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How to Tune My Buick for Super Mileage
Buick is arguably one of the few car companies in business today that has remained true to its original business model over a century after it was created. Buick's earliest offerings were amongst the fastest and most luxurious on the road, as were the 1970 Buick GSX and 1987 Buick Regal GNX. Recent
How to Install Chrome Fender Trim
One popular modification to do to a car is to add chrome fender trim. This can not only hide any imperfections in the wheel arches that may come from age or corrosion, but it adds style to the car, as well. It's also affordable, and can be done for under $200. The added looks could potentially raise
1995 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
The 1995 Ford Explorer is a sports utility vehicle (SUV) available in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions. The Explorer models include the XL, Sport, Expedition, Eddie Bauer and Limited. Towing capacity is the same for all versions.
How to Install Lowering Springs on a Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is a popular compact sports car built for speed and styling. Because of its popularity, the Civic remains a mainstay in Honda's stable of top-selling compact cars. The basic platform has pretty much stayed the same with regards to drivetrain and engine specifications. However, there
How to Install Summit Hood Scoops
Summit Racing sells three kinds of hood scoops. The easiest to install is the stick-on hood scoop. This scoop is designed for attachment for a finished and painted hood. A slightly more difficult scoop to install requires the use of fiberglass bonding agent and is designed for unpainted hoods. The m
Dangers of Street Racing
Street racing has grown in popularity in recent years, glamorized in media outlets like the "Fast and the Furious" movie series. They have led to increasing numbers of racing-related injuries and fatalities around the United States.
How to Install Rotors on a Ford F-150
You should check the rotor wear on your F-150 each time you remove the wheels, as most F-150 brake pads do not come with wear indicators. Your F-150's brake pads will need to be changed about every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. The rotors on your F-150 will need changed much less frequently, usually only
DIY: Cold Air Intake
A cold-air intake system is an aftermarket option for many cars. It is designed to draw in air to the engine that is cooler than the stock air intake system due to its positioning. There are benefits to such a system, but there can be drawbacks. Each cold-air intake kit is built to fit one type of m
How to Install an RV Trailer Hitch
Whether you are replacing an existing hitch or adding a new one, determine the size of hitch you wish to install, prior to beginning the project. Be sure to consider the towing capacity of your RV and the class of hitch needed for the object you intend to tow. The process of installing a new hitch
Car Shows in Tontitown, Arkansas
The city of Tontitown, Arkansas might seem like a sleepy little country town, but it's a real find if you're a vintage car buff. Every year this city holds three annual car shows that bring in like-minded hobbyists to show off their rides and swap hard-to-find parts so that collectors can...
How to Install a Rear Spoiler on a Car
Style has everything to do with how your car looks. Automobiles appeal to their owners for the special qualities each one possesses. Some cars look like they just came off the factory floor and need a little styling to make them more appealing. What may be missing is a rear spoiler. Adding one yours
Car Shows in Dallas, Texas
Dallas' car shows feature a number of hot rods and restored vintage automobiles.classic hot rod front end image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comDallas, Texas, is home to many car enthusiasts, as evidenced by the city's calendar of car shows every year. Dallas' car shows feature cars ranging...
Chrysler Cirrus Spindle Removal
The spindle on a Chrysler Cirrus is also called the steering knuckle. It pivots on the ball joints in the upper and lower control arms, allowing the wheels to turn with the steering linkage. These spindles are made of cast iron, and can break in an accident or from a small collision. Should your spi
How to Install Diesel Chips
Diesel engines are fairly unique in the automotive world in that creating more power is only a matter of adding more fuel. Unlike gasoline engines (where air is the limiting reactant), diesel engines typically have a surplus of air supply and are limited only by the amount of fuel present in the cyl
How to Build a Miniature Solar Car
Solar power is generated by converting sunlight into electricity. Energy from photons is used to heat steam that turns a generator, or, in the case of solar panels, impart energy to electrons. Because of the almost endless supply of solar energy, solar power has often been hailed as the most sustain
DIY: Cool Air Intake
Your car's engine creates combustion in its cylinders by ingesting a finely tuned mixture of gasoline and air, which is then ignited by a well timed spark from your spark plugs. One of the simplest ways to increase power and combustion efficiency is to add a cold air intake system to your vehicle. C
How to Install a Jeep Wrangler Body Lift Kit
If you need to install larger rims and tires on your Jeep Wrangler but do not want to do a complete suspension lift kit, you can install a body lift. As its name implies, a body lift only lifts the body of the vehicle, leaving the stock suspension intact. The factory ride and handling will still rem
How to Upgrade a 1999 Mustang V6
Performance vehicles such as the Ford Mustang typically enjoy a wide array of performance-enhancing aftermarket upgrades. The sheer number of available upgrades can be overwhelming, making it difficult to even know where to start. However, there are a few specific performance upgrades for 1999 V-6 M
Directions on How to Install a Soft Top on a '98 Jeep Wrangler
Jeeps are one of the most accommodating vehicles in terms of snap-on accessories. Such accessories can be installed and removed easily. Whether you are looking at hi-lifts, fog lights, stereo bars or soft tops and bikini tops, Jeep Wranglers have a variety of components that help you customize your
How to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2007 Cadillac SRX
The Cadillac SRX is described by its manufacturer as a "luxury crossover vehicle," meaning it is built in the style of an SUV, but on a car platform. The SRX has been made by General Motors since 2004. The 4.6-liter model is fitted with a Northstar V-8 engine and is available with four-wheel drive,