Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance can increase the lifespan of your vehicle. Regular vehicle maintenance can seem like a lot of work, but it will usually save you money in the end. In this section you'll find articles dedicated to vehicle maintenance.
10 Popular Car Modifications
10 Car Accessories That Could Be Dangerous
What makes certain car accessories unsafe (or even illegal)?
Modern Cars Are Kind of Boring. Why Is That?
Can car companies let known defects go without a recall?
Do car interiors turn toxic in the summer?
Making a Car Last for 300,000 Miles Is Totally Possible — Here's How
Are cars designed to fail at a certain point?
Will it hurt to spray electrical contact cleaner in an ignition?
What's the Fastest Car in the World?
Is Your Junk in the Trunk or the 'Frunk'?
The GM Car That Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
Do red cars get pulled over more often for speeding?
Are extended car warranties worth it?
8 Signs to Identify Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms
All You Need to Know About Bad Alternator vs Bad Battery
How to Diagnose and Fix a Brake Fluid Leak
Why the V Engine Remains a Top Choice for Car Enthusiasts
How Gas Compression-ignition Engines Work
Did cars ever have external combustion engines?
Diesel Isn't Always a Worse Polluter Than Gasoline
How Coal Rollers Work
How Much Air Pollution Comes From Cars?
10 Cold-weather Motorcycle Accessories
Is all motorcycle apparel made of leather?
What motorcycle accessories will help me stay cool?
How Laser-powered Headlights Work
How Air-Conditioned Seats Work
5 Useful Voice-activated Commands for Your Car
How to Avoid a 'Hurricane Car'
6 Automotive Parts You Can Easily Recycle
10 Places to Look for Classic Car Parts
How Does Vertical Acceleration Work?
How Car Suspensions Work
How Car Steering Works
How Differentials Work
Why the Stick Shift Is Going Extinct
Gas-powered vs. Electric Cars: Which Is Faster?
How Many Wheels Are in the World?
Why Do Tires Blow Out More in Summer?
Winter Tires Really Do Make a Difference in the White Stuff
How Automobile Ignition Systems Work
A Beginner's Guide to Ignition Coil Replacement?
Can your car tell you when the light's about to change?
Learn More / Page 2
It's not hard to learn how to match auto paint exactly. Learn about how to match auto paint in this article.
When your car overheats, the best thing you can do is head to a garage for coolant. But in a pinch, you can add coolant yourself, if you're careful. We'll tell you how.
You'd like to learn how to use a dial bore gauge so you can measure the inside diameter of a pipe. This article will teach you how to use a dial bore gauge.
Advertisement
You're having difficulty braking and you realize you have to install a new the proportioning valve to your master cylinder. Follow the steps outlined below to learn how to install a proportioning valve to a master cylinder.
Would you like to tint your car windows yourself, but are not sure how to apply the car window tint? Learn how to apply car window tint in this article.
If your car's gas tank is full, but the engine isn't getting any gas, it may be time for you to learn how to replace the fuel pump in your gas tank. This article shows you how to replace the fuel pump in a gas tank.
You have a voltmeter, and would like to learn how to use it. Learn how to use a voltmeter in this article.
Advertisement
If you suddenly hear a grinding or whining noise coming from under your hood, it may be time to learn how to remove air from the power steering pump.
Your car keeps stalling at traffic lights and you think the idle air sensor control motor needs to be cleaned. Learn here how to clean the idle air sensor control motor.
Knowing how to pack your bearings with grease is an important skill. Learn about how to pack wheel bearings in this article.
It's very difficult to steer your car, you think your power steering pump may need replacing, but you don't know how to do this. This article will make replacing a power steering pump just a little bit easier.
Advertisement
You think your oil pain is leaking, and would like to learn how to fix an oil pan leak. Learn how to fix an oil pan leak in this article.
The windshield on your car has developed a long crack and you must learn how to remove it. Learn about how to how to remove a windshield from this article.
Any good car mechanic knows how to change a car's ball joints, but not all know how to use a ball joint press. Here you will learn about how to use a ball joint press.
You need to rotate radial tires, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to rotate radial tires in this article.
Advertisement
You need to test your car alternator for power, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to test your car alternator for power in this article.
You need to reset the check engine light, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to reset the check engine light in this article.
You need to test a torque converter, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to test a torque converter in this article.
Most of us have experienced the frustration of needing our car's battery charged, but not everyone knows how to charge a car battery properly and safely. Read this article to learn how to use a car battery charger.
Advertisement
Your windshield is cracked and you now need to replace your windshield. This article will tell you how to replace a windshield.
Your car is constantly over-heating and you're convinced you need to remove the car's water pump, and repair or replace it. In this article you will learn how to remove your car's water pump.
Your car won't start and you have a feeling the car's starter needs replacing. This article will teach you how to replace a car starter.
If you want or need to replace the hood of your car, but want to save money, consider making one out of fiberglass. Read this article to learn how to make a fiberglass hood.
Advertisement
Frequent engine oil changes are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to keep your car running smoothly. But do you know how to do the job yourself?
It may seem like a daunting challenge to lift a vehicle that weighs a few thousand pounds, remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare. But it doesn't have to be -- if you know what you're doing.
By Eric Baxter