Articles for tag: Air Cleaner, Serpentine Belt, Solenoid

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Daewoo Nubira Starter Replacement Tips

Both the dealer service manual and the applicable Chilton guide make removing and replacing the starter on the Daewoo Nubira sound simple: remove the wires, unbolt the old one, bolt the new one on, replace the wires, and you’re done. What they’re not so clear on is where the starter is located: above the transaxle, ...

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Top 5 Ways to Beat a Speeding Ticket

We’ve all seen the tips and tricks that others give you. Personally I laugh hard when I read those tips; because for my home-town none of them work. So, here are my 5 tips, tricks, and guaranteed 100%, no ifs, ands, or buts, way to beat the system. ***Note, I’m from Colorado, so most of ...

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How to Change a Serpentine Belt

Do you remember the screams of protest when serpentine belts were dumped on us by the automobile industry? One broken belt and everything’s dead? They are an absolute nightmare to replace? They cost a fortune? Now we wonder why they weren’t invented sooner. The old “fan” belts were a pain to replace and tension. Slippage ...

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Does Your Engine’s Timing Gears Need Replacing?

Timing chains are interesting. Especially, when you find you suddenly need to replace one. I was just driving my way down the highway and had reached my exit. Letting off the throttle I let my old truck drift to bleed off my speed so I could negotiate the off ramp with a good degree of ...

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Pontiac Bonneville 1993! “The Faithful”

According to many car magazines, reports, and what not, the quality of the vehicles we purchase should be trusted on their expertise. I have no doubt that many of the reports are very accurate, but, when it comes to keeping your car running longer and getting your money’s worth, the part behind the wheel is ...

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How to Check and Replace a Vehicle Drive Belt

If you notice a squeal from beneath the hood of your vehicle, chances are you have a loose or damaged drive belt. They power the water pump, air conditioning, power steering, alternator, power brakes, and other accessories. Some vehicles operate on one long serpentine belt, while others run on a two-belt system. Whether your vehicle ...