Four wheelers are also known as All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and represent the perfect fit of transportation design and technology to the needs of off-road travelers, according to Four Wheelers For Kids. However, they also have their problems, including smoking from the engine, in some cases excessiv

The Power Stroke engine is a diesel engine designed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The Power Stroke diesel can be found in vehicles such as the F-250, F-350 and E-350. Diesel engines run differently than regular gas engines, and use glow plugs to warm the engine and ensure a clean start. It

The 3800 is an engine used in sedans made by General Motors. Oldsmobile used this engine for their Cutlass in the 1990's. This engine is also referred to as a 3.8-liter V6. The fuel system in this car starts with the fuel pump, which is located in the fuel tank. The pump takes suction and sends the

An ignition switch refers to two components of a vehicle's ignition system. The first component is the lock cylinder. The keys used to start the vehicle are inserted into the lock cylinder. The second component is an electronic switch located directly behind the lock cylinder. In some...

An incorrectly installed fuel filter can cause your vehicle to run sluggishly and perform badly. The fuel filter is designed to clean out the fuel that your car runs on and to keep your fuel line air-tight in the process. The fuel filter is your last line of defense in keeping sediment and debris ou

After 60,000 miles under normal driving conditions, the ride in your Mitsubishi Eclipse is a little bumpy. If you want to return to the smooth and comfortable ride you had when the car was new, you need to replace the shocks and struts. This process works best for model years from 2000 to 2005.

Many automobiles--such as the Honda Odyssey--are wired so that the power access points and cigarette lighter receptacles are powered only when the engine is turned on. This is a safety feature which preserves the battery from being drained while the engine is not running. However, there may be times

Celebrating an anniversary sometimes involves having a delicious romantic dinner for two or the entire family. Creating a centerpiece for an anniversary dinner involves patience, an eye for detail and the desire to kindle romance and nostalgic memories at the dinner table. The materials you use are

Eventually the headlight on your 1997 Chevy Blazer will burn out. However, there is no need to pay a mechanic to change it. Replacing the headlights on your Chevy Blazer is simple and will only take a few minutes.

A headlight on your 2003 Chevy Trailblazer may require changing if it is not lighting up or if the high or low beam is out. While the light bulbs can be changed by removing them from the plastic headlight assembly, you must remove the assembly from the truck to remove the bulbs. The assembly easily

Over a period of time, car panels will start to rust. Although rust is generally easy to treat, it can damage a car's look and sale value if not treated properly and quickly. It is best to treat the problem as soon as you notice the rust; failure to deal with it quickly will see the problem increase

Many scooters made and sold today come with a disc brake on the front wheel, which generally involves working with a hydraulic fluid line and caliper for adjustments. However, the rear wheel on many scooters and both wheels on classic vintage scooters still use drum brakes. These drum brakes are act

The cabin filter on a Volkswagen Beetle ensures that outside debris does not slip past the blower motor of the car and in to the interior. The cabin filter needs to be changed every 30,000 miles to ensure that no contaminants can get in to the car. The cabin filter is especially useful for people wh

A vehicle coil spring is a part of the suspension system that allows jolts and bumps from the riding surface to be safely absorbed indirectly by the vehicle. The spring compresses rapidly and regularly, but the material and quality of the spring usually allow it to last the life of the vehicle. Occa

Wiring your boat for an electric starter requires only that you make a connection between the battery used to turn the starter motor, the starting switch and the starter, as well as a connection to the boat's common ground, to complete the circuit. The preparation, cutting cables and crimping connec

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 30 percent of the 400 gallons of water an average household uses each day occurs outdoors. That equates to about 120 gallons of water per day. (See reference 1.) Outdoor activities, including watering plants and operating a pool, can use up a signifi

Breaking from the common mold seems to be the trend for quite a number of car owners these days. Impelled by hit shows like Pimp My Ride, owners of nondescript cars are getting their rides major revamps in the aesthetics and performance departments.

It may seem as though choosing a car sun shade may be simple since it's not the most technical innovation or gadgetry on the planet. If it's so easy, anyone can just go out, buy a sun shield and stick it in their windshield and be done with it, right? Not really. Consumers want to know mor

Car engines generate power from fuel. This power is allocated to different car components via a number of electrical and mechanical systems. A crankshaft pulley is a mechanical system that plays a key role in vehicle power distribution.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights receive power from a ballast, which moderates the amount of current getting to the HID headlight. In all, there are four main components on an HID headlight circuit: the HID headlight bulb, the wiring harness connecting the HID to the ballast, the ballast it