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Why Thermostats Fail
The thermostat in your automobile is responsible for controlling the movement of coolant through the engine. It is designed to assist the engine to rapidly reach and consistently maintain the ideal running temperature. There are several reasons why the thermostat may fail to operate properly.
How to Fix Oil Seals
Both the oil pan and the oil filter have seals to ensure that oil doesn't leak from the engine. These seals are called gaskets (sometimes oil filter gaskets are referred to as O-rings) and are made from rubber. Often these gaskets rip or tear and need to be replaced in order to maintain the proper s
What Is a Mercury Milan?
Mercury produced the Milan, a mid-sized sedan, to replace the Mercury Sable. The Milan competes with the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
Coolest Inexpensive Car Accessories
Cool car accessories no longer are just additional features and options that are only available on high-end luxury cars. Typically, additional features may be added for quite a lot of money in comparison to just being the extra part, separate from the car total package when you drive out of the deal
How to Reset the Airbag on a 1998 Honda Civic
Resetting the SRS system in your 1998 Honda Civic is vital when the SRS light illuminates on your instrument panel. SRS stands for Supplemental Restraint System. This refers to the Honda's airbag setup. When you see this light, you need to have a professional mechanic look at the Honda and do any ne
How to Change the Lower Control Arm on a 1991 Pontiac Grand Am
The 1991 Pontiac Grand Am uses a lower control arm connected to a steering knuckle to keep the front end aligned. The arm has a ball joint on one end that connects to the knuckle, and a pair of bushings on the other end that connect to a suspension support that acts as a subframe. If the lower contr
How to Troubleshoot Chrysler Sebring Headlights
The headlights on your Chrysler Sebring should be replaced if they are damaged in any way. A failure in the housing assembly could allow moisture into the housing assembly and cause the bulb to explode (due to creating an uneven heating surface on the glass) or an electrical short. Replacement headl
Set Torsion Springs Vs. Extension Springs
Set torsion springs and extension springs are used in a wide variety of applications and devices. The main task of both is to supply flexible tension to help keep an object in place or to help equalize the distribution of force on an object. Without torsion and extension springs, several everyday ob
How to Clean Insects Off a Car's Exterior
Driving back from a day at the beach and your car gets slapped with bug after bug. It looks like something out of a horror movie! Here's how to get those insects off your windows and car exterior.
How to Fix a Carburetor Vacuum Leak
On carbureted engines, vacuum pressure is created by the operation of the engine to pull in fuel and air through the carburetor. If there are any leaks in the system, the air-fuel ratio will be disrupted, and the engine will not run properly. The first step is to find where the leak is coming from.
How to Replace the Brakes on a Saturn Sl1
The Saturn SL1 is a small, two-door coupe made by the former Saturn division of General Motors. While in production, it was the entry-level car in the Saturn line-up. The SL1 uses disc brakes on the front wheels. Replacing them is a relatively uncomplicated task that involves swapping the old brake
How to Install a Second Battery on My Motorcycle
Installing a second battery on your motorcycle is fairly straightforward, but before you start you need to check whether you have space in the battery compartment. Don't install a second battery if you have to install it in a position that makes your bike unstable during riding. Motorcycle batteries
Chemicals to Remove Water From Used Motor Oil
Used motor oil can be recycled in a number of ways.oil storage tank 44 image by Jim Parkin from Fotolia.comWhen oil is saturated with water, it will appear milky or foggy. Removing water from used motor oil can be done in a number of ways. Recycling plants will remove water and other...
How to Polish Car Parts
Polishing car parts such as exhaust pipes, trim work and rims can make them look shiny. In order to get a very glossy or shiny look, you will have to take your time and work methodically to remove all of the scratches and imperfections in the car parts. The following tips will come in handy when pol
How to Replace the Fuel Filter on a 1999 Oldsmobile
The 1999 Oldsmobile came standard with a sequential port fuel injection system and 3.1-liter V-6 engine, but replacing the fuel filter is similar for all engines and body styles. These vehicles use a laser-welded, steel-canister-style filter containing a paper filter element. It's at the back of the
Windshield Chip Repair: A High Yielding Business
There used to be a time when a crack or a chip caused replacement of the windshield. But this is not the scenario now. Advancement in technology has made it possible to repair windshield. New ...
How do I Cut the End of a Long Rod on a Mini Lathe?
Lathes fill the void for creating many pieces turned from wood, metal or plastic. A series of cutting bits allow for various turning operations to be performed. Whether preparing a workpiece for further work or beginning a new project, cutting a long rod is a common task that a lathe can perform. M
How Do I Replace a Tail Light on a 2008 Sebring Convertible?
Replacing the tail lights in your 2008 Chrysler Sebring does not require advanced automotive knowledge or experience. It's a relatively straightforward maintenance procedure that you can perform at home without the assistance of a mechanic. Because the Sebring's convertible top stows inside the trun
Seek Out For A Reliable Car Repair Shop
For all the car owners, choosing a great car repair shop is very important. To know €how to find the right shop for car repair€, please take some time to read this post. When you ...
Lug Nut Types
DIfferent wheels use differently shaped lug nuts.tire image by Orlando Florin Rosu from Fotolia.comKnowing the type of lug nut used for a set of wheels can be important when replacing parts or performing repairs. Each type of lug nut has its own type of seat, which is the area on the...