It's important to keep an eye on your brake fluid to make sure it's in good condition. Brake fluid controls how well your brakes work. Part of making sure the brake fluid is clean and fresh is to change it. Sometimes during a brake fluid cha...

If you have had your battery disconnected for a certain period of time, the auto-up feature of the windows will no longer work on your CTS. Do not worry! It is a very simple thing to fix. Follow the steps below to reset your window. Difficul...

Bought this car and it ran fine last week. I had it towed (has some body damage) today and for some reason it will not start. The only thing I can think of is when I ran the car last week, I locked the keys in it by accident while it was sti...

Automotive electric windows use a switched motor to operate an internal window regulator, raising or lowering the glass. Many issues can prevent the window from operating, leaving it in a stuck position. The average backyard mechanic can fix...

Nissan Pathfinder SUVs with a 3.3L or 4.0L engine utilize a distributorless ignition system (DIS), while other engine types use a distributor ignition system (DI). To replace the ignition coil, which is an integral part of the distributor in...

I hit the front end of my 96 lumina. Under the front there is now a ball hanging down and some broken wires. What is the ball that is hanging down.. car wont start and fluid leaked out after that was a light yellow color...just wondering if...

my car has power locks. but when i push the lock/unlock button, only the 2 back doors lock or unlock. i have to manually lock or unlock the 2 front doors. what could be causing this? and how can i fix it??This could be a number of things as...

Hi. I have a 1980 chevy C10, Having trouble with fuel presure, the bowl (filter)will only keep enough fuel in it to keep it running, I replaced the pump but got no change, I connected a second supply tank to the inlet line of the pump and go...

Removing VW Beetle ball joints is extremely difficult. The ball joints are pressed into the upper and lower control arms and need to be removed with a special tool. When removing the joints, you will almost always destroy them in the process...

My car wont start. It has plenty of power on the battery. The car does not turn over. Today it turned on with a bet of struggle and then it did not turn on again. What problem might it have?You've probably drained the battery trying. Charge...

Mike, I am rebuilding a 1964, 283 cubic inch Chevrolet motor back to basically stock configuration. Block casting # 3849852. Eventually the engine will be installed in a 1964 Chevy II. The engine has a stock cast bell housing, # 3779562, fo...

Hi there and I hope this question finds you well. I own a 1993 Ford Explorer SUV and have experienced a broken (really a worn out) seat belt latch. I have a replacement and tried to unbolt the original, but the bolt is absolutely frozen on...

The Chrysler Sebring convertible uses rear shock absorbers to dampen jolts to the suspension. These shocks can wear out over time, or leak and require replacement. Removal can be done by the average backyard mechanic, without the need to tak...

1998 GMC Sierra, 1/2 Ton, 5.7 Liter V8, 4WD. My A/C pressure switch on my truck is bad. In repairing this switch with a new one, will the Freon have to be drained? I didn't know if something like repairing this switch would deal with a press...

I have 2000 dodge stratus. the blower fan only works on hi. I replaced the resistor, still no luck. switch or fan itself?That's common for the resistor which seems to be ruled out. From here I would go for the switch and not the motor as if...

I don´t know English absolutely, so please forgive me. Question are: every tire have a "hole" for air what are pressured into the tire.How can You call the very little plastic caps what are protecting those "holes"? Before filling the tires...

My 2004 Mini Cooper with 78,000 miles has a federally required warranty on catalytic converter to 8yrs or 80,000 miles. The authorized dealer found that the converter is defective because it rattles under vibration but replacement wasn't au...

I have a '95 camry with a broken air intake hose, how difficult is it to replace this part myself?...

Tail lights do not last forever, but there are ways that you can make them last much longer than usual. Your tail lights, like your head lights, are exposed to many different things that can cause them to become dull and not appear as bright...

Hello, My question is about a possible water pump leak on my 1970 Dodge. I noticed a small amount of coolant has been dripping the lower outlet - just above where the lower radiator hose is attached to the pump. I can't see from where this...

Ford has made a litany of transmissions over its long history, some more durable than others. No matter which type of transmission the vehicle is equipped with, there comes a point where the transmission must be rebuilt. To do so, it must fi...

1996 oldsmobile bravada hey everyone i was on the road the other day and some guy was passing in the oncoming lane but he started to pass to late and if i didnt think quick i would have hit him. i swerved over and hit a speed limit sign and...

Rust is the oxidation of metal on your vehicle caused by excessive moisture or exposure of bare metal to the elements. All vehicles eventually rust if they are exposed to the elements. Rain, salt (used in the northern United States to de-ice...

The 2001 Camry's glove box functions not only as a storage space for small items, but also as an access panel to several electrical components, such as the heater assembly, the passenger's side air bag and the vehicle's cabin filter. To reac...

I have a 1996 F150, 6 cylinder, 2wd, manual tran with 211,000 that has just started making a low tone humming noise towards the front end. I can only hear it when pushing accelerator from speeds between 35 and up. However, as soon as I take...

The radiator in your car is essential, regulating, cycling water through and keeping it cool to prevent the engine from overheating. It's essential that you keep the radiator in good shape, but radiators puncture easily, or corrode over time...

Having to replace my driver side door handle and needing to know the steps in doing so. I have the replacement part, just needing to know the steps in replacing it. Please help. ThanksWhether inside or outside you will need to take the door...

The Pontiac Grand Am came on the scene in the 1970s. It was affordable, attractive and offered a nice array of standard features and options that positioned it a few rungs up from entry-level. The last generation of Grand Ams was produced fr...

My husband and I have been trying to find a bottom radiator hose for his 1965 F600 330 V-8 big block engine. Everywhere we have been to cannot seem to find or get the right hose for this truck. One end of the hose is 2 1/16" and the other e...

If you have gotten into a front-end collision or would like to upgrade your hood to one that is lighter or one that has a hood scoop, you will need to replace your hood. Replacing the hood seems like a task for a body shop but is actually on...

Replacing brake pads on a Oldsmobile Bravada is not too difficult provided you have a few of the right tools to make it easier. Depending on driving and braking habits, from normal wear and tear, brake pads can wear down between 25,000 to 35...