds as the only companion? The most possible and predictable answer to this question would be no. But then, our ...
How to Replace the Headlight Switch on a 94 E36
If the low and high beam headlights on your 1994 BMW E36 aren't functioning, you may have a faulty headlight switch. The headlight switch on the 1994 BMW E36 allows the driver to change between the high and low beams, and turn them off and on. The headlight switch resides below the left-most air ven
How to Remove Pressure From the Fuel System for Replacing the Fuel Pump
The fuel system pressurizes fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. Fuel-injection systems meter the fuel injected for the cylinders by controlling the length of time the injectors are open. To inject the correct amount of fuel, the pressure must be constant. The fuel pump contains a check valve to e
O2 Sensor Test Procedures in a 2002 F-150
The 2002 Ford F-150 uses four oxygen (O2) sensors. They are numbered by the side of engine they are located on and referred to as “bank.” The passenger side is bank 1 and the driver’s side is bank 2. Each bank has a sensor between the exhaust manifold converter and one after the co
How to Test Engine Sensors
Car engines are being controlled more and more by electronics. The mechanical governor of the past has been replaced by the electronic control module and sensors. These components work together to improve engine performance and to reduce harmful emissions. The electronic control module monitors thes
How to Wire Dual Batteries to a Camper
There are two ways to wire in dual batteries on a motorhome or camper. One way is to wire the batteries in parallel, which does not change the voltage of the joined batteries. Two parallel-wired 12-volt batteries will provide more power, but the voltage remains 12 volts, unlike two 6-volt batteries