Cars, Trucks & Autos

In 1987, Ford trucks came equipped with a power-assisted steering system. The power steering pump, which is belted to the engine pulley, pressurizes hydraulic fluid in the system. This pressurized...

Ford equipped their 1986 Ranger models with hydraulically-actuated clutches. The clutch pedal in the cab controls clutch engagement. The pedal linkage actuates the clutch master cylinder which...

Owning a motorcycle requires regular replacement of wear-and-tear items, such as brake pads and spark plugs. However, one of the more complicated tasks involves the replacement of the motorcycle's...

Providing a safe and reliable means of transporting your family, Honda's Odyssey minivan has received high marks for its practical, yet stylish features. Although the Odyssey is fun and easy to...

Changing the engine oil regularly is a vital part of owning and maintaining a Suzuki motorcycle, and it is a basic skill that even the least technically skilled motorcyclist should be able to...

Detachable motorcycle windshields make it easy to get protection from the elements when you need it then allow you to enjoy the maximum amount of wind in your face when the weather is good....

You don't always need a large truck or RV to enjoy camping. Try converting your existing SUV for use as a camper. Camping this way can be just as fun as camping in a tent--with the added...

In Minnesota, car tags are good for only one year from the month and year of issuance. To renew a car's tags you must pay your registration fees for the next year. Once your fees are paid, new...

In the 1990s Ford introduced the Explorer and sold more than 400,000 of them annually before the turn of the new millennium. In 2001, Ford introduced the Escape, and in the highly populated and...

The 2000 model year Impala represented Chevrolet's return to the full-size sedan market and the resurrection of the Impala nameplate. The Impala name became famous in 1965 when Chevy sold more...

The 1998 Jeep Loredo is a mid size SUV. The vehicle's oil pan gasket forms a seal between the oil pan's edge and the engine. The gasket keeps engine oil from leaking from the oil pan. The oil pan...

No two people get the same mileage out of the tires on their Harley-Davidsons. A rider can expect anywhere from 5,000 to 12,000 miles, though some riders have reported getting as 30,000 miles on a...

The majority of boats these days are constructed using FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic). FRP consists of layers of fiberglass material that are individually saturated with catalyzed resin....

The Ford Focus was introduced in 2000 as Ford's entry-level car and as a "world car," designed to be sold internationally in the same form as the version offered in the United States, according to...

Honda has many motorcycles on the market. Replacing the drive chain/belt is a universal job and is not complicated to complete. The drive chain/belt runs from the engine sprocket to the rear wheel...

The 2005 Chevy Silverado comes from the factory with a respectable sound system already installed. If you want to add some kick to your Silverado's sound system, or have run into problems with...

The rotors on your Honda Pilot are what the brake calipers rest on inside the wheelwell. The rotors are round metal discs that the brakes squeeze to stop the Pilot while in motion. The rotors are...

Cut from solid steel, a vehicle's brake rotors are designed to withstand a great deal of force. Over time, these forces, combined with the friction generated by the brake pads, act to wear and...

Removing worn-out hand grips on your Honda Shadow Aero cruiser can go a long way to relieving your hands of numbing discomfort during long rides. Unfortunately, with no visible means of removing...

Replacing shock absorbers on light trucks is a fairly straightforward task. Properly functioning shock absorbers keep the wheel in contact with the road, no matter how imperfect the road surface....

The Ford 550, or better known as the F-550, is a medium-duty truck that uses Ford's popular F-Series Super Duty cab. The difference between an F-550 and Ford's smaller Super Duty offerings is its...

The radio in a 1993 Toyota Camry can easily be removed in preparation for installing a new one, or simply as salvage.

Harley-Davidson Evolution motors use a dry-sump type oil return system. Oil is pumped into the tappet blocks, rocker boxes and bottom end bearings. All other components are lubricated by splash...

Produced from 1968 to 1973, the Honda CB350 motorcycle offered style and practicality in a small, easy-to-ride package. These diminutive motorcycles introduced many people to the sport of...

First introduced in the E36 M3 in 1997, BMW's sequential manual gearbox, or SMG, is a direct descendant of Formula 1 technology. The SMG allows the driver to select either an automatic or manual...

Sizing your boat's propeller requires only that you know two dimensions: the diameter--two times the distance from the center of the hub to the tip of the blade--and the pitch, the number of...

The rotors on a Jeep are held to the lower control arm by four metal securing nuts connected to four support bolts. The rotor slides on and off of the support bolts when the securing nuts are...

Removing your transmission is rarely necessary for maintenance, but you may find yourself having to extract it in order to replace it. Taking out a transmission can be intimidating and is not...

The Chrysler Corporation manufactured the Dodge Ramcharger from 1974 to 1993 in the United States, and in Mexico through 2001. The Ram was an early sport utility vehicle conceived to compete...

Silverado is the designation for light duty pickup trucks made by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. The exterior appearance of the Silverado was redesigned in 2007, and this model is...

Motorcycle tires require maintenance, just like car tires. They become out of balance during the course of riding the bike and must be reweighted with specially designed motorcycle weights. Even...

Vehicle keys are made for each individual automobile for security and to prevent theft. Each key is unique to a specific vehicle, and if a second key is needed, it must be duplicated by a...

In a day and age of rising gas prices and increased commutes, fuel economy is of the essence. That holds true for owners of Ford F-150 truck models, which get good gas mileage compared to other...

When Chrysler's PT Cruiser first arrived on the American market in April 2000 it was an instant hit with consumers thanks to its combination of retro looks mixed with modern features. But what...

Many auto racing enthusiasts aspire to drive a race car at some point in their lives. Nevertheless, auto racing expenditures often prevent aspiring race car drivers from this leisurely pursuit....

Nissan bowed to the demands of its customers who wanted a two-door version of the Altima sedan by introducing in mid-2007 the Altima coupe for the 2008 model year. The coupe was far from a copy of...

The Honda XR250L is a 249cc four-stroke engine dirt bike that is made for long distance races like the Baja 500. Modifications for this dirt bike are completely up to your creativity and your...