Cigarette smoke is not only bad for your health, it's bad for your car's interior. Nicotine creates a greasy stain ranging in color between yellow and brown. It also has an accompanying odor that can be difficult to remove. While cigarette stains and odors are difficult, they can be removed using su
The shock absorber is designed to dampen and control your ride quality as well as the handling of your vehicle. If you're building a performance vehicle that drives on the track and the street, a solid investment is a set of ride-adjustable shocks, such as the ones made by Tokico. With just a turn o
A coilover refers to a spring and shock absorber assembly that replaces a standard shock absorber or McPherson strut on a vehicle. Some coilover assemblies can be adjusted to change the characteristics of the suspension over different types of terrain. A coilover assembly can be stiffened to reduce
Only two bolts hold the starter on the engine of the Sea Doo GTX. Getting to those two bolts is something of an expedition, but the process is straightforward enough, once you have the vessel ashore. With a few hand tools -- all metric -- you can remove the old starter and install a replacement. Onc
The ignition switch on your 1996 Chevrolet S-10 can get a lot of use, particularly if the vehicle has logged a lot of miles. When it malfunctions, you won't be able to start the vehicle. Fortunately, replacing the ignition switch with a new one isn't a very difficult process, and can be done in appr
Conserving energy by insulating the windows in your home can be not only cost-efficient but environmentally friendly as well. Bubble wrap, commonly used to ship and store breakable items, provides extra padding and insulation for windows. Knowing how to insulate your windows with bubble wrap allows
Lucas oil products have been available since 1989 provided by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas. Lucas offers products ranging from oil stabilizers, gun oil, transmission additives, air tool lubricants and many others. The viscosity of the Lucas stabilizer will prevent many leaks. Lucas petroleum based p
Car springs are one of the most vital components that make up your car's system. A coil spring is best described as a type of helical spring where its primary purpose is usually to store ...
Whether they've warped or rust pitted, or you've just been told by your local mechanic that the rotors on your Hyundai need to be replaced, you do not have to accept the expensive labor charges on their estimate. If you're mechanically inclined and have some tools around the garage or tool shed, you
Street scene side mirrors are held in place by three bolts hidden by the inner door panel. Removing the inner door panel allows access to the bolts so you can remove the old mirror and install the new street scene side mirrors. The installation procedure on your 2001 GMC Sierra is simple and require
The wiper arms on your 1997 BMW control the function of the wiper blades. If your wiper arms malfunction, you won't be able to clear the windshield of debris. This could cause an accident if it happens while driving. BMW is known for its exceptional build quality; however, even BMW wiper arms might
The Kawasaki Lakota 300 is an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). The 300 denotes the engine size, which is a 300-cc, 4-stroke unit. The oil crank case is on the right side of the engine. The oil crank case cap and dip stick are on the top of the crank case. The cap "OIL" on the top. The dip stick is on the
One of the most obvious external engine parts on a motorcycle is its exhaust system; the exhaust pipes are typically chromed or coated in some other shiny, eye-catching compound. Replacing a motorcycle's exhaust system is one of the easiest ways to not only dress-up the bike and give it a custom loo
The 1995 Toyota Camry is a four door sedan. If you have a 1995 Camry and are having troubles with the car not starting there are several ways to troubleshoot the ignition system.
The spark plugs in a 20001 Ford F-150 with the 5.4L V-8 do the same thing as in any other internal combustion engine, but they're a bit more difficult to access. That's because the 5.4L engine uses individual ignition coils instead of a distributor to apply power to the plugs. To access the plugs, y
Dana 606845-1 is a Bill of Material number (BOM) identifying the Dana model 60 rear differential, or rear end, used on the 2002 Ford E-350 van. Although eventually used by all of the big three American automakers, the Dana model 60 was first used in the 1955 Ford F-250 pickup truck. The Dana model 6
The Pontiac Grand Prix was first released in 1962, and was built on the Catalina platform. The Grand Prix has always been known for its combination of luxury and performance. The 1996 Grand Prix came fitted with a 3.1-liter V-6, but had an optional 3.4-liter V-6 as well. The brakes on the 1996 Grand