If you've noticed your 2005 Ford Escape isn't as powerful as it was when it was new, or if the engine has been misfiring or knocking, you may need to clean the fuel injectors. Over the course of many miles, fuel residue builds up on the injectors. This can clog the injectors and impede the engine's

The alternator on your Mazda truck is an electrical generator that recharges the battery while the car is on to power the ignition and electrical systems. When the alternator fails, the vehicle will shut off because the ignition system ceases to obtain a sufficient amount of electrical current to ke

Most car alarm remotes have small, coin-style batteries inside of them. Each remote also contains a small circuit board that includes a transmitter antenna. These remotes are generally made from two separate plastic pieces, sandwiched together to form one unit. A small relief cutout designed to aid

The brake rotor is an integral part of the Lexus Rx330 braking system and needs to be maintained regularly to keep the brakes working properly. Occasionally, the rotor can get dirt or debris between it and the brake pads, creating grooves to be worn into the rotor that cause uneven or pulsating brak

Ford is known for building quality vehicles made to run strong for many miles.Ford uses an electric starter to engage the flywheel. Once the flywheel is engaged, it will turn the crankshaft. A faulty starter is generally a last resort for troubleshooting a faulty ignition system. Once the starter i

With 25 years in the business, Vossen is a leader in very large, very beautiful wheels. They are also a leader, but not the originator of Deep Concave wheels, a new design style that is sweeping the industry. Instead of a deep outer dish, Deep Concave wheels have a very small or no dish, while the s

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) is a rating used to define a battery's ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery. Six-cylinder gasoline engines, as well as 4- and 8-cylinder diesel engines, work optimally with an 800 CCA batter

A bull horn is a name for a loudspeaker device that you can hold in your hand and use to amplify your voice or to make loud, powerful noises to get people's attention. Other names for the bull horn include loudspeaker, megaphone and blow horn. If you have purchased a bull horn, then you may need a p

Glow plugs in a diesel engine preheat the injection chamber, making it easier to start the engine. The glow plug relay controls the glow plug system by the pre-heat cycle based on the reading from the temperature sensor of the cylinder head. Troubleshoot for glow plug problems if your car is running

Replacing rear brakes requires specific tools.wheel image by sasha from Fotolia.comChanging the rear brakes on a car, truck or van is best left to those with extensive knowledge of auto repair. It can be a difficult procedure, and requires specific tools. If you decide to replace your...

Auto body work can be very gratifying, and yet it can be very challenging. It is almost as if you are creating a work of art in the form of a sculpture when you reshape and mold car panels. Whether you are pounding out a large dent, working with Bondo filler or glazing over small scratches, you need

Need a new windshield? Kicked up rock damaged your windows? Or do you just want some window tinting. You don't have to overpay!

The emissions control light on your 1998 Honda Accord is more commonly known as the "check engine" light. This light, which looks like a small engine, lights up when there is a problem with the emissions system on your Accord. Because there are many different related sensors on your Accord's emissio

The 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is available with either a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder or a 3.3 liter 6-cylinder engine. The 4-cylinder engine has the crankshaft sensor located on the firewall (right) side of the engine. It is mounted in the middle of the engine between the center freeze plug and the oil

A cracked oil pan is a serious problem, but one that doesn't necessarily require a trip to the repair shop. Only aluminum oil pans crack. The method required to fix a cracked oil pan is determined by the size of the crack. Large cracks will need to be welded with an aluminum welder, or the pan repla

When the brakes on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee begin to wear down past the wear indicators, the brake pads will need to be replaced. The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes equipped with both front and rear brake pads. Whenever you press the brake pedal down, the caliper cylinder on each wheel hub pushe

Disc brakes became an option in 1965 and became standard in 1970. The front brakes wear out more quickly than the back ones. Replace the pads if the brakes squeak, replace the calipers if the car pulls to the right and have the rotors turned if the car shakes. Here's how to replace the front brakes.

General Motors vehicle fuel systems are interconnected with the engine and emissions systems. Collectively, they are governed by the vehicle's powertrain control module, which acts as the vehicle's central processor. Troubleshooting all three can be time consuming and difficult. GM vehicles are outf

Automobile main caps are used to mount main bearing support plates and engine girdles in vehicles. Cap size, design, model and material composition are essential in the engine performance makeup of any automobile.

Honda strayed from the motorcycle realm, moving into the automotive realm with the release of the 1973 Civic. This compact vehicle was an alternative to gas guzzling V-8 vehicles, but still had plenty of interior room. The 1995 Civic -- the final year of the fifth generation of Civics -- had three 1