Ok, now that I've scared the be-gee-bers out of you, if doing it yourself is still your goal, do your research. Get a Chilton's manual, or a Hayes manual for your specific car. Make sure you have the appropriate tools for the job and understand the proper steps to accomplish the job.

The web site not only serves the purpose of those who want to buy a spare part, but also of those who want sell some spare parts. This page allows you to submit your advertisement with pictures or video, which will be published on the home page after careful analysis by the admin team.



Regularly clean the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor located in the inlet pipe near the airbox. A contaminated MAF sensor can cause faulty signals to the ECU resulting in overboosting. Suitable MAF cleaners are available from your local auto parts near me .

Put on your thinking cap. We're talking about your life right now and planning how you intend to spend some of your precious future. This is important stuff and worthy of your complete concentration, not only now, but until you accomplish your job goal.

I decided to buy the plans and build the kit myself from items from the local auto parts store near me and some I even had laying around the house. The diagrams and instructions were easy to use and anyone could follow them easily. This was installed in my vehicle with almost no modification whatsoever.

You should not choose a repair shop or a mechanic right away if you are rushed. If your car needs some repairs right away, find a friend or family member who can lend you their vehicle or give you rides until you find a reliable garage or dealership to repair your vehicle.

Fix the paint chips before they grow into monstrous ones. Go to an auto store near me and it will possibly have paint touch-up products; something that will match the colour of your car's paint. If nobody has it, go to your dealer.

When banks reposes cars they hire private companies to auction these cars (so they can recoup at least some of their money). These companies can be found with a little research (try typing auto auction in your favorite search engine). I found a company two hours away that holds weekly auctions every Saturday. Their site is well organized and beginning on Mondays you can see an upcoming list of all vehicles for sale, along with pictures and relevant information like year and mileage. There are a wide variety of vehicles from old to new (we once saw a brand new souped up H3). This particular company also incorporates monthly auctions for seized items from the US Marshall's which can include motorcycles, motorhomes, and boats.

Pop your hood and locate the brake fluid reservoir and unscrew the cap or lid on it. If your pads are significantly low, the fluid should appear to be low but do not worry.

You may have a problem with the freeze plug on the lower part of your engine block. If it is leaking, a big piece of card board placed under your car beneath the engine will show spots from engine coolant. If all of the coolant seems to hit the same spot, take your car to a mechanic and have it checked with the car up on a rack. This is the best way to access the freeze plug and replace it.