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How to Change Your Oil

Changing your oil is an important maintenance service. Prevent major engine failure with regular changes.

Summertime Do’s and Don’ts For Your Car or Truck

Waxing your paint, watching for overheating, keeping the fuel tank full, and turning the A/C off in very hot weather will help keep your car happy.

How to Replace a Turn Signal Bulb

Replace burned-out turn signal bulbs quickly to drive safely and legally.

How to Troubleshoot a Faulty Car Thermostat

When you are concerned about the routine maintenance of your car, it is natural to get to a point where you will ask yourself,...

How to Hand Wash a Car

Washing your car by hand has many benefits. It makes your car look great, and it also helps make your car paint last longer.

How To Add Air To Your Tires

Checking and adding air pressure to your tires requires finding the proper tire pressure, a good gauge, and an air compressor with a tire chuck.

How To Keep Your Car From Overheating

Monitoring your coolant level, turning the A/C off in very hot weather, and regular inspections will help you avoid having an overheating car.

How to Check the 5 Essential Fluids in Your Car

Checking your oil and adding engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid are essential for maintaining your car.

How to Replace a Muffler

As As cars and trucks travel down the road, they all have a different sound that emits from the exhaust. There are so many factors that come into play when it comes to the sound an exhaust makes: the design...

How to Replace Your Power Antenna

Car Car antennas are unfortunately open to the elements when driving, and as a result, are likely to get damaged at some point in time. To prevent this damage, manufacturers started using retractable antennas that will hide away when not...

How to Fix a Flat Tire

Knowing how to fix a flat tire on a car is part of being a safe driver. Driving on flat tires is dangerous so it's smart to repair flat tires quickly.

How to Replace a Driveshaft Center Support Bearing

The center support bearing for the driveshaft is simple in design and function. It can be difficult to replace due to the driveshaft's complex build.

How to Replace a Fuel Filler Neck

The filler neck for the fuel tank fails if there is exterior damage on the neck or if an error code shows that vapors are present.

How to Fix Car Dents

Fixing car dents can be easier than you might think. You can use a plunger, dry ice, or a hairdryer to fix dents in your car body.

How to Make Your Own Windshield Washer Fluid

It's easy to make windshield washer fluid with common ingredients. Homemade washer fluid can be more environmentally friendly than conventional fluid.

5 Essential Items to Keep In Your Car

A first aid kit, jumper cables, a tool kit, a flashlight, and a spare fuel can are five of the most important things you should keep in your car.

How To Jumpstart Your Car

A how-to guide to jumpstart your vehicle in the event of a dead battery. You'll need jumper cables, safety glasses, and a properly starting car.

How to Cook Food Using Your Car

Every car has the potential to be a moving kitchen! You can cook food with your car by using engine heat, body panels, or purpose-built appliances.

How to Replace a Leaking Brake Line

Metal brake lines can rust and need to be replaced if they start to leak. Upgrade yours to a copper-nickel line to resist corrosion.

How to Paint a Car Yourself

Paint your car yourself to keep your paint job in great condition and to protect your car from the elements.

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What will I need to change my fpr on my 96 Chevy Silverado 5.7 liter? I appreciate any advice and understand if you don't want to

It takes a mechanic about 2 hours. The main thing you have to keep in mind is gasoline is flammable and the vapors can accumulate and explode. You have to be mindful of even your shop light, and static electricity,...

Is it a Good Idea to Get Oversized Wheels and Tires for My Car or Truck?

Your vehicle was initially designed with a specific wheel and tire combination that the manufacturer of the vehicle felt was best suited for safety and performance. Many times, the wheels and tires that come with a vehicle may seem too...

Safety while jacking up the car

It depends on where you are jacking the car. If you are doing it on a perfectly flat surface, you jack it up and then put the jack stands (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/all-about-car-jacks-and-stands) on and let them down, it's fine. Don't jack it...

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