Tag: Maintenance
Car Repair & Maintenance : Choosing a Car Battery
Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
When choosing a car battery, take the appropriate dimensions into account, and recognize the importance of cold-cranking amps and reserved capacity. Get tips on finding out what type of battery a car currently has with help from an ASE-certified mechanic…
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Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Change an Oil Seal on a Car
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
In order to change an oil seal on a car engine valve cover, a rag should be used to clean old oils off of the cover after the old rubber seal is removed. Tighten a new oil seal on an…
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Car Maintenance : How to Clean Tinted Car Windows
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
When cleaning a car’s tinted windows, make sure to use an ammonia-free cleaner, as ammonia will eat away the tint over time. Find out how to dry off tinted windows so that there are no streaks with help from car…
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Car Maintenance Tips : How to Tune Up a Car Engine
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
Tuning up a car engine can involve inspecting the automatic transmission fluid, the brakes, the brake pads, the drive belts, the evaporative emission system, the fuel tank, the fuel filter, the fuel lines and many other components. Compose a checklist…
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Car Maintenance : How Do You Get Decals Off Cars?
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
Removing car decals is as simple as scraping away with a simple razor blade until the sticker will lift off. Find out how to get rid of the residue left by car decals and stickers with help from car restoration…
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Car Maintenance : How to Install Car Windshield Wipers
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
Before attempting to install new car windshield wipers, remove the current wiper blades and take them to an auto parts store to get the correct make and model. Discover how to make sure a wiper blade clicks into place with…
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Car Repair & Maintenance : How to Fix a Faulty Car Fuse
Posted on 21. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
When fixing a faulty car fuse, the first step is to determine which fuse is burned out by locating the fuse box. Look for a broken metal piece on a burned-out fuse with help from an auto mechanic in this…
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Car Maintenance Tips : Troubleshooting the Cooling System
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
When troubleshooting a cooling system on a car, check the coolant levels to see if there is a leak and make sure the cooling fan is working properly. Diagnose problems with a vehicle’s cooling system with tips from an auto…
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Car Maintenance Tips : How to Use a Torque Wrench
Posted on 14. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
When using a torque wrench, set it to the proper adjustment, flip the lock back up and start torquing. Listen for the clicking noise to ensure the proper torque is achieved with tips from an auto repair shop manager in…
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Car Repair & Maintenance : How to Remove Decal Stickum From a Car Window
Posted on 07. Aug, 2010 by Ray.
The best way to remove the residue left by decal stickers on a car is by using a razor blade and Windex. Use caution when removing decal stickers with razor blades with help from an auto mechanic in this free…




