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HID Headlight Install

Installing headlights is an easy job which can be performed by any DIYer. However, while replacing headlights, it would be beneficial if you have a reference for installation, to make sure you do not forget anything important. If you are not confident about installing headlights on your own, it is always recommended that you have…

Diagrams and photo of a car's cooling fan and radiator assembly

Cooling Fan Repair

The cooling fan, as the name implies is a part of the engine cooling system that prevents it from overheating. There are two categories of cooling fans: mechanical and electric. Mechanical cooling fans are operated by the engine itself while electric cooling fans are powered by the battery. The former is engaged with a…

Sanden AC compressor identification: location, serial number, and date codes

Sanden AC Compressor Identification and Specification

COMPRESSOR IDENTIFICATION: Sanden manufactures AC Compressors for many makes around the world. All AC compressor units manufactured by Sanden have a 6-digit serial number, followed by date of manufacture and the country code, as shown in the image below: COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS: Belt Tension: The table below shows the Belt Tension specifications for various groove…

Infographic detailing various types of piston damage and their causes.

Piston Damage Infographic

The piston moves up and down inside your vehicle's engine cylinder through various stages of the combustion cycle. Driven by the engine's crankshaft and is connected to it via a connecting rod. When the piston moves down, the air and fuel are drawn inside the cylinder and when it moves up, it compresses the air-fuel…

Buyer's Guide: Turbocharger for sale, showing compressor and turbine housings

Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy A Turbocharger

How To Buy A Turbocharger Buying a turbocharger for your car can sometimes be a daunting and confusing task. At BuyAutoParts.com, it is our mission to make that task as a easy and painless as possible. This Buyer's Guide is designed to answer any questions you may have during your search for the right…

Various CV axles, automotive parts for car repair and maintenance.

HOW MUCH DOES A CV AXLE COST?

How Much Does a Drive Axle Cost? Drive axles go by many names, including half shaft or CV joint, and they are a common replacement item, primarily on front or all-wheel-drive vehicles. CV (constant velocity) axles connect the drive wheels of a vehicle to the transmission (or front differential on a 4WD truck/SUV), and they’re…

Transfer case encoder motor and its location on a vehicle's transfer case.

HOW TO REPAIR ENCODER MOTOR

To get a better idea of what a transfer case encoder motor is, you must first know what the transfer case does in your vehicle. The transfer case is responsible for dividing the power between the front and rear axles. It is employed in vehicles that have a four-wheel or all-wheel drive system. A transfer…

Replacing a Catalytic Converter

In this How To video, J shows you how to change a catalytic converter. He goes over how to remove an old, failing catalytic converter, and install a brand new Magnaflow replacement catalytic converter on many vehicles. This specific job was done on a 2003 Honda CRV. Some of the processes seen here are…

Steering Gearbox Layout

A gearbox is a part of the steering mechanism that aids in moving the vehicle in the appropriate direction. It is the component that converts the rotary motion of the steering wheel into linear motion that turns the wheels of an automobile. Often, the causes of a bad gearbox include the gearbox's age and the…

BMW headlight assembly, showing projector lens and orange turn signal

LEARN ABOUT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REPAIR COST

How Much Does a Headlight Assembly Cost? Driving with a headlight out is dangerous, and illegal. The exact laws differ depending on your state, but the general rule is the same. You have to have fully working headlights to be able to safely navigate the road at night. There might be an electrical problem or…