Bleeding the brakes procedures

The air in the hydraulic system gathers when you replace some brake components or when some components fail. So the solution is to bleed the air out. Not doing this may finally result in the failure of the brake system. Follow these steps: Try the auto parts store, or the vehicle manual for the brake bleeding sequence. The bleeding sequence must be definitely followed if you want to hav ...

Repairing a safety switch

A neutral safety switch prevents the car from starting while is still in gear. It is usually placed under the clutch. What to use: wire cutters/splicers, open-end box-end wrench, flat-tip screw drivers, Phillips-head screw driver, test light, wire connectors (22 gauge), flash light, fuse, safety glasses. Pull the parking brake and check if the car is out of gear. Push the seat back in ord ...

How to combine filtered engine oil with diesel fuel

Many take advantage of the used engine oil, to turn it into diesel fuel for their car. It helps saving money and time because it’s the same thing as mixing gasoline with oil to obtain normal diesel. This practice is performed usually by bulldozers and backhoes. First step is to check the oil for contaminants. If you notice anything at its surface or any smell, then the oil is not good for u ...

Learn about your car stereo speakers

The efficiency of your car audio system depends on the quality of your speakers. This can be described on various criteria: * The higher the decibels the better. This means sound will travel a bigger distance * There should be enough power allocated to your speakers so that it will not affect the car’s power * For greater capture and reproduction of the sound frequency response of the ...

Comparing trucks and vans

Always keep in mind the fact that your life and the lives of those close to you can depend on the reliability and handling of your car. This is why you must buy the best van or truck that you can. However, it might be quite difficult to compare trucks and vans. You need to be well organized and to follow the bellow directions in order to be able to make the best choice. What to use: pen, pape ...

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