Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Auto Parts & Maintenance & Repairs : Cars & Vehicles
What Maintenance Does a 1995 Toyota 4Runner Need?
The 4Runner is one of Toyota's most popular models. It's a combination truck and sport-utility vehicle. The 1995 4Runner has a maintenance schedule like many vehicle models. The required maintenance depends on your driving habits: The 1995 manual comes with a "Schedule A" for those who use the vehic
How to Set Idle Speed up on a 95 Mustang
On some computer-controlled engines, the idle speed is controlled by the idle air control valve and the throttle stop screw. The throttle stop is used to set the minimum air flow through the throttle body so that the idle air control valve can adjust the speed up or down as necessary. However, the t
Why Should You Choose an Experienced Auto Glass Company For Your Windshield Repair?
If there is one thing certain, our vehicles will have some wear and tear regardless of what we do. At some point during our ownership, they receive damage in one form or another.
My Outboard Impeller Won't Pump
There are three reasons your outboard motor's impeller won't pump. The first is that the water stream fitting -- the outlet hole for an outboard motor's cooling system -- is clogged. Insects love to crawl up into it, but once there, they may become trapped and die. Once the cooling system is full of
How to Fix a Frozen Car Door Lock
Freezing winter temperatures can wreak havoc on car door locks, especially if the vehicle is left in the cold for long periods. The last thing you need on a busy morning before work is the hassle of frozen car door locks. For quick thawing solutions, check out the tips on this page.
How to Remove a Stock O2 Sensor on a Victory Vegas Motorcycle
The stock O2 sensor on a Victory Vegas motorcycle measure the output of oxygen coming from the engine. This tells the engine how to regulate emissions, and it controls how the engine performs. When the O2 sensor goes bad, your engine will idle rough and could stall from time to time. If this happens
How to Replace U-Joints on a Tahoe
On the Chevy Tahoe, the universal joint connects the driveshaft to the rear axle. It is a u-joint design with internal bearings that wear out over time, and eventually needs replacement. Often the first symptoms of a worn u-joint is when you hear a loud clunk when shifting the vehicle out of park. A
How to Get More Horsepower From a 7.4 Liter
An engine's horsepower output is ultimately decided by the amount of air and fuel it can combust. For this reason, a large engine with 7.4 liters of displacement, such as the various big block crate engines produced by Chevrolet, have a very high horsepower potential. The displacement measurement is
How to Remove the Dash on the 1985 BMW 325
Constant sun exposure to the dashboard in your 1985 BMW 325 can cause the material that makes up the dashboard to expand. This expansion will result in cracks and holes appearing in the dash. This will seriously affect the stability of your dashboard. If this occurs you should look to remove the das
Pinto heads
Pinto cylinder Head The Pinto cylinder head is based on the Ford Ohc engine introduced back in 1970.The newer injected heads are different to the original heads.If you want to use carburetors on these heads ...
How to Locate the Oil Filter in a 2002 Sierra
Your GMC Sierra pickup requires an oil change every 3,500-5,000 miles. When you change the oil in your Sierra, you need to drain the oil pan and change the filter to prevent the introduction of contaminants from the old filter into the fresh oil. Knowing where to find the oil filter will make changi
The Importance of Regular Brake Service
When it comes to the safety of your vehicle, brakes are one of the most important things you need to maintain. If you are hearing grinding or squealing noises when you press your brake pedal, ...
How to Replace an Oil Pump on a Jeep CJ7
The Jeep CJ is a series of commercial vehicles that resemble the Willys military Jeep from World War II. American Motors Corporation manufactured the Jeep CJ7 from 1976 to 1986. These vehicles have several different engines, with a four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine being one of the most common. The oil
What Are the Types of Mud Flaps for Trucks?
Mud flaps, or splash guards, serve an important purpose, protecting your vehicle, other vehicles and pedestrians from getting hit by rocks or other debris churned up by your rotating tires. Picking the right mud flaps for your pickup truck or sport utility vehicle is a little more complicated than c
How to Convert Chevy 4.3 to E85
There are many reasons to make the switch to an ethanol-based fuel. Cleaner emissions, less dependence on foreign oil and investing in our farming community are just a few. Perhaps the reason that is the most compelling for most people to make the change lies in the bottom of their pocket books--mor
How to Adjust the Choke on a Holley Carburetor
The choke on the Holley carburetor is designed to open or close the choke cap on the top of the carburetor barrel to make the engine run efficiently. The choke adjusts to the temperature of the engine, allowing it to run at top performance. Weather conditions or a worn choke can affect the carbureto
How to Remove a Carburetor From a Yamaha Blaster
A Yamaha Blaster is a ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) that comes with many different sized engines. The carburetor on these models will be in the center of the top of the engine between the engine and the bottom of the gas tank. A tube connects the gas tank to the side of the carburetor and another tube c
Purpose of O2 Sensors in Cars
Oxygen sensors, commonly called O2 sensors, are a vital component in maximizing fuel efficiency in vehicles.
How do I Replace the Interior Driver Side Door Handle on a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado?
The interior driver side door handle on your 1995 Chevrolet Silverado is a part of the vehicle's interior door panel. Thankfully, replacing the handle does not require removal of the door panel. In fact, the door handle is held in only by a screw and a few clips, so if yours is damaged, it will take
How to Replace Sealed Beam Headlights
There's a good chance your vehicle came equipped with traditional sealed beam headlights. These headlights feature one or two filaments enclosed in a sealed case and two or three terminals at their glass box base. Whether the headlights are the standard or halogen type, we will follow some simple st