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How to Change a Clutch Cable on a Buell
Based on Harley-Davidson's powerful V-twin motors, Buell's line of sport motorcycles are built to be ridden hard. However, the motorcycle's steel clutch cable can stretch or snap after many long and fast rides. Replacing a worn-out clutch cable is a fairly simple task, but can be time-consuming sinc
Taking Your Car to an Auto Repair Shop
Many people consider themselves to be handy or mechanically inclined. It is a good skill to be able to take apart (and put back together) the inner workings of a motor, a brake system, an electrical system or other mechanical system of a vehicle. These people often elect to work on their cars and tr
What to Do After an Accident - Austin Car Repair
Getting into a car accident is a stressful ordeal, both physically and emotionally. Despite being consistently voted as one of the best cities to live in, Austin is considered one of the worst cities to ...
How to Change Oil in a 2003 BMW Z4
Changing your BMW's oil is a necessary step in maintaining the vehicle's peak efficiency. The 2003 BMW Z4, like other gas engines, is lubricated by engine oil to prevent metal to metal contact. Failure to change the oil on a regular basis can lead to premature wear of engine parts and even complete
How to Paint Interior Car Trim
Painting car trim is a simple auto upgrade for any auto enthusiast. It improves the look of the trim and adds contrast against the upholstery. This upgrade is performed with simple tools following an easy-to-understand process. If trim is dirty or just an unpleasant color, a fast paint job is all y
I Just Scratched My Car and I Have a $500.00 Deductible (or $250.00)! What Now?
Many people today have suffered minor paint damage and don't know what to do. Some automatically want the damage refinished but do not understand the repair process and what has to take place in order to refinish that minor damage.
Chrome Plating Specifications
Chrome can be applied to the surfaces of vehicles.chrome image by Fr??d??ric Prochasson from Fotolia.comChrome is all around us. It is found on surfaces as diverse as kettles, cars, door handles and household appliances. Chrome is another name for Chromium. It can be applied as a thin...
The Best Ways to Hook Up a Six-Volt Charger to a Six-Volt Battery
Charging a battery is generally safe and fairly simple. However, it is important to attach a battery charger designed to charge your specific type of battery. It is also important to charge a 6-volt battery using a charger set to 6 volts. Hooking up a charger that's producing higher volts than your
Saturn CV Shaft Removal
Saturn front-wheel-drive vehicles have a special connection between the drive axles and the wheel hub: the CV (constant velocity) joint. This sealed joint allows the wheels to respond to bumps, dips and turning while remaining in contact with the spinning axle. The CV joint is sealed in a rubber boo
Signs of Wheel Balance Problems
Wheel balancing problems can affect your car's performance and your safety. An imbalance in your wheel is often due to heavy spots that can cause the wheels and tires to spin with an unwanted vibration. Wheels are balanced by readjusting the weight around your car's wheels. Wheel...
How to Put Wider Tires on a Lexus RX300
If you have owned your Lexus RX300 SUV for a while, you may want to change its look and feel. Maybe you think that the vehicle sits too high on the road, or you don't like the way it handles during cornering, or you don't like the ride. If your tires are reaching the end of their useful lives, you m
Why Should I Buy HID Conversion Kit?
Nobody can deny the importance of headlights but the stock headlights seldom give the visibility the drivers want. If you are looking to replace your halogen lights then you can opt for HID headlights can experience more brightness on the roads.
How to Replace a 93 Honda Accord ICM
The Honda Accord was introduced in 1976 and is still part of the Honda lineup today. The ignition control module, or ICM, on a 1993 Honda Accord is replaceable and located inside the distributor. The ignition control module takes the signal from the crankshaft sensor and controls the firing of the c
How to Refinish a Flexible Bumper
Refinishing a flexible bumper can be a difficult task depending on the quality of the finished product desired. Flexible bumpers introduce a challenge for paint, because turbulence and movement can cause the base coat to chip and crack. Refinishing requires some prep-work for a quality result.
Making the Automobile Servicing Easy
The automobiles cost much and accordingly automobile servicing is required. There are various solutions in the market that are opted for the ultimate care of the automobiles. Multitude of tools and machines are invented that ...
Rattler Alarm Instructions
The Rattler brand of electronic car alarm is manufactured by Directed Electronics. This system includes basic alarm functions, a remote control for arming and disarming, a hidden valet switch and a piercing emergency siren. The Rattler can be connected to the headlights of a vehicle and can flash th
Changing the Brake Master Cylinder on a Ford Mustang
IntroductionChanging the brake master cylinder on a Ford Mustang only requires a few tools: a Phillips screwdriver, set of sockets, ratchet, a 6-inch extension and a set of line wrenches. It would be a good idea to have a couple rags handy to keep brake fluid from getting all over as the...
How to Remove the Drive Axle Shaft in a Dodge Caravan
The Dodge Caravan uses a pair of drive axles (also called axle shafts or half shafts) that turn the front wheels with the transmission. These axles have joints and bearings on them, and if these wear down then the assembly needs to be taken out from the front of the drivetrain so the pieces can be r
How to Build a Honda Engine
The instructions in this article assume you have the necessary tools and basic mechanical ability necessary to complete an engine rebuild. It is impossible to cover every Honda engine; however, these details will be common to all Honda engines. This also intended to make the rebuild as inexpensive a
How to Diagnose a Blown Cylinder Head Gasket
A blown head gasket will make your car or truck run rough, misfire and will over time become virtually undrivable. The problem is that these symptoms can apply to a blown head gasket as well as other car problems such as fuel or electrical issues. However, there are some fairly cost-effective, do-it