DIY Auto Repair and Diagnosis

Diagnose and fix common vehicle charging system problems using a few tools and this guide.

If you recognize one or more of these symptoms, have a look into your camshaft position sensor before it gets you in trouble.

This video details the steps involved in replacing the water pump and water pump gasket on a 2012 Ford Mustang V6. The same water pump is also used on the 2011-2014 Ford F150.

This article details the steps involved in replacing the front suspension components that comprise a typical Toyota or Lexus sedan utilizing the McPherson Automotive Suspension design: the strut, lower ball joint, lower control arm, and sway / stabilizer link.

How to replace the Honda CRV rear suspension strut. Outside of a hydraulic jack and jack stands, no special tools are required. This is a moderately difficult repair.

How to replace the timing belt and pulley yourself on the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Spectra. Step-by step instructions, plenty of photos, and a video!

AC system diagnosis can be done by feeling the lines for the correct temperature/ pressure relationship. With gauges hooked up, the pressures can be measured and then diagnosed.

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.

Do-it-yourself replacement (with video!) of the front end of the Honda CRV: the front suspension strut, lower ball joint, control arm, and sway bar / stabilizer bar link.

How to replace the rear wheel Hub and bearing on a 1999 Lexus ES300. This bearing is also used on the 92-01 Lexus ES300, 95-04 Toyota Avalon, 92-01 Toyota Camry and 99-03 Solara.

This DIY provides the basic procedure for replacing the front hub and wheel bearing in a 2000-2011 Ford Focus, as well as other FWD cars, without removing the steering knuckle and without using a standing hydraulic press machine. Special tools are required.

Your Mustang is dripping radiator fluid—what might be the problem? Check the thermostat housing! The housing is notorious for leaks on the Ford Mustang.

How to do a timing belt replacement for the Toyota V6 Camry, Avalon, Solara, Lexus ES300 and Lexus RX300. Lot of photos and step-by-step instructions.

Do-it-yourself Front Wheel Drive (FWD) wheel bearing replacement for most Toyotas and many other cars. Lots of photos, and details about tools needed.

DIY how to Toyota Camry shock absorber strut replacement

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