Auto Parts & Maintenance & Repairs

Who Carries Donaldson Air Filters?

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Founded in 1916, Donaldson Company, Inc. provides air filtration devices and parts for the automotive, aerospace and industrial industries. The company provides supplies directly to the industry rather than marketing air-purifying systems to consumers, although consumers may purchase certain items f

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Automotive Shop Equipment

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If you are opening a new automotive care center, or would like to upgrade the existing equipment in your shop, it is smart to find a retailer that deals only in the highest quality of products that are fully backed with a warranty. Automotive shop equipment can often times be very expensive, so this

ADV52

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ADV.1 is a small-batch maker that allows customers a great deal of freedom in customizing their wheels' design and finish and then machines the wheels to order. A customer can order a wheel in any finish, including some unique finishes and tinted clearcoats available nowhere else in the industr

How to Clean the Throttle Body in the Audi A4

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As your Audi A4 gets older, the parts can get dirtier and dirtier, eventually causing your A4 to seem to have major mechanical problems. When the throttle body is dirty, it can cause your car to have problems accelerating and feel stiff when you first press on the accelerator. You could take it to y

How to Change the Oil Filter on a Citroen ZX

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The Citroen ZX is an older model car made by the French automaker Citroen, marketed between 1991 and 1998, and available in either a three-door or a five-door hatchback style. To keep your Citroen ZX oil clean and debris-free, replace the Citroen oil filter every 6,000 miles. You must first drain th

How to Replace the Alternator on a 1999 Ford Escort

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The alternator on your Ford Escort is located on the driver's side of the engine, about half way down. The alternator may need replacing if it is not fully charging the battery or the lights and accessories are dim or weak when the car is running. The alternator charges the battery when the car is r

How to Install the Camshaft on a 1993 Toyota Tercel

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The camshaft controls the rocker arms in the Toyota Tercel. As the camshaft spins, the lobes open and close the valves controlling the intake and exhaust. Some automobile have a single camshaft, while others have two. The single shaft controls both intake and exhaust valves while with dual camshafts

How Do I Remove the Rear Seat in a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback?

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There are plenty of things to like about the 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback, but like any car, it will have maintenance issues crop up on a regular basis. Many of them can be dealt with at home rather than incur the expense of a professional mechanic. Removing the rear seats (if you need to change the

How to Install Ball Joints on the 2002 Jetta

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The ball joints on a car act as a pivot point for the up-and-down motion of the axle. Driving a car with damaged or very worn ball joints can lead to excessive movement within the axle. After removal, most do-it-yourself mechanics can install the ball joints on a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta without taking

How to Replace the Fan in a Ford Explorer

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Since 1990, the durable Ford Explorer has become the SUV meant to fulfill everyone's adventure needs with comfort and ease. Installing an engine fan in your Explorer allows you to have another adventure with your Ford. Check the existing engine fan for any type of damage before installing a replacem

How to Repair Trunk Rust

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Any nick, gouge or scratch on your trunk, whether on the underside of the carriage or top of the hatch, can result in rust; this happens because the scratch or nick removes the paint, which exposes a small part of the metal to moisture and oxidation. Once rust forms, it will continue to spread outwa

Buying Genuine Toyota Parts Online: What You Need to Know

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Every car needs maintenance and repairs. For example, Toyotas are built to last, but even they sometimes need repairs or need parts replaced. It's important to note, though, that not all parts are created equal. ...

How to Change the Fog Lamps on a 2001 Hyundai XG300

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The fog lights on your 2001 Hyundai 300XG make it safer to drive your vehicle in foggy conditions. If one the lights go out, not only will it be harder for you to drive in the fog, but you may receive a "fix it" ticket from the local authorities for driving a vehicle with a faulty light. Thankfully,

How to Install Chrome Door Handles

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Many chrome door handles can be customized to fit the specific year, make and model of your car or truck. Check with your car's manufacturer before purchasing the handles to ensure they fit just right. The process of installing the chrome door handles is easy enough if you follow these step-by-step

How to Buff Metallic Acrylic Enamel Paint

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Buffing is the best way to get those drips and runs and that bubbly "orange peel" texture out of your new paint job. However, buffing metallic acrylic enamel paint poses some challenges, since the paint is a single-stage paint. When you buff single-stage paint, you remove some of the ultraviolet pro

How to Change the Brakes on a 1997 Nissan Maxima

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Nissan offered the 1997 Maxima in three different trim levels: SE, GLE and GXE. The luxury vehicle sported a 3-liter V-6 engine, manual transmission and updated look with new bumpers, grilles and alloy wheels. The 1997 Nissan Maxima needs to have routine maintenance throughout the year. When changin

How to Extract a Fan Motor

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Fan motors power the fan of an automobile's radiator. This fan is extremely important to the cooling of the car's engine. It is necessary for keeping a strong air flow when the car is still or moving slowly. It also counteracts the heat created when the air conditioner is in use. Therefore, it is ne

Dent Removal Devices

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Small dents can be removed from the exteriors of most cars.Zerst??rtes Auto image by Angelika Bentin from Fotolia.comDents are a common problem in the exterior of cars. Some are more fragile then others and can get a dent solely by someone leaning against it. There are a number of...

How to Replace a Chevrolet 2500 Clutch Master Cylinder

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When you apply pressure to the foot pedals in your Chevrolet 2500, a moving piston in the clutch master cylinder transforms that pressure to hydraulic pressure. This hydraulic pressure then moves slave cylinders, which shift gears in the transmission. If the master cylinder malfunctions, your truck

How to Remove the Roof Racks on a Toyota RAV4

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The Toyota model RAV4 comes with a roof rack for carrying extra luggage. You can use the cross bars that come with your RAV4 or even use aftermarket add-ons. Not everyone wants to keep the roof rack attached, especially if you won't be carrying additional weight on the roof. To take off the rack, re