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BMW Auto Repair and Services
Some of the most complex and technological cars on the market today are BMWs. They are also some of the most popular cars for consumers to buy. Making sure you are going to a auto shop for repairs and services that specialize in maintaining and fixing complex European cars such as BMW is very import
Hydrostatic Vs. Belt & Pulley Transmission
Vehicle designers use technology to their advantage to create attractive, powerful cars. In the vehicle manufacturing industry, transmission choices include hydrostatic and belt and pulley transmissions.
Car Battery Life Considerations
One of the biggest car battery life factors is the number of times it has been charged previously. Some automobile batteries only have a recharge factor of 1000 which means that after 1000 charges the ability of power output is greatly reduced and sometimes zero. However in recent technological deve
How to Replace a Horn in a VW Beetle
The VW Beetle was first marketed under that name 1967 and sold in the United States until 1978. The new Beetle was introduced in 1998. Many VW Beetle enthusiasts are dissatisfied with the sound of the original equipment manufacturer's horn and choose to replace it. This is a fairly straightforward t
How to Fix Chevy Malibu Right Front Knuckle
The front-wheel-drive Chevy Malibu uses steering knuckles on each wheel to allow for steering the vehicle while simultaneously providing propulsion through the axle. Removal and replacement of the knuckles requires basic automotive tools and a few specialty items that you should be able to rent from
How Do I Replace the Thermostat on a 200 Lincoln LS?
An engine’s ability to maintain a specific temperature while running is important to its overall performance. Emissions are also affected be engine temperature. If an engine operates at a cooler temperature from which it is designed for, it will exhaust more harmful emissions than normal. If t
Mopar Performance Cam Specifications
Mopar Performance parts make engines powerful.New car petrol engines image by Christopher Dodge from Fotolia.comA registered trademark of the Chrysler Group, Mopar defines power in automobile engines with Mopar Performance products found in muscle, street, speed and trail vehicles. The...
How Car Engines Work
SparkA car engine starts and functions by the use of a tiny spark. This spark ignites the gas that causes a tiny explosion which pushes a piston that turns a crank shaft. There is a lot more that happens during this time, however. The piston actually has three jobs--to compress the gas...
How to Change the Primary Chaincase Oil on a 2008 Harley FLH
Primary chaincase lubricant bathes the primary chain, compensator sprocket and clutch components contained within the primary chaincase in Harley-Davidson's 2008 FLH motorcycle. The lubricant cleans, cools and lubricates these components to maintain optimal operation. Metal salts resulting from norm
How to Remove Crank Bolts
Crank bolts hold the crank pulley to the crank shaft in a vehicle. Removing a crank bolt requires that you hold the pulley still while removing the bolt. These bolts typically require 600 to 900 lbs.-feet of torque to remove -- which is virtually impossible by hand. To get this bolt off, you'll need
How to Replace the Headlight Assembly on a BMW
The headlight assembly on a BMW is held in place with three screw bolts. Most BMWs use self adjusting projector headlights, but some BMWs do have an adjustment screw on the top of the housing near the mounting screws. The adjustment screw should not be confused with the mounting screw--the adjustmen
Basic Car Engine Troubleshooting
Car engines are funny things. It only takes one minute component to fail to set off a series of unfortunate engine-related events. Some engine troubles, however, are not very serious and can be easily found and fixed if you know what to look for.
Drive Belt Assembly Instructions for the 1997 Dodge Dakota V6
The engine accessories on the 1997 Dodge Dakota V6 engine are driven by a single drive belt. The belt is routed around all of the engine accessories in such a way that it operates each accessory. As the belt is being driven around the alternator, the air conditioner pump, the power steering pump and
Silverado Transmission Problems
Most Silverado transmission problems are centered on hard shifting or surging issues after stopping. These problems could create safety hazards and should be brought to a Chevrolet dealer's attention immediately.
How to Reset the Oil Change Light on Your 2003 BMW 530I
In 1975, BMW added a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine to the 5-series lineup and dubbed this creation the 530i. In 1979, BMW replaced the 530i with the 528i, and the U.S. did not see a 530i again until 1994. The 2003 530i utilized BMW's condition-based service interval system to determine when an oil
How to Repair a Dragging Door
If your car door is dragging, its because at least the top hinge is bad. If not taken care of, this will eventually lead to damage to the lower hinge and other parts of the car. You need to replace the damaged hinges as soon as possible, whether you need to change the whole hinge or just the pin lin
What Is Collision Insurance and Do You Need It?
Auto collision insurance is one of the most misunderstood insurance types; many people cannot explain it or know what it does and doesn't cover. Here we discuss what collision insurance is and why we need it.
How to Check Ball Joints on a Blazer
The ball joints on a Chevrolet Blazer connect the upper and lower control arms to the steering knuckle and must be periodically replaced to ensure the safe operation of your vehicle. The most obvious clue that there is a problem with your ball joints will be a loud grinding or scraping noise coming
Auto Glass Information You Need To Know
Have you just uncovered a crack in your car windows? If you're able to observe that there's damage in your car windows, what is it necessary to do? You will find many people who think ...