DIY Auto Repair

What should your car battery voltage be looking like in a variety of different situations? Find out this and more specifics so you're not left surprised.

How to disassemble a wheel bearing on a Ford Expedition to eliminate a wobbly tire.

Often, a starter grinding noise comes from a common problem you may be able to diagnose and fix yourself.

When engine hesitation occurs with no trouble codes, you could feel at a loss, but this post will help you find the problem.

Weak spark problems may come from poor ignition system maintenance. They may be easy to fix at home.

Does your car do nothing when you press the lock or unlock button on your remote control key? The battery is dead. Take it to the dealer or repair shop and let them replace the battery. Or, do this simple task yourself and keep your hard-earned cash.

Learn how the EGR system in your car works, its most common problems and solutions.

This P0340 Code guide helps you consider the real possible culprits behind the problem and the potential solutions.

Learn about the EGR valve location in your vehicle with this practical guide, whether yours is vacuum or electronically operated.

When your car struggles to start when the engine is cold, check the most common sources of trouble.

Testing a DPFE sensor and other potential faults to consider.

P0401 code causes may vary from one vehicle model to another, but you still have a chance at figuring out and solving this emission trouble code.

Know the most common reasons for a rough idle for a faster car repair.

Which of these ten basic problems is keeping you from starting your engine?

Learn the most common signs of a bad car battery to help you diagnose the issue and prevent future failures.

If your 4th Generation CRV is approaching 100K miles, it's time to replace the spark plugs and ignition coils. It can cost a bundle to have a mechanic do it. It is easy to do yourself and save hundreds of dollars.

Explore common power steering system problems and their potential sources, for a faster repair.

Exhaust loud issues usually come from easy to diagnose problems.

Learn how to replace the side mirrors on your Ford Ranger or Mazda B series with this easy, step-by-step guide.

Noises and smells can give you clues to diagnose common exhaust system problems, if you know where to look.

Exhaust leak diagnosis using simple methods and repair suggestions to save money.

Intake manifold leak diagnosis can be tricky but you can use a few simple techniques to diagnose the problem.

Learn the different signs of a bad alternator to make a faster diagnosis. You can make some repairs using a few common tools.

You can do a camshaft position sensor test using a digital multimeter at home and, if necessary, using a few common tools.

If your car's A/C is running most of the time, shortening the life of your compressor, you may be able to replace an externally controlled variable-displacement compressor with a cheaper fixed-displacement compressor, while keeping some advantages of the original compressor.

Have you ever looked at your car and seen that bubbled paint on the edge of your fender? Follow along as I cover the steps to easily repair this common problem. From sanding to priming and finally painting and clear coat. I will provide an easy, step by step guide with a list of products I used.

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 sources of 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.