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1963 Fairlane Specifications

The 1963 Fairlane was part of the Ford Motor Company's production line of mid-size cars manufactured from 1955 through 1971. Named after Henry Ford's estate, Fair Lane, in Dearborn, Mich., the Fairlane was a reasonably priced car with several engine and body style options that appealed to...

How to Seal Leaking Boat Ports & Windows

A common mistake that many boat owners make is trying to seal leaking boat ports and windows in the same way they would seal a leaking house window. If you run a bead of caulk around the frame, it will only temporarily solve the problem. Caulk that hardens in the sun will crack and leak again when t

Why is Breakdown Cover Important

Breakdown recovery is something that most people purchase, with over 10 million breakdown situations each year in the UK It seems reasonable to take out some type of breakdown cover.However there are people who don't think twice about taking out breakdown cover, these people likely haven't

How To Wash Your Vehicle Cover

There are many different covers in the market. You should make a choice depending on the conditions that your vehicle is exposed to. After covers are exposed to dust and other pollutants, they are bound to get dirty. To make sure that they have a good appearance and they last long, you should clean

How to Troubleshoot Truck Tire Wear

Trucks, as entities, might as well live in a completely different universe than their undersized road-going brethren. Trucks live in a world where mileage is measured in the millions, tire revolutions measured in the trillions and where nearly immeasurable angles and differences in weight can have p

How to Check/Refill the Battery Electrolyte in a Kia Spectra

If you have a newer Kia Spectra, you most likely have a maintenance-free, or sealed, battery in your Spectra.If you have an older one, or if the dealer replaced your battery under warranty, you may have a low-maintenance battery.Regardless of the battery type, it's easy to check the battery electrol

How to Remove the Windshield Wiper Arms From a Ford Bronco

Ford full sized Broncos and F series pickup trucks used a wiper arm which is easy to remove and replace. It can be done with no tools at all, although having a screwdriver handy is a good idea in the event the catch is rusted. Removing and replacing a Bronco wiper arm will likely take less than 5 mi

How to Replace the Throttle Body in a Ford Focus

The ford Focus made it debut in 2000. It boasts abundant character and thoughtful styling along with several body options, all having contributed to worldwide popularity. Ford designed the Focus as a "world car," meaning that attention was given to responsive handling and steering, which is expected

How to Take Off a Silverado Door Panel

Removing a Silverado door panel requires a little bit of skill and patience. The panel comes off just like most door panels, but the clips securing the door to the frame are located in different places. If you have automotive repair experience, this task will take an hour or less. For the beginner,

How to Install a Ford 4.9 Distributor

The Ford 4.9-liter engine was a six-cylinder engine first manufactured in 1966 for the F series of Ford pickup trucks. It was used in Ford trucks until 1996, when it was eventually phased out and replaced by a different size engine. The distributor on your 4.9-liter Ford engine is used direct a high

2000 Sebring Convertible Problems

As with any vehicle, the 2000 Sebring convertible has had its share of recalls and technical service bulletins (TSB) outlining problems with the vehicle. If the technical service bulletin calls for a recall, any Chrysler dealer will complete the work for free. But you must have the exact...

How to Install a Valve Cover Gasket on a Mustang

The valve cover gasket on a Mustang keeps the oil in the head of the engine from escaping. It also keeps the oil out of the spark plug wells. When you notice oil leaks at the top of your engine where the valve cover meets the engine, then you'll need to replace the valve cover gasket.

How to Replace a Timing Belt in a Toyota

Inside of a standard internal combustion engine, the pistons must move in sync with the valves in order to create the controlled explosions which power the car. To maintain this precise timing it is important to make sure that the timing belt in your Toyota is in good condition. When the timing belt

Stingray Car History

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was a concept car produced in 1959. It derived from the 1957 Corvette SS, which was an official Chevy entrant into the Sebring 12-Hour race. A ban on manufacturers sponsoring cars in racing competition relegated the SS to General Motors' test track. The Corvette SS an

How to Replace the Clutch Master Cylinder on a 1985 Toyota Hilux

The clutch master cylinder on your 1985 Toyota Hilux contains a piston and rubber cups. This simple mechanism allows you to build pressure in the hydraulic system to disengage the clutch every time you depress the clutch pedal to shift gears. However, if the master cylinder in your Toyota is leaking

How to Fix Scratches on a Car With a Sharpie

Scratches occur when rocks or debris fly up while driving. In addition, parking lots are dangerous for your vehicle from careless drivers. Door scraping or shopping carts cause the most common damage. Fixing scratches at a body shop can be an expensive venture. Using a Sharpie will mask or almost co

How to Install a Rear Main Seal

To replace a faulty rear main oil seal (a vital part that prevents engine oil from leaking), the transmission usually must be removed, a costly and time consuming operation that is not discussed in this article. When you have removed the transmission, follow these instructions for the proper install

Ford Hubcaps for your car, truck, or van

Ford hubcaps and wheel covers are for the serious person who is tired of the tires on their car having a plain look. These days it is all about enhancements, that is what a driver ...

How to Fix a DMV Record

Your driver's license serves not only to allow you to drive, but also to verify your identity at places such as banks, clubs or retailers. Inaccurate information on your driver's license can hinder that task. Some states require inaccuracies, such as address changes, to be corrected immediately, o