DIY Auto Repair

The secondary air pump is part of a vehicle's smog system. Here's how I fixed it and replaced it on a 1989 Chevrolet.

Your brake lights can be off without you even knowing it. A common cause of brake lights not working is a brake light switch. Here is a fix that worked for my 2013 Honda Civic (9th generation) and should work for many other cars.

Does your car start idling rough when you turn on the air conditioner? If so, check these common sources of trouble.

The basics of turbocharging and what to look for when buying a turbocharger for an Acura or Honda.

In this article, via video, I'll show you how to replace the front suspension lower ball joint on a '02 Honda Civic EX.

If you have a car idling low, there are a few common components you can check at home using some simple tools.

Check the most common faults that might cause an engine to run cold.

This article, via video, will show you how to replace the rack and pinion assembly commonly found on Toyota and Lexus passenger sedans (i.e., Camry, Avalon, Corolla, ES300, ES330, etc.) The replacement was necessary due to power steering fluid leakage coming from the inner tie rod end seals.

Is your car idling high? Check the most common sources of abnormal fast idle problems.

I bought a TOPDON BT100 battery and alternator tester for my at-home toolbox to replace a bulky old Snap-On tester, and want to share what I found out!

If your battery dash light is flickering and your battery is discharging, it could be the electronic load detector. The video here shows how to replace it.

This article, via video, will show you how I replaced the passenger-side axle shaft on a 2008 Toyota Camry. You can use this procedure as a guide for other Toyota and Lexus passenger sedans since Toyota's axle design is consistent.

This article, via video, will show you how to compress caliper pistons to perform a brake pad replacement service on a Lexus RX350 with electronic parking brakes.

If your car has a rough idle when cold, check those common source or trouble and fix your car sooner.

How I eliminated front end clunking, rattling, and scratching noises that perisisted after I replaced the suspension struts on a 99' Toyota Corolla with over 200,000 miles.

This article, via video, will show you how to replace a malfunctioning a/c compressor and condenser on the Lexus ES330. The ES330 chassis changed from the ES300 (except the '02 and '03 ES300) making service access to the compressor and condenser different.

Noticing weird clunking noises when accelerating or driving over rough roads? Engine revs up before the car moves? It could be worn engine mounts. This article, via video, will show you how to replace these mounts, as demonstrated on a 2003 2.4L Toyota Camry.

This article, via video, will demonstrate how to replace the a/c compressor and condenser on a Lexus ES300 with over 170,000 miles.

EPA emission standards don't allow engine blow-by gases to be released into the atmosphere. But channeling these spent oily gases back into your engine will eventually carbonize engine internals and impact performance. Installing an aftermarket oil catch can is a easy and simple solution.

If your car stalls at idle, check these symptoms and the potentially faulty components that may lurk behind the problem.

This video shows a valve cover gasket being replaced on a 2004 Acura TL V6 which shares the same engine as the Honda Accord V6. No special tools are required.

This article, via video, will show you how I repaired a leaking a/c system on an '04 Honda Civic. Refrigerant was leaking from a pinhole puncture in the a/c condenser. After replacing the condenser and accumulator, I did an evacuation and freon recharge to complete the repair.

This article will show you how I replaced both CV axles on a '97 Infiniti I30. On this car, the CV boots had split, letting out all the grease. This same procedure can be used on the Nissan Maxima. Worn CV bearings or bearing cages or an out-of-round shaft can cause wheel vibration.

Check for common power steering problems and their potential sources to fix them sooner.

Check for the most common issues behind manual transmission gear grinds.

Find difficult-to-locate power steering leaks and get practical tips on system repairs to save time and money.

If your car stalls when cold, check the most common sensors and components behind the fault using a few common tools.

A 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT SL, sitting dead and idle for over 10 years, was brought back to life in this series of videos. It was renovated from the engine compartment to the suspension. I used many new off-the-shelf parts with no high-performance custom modifications.

Find out why your car AC smells bad and get rid of the source using this simple guide.

This article, via video, will demonstrate how to replace the timing belt, water pump, and camshaft and crankshaft seals on a 97 Toyota Avalon (1MZ-FE V6). This V6 engine is also used on the Camry, Sienna, Highlander, Solara, Estima, Mark II & Windom from '92 to '04.

One day, upon starting my 2002 Chevy S10, the dreadful "Service Engine Soon" light displayed. I hooked up my code reader and found the cause was a bad PCV and IAC sensor. This article shows how I did the repair.

This article, via video, will show you how to replace the valve cover gasket and spark plug tubes seals on a 2014 Honda Accord Sport I4 F24 GDI engine.

Diagnose common AC problems and save on system repairs with this handy guide and useful tips.

How to replace the rear brake pads and rotors on a 2014 Honda Accord Sport and some Acura TSXs as well. An unusual feature of this job is that the caliper piston is recessed into the caliper by screwing it in, instead of compressing it.

Car AC squealing, rattling, whining, and other weird noises can lead you to the source of the problem and help you save money in repairs.

Older high-mileage Camry and Solara vehicles will eventually suffer from leaking (loud) exhaust flex pipes and clogged, non-functioning catalytic converters. Solution: Replace the entire down pipe with all new components. It's a lot cheaper than piecemeal repairs.

Step-by-step guide to installing SR Performance Coil Overs on a Ford Mustang. Installing coil overs on a vehicle may sound difficult but with this step by step guide you will see that it is much simpler than you think and can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Unfortunately, the plastic T connectors used in the cooling systems of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury fail and cause leaks, and they are hard to replace. But this video shows you how to replace them.

This article, via video, will show you how to remove the right cylinder bank coil packs and spark plugs from a 2004 4.0L V6 Nissan Xterra WITHOUT removing the intake plenum.

This video will show you how to rebuild a brake caliper assembly.

This video will show you how to replace the front brake pads and rotors on a 2012 Ford Escape. This "floating caliper" hardware design is typically found in European automobiles. There are no abutment clips. The inside pad is spring-mounted into the caliper piston and remains fixed.

This video will show you how to replace the front strut on a 2007 ('07 - '12) Acura RDX or a 2007 ('07 - '11) Honda CRV. Both vehicles share the same suspension strut design, making the parts interchangeable.

This video will show you how to replace the CV axles (driver and passenger side) on a 99'-03' Acura TL. These shafts are also used on the 01'-03' Acura CL and the 98'-'02'Honda Accord.

The existing lead terminal connectors on this 3000 GT looked beat up, worn and ugly. This video shows you to replace your battery terminal connectors and repair the frayed battery cable ends with new copper lug connectors.

The video in this article will show you how to perform a front and rear brake service (brake pads and rotors) on a 2004 Acura TL. The same brake components are used in other Acura and Honda vehicles (CL, TSX, RL, and Accord).

Starter motor replacement performed on a 2009 Honda Accord with the 4 cylinder 2.4L K24 i-VTEC engine. The Acura TSX, Honda CRV, and Element also use this engine - therefore the repair procedure process should be similar.

This article shows you step-by-step how to replace the alternator on Toyota V6 engine (MZFE type). The alternator placement used on this V6 engine is the same for the Camry, Solara, Highlander, Avalon and Lexus ES300.

How to install a dual exhaust system on a V6 Ford Mustang. This information may help you install dual exhaust systems on most other models.

How to install a new air intake on your Mustang.

A guide to the most common sources of noises while steering, to help you diagnose and fix your car faster.