Of course the best way to tackle any job is with the correct tool. What if you do not own the tool, or any tool that will work for the job? Today we are talking about wheel studs, and the tool needed to remove that stud. In this guide you will find two pieces of information. … Read More »
Flushing a radiator is a easy task for the DIY Backyard Mechanic. Precaution should be taken mainly that the engine must be cold. Never open a radiator cap on a hot engine as it will have built up pressure that will explode out possibly causing injury. Since radiator fluid is damaging to the environment be… Read More »
Carburetors are so complex, that most will not tackle rebuilding it. There are some simple rules you can follow when rebuilding a carburetor to insure you get it done correctly. First always take a picture of all sides of the carburetor before taking it apart. Including but not limited to the bottom and the top. During… Read More »
A engine coolant temperature sensor (CTS or ECT) like all sensors on a engine is critical for a engine to run properly. This is a guide for testing and replacing a temperature sensor if it is bad. While every vehicle will have a different location for a sensor the basic information below will be the… Read More »
The 2007 through 2012 Dodge Caliber has a transmission that confuses a lot of people. On most all vehicles, there is a dipstick for the oil and transmission fluid levels. The process is simple. Pull the dipstick and read the oil, or fluid levels. If it is low, then you would add more of the type of… Read More »
There are times when a vehicle battery has lost its charge and needs a battery charger to get it back to a charged state. This is a easy task to do that most any home DIY person can readily get done. Things To Know About Charging a Battery. Ever battery charger has a different style and… Read More »
There are times when a battery in a vehicle has such a low charge and in a emergency needs a jump start from another car to help it start. This is done with jumper cables that hook to the battery on a car with a good battery to the dead battery. Using jumper cables to jump… Read More »
When it come to replacement parts for a car or truck getting the best bargain is always tricky. The variation in prices often make little sense. After many years of buying automotive parts both online and at a auto part stores I have mixed feeling about both. Parts can be bought online cheaper, not always,… Read More »
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