Imagine this scenario. You are traveling outside the city. You feel the trees and soft wind against your hair. Its 4 o'clock in the afternoon and your aunt is waiting for you to arrive to her mountain cabin. Suddenly you hear a sound you didn't wish to hear in your entire driving life. Another thing you noticed is that one part of your car isn't at the right level. You stopped on the side of the road. You check your wheels and there it is. The curse that made your tires go blam! A piece of broken glass. You looked around you to get help but then your senses remind you that you are in the countryside. The distance of one house to another is 2 km. But don't get frustrated with the sad news because as long as you are equipped with the right tools, you could drive away in no time.
You just need these tools:
- Jack And Jack Support
- Screwdriver Or Pry Bar (Either One Can Do Just Fine)
- Wheel Wrench
Now that's ready, be sure you have parked your car some place hard and level. But if the situation has made it impossible, at least try to be level. Turn off the engine and put it in neutral. Take off the keys. Put the wheel brick for additional safety.
Start removing your wheel covers by using the pry bar. Do this separately until it loosens then you can now completely remove it.
Next thing you'll see are the screws that holds the wheel in its proper place. To detach it, use the wrench by turning it clockwise, you can crack it loose. When you have all nuts cracked, put them in a place where they won't roll or be lost.
Put your jack where the instructions suggested. Usually this is placed underneath the body near the rear. Raise the vehicle using the jack slowly. Raise it until the tire is just inches above the ground. Far enough to wiggle your flat tire out of the joint.
After removing the worn out tire, replace it with the new one. Then start screwing the lug nuts back again using your fingers. When all nuts are in their respective places, lower the car. Use the wrench to tighten the lug nuts. Just for the final touch.
There you are, a brand new tire ready to embark on your long journey. This will only cost you 30 to 45 minutes without any interruptions.
2012/04/03
Replacing Your Battery
With proper care, your battery can last 5 years without being replaced. But even the most caring hands can endure a busted car battery. The consuming effect of this is undoubtedly stressful. No matter how high quality or how expensive your battery's worth, there will come a time when you have to replace it.
A battery's life can last 5 years. But because of factors like a sudden change in the environment or the climate is rough, your battery's life expectancy gets thinner. Weather changes and those new technologies and gadgets attached to your car are also causes for increased depletion of its charge. They tend to drain the life out your battery. You will also notice that when the weather is cold, it could take you minutes to start your cars engine. This is because your battery needs to be charged first.
In some way, this task is quite easy especially for those who have experienced changing one. But if you are new at this, here are simple steps to guide you. Take note, if you see that your battery has suffered corrosion severely, better let the professionals do it. But if there are no extra problems, might as well get on with it.
The first thing that you have to do is buy the correct battery for your car. You have to distinguish the right type and the typical size. If you have no idea what your battery must be, better bring your old battery and let the car parts personnel do the picking. It is advisable to buy some latex gloves and glasses to protect your hands and eyes from any spills.
If you have the habit of smoking, sacrifice for a moment. It is not a very good idea to smoke while working. Never let sparks or flames be near a spark. If possible your area should be well ventilated. Now that you're all set, you should follow the instructions below.
1. Before disconnecting the positive cable you must see to it that the negative cable is unplugged first.
2. Remove battery connection like the hold down.
3. Once you have proven all attachments are removed, carefully lift your old battery from its tray.
4. If you see signs of rust or corrosions, clean it with water and after it dries, spray some primer to prevent further damage.
5. After that put your old battery in a safe place where no one will be exposed to it. Place your newly bought battery in the tray then clamp it. Brush the dirt off it.
6. Upon attaching the cables, you should first attach the positive then the negative cable. Tighten them to ensure that the battery stays in place.
A battery's life can last 5 years. But because of factors like a sudden change in the environment or the climate is rough, your battery's life expectancy gets thinner. Weather changes and those new technologies and gadgets attached to your car are also causes for increased depletion of its charge. They tend to drain the life out your battery. You will also notice that when the weather is cold, it could take you minutes to start your cars engine. This is because your battery needs to be charged first.
In some way, this task is quite easy especially for those who have experienced changing one. But if you are new at this, here are simple steps to guide you. Take note, if you see that your battery has suffered corrosion severely, better let the professionals do it. But if there are no extra problems, might as well get on with it.
The first thing that you have to do is buy the correct battery for your car. You have to distinguish the right type and the typical size. If you have no idea what your battery must be, better bring your old battery and let the car parts personnel do the picking. It is advisable to buy some latex gloves and glasses to protect your hands and eyes from any spills.
If you have the habit of smoking, sacrifice for a moment. It is not a very good idea to smoke while working. Never let sparks or flames be near a spark. If possible your area should be well ventilated. Now that you're all set, you should follow the instructions below.
1. Before disconnecting the positive cable you must see to it that the negative cable is unplugged first.
2. Remove battery connection like the hold down.
3. Once you have proven all attachments are removed, carefully lift your old battery from its tray.
4. If you see signs of rust or corrosions, clean it with water and after it dries, spray some primer to prevent further damage.
