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How to Estimate Auto Body Work Hours
When you're not a mechanic, repairing a damaged vehicle can be frustrating and overwhelming. It also can be difficult to determine whether or not a repair shop is giving you a fair quote on parts and labor costs. Labor is affected by the make and model of your car, the severity of the damage and t
How to Check the Transmission Fluid in a Volkswagen Golf
As is the case with many automatic transmission Volkswagens, the Golf does not have an automatic transmission dipstick in the engine compartment. The transmission is a sealed unit and it is recommended by the VW dealers to bring to them to have the fluid checked. And as is the case with most vehicle
DIY Laptop Car Stand
Most do-it-yourself laptop auto stands instruct you to build a mount out of PVC pipe into the central console cup holder. While this design works fine in many vehicles, some vehicles may not have a central console and cup-holder. You may also want to keep the console and cup holder intact. If either
Who Carries Donaldson Air Filters?
Founded in 1916, Donaldson Company, Inc. provides air filtration devices and parts for the automotive, aerospace and industrial industries. The company provides supplies directly to the industry rather than marketing air-purifying systems to consumers, although consumers may purchase certain items f
How to Replace an Oil Pressure Switch in a Jeep Liberty
If the oil pressure light or gauge in your Jeep Liberty is not working or showing an erratic reading, changing the oil pressure switch may correct the problem. The oil pressure switch is located just above the oil filter on the 3.7-liter engine of the Jeep Liberty. The primary function of the oil pr
How to Replace Cam Position Sensor on a 1997 Grand Prix
The 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix was equipped with a single camshaft position sensor designed to determine the location of the piston in the engine’s number one cylinder. The sensor then relays that information to the fuel-injection system. If the sensor fails, the engine will still operate, but it
1963 Fairlane Specifications
The 1963 Fairlane was part of the Ford Motor Company's production line of mid-size cars manufactured from 1955 through 1971. Named after Henry Ford's estate, Fair Lane, in Dearborn, Mich., the Fairlane was a reasonably priced car with several engine and body style options that appealed to...
How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Pontiac Grand Prix
An oil pump is a necessary tool for the survival of the engine. It keeps the engine components in the Pontiac Grand Prix lubricated. Without lubrication, an engine is destroyed. In most cases you won't need to replace an oil pump, but in some cases, such as an engine overhaul, you might want to. Rol
How to Seal Leaking Boat Ports & Windows
A common mistake that many boat owners make is trying to seal leaking boat ports and windows in the same way they would seal a leaking house window. If you run a bead of caulk around the frame, it will only temporarily solve the problem. Caulk that hardens in the sun will crack and leak again when t
How to Replace a Belt in a 2002 Nissan Maxima
The belt replacing process on the 2002 Nissan Maxima is different than changing the belt on other Nissan Maxima model years. The 2002 Nissan Maxima has two main accessory belts. One of the belts controls the alternator and the power steering pump, and the other belt controls the air conditioner comp
Why is Breakdown Cover Important
Breakdown recovery is something that most people purchase, with over 10 million breakdown situations each year in the UK It seems reasonable to take out some type of breakdown cover.However there are people who don't think twice about taking out breakdown cover, these people likely haven't
How To Wash Your Vehicle Cover
There are many different covers in the market. You should make a choice depending on the conditions that your vehicle is exposed to. After covers are exposed to dust and other pollutants, they are bound to get dirty. To make sure that they have a good appearance and they last long, you should clean
How to Troubleshoot Truck Tire Wear
Trucks, as entities, might as well live in a completely different universe than their undersized road-going brethren. Trucks live in a world where mileage is measured in the millions, tire revolutions measured in the trillions and where nearly immeasurable angles and differences in weight can have p
How to Clean a Venturi Valve
A venturi valve is used on an appliance when a liquid or gas must travel through a narrowed section of tube. The venturi valve helps provide enough pressure to push the liquid or gas through the tube. A venturi valve is most commonly found on a water softener. Water softeners filter water and remove
How to Remove the Battery From a Nook Color
Most technical devices run into a few snags on occasion. Your Nook Color is no exception. If your eReader starts freezing, try a few troubleshooting steps before going to the store or calling the Barnes and Noble Nook support line. If the device is still freezing after trying a soft and a hard reset
How to Check/Refill the Battery Electrolyte in a Kia Spectra
If you have a newer Kia Spectra, you most likely have a maintenance-free, or sealed, battery in your Spectra.If you have an older one, or if the dealer replaced your battery under warranty, you may have a low-maintenance battery.Regardless of the battery type, it's easy to check the battery electrol
How to Troubleshoot Big Truck ABS Lights
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) in a big truck is very similar to those in most vehicles. A sensor at each wheel monitors wheel speed. During hard braking, the wheel sensor controls the braking action to prevent wheel lockup. If the sensor determines that the wheel has locked up, it automatically
How to Remove the Windshield Wiper Arms From a Ford Bronco
Ford full sized Broncos and F series pickup trucks used a wiper arm which is easy to remove and replace. It can be done with no tools at all, although having a screwdriver handy is a good idea in the event the catch is rusted. Removing and replacing a Bronco wiper arm will likely take less than 5 mi
How to Disassemble a Steering Column
The steering column connects the steering wheel to the rest of the car, enabling the driver to steer the car. In newer vehicles, air bags are put inside the steering wheel to protect the driver in case of an accident. The ignition is located in the steering column as well. When the starter stops wor