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How to Replace the Shocks on a Honda Civic
The Honda Civic, no matter what year or model, retained a base design that makes it easy for the nonmechanic to perform general maintenance. In the long run, this makes the Civic an economically smart car to own. Replacing the shocks on a Civic is a job that can be done in a few hours with a minimum
How to Check a Toshiba Regional Code
The regional code assigned to the DVD drive in your TOSHIBA laptop determines which DVDs the drive can play. TOSHIBA laptops sold in the U.S. have a region code of 1, which enables the DVD drive to play all DVDs that were released in the United States and U.S. terrorities, Canada and Bermuda. Depend
How to Fix a Passat Code P1857
A "check engine" light is both an alarming and uninformative warning indicator on your car's dashboard; to understand the cause of this warning light, the vehicle can be taken to an auto repair shop or auto parts store to retrieve a more precise warning code. These codes provide a list of possible c
How to Change a Clutch Switch Lead Wire on a Yamaha Motorcycle
If you ride a motorcycle, sooner or later you're going to drop it. The majority of these minor accidents occur at low speeds or at a standstill--often because the bike was started while still in gear, which causes the motorcycle to jolt forward unexpectedly if you neglect to disengage the clutch. T
Forms of Transport Trailers
As well as far better to consult the auto shipping company regarding your concerns and seek assistance with what would work best for your automobile since they will be professionals. You should maintain your auto ...
How to Install a Jeep Cover
Installing a Jeep cover is a project that the owner can do while in the field or for winterizing a topless Jeep. This cover is not the soft or hard top that you put on the Jeep for normal use. Rather, it is intended to keep the Jeep out of weather, especially in a pinch. This can be for the sake of
2006 Scion xB Parking Lamp Installation
The 2006 Scion xB's parking lamps are built into the car's front lighting assembly. This lighting assembly also holds the headlights and the car's front turn signals. Because the Scion xB has sufficient room in the engine compartment, it's not necessary to remove the lighting assembly to replace the
What Are the Causes a Check Engine Light Being On?
The first generation of On-Board Diagnostic [OBD-1] systems of the early 1980s used a red or amber Check Engine dashboard light to alert the driver of an abnormal operation in one or more of the vehicle emission systems. However, the OBD-1 program was a broad, self-diagnostic system and was used as
How to Rebuild Brake Cylinders
Rebuilding your brake system's leaking wheel cylinders can restore them to factory performance. This a low-cost alternative to a replacement cylinder. Never use a brake cylinder hone on an aluminum wheel cylinder; these parts have an anodized finish to prevent corrosion, which would be damaged durin
How a Kawasaki Hydraulic Pump Works
What is a Kawasaki Hydraulic Pump?Kawasaki hydraulic pumps are fluid-pressure powered devices found on many high-end Kawasaki motorcycles. The type of hydraulic pump is dependent on the pump's purpose. Though there are such things as water-cooled Kawasaki motorcycle engines, these are...
Features Of Strobe LED Lights That Makes Them Versatile
Of the many lighting solutions available in the market, the strobe LED lights are popular because of their versatility. Here are some features that make the most versatile lights today.
How to Change the Pickup Coil on a 1995 Ford F-150
The 1995 Ford F-150 pickup is equipped with an ignition system that includes a distributor, starter, battery, alternator and ignition coil. The battery is the power source for the entire vehicle electrical system. The ignition coil transfers power from the battery to the spark plugs at a designated
How Do I Repair Radio Antennas on a 2006 Volvo?
A broken antenna on the 2006 Volvo can put a damper on your road trip, especially if you're depending on the radio for traffic and weather reports. The Volvo antenna is built into the rear passenger side of the car. Several simple repairs can be attempted to fix the antenna. The first is to troubles
How to Read Honda Check Engine Codes
The check engine codes on your Honda are generated by the vehicle's electronic control unit, or ECU. The ECU generates and stores these codes until they are retrieved and cleared from the system. When a code is generated, the check engine light on your dash will light up. These codes normally refer
How to Use Loctite on Wheel Lug Nuts
Loctite Threadlocker products can be used on automotive lug nuts to keep them tightly secured on your vehicle. However, you have to be careful what type of Loctite you use on your lug nuts or you may not be able to remove them ever again. Use a medium-strength Loctite Threadlocker, such as Threadloc
How to Test the Capacity of Car Battery
Cranking the engine takes extra energy when your charging system isn't up to par, it's cold and your oil is thick. These conditions take a toll on your car's battery. If the battery seems weak, test it to see if it should be recharged or replaced. The most meaningful and common battery capacity rati
HID Xenon Headlights
HID lighting is one of the most technologically advanced forms of lighting available today. HID stands for €High Intensity Discharge€. Instead of having a filament as in most traditional lights such as halogen or your ...
Auto Body Work For Cars in Brandon FL
Got into an accident and had your car dented? Seeing your car physically busted might leave you feeling like the vehicle itself isn't performing well even if its engine didn't get damaged. Performance isn't the ...
Autoglym High Tech Wheel Brush
Designed to handle the toughest of wheel cleaning jobs, the Autoglym High-Tech Wheel Brush is safe to use on clear coated, painted and even plastic trimmed wheels. It contains no metal parts and so will not inflict any damage and is completely chemical resistant, so can be used in conjunction with s
How do I Unhook the Alarm in My 2001 Ford Taurus?
The alarm on your 2001 Ford Taurus is a very good safeguard to have because it deters theft of both valuables inside your vehicle, or the vehicle itself. However, there may come a time when you need to disable your alarm. The most direct way to do this is to disconnect the alarm module itself, which