A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing a Headlight Bulb on a Toyota Camry 2007-2011 is an easy task that most any DIYer can do. There are 3 bulbs with the inner one the high beam, the center one the low beam, and the outer one the turn signal.… Read More »
Resetting the Service light on a 2011-2015 Mini Cooper is easy to do. The Maintenance light can come on for a variety reasons and will need reset, mainly after an oil change. A series of buttons are pressed in the right combination of steps to reset the light. These same steps are used for other service lights that… 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 an easy task to do that most any DIY person can readily get done. Things To Know About Charging a Battery. Ever battery charger has a different style and buttons to… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through if needed. In most cases when working on any vehicle the key is not only to know what you are doing, but to have the right tool for the job. In my experience I have pulled, bent, and even broke these pulleys trying to… Read More »
Replacing the Headlight Bulb on 2005–2010 Pontiac G6 falls into the DIY category. It does require removing some bolts and inserts so call a professional if in doubt. The bulbs on the G6 have the inside one as High Beam, and the middle one is Low Beam. The outer one is the running light. Tools and Parts… Read More »
If you have a car or truck that the engine light is on and want to know why, there is a cheap low-cost way to do it with a smartphone. All vehicles since 1996 have an onboard computer and a plug called an OBDII socket that can talk to it with the right device. Since the computer stores… Read More »
Replacing the Upstream O2 sensor on a 2007-2012 Toyota Camry very much falls into the DIY category. Of course always call a professional if in doubt. It is located on top and front of the engine making it easy to access. Tools Needed New 02 Sensor 10mm socket 22mm wrench Screwdriver Pliers Copper anti-seize (Usually… Read More »
Recently I began to have fuel problems on a 1978 Dodge truck. I did all the obvious things such as changing out the fuel filter and pump which at first seemed to solve the problem but it came back. Finally I pulled out the fuel tank sending unit which was rusted up good clogging up the lines. I… Read More »
Checking the power steering fluid on a 1998 – 2005 VW Passat is not difficult and falls in the do-it-yourself category. A special type of steering fluid is needed so be sure not to use any other fluid type. After reading online and asking around I found the type used is called Pentosin Power Steering Fluid… Read More »
The engine light came on in my 2004 Passat with a 1.8L engine, so I hooked up a OBD2 scanner and it gave me a P0117 code. P0117 is a Coolant Engine Temperature Circuit code which usually means the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) or thermostat. There are other things that can cause it such as a bad connection… Read More »
Having a portable battery jump starter is a handy tool to have when a car needs a jump. It is one of those things we wish we had bought when we break down and need assistance. Personally I like them also for times when others need a jump since I don’t like using my vehicle and… Read More »
Diagnosing a problem with a vehicle is the fist step to fixing it. Having the right tool to do this goes a long way in making a problem easier to troubleshoot. Below is a list of our favorite vehicle diagnostic tools. A list like this is no doubt debatable and everyone will have their own opinion on what… Read More »
I had a 1998 Ford Taurus that the fans would not spin which was making it overheat. (Video at bottom of page.) I finally found the problem and these are the steps I went through to find the solution. These same steps can be applied to any third generation Ford Taurus 1996-1998. Fuses and Relays One relay and… Read More »
Changing out a rear tail light bulb is an easy DIY task for most everyone. Some basic tools will be needed usually a Philips screw diver but this changes from vehicle to vehicle. Below are the basic steps for replacing a tail light bulb. It is often best to search for your specific car or truck… Read More »
Being a mechanic and buying tools is a never ending process. Many think that like other trades a few tools are bought and that is it. In reality, which many beginner mechanics will find is that after the basic tools are bought there is always one more tool needed. Often a tool will bee needed that… Read More »
So the trunk latch on my 2003 VW Passat would not close. After reading the forums I dived into it and below is what I have found out about the trunk latch and how I fixed the problem. I believe this is the same procedure for 1998-2005 Passat since the parts are the same. First of… Read More »
Installing the front license plate on a Toyota Camry 2007-2011 is an easy task that most home DIYers can do. The problem with Toyota Camry is there is no bolts or bracket on the front to hold a plate in place. This is easily solved by buying a bracket and some screws to hold it in… Read More »
Replacing the air filter on a car is usually a simple procedure and can be done by most any home DIYer. Air filters are placed on a engine so it doesn’t pull in dust or any debris that can damage the motor. Filter replacement depends on the car but is generally done every 15,000 – 30,000… Read More »
There are a couple of tail-tail-signs that your brake light switch is bad. One is that you have no brake lights, and your fuse and wiring are good. And the second is that your vehicle will not come out of park. Even pressing on the brake harder does not seem to help. You use to be able… Read More »
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. What tool… 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 »
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 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, but in general… Read More »
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