SITE MAP
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTO REPAIR HELP
- Recommended Auto Repair Manuals
- Recommended Auto Repair Tools and Parts
- Got a Question? Ask a Mechanic Online
- Auto Repair Shop Directory
- Becoming an Automotive Mechanic
AUTO REPAIR MANUALS
- ALLDATAdiy Review – My first choice and personal favourite
- Mitchell1DIY Review – Detailed and highly recommended
- ChiltonsDIY Review – Useful for simpler repair jobs
- Haynes Review – Long standing and well known publisher
VEHICLE TROUBLE CODES
- Check Engine Codes Explained
- Types of OBD Codes
- Types of Car Sensors
OBD II CODES LIST
- P0171
- P0300
- P0301
- P0340
- P0401
- P0420
- P0441
- P0442
- P0455
AUTO REPAIR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Why My Car Won’t Start Up – Questions and Answers
- Service Engine Soon Light is On – Questions and Answer
- Brake Repair Questions and Answers
- Auto Air Conditioning Questions and Answers
- Got a Question? Ask a Mechanic Online
PRODUCT REVIEWS
- JustAnswer Review – Ask a Mechanic Online
- MechanicAdivisor Review – Find a Mechanic
- Harbor Freight Review – Auto Parts and Tools Store
SIMPLE REPAIRS
CAR BATTERY
- What is the Average Car Battery Life?
- How to Change a Car Battery
- How to Recondition a Car Battery
- Alternator Problems and Repair
BRAKE PROBLEMS – Causes and Fixes
- Brake Light is On
- Squeaking Brakes
- Brake Noise When Stopping
- Brake Fade
- Brake Caliper Sticking
- Bad Master Cylinder
- Steering Wheel Shakes
- Brake Repair Scams
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS
- How to Check Brake Pads
- STEP 1 to 4: How to Remove Tires and Jack Up Vehicle
- STEP 5 to 8: How to Remove Calipers and Replace Rotors
- STEP 9 TO 12: How to Remove and Change Brake Pads
BRAKE FLUID
- How to Check Brake Fluid Level
- Brake Fluid Color Guide
- How to Add Brake Fluid
- How to Fix Brake Fluid Leaks
AUTO PARTS
- Recommended Auto Repair Tools and Parts
- Brand New vs Used Auto Parts
- New Auto Parts – OEM vs Aftermarket
- Used Auto Parts – Buying Guide
MAJOR REPAIRS
VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM
- All You Need to Know About Radiator Repair
- How to Do a Coolant Flush
- How to Check for a Blown Head Gasket
- Head Gasket Repair Cost
REPAIR COSTS
- Free Online Car Repair Estimate
- Dealership vs Repair Shop vs Chain Store Prices
- How to Lower Auto Repair Costs
- Brand New vs Used Car Parts
AUTO REPAIR SCAMS
- How to Avoid Repair Scams
- Oil Change Scams
- Brake Repair Scams
- Is Water4Gas a Scam?
MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
- How to Change Engine Oil
- How to Change Oil Filter
- How to Change Air Filter
- How to Change Fuel Filter
- Coolant Flush Guide
- How to Wash, Wax and Detail a Car
- How to Get Better Gas Mileage
OIL CHANGE
- How Often to Change Oil in a Car
- Should You Do an Oil Change Yourself?
- How to Check Oil Level in a Car
- Oil Change Scams and How to Avoid Them
OIL CHANGE STEPS
- How to Jack up Vehicle and Drain Engine Oil
- How to Remove and Change Oil Filter in a Car
- Where and How to Put Oil in a Car Engine
