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Suspension, Lights and Oil Hinges
This article looks at three issues that you will have to deal with as you undertake car servicing in High Wycome. They include the management of suspension, checking lights and dealing with oil hinges. This is just one part of the things that you will deal with as you try to maintain the vehicle.
Why You Should Buy Your OEM Subaru Parts Online
Purchasing auto parts for your Subaru online can save you a ton of money while allowing you to choose from a wide selection of parts that are just as good as new. It doesn't matter ...
How to Repair a Head Gasket on a Saturn
Whether you have a Vue, Sky, Auro or Astra, repairing a head gasket in your Saturn vehicle follows a few similar steps. However, it will probably take you a while to reach the head gasket. It sits beneath the cylinder head and on top of the engine block. When you work on the head gasket in a 2-liter
Changing a Flat Tire
It's 7am on a cold, winter morning and as you walk out to your car to get ready for work, you immediately notice that your front, right tire is completely flat.You let out a big sigh and put down your coffee.It's going to be one of those days...
How to Replace Passenger Headlight on 1995 Honda Accord
The compact size and fuel efficiency of the 1995 Honda Accord made it one of the most popular cars on the road. It is also a fairly simple car to work on, so minor repairs such as a burned out passenger headlight bulb can be accomplished at home for a fraction of the cost of a repair bill. Headlight
Expensive Cars Versus Everyday Cars
Who has not dreamed of driving a luxury sports car?When you zoom through the road people can't help but notice you. A Porsche or a Bentley easily catches the attention of everybody and instantly, you become a star. Now, this kind of status is not available with everyday family cars from brands
How to Rotate Tires in a Lincoln Navigator
The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV that is a monster to rotate the tires manually. This heavy vehicle is best put up on a commercial hydraulic lift for its 5,000-mile tire rotation. If you decide to do it yourself, then make sure you use four heavy-duty floor jack stands and perform the
How to Install Aluminum Timing Cover
An aluminum timing cover not only adds reliability, but affords a custom look to your engine. To help maintain the aesthetics with the new aluminum cover, use new aluminum or chrome bolts as well. You'll also need a new gasket -- use a thin paper gasket as opposed to cork to accommodate the thicknes
How to Replace the Ignition Key Switch in a 1970 Mustang
The original Mustang was introduced by Ford as a 1965 model in the spring of 1964. Although larger and more powerful than the originals, the 1970 Mustang bore an unmistakable resemblance to the early cars. More improvements were added as the years went by. One of these was the government-required lo
How to Fix a Tear in a Convertible Top
If you have a soft-top convertible, you know that the fabric is made to be tough and sturdy, but like any fabric, it can get the occasional rip. If you have a tear in your convertible top, you have several options--get it mended for a price, buy a whole new top or fix the tear yourself at home throu
How to Change a CR80 to a CR125 Shifter Kart
Go-karts might bring to mind modest amusement park karts, but shifter karts have a lot more in common with high-tech, road-racing cars than go-karts. The Honda CR80 two-stroke is a great motor to start with. The CR125 is a logical step up (though there are CR100s), but it's not necessarily a small s
How to Install the Gas Filter in a 1990 Buick Century 3.3 V6 Limited
The 1990 Buick Century is one of Buick's best-selling cars. This car was equipped with enough luxury features to make this car a comfortable car for its size. The engine is large enough to execute proper acceleration when necessary. Replacing the fuel filter on this car will help to ensure the engin
How to Replace an Exhaust Manifold
The exhaust manifold is the component that directs the exhaust gases out of the engine and into the exhaust tubing. The location of the exhaust manifold varies depending of the engine. On all inline engines (I-6 or I-4) the manifold is only on one side of the engine. On V shaped engines (V-8 or V-6)
How to Recrimp a Spark Plug Wire
A solid connection between the distributor and the spark plugs ensures your vehicle runs correctly. When a spark plug connector becomes loose or receives damage, the spark plug emits a weak spark. This causes the fuel/air mixture inside the engine combustion chamber to partially ignite, wasting fuel
The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator is the single most misunderstood and maligned trouble light you will see on a vehicle instrument panel. A number of issues with today's cars and and the people who service them come gift wrapped in this one symbol.
How to Install Air Suspension on a Chevy Silverado
The new generation of air suspension kits available for full sized pickups like the Chevrolet Silverado have greatly simplified the process of installing air suspension. Rather than butchering your stock suspension, current kits are designed to work in unison with stock components to not only lower
How to Change the Timing Belt on a 1995 Toyota Camry
Timing belt problems are not frequently reported in the 1995 Toyota Camry, but eventually, you may find yourself in the situation that will require the replacement of this part.
How to Replace a Driver's Side Airbag in an Audi TT
The Audi TT is equipped with airbags that deploy during a collision. They are designed to cushion your body and prevent serious injuries. After airbags have been deployed, you need to replace them. You can have the airbags replaced by an auto mechanic, but the job is also one that you can do yoursel
How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in an Oldsmobile Alero
If one of the headlight bulbs on your Oldsmobile Alero breaks or burns out, replace it as soon as possible to stay safe on the road. Though the process may seem challenging, it's actually pretty simple--even people with no mechanical expertise should be able to finish the repair in a matter of minut
How to Install Rear Brake Drum on a Fox Body Mustang
The 1978-1992 Ford Mustang, or Fox body style, was manufactured with rear drum brakes that require routine maintenance. Installing a new drum to the rear brakes will give the mechanic an opportunity to check for other issues, and should take about a half hour to complete.