December 14th, 2009

One of the advantages of keeping your older vehicle is that you’ll avoid the high cost and monthly payments associated with a newer car (not to mention the depreciation). Components wear out, however, after tens of thousands of miles and several years of use. Finding replacement parts that will put your vehicle back on the [...]

December 3rd, 2009

Transmissions are one of the most complex systems under the hood. In fact, that’s the reason many auto repair garages will refuse to work on them. Some might perform minor repairs, but will refer you to a transmission shop for anything more extensive. There are a lot of parts involved in making sure that the [...]

July 22nd, 2009

Recommendations regarding when to change your vehicle’s air filter fall into a surprisingly wide range. Some experts claim that doing so every 3,000 miles helps to ensure that your vehicle’s engine is performing as efficiently as possible. At the other extreme are proponents that claim that changing it every 30,000 will suffice. In truth, neither [...]

July 18th, 2009

Most of us drive vehicles with automatic transmissions. They’re more convenient for daily commuting and they’re more prevalent; automakers equip the majority of their fleets with them. Having said that, cars with manual transmissions are generally more fun to drive, especially on highways and roads uncongested with traffic. The magic is in the control given [...]

July 5th, 2009

Some auto repair jobs come with prices that seem appropriate given the size of the part, time required to fix or replace it, and the value of having a particular problem resolved. Others can mysteriously cost an arm and a leg, even if the issue is unimportant and fixing it carries negligible value.
The fact [...]

June 19th, 2009

Every fuel injection system (FIS) relies heavily on the fuel pump. Located next to – or often within – the tank, it has two jobs. First step is to ensure that gasoline adequately supplies the injectors. Second, it needs to generate the right level of pressure so the injectors can deliver the proper amount of [...]

June 17th, 2009

Many car owners are fooled into believing the myths by commercial advertisement and less-than-scrupulous mechanics. For example, the idea that your vehicle must have regular oil changes every 3,000 miles is an absolute falsehood. Similarly, your technician’s advice to have your radiator flushed once a year is more for his bottom line than for [...]

June 16th, 2009

As prices on goods and services continue to sky rocket, the selling of used Honda parts and other used car parts has now become widespread because the savings are tremendous and the quality remains high.
You have to be careful though or you could get taken. And that’s why one of the best places [...]

June 11th, 2009

To maintain a smooth running car ride, you need to service it regularly. The good news is that even though a mechanic can do everything for you, most of it can be done in your garage. We’re not talking about overhauling your engine or transmission. We’re referring to the little things that can influence your [...]

June 9th, 2009

When you drive, your vehicle’s engine heats up. It can withstand a certain level of heat, but if the temperatures rise too high, the engine can become damaged. Your car has a cooling system to help make sure that doesn’t happen. The water pump is an important part of that system. It circulates coolant throughout [...]

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