How to Repair the Throttle Position Sensor on an Isuzu Rodeo

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 7 7

The throttle position sensor on am Isuzu Rodeo is located on the throttle body. It is positioned directly opposite the throttle linkage, on the other side of the throttle plate. The throttle position sensor is a potentiometer that starts with .5 volts with the throttle closed. As the throttle is ope

Strange Names of Car Parts - And What They Do

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 7 7

Can you name all the parts in your car? Learn some of the strange names of car parts and what they do!

How to Stop Rear-End Housing Leaks

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 12 12

A leak around a rear-end housing is not an uncommon event. Over time, excessive heat can cause the gasket between the rear end and the rear-end housing to crack or break. Once there is a crack or a break in the gasket, the gear oil inside of the rear-end housing will leak out through the faulty area

Chevy Suburban Options

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 8 8

The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the most popular vehicles on the road. Having been in production since 1936, the Suburban has come a long way from just being a commercial and farm truck. The Suburban has become the leading choice for families needing extra room and cargo space. As the...

How to Disassemble a Sportster Clutch

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 11 11

A clutch in any motor vehicles controls and interrupts the transmission of power from an unceasing power source like a driveshaft. On a Harley-Davidson Sportster, the clutch makes it possible to interrupt the transmission of that power long enough to shift gears. It is located on the left-lower si

Bouncy Leaf Spring Fix

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 7 7

If your leaf spring is sagging, or if it looks like it tried to break through the bed of your truck, you might need to replace it.

Why You Need to Start Using Battery Jump Starter

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 6 6

Have you ever found your car battery dead? Let's say you are rushing off to job just to discover your battery is not working. It can be the most annoying thing since you will have ...

Electroplating Plastic Components With Chrome

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 10 10

The unfortunate downside to using metal components for vehicle trim was that they were heavy, and expensive. The invention, and widespread use, of plastic was promising for the automotive industry, as specially designed ABS plastic components were light, easy to fabricate, and better at withstanding

How to Repair the Brakes on a 2005 Saturn VUE

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 9 9

The 2005 Vue is a compact cross-over vehicle made by Saturn, a subsidiary of General Motors. The 2005 Vue uses disc brakes to slow and stop the vehicle. The brakes work through two brake pads pressing on either sides of a brake rotor that is attached to the wheel. The brake pads wear out over time,

Read Automotive Service Manual to Manage Your Vehicle Maintenance Efficiently

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 8 8

Service manual for cars are very important for maintain a car and if it is maintained properly you will get the best longevity of your car. Cars and various types of vehicles are now always ...

How to Change the Timing Belt on a 1995 Through 1998 2.0 Chrysler Sebring

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 8 8

Changing the timing belt on a 1993 through 2000 Chrysler New Yorker should be done at the recommended time of 100,000 miles. It is important to understand that this engine has been identified as an interference engine. If an engine is an interference engine, when the timing belt breaks or stretches,

Timing Belt Removal

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 5 5

How to Identify the Year of an Evinrude Motor

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 8 8

Evinrude has been making outboard motors since 1907. Before you purchase a motor, you should determine its age. The origin date of an Evinrude is encoded into its model number and easy to determine with a model number code information table for motors that were made after 1980. For pre-1980 models,

Pontiac Engine Block Identification

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 8 8

Identifying a Pontiac automobile engine block casting numbers on the distributor pad allows owners to determine the date and size of the engine, and whether it's original to the vehicle.

How to Put Spark Plug Wires in the Correct Firing Order

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 12 12

Changing spark plugs requires more than just the ability to pull each one out and put a new one in the empty space. It is essential that they are rewired correctly before the engine is started. The three critical components to ensuring that the spark plugs have been properly rewired are firing order

How to Troubleshoot Engine Coolant

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 6 6

Your car's engine may have a leak in its coolant system if it suddenly starts using greater amounts of coolant than usual. Diagnosing an engine coolant leak can be tricky because leaks aren't always visible. A full reservoir of coolant usually lasts about a year, so if your vehicle starts going thro

How to Reset the Service Light on a Mercedes E500

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 7 7

The Mercedes-Benz E500, first introduced in 1994, shares the same chassis platform as the E320, E300D and E420 series. The Mercedes-Benz E500 features a 5.0-liter V-8 engine and many other creature comforts that designate the E500 as a luxury class vehicle. If you decide to perform some of the routi

How to Choose the Right Replacement Gas Cap

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM 17 17

A gas cap seems insignificant as far as automobile parts go, but it's a key part of your automobile's emission control system. Choosing the right replacement cap helps everyone breathe easier.

How to Install a Cabin Filter in a Subaru Forester

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM 12 12

Replacing the cabin air filter on your Subaru Forester can be done fairly simply. You can either buy the part or make your own filter. Spring Cleaning is in the air and allergies can crop up, so now is the time to ready your Subaru for spring. How are your allergies doing?

How to Change the Wiper Blades on a Cadillac SRX

Maintenance 2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM

2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM 2/16/2024 1:50:00 AM 11 11

A Cadillac SRX features a 21 inch wiper blade on the driver's side, and a 20 inch blade on the passenger's side. Replacement blades are easy to find, as they do not need to be Cadillac-specific parts. Just about every automotive parts store and discount store with a car products section carries repl