5. After that put your old battery in a safe place where no one will be exposed to it. Place your newly bought battery in the tray then clamp it. Brush the dirt off it.
6. Upon attaching the cables, you should first attach the positive then the negative cable. Tighten them to ensure that the battery stays in place.
Doing A Radiator Flush On Your Own
Driving the busy streets of NYC can bring so much stress. Imagine yourself being trapped in impossibly stalled traffic. It's 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The sun is hotter than ever. You can't depend on the environment to cool your nerves down so you put your windows up and turn the air on. But then you notice that there's something wrong with your cooling system. It just doesn't seem to work as usual. Right, you forgot to flush the radiator this morning. What timing! You remind yourself to work on that the moment you get home. If you do get home.
Before heading home, it is best if you drive your way through a car store and buy the things needed for flushing. You should include the radiator flush solution and coolant on the list. When you get home, start assembling all the needed materials. Aside from what you bought, a rag, screwdriver, funnel and a used receptacle can come in handy.
First things first. You have to cool down your engine. You don't want to experience being burned by your coolant! When everything's the way it should be, you can remove the cap of your radiator and let it drain. Be sure the receptacle catches the coolant so that things won't get messy and it won't take up much of your time to clean it up. Coolant can be toxic especially to animals because of its sweet appealing taste that can cost them their furry lives.
Once the last drop of coolant had been drained, replace the plug then remove the cap. Fill it with the radiator flush solution and add water. Put the cap back on then start the car. Engage your heater at the hottest temperature and let it run for about 5-10 minutes. Do not put off the heater just yet. After a good 10-minute run, turn your car off and wait until it gets cool again.
This is your radiator flush. Now all you need to do is make a refill for your radiator flush to complete the task.
Get your fresh coolant. Replace the drain plugs. Use a funnel to eliminate unwanted spills straight through the receptacle. Mix a half solution of water with a half solution of coolant. Close the cap and tighten it to ensure spills can be prevented. Use your rags to clean up some dirty surfaces.
Now you can go to sleep without worrying that the next day would turn out like it is right now.
Before heading home, it is best if you drive your way through a car store and buy the things needed for flushing. You should include the radiator flush solution and coolant on the list. When you get home, start assembling all the needed materials. Aside from what you bought, a rag, screwdriver, funnel and a used receptacle can come in handy.
First things first. You have to cool down your engine. You don't want to experience being burned by your coolant! When everything's the way it should be, you can remove the cap of your radiator and let it drain. Be sure the receptacle catches the coolant so that things won't get messy and it won't take up much of your time to clean it up. Coolant can be toxic especially to animals because of its sweet appealing taste that can cost them their furry lives.
Once the last drop of coolant had been drained, replace the plug then remove the cap. Fill it with the radiator flush solution and add water. Put the cap back on then start the car. Engage your heater at the hottest temperature and let it run for about 5-10 minutes. Do not put off the heater just yet. After a good 10-minute run, turn your car off and wait until it gets cool again.
This is your radiator flush. Now all you need to do is make a refill for your radiator flush to complete the task.
Get your fresh coolant. Replace the drain plugs. Use a funnel to eliminate unwanted spills straight through the receptacle. Mix a half solution of water with a half solution of coolant. Close the cap and tighten it to ensure spills can be prevented. Use your rags to clean up some dirty surfaces.
Now you can go to sleep without worrying that the next day would turn out like it is right now.
Refinishing Your Leather Seats
You got it all done, new tires, paint and dashing new vinyl. But wait. Wait just a sec. What's this? Worn out leather seats? You have just spent a small fortune making your exterior look snazzy. How about the inside? Specifically the seats? You can't just compromise this kind of problem. You have to be firm on changing it.
Worry not. This is a friendly article readily available to give you the solution for your problem.
There are wide varieties of products available on the market today to answer all your repairing and refinishing needs. So you don't have to think about where to get the materials to go on with your work. You just need to invest your time and a bit of your trust fund.
This procedure could apply to two issues: your car or a second hand car you just bought.
First thing you should do is visit your local auto repair store and choose the color of the product that will match your leathers interior. It would be best if you bring leather seat samples for the distributor to have a pretty good idea what to offer you.
Once you have bought the right product, start working on your car seats. Clean the surfaces and determine the condition of your leather. You have to get the seats out of your car. Doing all this work in the comfort of your own car can be exhausting and the space is tight. Remove all unnecessary grime and dirt especially in those hard to reach places. You can also use a vacuum. Applying alcohol to discard any residues can also be done. If some areas are falling apart, use sand paper for the final touch.
The moment you're through with the cleaning, you can now focus on applying the leather made of liquid. For matching purposes, try the leather liquid using a brush, sponge, or spray gun. Be sure to apply it evenly not leaving a single spot. It would look real ugly if you left an area untouched. Leave it to dry for a few minutes then wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. Apply another round of coating for desirable effects. Wipe it using a dry cloth.
The next morning, apply a leather conditioner to add a certain sparkle to the seats.
Worry not. This is a friendly article readily available to give you the solution for your problem.
