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How to Change a Tire on a Pontiac
If you find yourself needing to change a tire on your Pontiac, don't be intimidated. Your car comes equipped with everything you need to do the job yourself. Don't waste your time waiting for AAA to come to your rescue or calling a mechanic. Change your own tire in minutes, and get back on the road.
Specifications of a Bolt Torque
A bolt is a type of screw used as a fastener on vehicles. Bolts are the main fasteners used on the engines of vehicles. Apply a certain amount of torque to each bolt to secure the engine in its place. Apply too much and your engine may be restricted in its performance, but if you apply too little to
Old Furnace Asbestos Soil Dangers
Asbestos is a highly regulated health hazard that the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration describes as an extremely dangerous substance that threatens job-site exposure to approximately 1.3 million employees of the construction and manufacturing industries. Const
Kuryakyn ISO-Grips Installation
Kuryakyn ISO-Grips have a particular style that just isn't found in other manufacturer's hand grips. ISO-Grips are designed to match the styling found in Kuryakyn's other products, including levers and foot pegs. The installation is fairly straightforward for most motorcycles, with the exception of
How To Remove the Locking Gas Cap on Honda Motorcycle
Locking gas caps help to prevent fuel theft and tampering, and do a great job at it. Unfortunately, anyone who has bought or restored a salvaged motorcycle, or simply lost their keys, understands the hassle that a locking gas cap can provide. With just a drill and a nail, a locking gas cap can be
How to Check Air Pressure in a Tire in a Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is a versatile automobile that is respected for its great gas mileage as well as its ability to be a high performance car. No matter what your needs from this car, you want to secure the highest level of quality from it. One often overlooked way of improving gas mileage and perform
How to Test an RV Air Conditioner Capacitor
RV air conditioners have two capacitors: a motor run capacitor and a motor start capacitor. A motor run capacitor is used in the blower fan circuit while the motor start capacitor is used in the compressor circuit. While each capacitor serves a different purpose, each is testable in the same manner.
Wisconsin Mobile Auto Detailing
Many folks love cars and see themselves in the mobile auto detailing business. Such a small business can be rewarding indeed. But you must consider the weather in your region if you plan on working outside all year around. It is not possible in all climates to do this in the United States.
What Is Dry Rot in Tires?
Dry rot in tires is an expensive problem that plagues bikers, RV owners, and anyone who has recreation related trailers or vehicles. Dry rot occurs when the rubber of a tire becomes brittle and dry. This results in the walls of the tires starting to crack. Dry rot commonly affects tires that are sto
Directions for Installing Coilovers
Coilover suspension systems improve the performance handling capabilities of your vehicle by utilizing stiffer shock and spring setups than those in stock suspensions. Many aftermarket coilover systems also have ride-height adjustability. This allows you to fine tune the ride height of the vehicle f
How to Change a Headlight in a 2004 Dodge Stratus
Driving a car with a faulty or burnt out headlamp can not only get you a ticket, but it can be dangerous as well. If you have a Dodge Stratus, changing the headlight is an easy process. You're not changing the entire headlight, rather just the bulb inside the headlight.
Where Is the Oil Filter on a BMW 325i?
Your BMW 325i was last produced in 2006 and features an in-line, six-cylinder engine. BMW recommends changing the oil and filter in this engine every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. This will require locating your oil filter, which is located in a different position than on most domestic engines.
How to Replace the Brake Pads on a 2007 Lexus RX350
Replacing the front brakes on a 2007 Lexus RX350 is not a difficult process, and is well suited for a do-it-yourselfer. The job can be a major cost-saving task, considering the cost of labor today. It is always advisable to check the condition of the rotor before replacing the pads; the rotor must b
How to Change the Oil on a Road Glide
Routine maintenance on a motorcycle typically begins with a regularly scheduled oil change. Harley-Davidson recommends that the oil and oil filter on a Road Glide motorcycle be changed every 5,000 miles. In the event of very hard, dusty riding or in very cold weather, consider changing the oil more
How to Tighten the Front Stabilizer Bar on a 2003 Ford F250
Stabilizers help maintain control of the car or truck by keeping the vehicle flatter in the turn, thereby keeping the vehicle balanced better. Without a stabilizer bar an excess amount of the vehicle weight is transferred to the front corner of the truck on the outside of the turn, while the inside
How to Replace Dome Lights in a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
The Dodge Grand Caravan is the long-wheelbase version of the Caravan minivan. The Grand Caravan was launched in 1987 and, unlike the shorter Caravan, was still in production in 2010. The replacement bulb for a dome light is not difficult to install and should take less than 15 minutes.
How to Replace a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Headlight
An aging headlight can limit the ability to see clearly while driving at night, limiting the safety of everyone inside the vehicle. An aging or failing headlight can also result in a fine. Changing a 1994 Grand Cherokee headlight can be done quickly by novice mechanics, ensuring your car and other c
How to Remove 1994 Infiniti Q45 Rear Brake Rotors
The rear brakes on a 1994 Infiniti Q45 don't wear down as quickly as the front brakes, because the front brakes carry the majority of the load. Over time though, the rear brakes will get worn down and should be replaced so that you don't lose any braking power. One step in the process is removing th
How to Quiet the Rear Differential in a Dodge Truck
A certain amount of differential noise has always been associated with Dodge trucks. The 1950's era Dodge Power Wagon could be heard a block away. In the 1970s and 1980s the four-wheel Ram had a distinctive rear-end whine. The difference between trucks of past eras and today is the level of comfort
How to Remove the Oil Pan From a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 L Engine
The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer was manufactured with the 4.3 L V-6 engine that has an integrated oil pan on the low side of the motor. Removing this pan is challenging, as many of the front end components must be removed first, or at least moved out of the way. There is no need to remove the entire engin