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How to Replace a Gas Filter on a 2005 Ford Ranger Pickup
The gas filter, or fuel filter, cleans dirt and other impurities from the truck's fuel supply before they reach the engine and cause damage. While some vehicles come equipped with a permanent filter that doesn't need to be replaced, the 2005 Ford Ranger isn't such a vehicle. In order to maximize the
How to Troubleshoot the Cooling System in a Geo Tracker
To diagnose problems with your Tracker cooling system, you first need to to learn how it operates. In simple terms, antifreeze gathers heat as it passes through the engine and releases heat in the radiator. Cooling devices work by circulating antifreeze, containing it or controlling its temperature.
How to Install an ABS Relay in a Honda CR-V
You have to change the ABS relay in your Honda CR-V when the ABS warning light is lit on the driver control panel display. It is usually impossible to stop a vehicle that has a malfunctioning ABS relay as the relay controls the entire anti-lock brake system.
Signs of Car Transmission Problems
The transmission is an essential mechanism in a vehicle. When this mechanism begins to wear out, cars will display warning signs of transmission failure, whether the transmission is a manual or automatic. In order to avoid transmission failure, note any signs that may indicate a problem, such as the
How to Mount a Twin Cam on an Evo Hard Tail
Before you mount a Twin Cam engine on an Evoluation (Evo) hard tail, you must take into consideration the two types of Twin Cam engines. The Twin Cam 88B is balanced, and although it is theoretically possible to modify an Evo frame to accommodate a Twin Cam 88B, it is probably not worth the trouble.
How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Nissan Altima
Although they should last the life of the car, your Nissan Altima's headlights may occasionally burn out. With the right replacement bulb in hand, fixing one of these broken lights is quick and relatively easy to do. These instructions don't apply to Altima models made before 2002.
What Is the Purpose of a Rear Spoiler?
A rear spoiler is an aerodynamic accessory for cars and trucks. It usually can be spotted on the trunk of vehicles, particularly sports-oriented ones. Rear spoilers serve both aesthetic and performance purposes.
How to Flush the Radiator in a Subaru Outback
The radiator is an essential part of the Subaru Outback's coolant system and to keep it operating effectively an owner should perform routine maintenance. The flushing of the radiator every other year is an integral part of the process. This task is easy enough that anyone can do it, because it does
All about Chrome Plating
The word chrome is short for Chromium, a naturally occurring element. The element is metal in nature but not useful in its state yet it is a pure substance. You cannot find a solid chrome ...
How to Back Up Your Boat Trailer
Rookie boaters may be in for a frustrating time as they find themselves driving up and down a boat ramp several times just to launch their boat. To eliminate that frustration it is important to spend the time to learn how to correctly and safely back up your boat trailer. If you back up too quickly,
Removing Tar, Sap and Bugs From Your Car's Paint
Summer is tar, sap and bug season. During the warm months of summer, insects are at full population, trees and large bushes produce more sap, and the heat of the sun softens the asphalt, producing tar balls. Although sap and tar are a chore to remove, they do not present an immediate hazard to your
How to Retrieve the Trouble Codes From a 1987 Ford Escort
The second generation of On-Board Diagnostic codes began in 1996, so the '87 Ford Escort predates the OBD-II codes by nine years. Since this vehicle has a different diagnostic system than present-day cars, an OBD scanner will not be helpful. However, you can check the codes without a scanner.
What Is a Friction Modifier?
Friction modifiers are additives used in lubricants to decrease the amount of friction between two lubricated surfaces. They are often used in auto transmission and engine lubricants to improve fuel economy.
How to Paint Plastic Car Lights
Repainting plastic body parts on automobiles can be challenging or easy depending on your experience painting automobiles. Painting the plastic areas of the automobile's body is not much different from painting the metal areas. What makes painting plastic slightly different than metal is that plasti
Air Diaphragm Pump Available in Top Quality
Setting up own business is a desire of many of us. Everyone loves to be his own boss except for few. One of the biggest issues an individual faces when planning to start a business ...
How to Wire Taillights in a Toyota
Tail lights warn vehicles behind you of your actions on the wheel and are very important for safe driving. Wiring a tail light in a Toyota vehicle is usually not necessary because it uses a wiring harness that connects the wires together. In rare occasions the wiring harness can become damaged and n
How to Remove the Ignition Switch on a Mercury Villager
Every time you start the engine on your Mercury Villager, you do it with the ignition key. Over time, that repetitive motion can break down the internal components and connections in the switch, until eventually, the switch fails. When it does, you'll be stuck without a way to turn over the
How to Install a Dakota Fuel Pump on a Dodge
The fuel pump regulates the amount of fuel that makes it to your Dodge Dakota engine. When the fuel pump starts to fail, it will send too little fuel to the engine, causing it to stall. This problem could leave you stranded, so it is important that you change the fuel pump at the first sign of any t
How to Replace a Fuel Sending Unit on a Trailblazer
The fuel sending unit on the Chevy Trailblazer is a component that uses a float to measure the amount of gas in the gas tank. It acts as a potentiometer and sends readings back to the gas gauge. Signs that the fuel sending unit may be going bad include inaccurate gas gauge readings or the vehicle sp
Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust Tips
Replace your exhaust tips with dual stainless steel tips.double exhaust pipe image by green308 from Fotolia.comA muffler is an important component of a vehicle's exhaust system. This component is underneath the vehicle, toward the back. The muffler softens the sound and reduces fuel...