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Honda Accord Rotor Removal
Many manufacturers have the same basic instructions for removing the rotors on a car and Honda's are no different. The Japanese car company has made removal very easy, and in a few simple steps you will have no problem taking off a rotor again.
Types of Engines for Cars
Despite the numerous types of cars available, most cars use the same basic engines. As automotive technology has developed over the past century, engines have been refined and new methods for powering cars occasionally catch on and change the way we drive.
How to Inspect a Toyota Idler Arm
The idler arm on your Toyota is responsible for maintaining tension on your engine's serpentine belt. The idler arm connects to a spring located directly below the arm. The serpentine belt rides on the idler pulley located on the end of the idler arm. As the belt pulls up on the pulley, the spring p
Winter Car Servicing - Don't Get Caught Out
As the cold weather arrives and we begin to wrap up warm many of us ensure our homes are running efficiently too, perhaps installing some eco-friendly gadgets to help us save money and use less energy. But we should also look at cars at this time of year as a badly maintained car has more of a chanc
How to Do Automotive Pinstriping
Pinstriping can add aesthetic value and character to any automotive surface. Add single, double or even triple stripes to both sides of a car. Add a decorative pinstripe to the hood or trunk, or add pinstripes to the roof of the car. Pinstriping can be applied over an existing stripe, or a stripe ca
Car Repair: Fixing The Paint Job
If you've had your vehicle for any length of time, chances are that the paint doesn't look quite as immaculate and shiny as it did the day you drove it off the lot. If you don't feel like spending money at a professional body shop to clean up the paint job, here are some car repair ba
How to Test Glow Plugs on a 2000 7.3L Ford Power Stroke
The 2000 7.3-liter Power Stroke is a diesel engine designed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The 7.3-liter engine was used in the Ford F-series Super Duty pickup trucks. The 2000 7.3-liter Power Stroke produces up to 250 horsepower in automatic transmission trucks, and up to 275 horsepower in
How to Install a T-Top on a Boat
A T-top is a good choice if your boat is a center-console type --- one where the control station, the wheel, throttles and navigational equipment are located on a pedestal in the center of the boat. The T-top protects you from precipitation, while the console windshield protects the boat's electroni
Is Your Car Hot? Extinguish It!
Hello and welcome back to my short series on tools for the weekend warrior auto mechanic that is just getting started. We have been covering some of the tools that you should include in your tool collection and in this article we are going to talk about fire extinguishers. While a fire extinguisher
How to Check the Power Steering on a 2000 Beetle
The power steering fluid in your Beetle is what maintains the power steering function on the vehicle. When the fluid runs low, you risk having problems with your power steering which could in turn lead to accidents. If you have a 2000 Beetle, checking the power steering fluid and adding fluid if nec
Dayton Car Rims Step-by-Step Installation
Dayton Wire Wheels have been manufactured since 1916. Dayton is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wire wheels which are used on a variety of cars, including hot rods, lowriders and vintage sportscars. Dayton wheels are installed with an adapter and are fastened with knock-off covers that a
How to Replace a Fuel Pump on an 87 Aries
The 1981 to 1982 Dodge Aries gas tank is 13 gallons and bolts between the rear seat and the trunk under the vehicle. The Dodge Aries has an access panel, which is not often found on vehicles, below the rear seat to prevent the need to remove the gas tank from the vehicle. This eliminates a huge amou
How to Install Freeze Plugs On a Small Block Chevy
The small block Chevy engine has six freeze plugs, two on either side of the engine and two in the rear of the block. The freeze plugs are made of steel and are subjected to corrosion if the proper antifreeze mixture is not maintained. Not only that, but regular green antifreeze turns acidic if not
How to Use a Tire Repair Kit
Unless you are fortunate enough to own a vehicle equipped with run-flat tires, you will probably find yourself dealing with a flat tire several times over the course of your driving career. Using a tire patch kit can get you back up and running quickly, until you are able to have the tire permanentl
Probably the Most Deadly Traffic Behavior, Attention!
1, Find vehicle gear: Newer and more effective driver within the change gear, fear can't find their vehicle gear, will unconsciously lower their mind to locate. This course of action is very harmful. 2, Rub ...
Instructions for Changing an ABS Sensor
Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) are designed to prevent the loss of traction under hard braking. When the ABS computer senses that a wheel has stopped spinning completely while another continues to spin, the ABS pump begins to pulsate the brakes to keep the other wheels from sliding. The ABS computer
How to Install a Sway Bar Link on a Ford
Ford vehicles use two methods to attach the sway bar links. One type uses a bolt-on link, which features rubber molded into the ends of the links. The other method employs a tube and rubber cushions with a long through bolt. Regardless of the method your vehicle uses, installing a sway bar link requ
How to Change a PCV Valve in a Dodge Magnum
The PCV, or positive crankcase valve, is part of a car's crankcase ventilation system. The valve expands and contracts to regulate the flow of gases through the crankcase. At higher speeds, it will open up to allow more gases to flow through than it would at lower speeds. It also acts as part of a s
How to Compare Front Seat Room in Cars
One of the most important aspects of car buying is finding an interior that fits your needs. Though style is also important, it usually comes second to functionality. When comparing the interior sizes of different vehicles, always keep in mind what you need. If you've got a family of six, chances ar
High Performance And Fuel Efficiency Not An Oxymoron Anymore
The introduction of strict fuel efficiency regulation a few decades ago seemed like the death knell for high performance cars. But as time has shown, cars today offer both amazing performance and fuel efficiency.