Auto Maintenance & Repairs: Page 5

You need working headlights to drive safely. If the bulb in your healdlights have burnt out, or dimmed, or the headlights have been damaged then you have to replace them. You can do so safely at home and save yourself a lot of money.

Every driver should be able to repair a flat tire. Flats can come at any time, but you don't want to let one ruin your trip. Take charge of the situation by patching your own tire when you have a nail or some other puncture.

The side rear view mirrors are one of the most important safety features on a car, allowing the driver to remain aware of his or her surroundings. If your side rear view window is damaged, you need to replace it. Learn how to do it yourself by watching this video.

Get under the hood and get your hands dirty with some home auto repair. This video will explain how you can remove and replace the radiator cooling fan in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid. Once you've watched this do it yourself auto repair video you'll be ready to roll up your sleeves.

Do you need to replace your alternator and power steering belt, but don't want to pay outrageous labor charges at a mechanic? Watch this video to learn how to remove and replace the belt that drives both the alternator and the power steering on a Dodge Intrepid 2.7L 98-04.

Brake repair bills from a mechanic can be unmanageable, so learn how to do this auto repair yourself by watching this video. Using a 2000-07 Chevy Silverado as the example, this video demonstrates how to remove and replace a truck's rear brakes.

No one likes being trapped in the back seat of a car with a window that won't roll down. And no one likes to leave their car parked without the windows rolled up. If your rear windows are stuck, follow the instructions in this video and repair the rear window regulator on your 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.

A car's engine is a very complex and sophisticated system, but that doesn't mean you can't maintain and repair your car yourself. If an ignition coil in your car needs to be replaced, watch this video that shows how to remove and replace an ignition coil on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.

If your tailgate won't stay up you may need to replace the tailgate support cables. This video shows how to replace the tailgate support cables for any 2002-2008 Dodge Ram Truck. Replacing the support cables is a very simple procedure.

An important part of routine auto maintenance is replacing your engine's air filter. This video shows how to remove the old air filter and install a new one on a 2002-2008 Dodge Ram truck. A clean air filter improves your truck's fuel efficiency.

Replacing a car battery is one of the most useful auto repairs you can learn to do yourself. Being able to replace your car's battery can save you a lot of money. This video shows how to replace the battery on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.

This video provides easy to follow step-by-step instructions for replacing the front brakes on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid with no ABS. Replacing the front brakes will involve removing and reinstalling the brake discs, pads, shoes and calipers. This routine maintenance will keep your Dodge Intrepid safe on the road.

Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Keep your brakes in top condition by replacing the discs and shoes before they wear down. You can do this auto repair yourself by following the instructions in this video, which demonstartes the procedure on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.

Are you sweating without AC on hot days? Freezing without a heater when it's cold out? Time to replace the blower fan motor in your 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid. Removing the old broken blower fan motor and installing a new one will bring your AC and heating systems back to life.

This is a step-by-step guide to removing and installing the front wheel bearing hub on a 1993-2004 Dodge Intrepid. The tools you will need are a jack and jack stands, wrenches, sockets, ratchets, a screwdriver, a hammer, a C-clamp, a torque wrench, and a breaker bar.

In the event of a damaged ignition key lock cylinder, the ignition key lock cylinder needs to be replaced. This can be done by following the instructions shown in this video, which demonstrates the ignition key lock cylinder replacement on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid.

If the windows on your truck are stuck, you may need to replace the window regulator on your 2002-08 Dodge Ram. This video will show you how to remove and install a window regulator for the front power windows on any 02-08 Dodge Ram truck.

Replace your front door panel yourself following these step by step instructions. You will learn how to remove and install a front door panel on any 2002-08 Dodge Ram truck. This simple procedure is the first step to a number of other repairs.

This tutorial shows you how to replace a rear light on a 2003 Ford Focus. Specifically, the video shows fixing the rear brake light, but this tutorial shows how to fix any rear light (including brake/tail, reverse, and turn signal lights). It is very simple and does not necessarily require any tools at all, though a pair of pliers comes in hand. Give me a break! Better yet, give me a working brake light on my 2003 Ford Focus! OK, if that's what you want, this video is going to show you how to...

