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Making Sure You Order the Correct Radiator For Your Car
As we all know, every industry has it's own terminology and it does not differ for the automotive industry.When it comes to buying a car radiator it can get very complicating to be sure that you have selected and chosen the correct radiator that is specific for your vehicle.To help everyone get
How to Choose Tire Size
All motor vehicles need tires to operate properly. The tires are the part of the vehicle that comes into contact with the road. They help you handle the vehicle, and affect traction and load capacity. With the right tires, your vehicle will be able to take on even the worst road conditions. However,
Types of Light Bulbs for a Chrysler Sebring
The Sebring has a number of lights that provide safety and convenience.lincoln navigator headlight image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comThe Chrysler Sebring has several light bulbs that ensure both safety and convenience. Each of the inside bulbs contain a brass or glass wedge base and...
How to Install a 2002 Impala Brake
The braking process on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala is designed to stop the car by using a four-wheel disc brake system. This means that all four wheels come equipped with disc brake pads. The brake pads are housed inside of the brake calipers, which are attached above the brake rotors. The brake pads
How to Replace the Coolant Recovery Tank in a Chrysler Sebring
Your Chrysler Sebring is a great family vehicle. Just keep the engine cool, and in most cases, it will keep working well. You may find excess wear on your 2003 to 2008 Sebring coolant recovery tank after 50,000 miles of driving. If there is even a small crack, get a new one and replace it as per the
How to Change an Alternator Belt on a 2002 KIA Sedona
The 2002 Kia Sedona engine sits sideways in the engine compartment with the serpentine belt on the passenger side of the engine. Because the space is limited in the engine compartment, it is necessary to access the belt from inside the passenger-side wheel well. The Kia Sedona uses a serpentine belt
How to Install a Fuel Tank in a VW Passat
The gas tank used in most VW Passat engines is the same depending on the type of fuel system the company originally installed in your car. Your car will either use regular or diesel gas. Even though the tank is the same, expect slight variations in the installation process for different engine types
Computerized Car Control Parts and Their Contribution To Improve Performance of Cars
Unlike two decades ago, cars these days are working with computerized car control parts. With the advent of computers, the automobile industry soon realized the potential it has and worked hard to use this new technology in automobiles.
How to Mount Turn Signals
Turn signals are required for any motorcycle that was created on or after January 1, 1973. If you've purchased a motorcycle that does not have turn signals and was produced on or after this date, it is required by law that you install turn signals on your motorcycle. The turn signals required for su
How to Troubleshoot a P0171 Engine Code
Diagnostic trouble code "P0171" indicates that bank one of the system is running lean. A lean condition occurs when the ratio of fuel to air in the combustion chamber of the engine has too much air. The most cause of this code is a vacuum leak, a dirty mass airflow sensor (MAF) and a fault
How to Replace the Fuel Rail on a 1990 Jeep
The fuel rail on your 1990 Jeep Wagoneer with a 4.0L 6-cylinder engine is a tube that distributes the fuel from the fuel system to the individual fuel injectors. The fuel injectors are connected to the fuel rail. If age or improper maintenance has caused the fuel rail in your Wagoneer to deteriorate
How to Make Turn Plates for Alignment
When automobile wheels are aligned correctly the tires last longer, wear evenly and the gas mileage of your vehicle improves. A necessary tool for wheel alignment, alignment turn plates measure the caster angle -- or steering pivot angle -- of vehicle wheels from the side. Manufactured alignment pla
Automotive Lighting With LEDs
Most stories you read tend to present lighting or the devices that are used to create lighting, especially in the automobile scene, as two technologies, that is incandescent and arc lights. This is because up until recently that pretty much covered the whole automobile lighting paradigm.
How to Replace the Rear Signal Lights in a GMC Sierra
Your GMC Sierra is known for being rugged and safe, but a malfunctioning signal lights is a hazard on the road to both you and other drivers. Because of this, you should replace the signal lights whenever they crack or burn out.
How to Remove a Half Shaft on a Camry
The Toyota Camry is a mid-size vehicle made by the Toyota Motor Company. The front wheels are equipped with two drive axles with constant velocity joints to allow the suspension to move correctly. The shafts require little to no maintenance, but the constant velocity joints and boots will fail over
How to Replace a Jaguar Fuel Pump
Most Jaguars are equipped with powerful engines--but if you are beginning to notice a lag when you depress the gas pedal or your Jaguar is sputtering when you're starting up or driving, you may have a clogged fuel pump. Luckily, changing a Jaguar pump filter is not difficult.
How to Make a Car Rear Wheel Drive
Rear wheel drive is better than front wheel drive. Yes, there are certain situations in which front wheel drive has a slight advantage, but four wheel drive is better in almost all of them. The fact is that front wheel drive is and always has been primarily a packaging solution meant to maximize int
How to Convert a Jon Boat Into a Jet Boat
Building a jon boat that utilizes a jet drive motor requires a bit of creativity and a willingness to think beyond what others tell you is possible. Be aware though that not all jon boats would make good conversions to jet drive boats. For one thing, jon boats have a flat hull that does not produce