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How to Troubleshoot a Power Steering Leak on an Audi A4

Locating power steering fluid leaks in the Audi A4 can be one of the more challenging projects that the home mechanic will face. The tight engine compartment can obscure potential leak sources, and many sources of power steering leaks only appear under a load while driving the car. Oil-based dye sys

Development of Tyres

The complex world of tyres explained. Who would have thought so much time and effort would go into the development of tyres.

Ford Mustang 2.3L Performance

Ford Mustangs equipped with 2.3-liter engines were a part of the third generation of the classic pony car. The third-generation Ford Mustang, also known as the Fox body Mustang, was produced from 1979 to 1993.

How to Upgrade My Chevy Silverado's Speakers

The stock radio speakers in your Chevy Silverado truck can easily be upgraded to higher-quality aftermarket ones. The most important thing is making sure the replacement speakers are designed for your model-year of Silverado so that they fit the mounting holes and electrical connectors. The speakers

How to Install a 1990 Buick Park Avenue Fuel Pump

Most models of the Buick Park Avenue made prior to 1997 use a fuel pump/sending unit module with a removable and installable pump. If you need to install a new fuel pump in a 1990 edition, you can use the original module and install the pump within it rather than install a completely new module. You

Chevy Tahoe Door Lock Problems

The Chevrolet Tahoe, a full-size sport utility vehicle available in four-wheel drive, was introduced in 1995. Although Edmunds.com contends that the Tahoe's interior is superior in both "quality and design," it suffers from multiple door lock problems.

How to Replace Wiper Blades in a 1995 Mustang

Do you have a 1995 Ford Mustang that needs new windshield wipers? Changing wipers is generally an easy task that can be done in a matter of minutes and needs very little know how. Many local auto parts stores offer free wiper installation if you purchase your blades from them. However, if you have

Installation Instructions for Halo Headlights in a '98 Passat

The headlights on your 1998 Passat are projection headlights. However, some drivers want to upgrade their headlights to halo headlights. Halo headlights have a ring of light around the main projector that serves as the headlight beam, instead of the projector. Other halo headlight systems use the ha

How to Adjust Brake Drums on a Cordia

The Cordia uses a rear drum braking system that requires routine maintenance to operate properly. The adjustment screw on the bottom of the brake assembly often needs attention and is only accessible by removing the drum cylinder. The average backyard mechanic can adjust the brakes on a Cordia in ab

How to Remove Wiper Arms on a Corvette

The wiper arms on a Corvette are held to the wiper motor using a single retaining nut. The wiper arms on the Corvette don't normally need to be replaced. However, over time, the arms may become scratched or pitted. When this happens, you can have them restored, but first you need to know how to remo

How to Remove a Broken Glow Plug for the 1998 Citroen Berlingo

The 1998 Citroen Berlingo runs on diesel fuel and uses glow plugs, which heat the cylinders that cause the fuel and air to explode and power the engine. When the glow plugs break, they must be removed and replaced. The steps for removing a broken glow plug are relatively simple.

How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a 1997 Buick

The serpentine belt on your Buick powers the major components in the vehicle. The crankshaft has a large pulley attached to it; and when the car is cranked, this sets the crankshaft in motion. The serpentine belt is connected to the power steering, air conditioner, alternator and the water pump. The

How to Take the Spark Plugs Out of a Buell XB9R

The Buell Firebolt XB9R was a groundbreaking motorcycle when it was introduced in 2002, featuring several innovations aimed at lowering the motorcycle's center of gravity for improved agility and handling. Buell's new fuel-in-frame concept, as well the relocation of the oil tank into the rear swinga

How to Replace a Buick Regal Door Mirror

Replacing the side-view door mirror on the Buick Regal is a very expensive repair at the local body shop or repair station. Not only are the replacement mirrors expensive, but the labor to install them will double, it not triple the bill. Because replacing the mirror requires removing the interior d

Long Life Wiper Blades Sound Like a Great Idea

As the cost of wiper blade replacements continue to rise we need to be a lot more aware of our alternatives and options. Much of the price inflation isn't so much the cost of the individual product parts, but is an engineered inflation designed by marketers who package up more than you want in

1996 Nissan Sentra Alternator Removal & Installation

The alternator, mounted onto the engine, provides electrical power to all the electrical devices on the 1996 Nissan Sentra. Power for the alternator comes from the engine drivebelt. The drivebelt and the electrical current at the alternator can cause injury so examination of the alternator should no

How to Put on a Vent Visor

Vent visors are designed to let air into the windows of your vehicle while keeping rain and snow out. Vent visors come in many shapes and sizes for all types of vehicles and are taped to the window, rather than screwed on, so as not to do damage to the vehicle by drilling holes. The process for inst

How to Remove the Rear Brakes on a 2000 Camry

The Toyota Camry was originally developed in 1983 and made its US-built debut in 1988. It finally became the best-selling family car in America in 1997 and continues to hold that honor. The 2000 model has an upgraded interior and a revised styling, which are ideas that Toyota hopes will help it keep

How to Flush the Cooling System on a 1997 Ford F-250

If you have noticed your 1997 Ford F-250 temperature gauge running on the high side or you have noticed the coolant in the overflow tank looking a bit murky, it is time to flush the coolant system. Many people opt to take their vehicle to a repair center for this but you can do this in any location