DIY Auto Repair and Diagnosis

This article will show you how I replaced a worn and damaged leather steering wheel with a used steering wheel I got from a salvage yard and re-finished. The video shows a Lexus ES300 but the replacement method can be used on other Toyota/Lexus sedans.

Diagnose the most common problems with your car's starting system without special equipment or knowledge, based on the symptoms described here.

Install a car thermostat replacement in minutes without causing coolant leaks, damage to components, or engine overheating.

Match these common symptoms to your possible manual transmission issues for a faster diagnosis.

Diagnose alternator and charging system problems with this practical guide to get your car back on the road faster.

The color of the exhaust smoke can give you valuable information about the state of health of the engine.

How to replace a clogged fuel filter and clean the throttle body on a Camry.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a broken exterior driver's side door handle on a Lexus ES300, which should also work on the very similar Toyota Camry.

Do it yourself (DIY) replacement of the timing belt, water pump, and oil seals on the 4-cylinder Toyota Camry and similar cars, with photos, lists of tools, and parts recommendations.

This article will show you how to replace both the inner and outer tie rod on a '06 Chevy Tahoe. Many other GMC trucks and SUVs use the same tie rod design.

How I used a "Save-a-Thread' thread tap kit to repair a blown-out spark plug in my customer's Ford Crown Victoria.

Find the source of valve train noises and other symptoms using this simple guide.

How to test your vehicle yourself to investigate common and not-so-common reasons for a sluggish engine.

When you want to diagnose engine noise, let your ear and these simple methods guide you.

How to drain and replace the ATF on your Camry, or flush the ATF if necessary. Includes videos of flushing the ATF with and without the help of a 12-volt oil pump.

This article, with segmented videos, will show you step-by-step how to replace the water pump on a '06 Toyota Camry V6 with the GR-FE engine.