Radiator caps can go bad and need replacing which is an easy task most anyone can do. Remember never to remove a radiator cap while the engine is hot as the cap likely is under pressure and boiling water can spray out. Only remove the cap when the engine is cold. What is the Function of a Radiator… Read More »
12-volt electric car heaters are an option when it comes to helping to heat your vehicle. Notice I say help to heat. 12 Volt heaters do not have enough power output to heat a car or truck the way a standard heater does. In fact, depending how cold the place you live in is they might not even… Read More »
Having a good VAG-COM scan tool can go a long way to help not only find a mechanical problem but to do some light modding. There are many VAG-COM VCDS scan tools available for Volkswagen, from low-cost units to high-end expensive models. Below are some of the more popular options that would be a good fit for the… Read More »
Having a backup camera that also has night vision can go a long way to improve safety while driving. This is especially true for vans, RVs, trucks with campers, but any vehicle can benefit from seeing a clear view behind them. There are many units available with some of our favorite picks below. As always be sure to… Read More »
Anyone who has an engine light come on will no doubt like to know what the problem is. The standard way is to use an OBD2 scan tool which will give the error code which can then be looked up. But what if you dont have a scan tool? Most vehicles have a built-in diagnostic system that can… Read More »
Having a good OBDII scan tool with ABS (Anti lock Brake System) is a nice thing to have while troubleshooting vehicle problems. There are many OBDII scan tools available from low-cost to high-end units. Everyone will have a different requirement from an automotive scan tool. For example, a DIY mechanic will not have the need of an expensive… Read More »
Having a good OBD2 scan tool goes a long way to help troubleshoot a vehicle problem and point to the repair needed. There are many good OBD2 scanners to use that come with different menus, features, and price ranges. Often, what works for one person may not work for another so below we list our favorite picks for… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2014 GMC Sierra is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. The driver side is much easier to replace compared to the passenger side which needs the air box removed. As always if in doubt… Read More »
Having road side emergency lights is something that is nice to have when broken down or back tail lights stopped working. Using them when being broken down is no doubt the time they are used the most but I have also used them in many another scenarios. For example a trailer I was towing one time had the… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the turn signal bulb on a 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. Below are the steps with screenshots to replace them along with a… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2014-2019 Toyota Tundra requires a bit of work but falls in the DIY category. The grill and side panel are usually removed to replace the bulb. The Toyota manual has the bulb removal by going through the… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. 2015-2016 Toyota Corolla’s are equipped with LED lights that are compact projector lights. The only way to replace the Low-Beam bulb is by replacing the headlight assembly. The High-Beam and the Turn Signal is easy to replace. Replacing the headlight assembly for a… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing a bad headlight bulb in a 2009-2014 Toyota Corolla is a very simple DIY task. Of course, if in doubt call a knowledgeable friend or a professional. There are two headlight bulbs located in the headlight assembly called the Low-Beam and High-Beam.… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing a Headlight Bulb on a Toyota Camry 2001–2006 is an easy task that most any DIYer can do. There are 2 headlight bulbs with the inner one the high-beam and outer one the low-beam. The far outside one is the turn signal.… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2011-2019 Toyota Camry is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. There are two bulbs located inside the headlight assembly called Low and High beam. The Low beam bulb is on the outside while the… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 1997–2002 Toyota Sienna is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. Below are the steps with screenshots to replace them along with a video… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2010–2018 Toyota Sienna is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. There are two bulbs located inside the headlight assembly called Low and High beam. The Low beam bulb is on the outside while the… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2003–2009 Toyota Sienna is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. There are two bulbs located in the headlight assembly called Low and High beam. The Low beam bulb is on the inside while the… Read More »
Having a good book on automotive repair can go a long way to help understand how a vehicle works. Repair manuals are good but require the fundamentals of mechanical repair to be already understood. There are many articles online that are also a good resource but can often skip subjects and leave gaps in explanations. This is why… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. The headlight assembly needs to be removed which is held in place with two 10mm bolts. Removing the headlight assembly is sometimes easier by… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2014-2015 GMC Sierra is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. The Passenger side has the air filter box in the way that needs to be removed. The air filter box is not difficult to… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2012–2016 Chevrolet Malibu is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. The driver side has the windshield wiper fluid fill in the way which simply pulls out. The passenger side is easy to get to… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2014-2019 Chevy Silverado is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. There are two bulbs on both sides of the vehicle behind small covers.… Read More »
If you own a Diesel truck and have an engine light on or simply need to pull the codes there are many scan tools available. The first thing you’re going to need is a scan tool to find out why the check engine light is on with dealerships having the best equipment to troubleshoot a problem. Most people… Read More »
Portable car battery smart jump starters have become popular in recent years. Smart jump starters are a great item in an emergency when a battery has lost its charge. Modern-day devices from smartphones to laptops can drain a battery leaving a user in need of a jump which makes emergency jump kits a good item to have while… Read More »
Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. Below are the steps with screenshots to replace them along with a video if needed for a visual walk through. Tools and Parts Needed New Headlight Bulb No… Read More »
Vacuum leaks that give Evap codes can be a pain to find at times and cause an engine to not run correctly. If the leak is small enough it can often be ignored but an engine light will come on which is not good in many scenarios. An Evap Smoke machine is an easy answer to this and… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2001-2004 Toyota Tacoma is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. If the driver side bulb is bad the battery may need to be… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2001-2004 Toyota Tacoma is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. Below are the steps with screenshots to replace them along with a video… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2007-2013 Toyota Highlander is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. Below are the steps with screenshots to replace them along with a video… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your vehicle to a professional. Below are the steps with screenshots to replace them along with a video if… Read More »
Having a good OBDII Scan tool can help greatly when it comes time to troubleshooting a car. They display the error code that points to the problem a vehicle is having. There are many OBDII scan tools that give basic engine codes with most unable to read ABS, SRS, or transmission errors. Transmission codes are in the P0700… Read More »
Having a good book on auto body repair can go a long way to learn not only how to do automotive body repair but also tips and tricks. Online resources are great also but often times can skip steps. A good book will guide you though the entire process from start to finish. Our Picks for Best Auto… Read More »
I recently had a 2006 Kia Spectra that had no spark and could only find limited information. If you find yourself with the same problem below is what I found. A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through. If you have an OBDII scan tool for the Kia be sure to scan… Read More »
Since their introduction OBD2 Bluetooth scanner tools have become a favorite among part-time mechanics and professionals to find and fix engine problems. They are low-cost engine diagnostic tools that can help troubleshoot a problem. For example, if an engine light comes on which gives no indication to the problem a small low-cost OBD2 adapter code scan tool can… Read More »