There are wide varieties of products available on the market today to answer all your repairing and refinishing needs. So you don't have to think about where to get the materials to go on with your work. You just need to invest your time and a bit of your trust fund.
This procedure could apply to two issues: your car or a second hand car you just bought.
First thing you should do is visit your local auto repair store and choose the color of the product that will match your leathers interior. It would be best if you bring leather seat samples for the distributor to have a pretty good idea what to offer you.
Once you have bought the right product, start working on your car seats. Clean the surfaces and determine the condition of your leather. You have to get the seats out of your car. Doing all this work in the comfort of your own car can be exhausting and the space is tight. Remove all unnecessary grime and dirt especially in those hard to reach places. You can also use a vacuum. Applying alcohol to discard any residues can also be done. If some areas are falling apart, use sand paper for the final touch.
The moment you're through with the cleaning, you can now focus on applying the leather made of liquid. For matching purposes, try the leather liquid using a brush, sponge, or spray gun. Be sure to apply it evenly not leaving a single spot. It would look real ugly if you left an area untouched. Leave it to dry for a few minutes then wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. Apply another round of coating for desirable effects. Wipe it using a dry cloth.
The next morning, apply a leather conditioner to add a certain sparkle to the seats.
Auto Repair 101: Changing Your Water Pumps
Before starting on the job, comply with the following first:
- Read the instructions. Be sure you have better understanding of what you read.
- Assemble all materials so that it would save you time.
- Always practice safety and precautionary measures.
- Keep everything out of reach of children to prevent accidents.
- Never work while the engine is hot.
- Your jack must always have proper support.
- First compare your old water pump with the new one before connecting it.
Emphasized well, let's get down to business.
Removing The Water Pump From Your Engine
1. Be sure that your coolant has been drained from your radiator. Put the old coolant in a receptacle to keep it away from your pets.
2. Move the fan shroud inward to be able to remove the fan and its clutch. Unscrew the bolts and keep it someplace safe. If you notice that your fan clutch has dents or cracks, replace it. Repairing it won't do you any good.
3. Remove other accessories hindering the water pump to make it accessible. The components include the air compressor, steering pump, alternator and belts. Remove anything that blocks your way from getting through the water pump. Your wires can be eased away or cleaned but don't disconnect them.
4. When you have all those out of your way, you can disconnect the bolts attached to the water pump but take a good picture of how it looks so when you return it, you'll have an idea. You can now remove the pump out of your engine. Do it with ease. If it's giving you a hard time, maybe, there's still a bolt that wasn't disconnected. After removing it, you can clean the surface mounting the engine.
Installing The New Water Pump
1. Smoothly insert the new pump into the area where the old one was removed. Seal it tight and make sure it fits the spot. Reconnect the bolts placing it back to their positions. Give it a quick spin. Do not over tighten the bolts.
2. Replace the hoses.
3. Put the components. After checking its tightness, close the drain and fill in the mixture.
4. Connect the detached cables starting with the positive ones. Start your engine to check for leaks. If nothings wrong, install your radiator cap.
To check for any loose components, let your engine run for 10 minutes then turn it off. Recheck the tension, if necessary, tighten. Check the coolant level. If this doesn't satisfy you, take your car for a drive around your neighborhood.
- Read the instructions. Be sure you have better understanding of what you read.
- Assemble all materials so that it would save you time.
- Always practice safety and precautionary measures.
- Keep everything out of reach of children to prevent accidents.
- Never work while the engine is hot.
- Your jack must always have proper support.
- First compare your old water pump with the new one before connecting it.
Emphasized well, let's get down to business.
Removing The Water Pump From Your Engine
1. Be sure that your coolant has been drained from your radiator. Put the old coolant in a receptacle to keep it away from your pets.
2. Move the fan shroud inward to be able to remove the fan and its clutch. Unscrew the bolts and keep it someplace safe. If you notice that your fan clutch has dents or cracks, replace it. Repairing it won't do you any good.
3. Remove other accessories hindering the water pump to make it accessible. The components include the air compressor, steering pump, alternator and belts. Remove anything that blocks your way from getting through the water pump. Your wires can be eased away or cleaned but don't disconnect them.
4. When you have all those out of your way, you can disconnect the bolts attached to the water pump but take a good picture of how it looks so when you return it, you'll have an idea. You can now remove the pump out of your engine. Do it with ease. If it's giving you a hard time, maybe, there's still a bolt that wasn't disconnected. After removing it, you can clean the surface mounting the engine.
Installing The New Water Pump
1. Smoothly insert the new pump into the area where the old one was removed. Seal it tight and make sure it fits the spot. Reconnect the bolts placing it back to their positions. Give it a quick spin. Do not over tighten the bolts.
2. Replace the hoses.
3. Put the components. After checking its tightness, close the drain and fill in the mixture.
4. Connect the detached cables starting with the positive ones. Start your engine to check for leaks. If nothings wrong, install your radiator cap.
To check for any loose components, let your engine run for 10 minutes then turn it off. Recheck the tension, if necessary, tighten. Check the coolant level. If this doesn't satisfy you, take your car for a drive around your neighborhood.
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