Parking a vehicle underneath walnut trees makes its paint susceptible to sticky soap stains. Walnut trees can acquire slime flux, a bacterial disease that causes sap to ooze out of their wounds and cracks. Syrupy tree sap drips onto vehicles and adheres to automotive paint. Exposure to the sun cause

Whether if you are taking your Jeep off roads or just backing down a hill into a parking place, you will need to know how to back a Jeep down a hill. Jeeps are a high-profile vehicle that can roll over easily going forward; when you back a vehicle up, any sharp turn can cause it to tip over. With th

Maintaining your car is vitally important to both the life of your car and any passengers that ever ride in it. Simple steps like replacing your brake pads whenever they are worn down can help avoid both accidents and costly repairs to your rotors. Changing the brake pads in a Volkswagen Jetta is a

The carburetor on a 1987 Chevy Blazer with a 2.8-liter engine performs the task of mixing the air and gas before it enters the combustion chamber. The throttle and idle adjustment screw control the rate at which the fuel and air flows into the 2.8-liter engine. When the throttle is at rest, the idle

The Hyundai Santa Fe fuel pump is electric, so you should check its fuses and relays before looking at the fuel pump itself. If your fuel tank is not empty but your engine is still having trouble getting fuel, you may need to clean or replace your fuel pump The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in a variety of

LED light bulbs burn for years, with estimated average life spans of 10,000 hours. The LED lights also use less electricity and often give more lumens of light output than other styles of bulbs. Car dome lights benefit from the LED bulbs. Installing LED bulbs for the auto's dome lights is a quick an

A leaky recreational vehicle (RV) roof is frustrating and costly to repair. Once the leak is repaired on the outside of your RV, the inside ceiling is the next area that needs attention. Water stains on the ceiling are brown and unattractive. You don't have to take your RV to a repair shop or pay so

Extending your car's life can not only keep you safe on the road but can keep your wallet safe from unnecessary auto body repair costs as well. As a car is such a significant financial investment, it is highly important to know how to properly maintain it. To help you save money and ensure your

You can increase the power of an outboard motor by making modifications, such as installing a transom jack and changing the propeller type. A transom jack will extend the intake further back from the transom where it can get better water flow. A prop with a different pitch will affect the performanc

ComfortWhen tire tread wears down, the ride quality goes down with it. First, the comfort of driving on the road begins to deteriorate, and you'll feel the road more than when you first bought your tires. A smooth drive down the street becomes a tedious task, with the driver and...

Windshields are among the most vulnerable parts of a vehicle. You will likely be required to replace or repair it during your car's life-time, which can be expensive. These very simple ideas can help you lessen the windshield replacement cost.

The blower resistor unit in your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee controls the blower speed in your HVAC (Heater-Ventilation-Air Conditioner) system by varying the resistance of the blower motor circuit. As resistance goes up, the blower speed goes down. The normal default, if the resistor fails, is to supp

Waves, drips and runs in your auto paint are common signs of heavy paint application. Once the paint dries, it will leave these unattractive textures that require special attention. You can take your car to a professional to have this corrected. However, expect to pay a few hundred dollars. As an

Cadillac is a luxury brand of vehicles manufactured, sold and owned by the General Motors Company. The 1997 line of vehicles include the Catera, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood and Seville. Each model features standard windows for front and rear passengers. The windows are either power or crank. Power

Interior trim on the Ford F150 has come a long way from the days when the truck was little more than a work vehicle. By 2002, the F150 had moved into the realm of creature comforts often reserved for cars. The door panels on a 2002 F150 continue that aesthetic approach, with padded materials that bl

Wax is used on boats, cars and other vehicles to protect the paint from the sun, as well as make it shine. The wax fills in the small microscopic holes that are present in the surface of paint, which makes it shine and also blocks the ultraviolet rays from penetrating the paint. Wax is applied to th

Replacing malfunctioning backup lights on your 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is important. Not only do backup lights provide added safety, but, in many states, driving with faulty backup lights can result in a citation from police. The 2004 Chevy Corvette uses 2057 type bulbs for its backup lights, whic

Ever wish that you could find an inexpensive way to organize stuff that clutters the back of your SUV? Do you want to be able to haul bigger cargo without unloading all the smaller stuff? Do you hunt or shoot and need a way to cary firearms and gear securely and out of the way? If you

Shackle lifts are designed to lift vehicles with leaf spring suspension. These were installed on all Wranglers older than 1995. The Cherokee models have leaf springs on the rear suspension, which can be lifted with a shackle lift kit. Purchase the kit from any off road performance store and install

The 1994 Buick has an ABS system used to help stop the brakes from locking up in case of an emergency stop. This system works by using speed sensors on each wheel to help determine how fast the wheels are moving and how to properly actuate the brakes to stop the car safely. When they go out, the ABS