As the name implies, the sole purpose of the electric starter motor is to crank the engine's flywheel and crankshaft until the engine is operating. The starter system includes a magnetic switch that connects and disconnects the starter from the battery. The solenoid is either mounted close to the st

The features of garage tools keep changing with every passing month. As a result, vehicle owners face a tough time adapting to these new equipments in order to face the latest challenges which they might ...

Modify the Roketa 250's continuous variable transmission, a component of the scooter's engine, to increase the scooter's performance. Though there are two modifications you can make to the CVT, both can be done as a part of the same maintenance procedure. Removing the spacing washer and switching ou

E-Z Pass can save you a lot of money if you frequently drive toll roads. E-Z Pass offers two options: the traditional license plate mounted tag and the window tag. If you do not want something hanging in your car, ask for the license plate tag. If you want to easily remove the tag, ask for the windo

The 1996 Toyota Camry is equipped with a front brake system consisting of single piston floating calipers, semi-metallic brake pads and hub-less rotors. As the brakes are applied, the calipers squeeze the brake pads against the rotors and slow the vehicle. Over time, the pads, which are designed to

If you've had some accidental damage to your car either caused by a car accident, vandalism or fluke you're probably interested in how to fix it the cheapest possible way. There are several ways to go about this but to ensure that what is done to your car is done so in a professional and t

An auto alternator charges the vehicle battery as the engine runs. If the alternator is bad or the vehicle does not have one then the battery will die and the vehicle will not operate. The installation process will be about the same for all vehicles but the placement varies from model to model. You

Gear oil is used in the differential of vehicles with rear-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive vehicles have a second differential on the front. The differential is what transmits the power from the transmission into the wheels. Dodge offers the Dakota with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive options. Us

Junkyards (a.k.a. salvage lots and wrecking yards) buy vehicles that most people consider worthless. Enter a junkyard that operates as a business, and you will see a variety of cars, trucks, and SUVs that the ...

An automatic transmission shifts gears based on engine speed and engine load. Late-model cars use computers to calculate the shift points based on sensor inputs while older models use speed governors and engine vacuum sensors or cable-operated throttle valves that are tied into the accelerator pedal

Rubber-based tires have been developed since Robert William Thompson patented the pneumatic tire in 1846. They have come to be fitted to all manner of vehicles from remote control cars to the lunar rover. Specific types of tire have been developed for use on automobiles and aircraft with several key

The 1996 Dodge 4x4 trucks came equipped from the factory with disc brakes on the front and either disc or drum brakes for the rear wheels. Disc brake pads stop the rear wheels by applying friction force to the brake rotors. Drum brake shoes stop the rear wheels of the truck by applying friction to t

Your Ford F-350 comes equipped with upper and lower ball joints, both of which are fairly simple to replace. As the ball joints are an integral component of your F-350's steering system, it is important that you replace them as soon as you notice any problems with them. The ball joint replacement pr

Keeping the engine bay clean on a Civic is a safety factor. The exhaust is hot and when oil builds up on it, there is a chance of fire. Cleaning the engine bay also makes the engine easier to work on. Built-up oil and dirt make bolts more difficult to remove. There is also the possibility of getting

The radiator in your Dodge Caravan transfers the heat from the engine out of the van. If the radiator is not working properly (for example, if it is excessively clogged), the entire cooling system will not work, and the van will overheat. While it is possible to remove the radiator and then flush it

Replacing the rear shoes in your Ford Probe requires skillful hand and finger strength and dexterity as well as a degree of patience. It's not as hard as some rear brake shoes replacements, but it's not as easy as replacing the front disc brakes on the Probe, either. Save yourself some money and rep

The 2010 Camaro came with a number of different options.abstract chevrolet camaro concept car image by Michael Shake from Fotolia.comThe 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was the first Camaro released in several years. The 2010 Camaro featured a completely redesigned body, along with a number of new...

In 1959, Nissan -- then known as Datsun -- became the first manufacturer to sell a compact pickup in the United States. In 1987, Nissan released a new compact pickup, known as the Hardbody. In 1997, Nissan dropped the Hardbody and added the Frontier to their lineup. In 2001, Nissan redesigned the Fr

The 2003 Nissan Maxima comes standard with four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brakes use two pads pressing against a rotor to create friction which slows the car. If the pads become worn, the rotor can be damaged, requiring it to be repaired or replaced. You must also remove the rotor to access other whee