Chipped paint on your car can be more than an eyesore. Exposed metal can lead to rust, which can spread beneath the paint and ruin entire pieces of the body of your car. Even a small chip in your paint caused by a tiny pebble can lead to big headaches if you don’t repair it properly. Fortunately, most chips can be repaired at home with minimal tools and experience. You may not be able
If your oil light comes on while you’re driving, it means there has been a drop in the oil pressure in your engine. Your engine requires a steady supply of oil to keep all of its moving parts lubricated and cool, so it’s important not to let the vehicle run for long with insufficient oil pressure. Driving without the necessary level of oil under the proper amount of pressure can result
Proper wheel alignment is crucial to responsive steering and to getting the longest life out of your tires. If your car is showing uneven or unusually rapid tire wear, is pulling to one side or vibrating when you drive, or if your steering column doesn't seem straight, there's a good chance your wheels are out of alignment. Using the following steps, you can diagnose common alignment
The starter solenoid is a fairly simple mechanism that transmits electrical current from the battery to the starter. When you turn the key, the solenoid engages, using the electrical motor in the starter to get your engine running. If the solenoid is not functioning properly, the vehicle may not start. Determining whether the issue is the starter solenoid, the battery or the starter
If you have ever spilled hydraulic fluid on an asphalt surface, you know how difficult it can be to clean up. If it's left to sit, it can leave a dark stain that's a real eyesore. In addition, if you decide to paint or seal the asphalt later on, the oil can prevent the paint from properly bonding with the asphalt. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can treat a spill, whether it
A blown out low beam bulb can make it difficult to see at night and driving with your high beams on all the time can make it difficult for other drivers to see. Fortunately, fixing a bad low beam is a straight forward process in the majority of vehicles that can be done by most people without just a few hand tools. If replacing your headlight bulb does not work, there may be an
Removing a dent from your car can sometimes be quite costly, especially if you take your car to an auto body repair shop. However, as an alternative you can repair and remove some kinds of dents from your car with the help of such common household items such as a hair dryer and either dry ice or a can of compressed air. Continue reading this article to learn how to remove dents from
Cleaning a dirty motor involves working with small metal and electrical components. Remove the motor's components carefully to avoid damaging them. They can be cleaned off with a degreaser or another non-flammable cleaning solution. If you experience any trouble while cleaning the motor, consider taking it to an electrician for professional restoration.
A transmission solenoid valve controls the flow of transmission fluid through the transmission of a vehicle. If you are experiencing severe delays when you shift gears or other erratic shifting behavior like gears skipping or not downshifting, it might be due to a dirty transmission solenoid valve. Your vehicle might also display the “check engine” light with a diagnostic error code
There’s never a convenient time for your vehicle’s starter to fail. A car starter's job is to kick over the engine in your car so your vehicle starts. When you find yourself with a vehicle that won’t start, there are a number of a number of issues that may be the culprit, but once you’ve narrowed it down to a faulty starter, you can replace it using just common hand tools.
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