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Intake Manifold Vs. Exhaust Manifold
Engines require a lot of airflow in order to work efficiently. An engine's manifolds, both intake and exhaust, work to transfer air within the engine to increase its performance.
How to Upgrade a 150cc Scooter
For improving the performance of your stock 150cc scooter, you will need to make some changes to how the components operate. Fortunately, many of these changes are simple to make and can be done with basic automotive tools. A 150cc scooter typically comes with a decent engine that can hit about 50 m
How to Fix the Driver's Window on a 1994 Firebird
Damage to your driver-side window destroys the overall appearance and appeal of your 1994 Firebird, and it also exposes you to poor weather conditions when you take your vehicle out on the road. Replacing the driver's window with a new one is a task you can complete yourself in a small amount of tim
Mobile Auto Services Profiting Vehicle Owners
Mobile auto services comprises of various kinds of repair and replacement works required in car. In addition, most of automobile service providers offer mobile automobile services by comparing standard of stuffs used and quality craftsmanship. ...
1994 Chevy P/U Ignition Switch Installation
The ignition switch on a 1994 Chevy pickup truck is designed to start the truck with the ignition key. After the key has been turned a few thousand times, the contacts inside the switch can start to wear down, causing problems with the truck starting up. If this happens, it will become difficult to
How to Change a Distributor Cap and Rotor
The distributor cap and the rotor underneath the cap are very important aspects of your car's ignition system. The spark plug wires are connected to the distributor cap; and as the rotor turns with the engine's revolutions, it sends a signal to each spark plug wire as it passes by, sending spark to
How to Bracket the Motor Lift on an Outboard Sailboat
An outboard motor is used as an auxiliary power source on sailboats. Outboard motors are mounted to sailboats with motor bracket lifts. A motor bracket lift has a spring hinge, on which the motor tilts when taken out of the water or lowered into it. Motor bracket lifts reduce drag by keeping the out
How to Remove a GE Oven Over Limit Switch
If most of your food becomes burnt when baking in your General Electric oven, then the oven is overheating because of a problem with the thermostat, thermal bulb or over-limit switch. The over-limit switch is a component within the front control panel of the oven that connects to the thermal bulb an
Keeping Cars In Great Shape
People often focus too much on buying a car on which they sometimes forget to consider the maintenance their car needs in order to ensure safety driving. Car maintenance is not just limited to washing ...
How to Replace the Heater Core in a 2000 Dodge Intrepid
Your 2000 Dodge Intrepid has a heater core that operates much like a radiator. Heated coolant passes from the engine through the heater core's winding tube. The heater core's tubes have fins, which help to transfer more heat to air by creating a greater surface for heating purposes. The heat that is
How Do I Know If I Have a Burnt Exhaust Valve?
Exhaust valves allow burnt exhaust gases from a vehicle engine's cylinder to escape into the exhaust manifold. Exhaust valves can grow too hot and burn for numerous reasons, which can negatively impact engine function.
The Calibration of Gauges
Proper calibration of gauges is important to ensure measurements are accurate. Whether the gauge measures pressure, vacuum, temperature or rpm, the calibration procedure is fundamentally the same. Accuracy is verified by testing the gauge at its minimum point, at full-scale or span and throughout it
How to Replace Radiator Covers
Most modern vehicles have a plastic cover that rests on top of the radiator and cooling fan area for safety. This cover is removed to access the radiator cap and to expose the headlight assemblies for adjustment and bulb replacement. It is possible to damage the cover during removal if you use too m
How Do I Replace Door Speakers in a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali?
Replacing the speakers in your GMC Yukon Denali truck with aftermarket versions can add to the sound quality of the vehicle's stereo system, especially if you also replaced the radio itself. The 2004 Denali has speakers that are clipped into place rather than screwed or riveted on. Replacing a speak
What Causes the Oil Warning Light to Come On?
Your car's oil warning light tells you when your oil pressure is dangerously low. Often mistaken for an indication of the oil level, the light actually activates when there isn't enough pressure to inject oil into the cylinders in the egine. Without the lubrication the oil provides, the cylinders ca
4 Tips to Find the Right Engine Lift for Your Garage
No matter how big or small your garage is, it's possible to find an engine lift to meet your needs. Whether you will be lifting out an engine, or just moving some heavy items about in the space you have, it's really important to get the right tool for the job. That means knowing what each
What Is the Purpose of GM Rear Oxygen Sensors?
The purpose of a GM rear oxygen sensor is to determine exhaust temperature as it exits the catalytic converter. The information it gathers is sent to the vehicle's computer, and the computer adjusts oxygen/fuel mixtures in the engine's combustion chamber or carburator accordingly. It is one of two o
Ampeg SVT-2 Pro Vs. SVT CL
The Ampeg SVT-2PRO and the Ampeg SVT-CL are bass guitar amplifiers from Washington state-based musical instrument amplifier manufacturer Ampeg. Both products are entries into a series called the SVT, an acronym that stands for "Super Valve Technology." The SVT-CL bears the suffix that denotes its re
How to Remove the Wiper Motor on a 2002 Ford Ranger
Depending on the area you live in, your windshield wipers either do a lot of work or not much at all. Either way, when it rains, you need them to be working properly, otherwise you'll have difficulty seeing what's in front of you. When the wipers go out, it's typically the wiper motor that needs rep
Different Types of Car Covers
Different types of car covers can keep your car safe by deterring burglars or protecting against weather. Car covers are made from various materials, depending on the coverage you need. Some can be custom fit for a specific car and are usually not too expensive.UV ProtectionThere are car...