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Knowing the Different Kinds of Brand New and Pre Owned Nissan Cars
Many people visit dealerships to buy a new or pre owned Nissan. Make sure you are familiar with different models and features of the car you want. Read on to know the different models dealers may offer.
How to Open Clips for the Taillight on a Geo Prizm
When a taillight bulb burns out in the Geo Prizm, you can replace it at home to save the expense of a mechanic. You must remove the carpeting that lines the rear of the taillight assembly to access the bulbs. Detach the retaining clips properly so you can reuse them to secure the carpet lining after
How to Remove the Clutch Pedal Safety Switch From a Honda Accord
The Honda Accord has been in production since 1976 and has the distinction of being the first Japanese automobile manufactured in the U.S., first coming off a domestic assembly line in 1982 at a plant in Marysville, Ohio. The clutch pedal safety switch on the Accord sends an electrical signal to th
Auto Servicing Advice - Top Things You Must Never Overlook
No matter what the size of your car, regular upkeep services are a must. Yet, there are some things that we often tend to miss or overlook. Vehicles consist of a range of moving automotive parts, which call for regular care and servicing.
How to Remove Window Tint in Vehicles
Automotive window tint can be used for aesthetic purposes, as well as to decrease the amount of sunlight that shines through the windows, or to limit visibility inside the passenger compartment from outside the vehicle. The film that is used for window tint will deteriorate over time--it can bubble
How to Rotate Tires on a Plymouth Voyager
Since 1983, the Plymouth Voyager has been a fun mini-van for a lot of families, until it was discontinued in 2000. To keep the tires in great shape and wearing evenly, you should rotate the tires every 6,000 miles. This is a heavy vehicle and should be lifted on a hydraulic lift for a tire rotation.
Why Use High Torque Band Clamps
When you have a new exhaust system, you expect the best out of it in terms of performance, and functionality. This effect is contributed to by the way your exhaust pipes are interconnected such that ...
How to Replace a Coil Pack on a 2.5 Pontiac Engine
Pontiac used the 2.5 liter engine in many different cars starting as early as 1977. The engine, known as the "iron duke" was a stout little four cylinder that became fuel injected and started using what was known as a DIS or Distributor-less Ignition system in 1983. Coil packs replaced the distribut
How to Remove S-10 Headliners
Removal of a Chevy S-10 headliner may be required for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, the procedure is quick and not particularly difficult. Care should be taken, however, if the headliner is to be retained, because headliners are nothing more than shaped foam boards that have felt material glued
How to Replace Your Turn Signal Relay in a Hyundai Santa Fe
There may be times when the turn signal in your Hyundai Santa Fe just doesn't work. You immediately think it's a bad bulb, but this may not be the case. The turn signal relay may be the culprit and needs replacement. To replace this part is something most anyone can do and saves you money on auto me
How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Chevy Silverado
The Chevy Silverado is known for its strong drivetrain, which makes the truck a good workhorse and a smooth ride for a big truck. You can keep the drivetrain in the best condition by performing a regular inspection on the two-wheel drive parts of the drivetrain by following the steps below.
Mobile Dent Repair Service
You drive along smoothly with your mini cooper. You are ready to park reversely when you heard a dull thug from behind - oops!!! You did not see that coming. You did not notice the other cars' bumper. The cars' paint scraped and there is an ugly dent. Ugh!
How Do I Install Armada Fog Lights?
The Nissan Armada has the option of adding a set of fog lights to it. These lights sit at the bottom of the vehicle's front bumper and provide a beam of light that is lower than the fog level. These bulbs are a halogen type, which means that a small bulb is inserted into an assembly. This makes the
How to Replace the O2 Sensor on 2001 to 2005 Explorer Sport Tracs
In 2001, Ford released an all-new style of SUV into its lineup, the SUV-pickup hybrid Explorer Sport Trac. The first generation of the Explorer Sport Trac lasted through the 2005 model year. The first generation of Explorer Sport Trac came with a 4.0-liter V-6 that produced 205 horsepower in 2001 an
How a Factory Repair Manual Can Help You
Most vehicle owners spend thousands of dollars each time they take their machines for repair. What they fail to know is that there are simple factory repair manuals that they can use to repair some of the common problems that affect their cars. The company that has manufactured that car or motorbike
How to Troubleshoot a 2005 Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger has gone through several generations of redesigns over the years since its inception in 1982. The 2005 model year saw mild power increases and a minimally redesigned exterior over the previous generation. Fortunately, there are very few problems with the 2005 Rangers, and those few a
How to Hook Up Two GPS Units on a Boat
If one is good, logic says that two must be twice as good or, in the case of GPS units, twice as accurate. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) use a "constellation" of satellites to transmit signals to ground-based receivers aboard cars and boats. The time, measured in microseconds, between the time th
MIG Welding Explained
MIG welders are the best introductory tool for welding. They are easy to use and can be mastered with practice and work. Check out the basics of MIG welding and see how the pros get metalworking done.
How a Bottle Jack Works
The GutsInside the "bottle" jack is an inner working machine that is comprised of a reservoir, a main cylinder, a main piston, a pump piston, pump cylinder, check valves, a release valve, oil, oil ports and many seals to prevent air or oil leakage in the pressurized system. The check...
How To Get The Ford Rat Rod Advantage
In the mid fifties, rat rod trucks or hot rods as they were better known were the in thing to do. These were smart trucks with much outer body decoration. Even though this was very popular in the fifties, it actually started way back in the nineteen twenties. Back then these vehicles were built toug