Give me a break! Better yet, give me a working brake light on my 2003 Ford Focus! OK, if that's what you want, this video is going to show you how to get it. Follow the steps and see how to take that burned out bulb out of the car and replace it with a new, working one. This tutorial shows you how to replace a rear light on a 2003 Ford Focus. Specifically, the video shows fixing the rear brake light, but this tutorial shows how to fix any rear light (including brake/tail, reverse, and turn...

If, for some reason, you need to remove one of the door panels from your '07 or later-model Chevy Avalance, this video shows you everything you need to know to be able to do that! This tutorial will also work for any similarly constructed GM truck.

Why pay a mechanic when you can quickly learn how to do it yourself? This process is quite easy. You can also use this video to learn how to do the same thing for a '97-'01 Lincoln Navigator, as well.

This tutorial will also work on Pontiac Montanas, as well. If the rear window washer pump for your car has gone out of whack, here is how you can replace it with a new one. Its surprisngly easy, and will save you quite a bit at the mechanic!

Has the switch for the headlights on your Dodge Durango shorted out or broken? This tutorial is here to help, demonstrating how to replace the switch yourself. This method will work on any year of Dodge Durango between 1998 to 1003.

A mechanic will charge you around $300 to fix a leaking fork seal (largely by removing and replacing the seal). But many seals don't actually need to be replaced! You can use Seal Mate, a five dollar product, to easily and quickly fix a leaking fork seal.

If you are the proud owner of a 1997.5 - 2004 Buick Regal, chances are that at least one of your dash lights has gone out by now. Worry no longer, as this is an easy and cheap problem to fix. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on fixing your gauge cluster, including the mileage light and driver info center.

Generally your front brakes provide 80% of your stopping power, so they tend to wear away more easily than your back brakes. But that doesn't mean your rear brakes don't suffer wear and tear as well.

You're shown how to replace the driver's side regulator, but the procedure is the same on the passenger's side as well. You will need: a 10 mm socket and ratchet, a flat blade screwdriver and a pair of large pliers.

Every van is put together in a different way, so make sure that the car you want to fix is either a Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana. You will need a quarter inch ratchet, a two inch extension for the ratchet and a 732 socket.

By trial and error, I have found a good way to remove the door panel from a 2002 Ford Explorer (and other similar years).

Changing the rear disc brakes on your 2001 Chrysler Town & Country (henceforth referred to as T&C) can be quite a challenge, but if you can spare a few hours (remember that you need to budget time to get the brake parts from the parts house) and are willing to get a little dirt on your hands, then you can save quite a bit of coinage!!!  If after reading this article you do not feel like you can safely change your brakes, then bring your vehicle to a repair shop and let a professional do the...

You don't have to pay an expensive mechanic for something that you can do yourself! An experienced auto mechanic shows you the way to replace the brake lights and tail lights on a Honda Accord. You will need a flat head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a 10mm wrench (or socket and ratchet) and an 8mm socket and ratchet. The most challenging part of the whole tutorial is taking the rear bumper off - everything else is smooth sailing from there!

Curious about what all the different parts in a car engine do? This tutorial shows you how to dissect a car engine. Learn what all the parts look like and how they all work together to make your car go!

Want to replace the lower ball joint on your two-wheel Ford F150? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this repair video can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about 13 minutes. For all of the details, and to get started yourself, take a look!

If you're the owner of a 2002 Dodge Ram Truck you may be looking to swap out the motor for one that works. This video is part 1 of a 2 part how-to, which will show you what to do to be out with the old engine and in with the new.

This tutorial gives you everything you need to know in order to be able to change the drum brake shoes yourself - and also how you can do so safely! Know when you can do it yourself and when it's a good idea to call a professional.

If the paint job for your car or truck has been lightly scratched, this tutorial shows you how to use Scratch Out to remove scratches. Make sure you do this in the sun, and remember to reapply your coat of carwax after you're done.

If the clutch hydraulics on your Honda Civic are leaking, you might find your clutch stuck on the floor. Here is how you can check to see if you have a leak, and then how to fix it if you find one.

Does your car sometimes accelerate when you don't intend for it to do? Depending on if your car is late or early model, the culprit could be one of several things. Here's how to figure out what causes it, and more importantly, how to make it stop.

You don't have to pay a mechanic to change your automatic transmission fluid, you can do it yourself at home! This video shows you how to execute a perfect fluid and filter change on your car or truck at home.