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How to Connect Two Different Toggle Switches for Lights on a Boat
A boat's lights are vital for safe travel at night. They provide other boaters with a visual indicator of the vessel's direction and approximate rate of speed. Controlling these lights is done with a series of toggle switches. They work by opening and closing the circuit, turning the lights on and o
Performance Parts for Off-Road Driving
Off-road driving means crossing variable and unpredictable terrain and you want to make sure your vehicle has the performance power to handle any eventuality you might come across. Off-road driving will cause a significant amount of pressure on various parts of your vehicle and engine components, an
Vehicle Brake Options
There are two main brake options for vehicles.Car Brake image by Joelyn Pullano from Fotolia.comWhen initiating the brake on a vehicle, the pedal or lever pushed to stop the machine pushes a plunger into the master cylinder forcing brake fluid into the tubes and hoses that connect to the...
How to Change Rotors & Pads on a Chevy Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban was manufactured with a front disc braking system; this system uses hydraulically actuated calipers to apply friction pads against a rotor, which stops the truck. When these parts wear out, the average backyard mechanic can take up to two hours to repair them.
How to Replace a Headlight on a 2001 Camry
The headlight on your 2001 Toyota Camry uses a traditional halogen headlight bulb. The headlight reflects off of the back of the headlight housing assembly and then projects the light onto the road surface so that you can see while driving at night. This style of headlight for the 2001 Camry is a 90
Signs of a Failing Transmission
The transmission one of the most important parts of an automobile and can be very expensive to replace. There are a number of signs that a transmission is failing and can be easily recognized if you pay attention. Being proactive and addressing issues early on can result in a cheaper repair instead
How to Remove Pitch From Car Paint
Pitch, in automotive detailing, refers to the sticky residue often left by pine (and other) trees. Pitch adheres to car paint readily; and once the sap has dried, it becomes hard to eliminate. If you do not remove the pitch, however, it can eat away the clear coat and damage the paint of your vehicl
Where Is the Cabin Filter on a 2004 C230 Located?
The Mercedes C-Class auto is sometimes referred to as the "Baby Benz" for its smaller stature compared to its larger cousins. It competes against the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series cars. The cabin air filter on the 2004 Mercedes C230 is located in the engine compartment.
How to remove car paintwork scratches
Finding a scratch on your precious car can be enough to ruin the day. Paintwork scratches not only detract from the appearance of your car but they can also affect its part-exchange or resale value when you come to sell the vehicle. Deep, penetrating scratches can also lead to rust. For major scratc
How to Install Fog Lights on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee has long been one of the more popular SUVs. Made by Chrysler for decades, this rugged automobile come standard with many of the attributes that make SUVs useful vehicles in any driving condition. The 1997 model year is no different -- standard fog lights are just one of the extras
How to Change Front Brake Pads
Replacing your front brake pads is a relatively simple procedure, and it's necessary that it be done from time-to-time. As brake pads wear, you will have a greater stopping distance. The wheels can actually lock up when brakes are severely worn. Worn-out pads also effect engine performance and press
330 HP 454 Specs
During the American Muscle Car era of the late 1960s to the early 1970s, Chevy developed a series of engines, commonly referred to as "Big Blocks." In 1970, Chevy rolled out an enormous 7.5-liter, 454-cubic-inch big block, V-8. A V-8 of this size can easily be setup to generate in excess...
Chevy Metro Instrument Cluster Removal
The instrument cluster in the Chevy Metro contains the car's speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge and other warning gauges. Removing it from the car takes approximately 45 minutes with common household tools.
How to Customize a 2002 Toyota Camry With 18 Inch Chrome Rims
Customizing your 2002 Toyota Camry with 18-inch chrome rims is a simple and straightforward task. While replacing rims can be done by a single person, it is often easier with the help of a friend or family member. Larger aftermarket rims are often heavy, especially when they are clad in chrome. They
How to Remove the Glove Compartment in a Pontiac Pursuit
The Pontiac G5, also sometimes called the Pontiac Pursuit, is sold as a two-door coupe in the U.S. If you're wondering how to remove the glove compartment in your Pontiac Pursuit, it may be because you want to check or replace the cabin air filter, which is housed behind the compartment. Or perhaps
How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter
You're driving in your vehicle with some friends and you smell something unpleasant. You ask who passed gas and everyone denies it. You obstinately refuse to believe them, but they may be telling the truth.
How to Troubleshoot a Ford Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission in your Ford uses special transmission fluid that lubricates the planetary gears inside the transmission housing. These gears, if they are not properly lubricated, will grind and eventually fail. If you are having problems with the automatic transmission in your Ford, you
How to Replace the Water Pump Belt on a 2000 Mazda Protege
The water pump belt on the 2000 Mazda Protege also operates the power steering pump. When the engine is running, the crankshaft pulley turns the belt around both accessory pulleys. The belt is tensioned inside the three pulleys by an adjustable pulley. The adjustment bolt on the bottom of the tensio
How To Change the Oil Pan in Dodge Raider
The oil pan in your Dodge Raider is responsible for holding the oil that lubricates your engine components. In the bottom of your oil pan is the crankshaft. This dips down into the oil pan and pulls oil up to cover engine components in the bottom the engine. An oil pump circulates oil to the rest of
How to Turn a Hardtop Into a Convertible
Most convertibles have tops that automatically fold back, completely exposing the inside of the vehicle to the elements. There are some convertibles, like the Jeep Wrangler, that need their hardtops to be manually taken off in order to enjoy the sun and wind whilst driving. The Wrangler hardtop is a