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How to Replace the Mirror on a 2003 Avalanche
The side mirrors on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche offer a basic but integral function: providing rear vision while driving. Some newer vehicles, however, also have integrated lights and turn signals, or even a heated lens. Alternatively, you could have damaged the stock mirror in an accident. Either
Vehicle Maintenance
When should you get an oil change? How long in between service should you wait before you have your tires and wheels rotated and balanced?
Wrecking Companies: Replace Car Parts at a Bargain
You can get secondhand parts at junkyards, salvage yards, and yards maintained by wrecking companies at prices up to 50 percent cheaper than new parts. Where do those cars come from? The wrecked cars are bought from insurance companies that have deemed them a total loss or from folks who want non-ru
HHO Conversion - Cut Your Gas Bill by at Least 50%
With revised in HHO conversion technology it is very possible for you to convert your vehicle from a gas-guzzler to one that burns on average 50% less. You can do it yourself and do it at a very low cost that will surprise you.
How to Customize a Mercedes
Like all high-end German makes, a Mercedes-Benz makes a great basis for a modified car, whether it's mild and understated or more extreme. Thanks to the company's universal popularity, there are plenty of companies that offer aftermarket upgrades and accessories. This article covers an overview of t
How to Hook up a Rockford Fosgate 2x100 Punch Amp
The Rockford Fosgate P200-2 amplifier produces 100W x 2 @ 2-Ohms RMS (2x100) or 200W x 1 @ 4-Ohms bridged RMS. The design of the amplifier allows for both coaxial and subwoofer speakers. According to Rockford Fosgate, The P200-2 amplifier requires a 4-gauge wiring kit in order to operate at peak eff
How to Change the Transmission Oil in a 2004 Yukon
When it comes to doing a transmission service on a 2004 GMC Yukon, there are two lines of thought. If the transmission fluid is tainted with a brownish color, it has considerable worn clutch material suspended in the fluid. These fine particles of clutch material will converge around the small ports
How to Reset the Oil Light on the 2003 Saturn Ion
The Saturn Ion was first produced in 2003 and ended production in 2007. The car came equipped with an oil warning light with preset mileage intervals to inform the driver/owner that is was time to change the oil and oil filter. At the time of the oil and filter change, it's required to reset the lig
How to Replace the Heater Core in a Saturn Ion
The Saturn Ion's heater core is within the heater/air conditioner module, which is located below the front center floorboards. You must disconnect the nearby Body Control Module first, and you have to remove the front console to do that. Consult with an expert first.
How to Troubleshoot a Yardmaster Snowblower That Won't Start
Yardmaster is a brand that makes several different types of home power equipment, including mowers, sprayers and snowblowers. When the snow is accumulating on your driveway and sidewalks, the last thing you need is for your snowblower to stop working. A snowblower that won’t start may be due t
Installing Aftermarket Fog Lights
Fog lights are used to provide additional light when driving in foggy conditions. These lights help drivers see the road and its markings so that they can stay in their lane. For vehicles that do not have fog lights, aftermarket kits have been made to solve this problem. Installing one of these kits
How to Remove the Crank Pulley Screw in a Honda Civic
The crankshaft---a piece of a vehicle that is often called simply the "crank"---is a part of your Honda Civic that converts the reciprocating motion of your vehicle's pistons into a rotating motion. Connected to the crank is a pulley that is used to transfer the motion of the crank into other parts
How Do Locking Hubs Work?
There are many facets to a working 4x4 vehicle. From having good sized tires, a powerful motor to having enough gas, your 4x4 has a lot to do to keep you moving through that mud in the 40 acres of your backyard or up that steep, rocky hill that you and your friends have been trying to get...
How to Reglue Rubber Trim on Vehicles
Black rubber and vinyl trim often come loose--especially on older model cars. Regluing this trim is an easy job. You don't need any tools, and the supplies are inexpensive and easy to find at any automotive parts store. It is a good idea to attend to this minor repair job as soon as possible. If a s
Specifications for the 2004 Silverado
The 2004 model year of the Silverado saw the introduction of a redesigned body and front fascia. The Silverado has served as Chevy's half-ton full-size pickup for several generations of production and is offered in a number of different permutations and versions. A number of different...
Tire Sidewall Graffiti: What Do the Numbers Mean?
Most of you must have noticed the numbers and letters imprinted on the side of a tire but how many drivers actually have an understanding of this sidewall graffiti? This article will explain in simple terms what each symbol of the tire sidewall graffiti represents.
How to Clean an Auto Radiator
Over time, dirt, debris and other particles will get inside your radiator and clog its ability to cool the engine. If your car is experiencing heating problems and you know it's not from low coolant, the radiator likely needs to be cleaned or "flushed." While you can clean a radiator by removing it
How Can I Tell If a Windshield Is Defective?
Your car's windshield is made of two pieces of safety glass that have a plastic laminate layer in between them. On occasion, a car is manufactured with a defective or flawed windshield. Often, you will not realize your windshield is defective until you have a problem with the windshield or it breaks
What Are the Causes of Bad Car Alignment?
Tires wear unevenly when the wheels are in bad alignment.tires 2 image by Pontus Edenberg from Fotolia.comWhen your wheels are misaligned, your vehicle's structural integrity and your driving safety are at risk. Driving on even roads with a sound suspension and good tires is the best way...
How to Clean Fuel Injectors on a 1999 Z3
The cost of a single fuel injector for a 1999 BMW Z3 can range from $130 to $200, and that does not include the labor costs for installation. An option to buying six new injectors is to run a fuel system cleaner through your Z3's fuel system. Available at most auto parts stores, the two-step fuel