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How To Install AC Accumulator Video

The AC Accumulator, located between the evaporator and the compressor, removes any moisture or oil or debris present in the refrigerant. The compressor being a high-pressure component of the AC system, cannot handle low-pressure materials like liquid refrigerant. The accumulator prevents such materials that can make the compressor malfunction from entering it. The video below…

Cutaway of a turbocharger wastegate controlling exhaust flow.

What is a Turbocharger Wastegate

Turbocharger Tips

What is a wastegate? A turbocharger wastegate is a small valve, which is used to control the amount of boost the turbo makes. It opens at a predetermined limit, to allow surplus exhaust gas to bypass the turbine and disappear straight down the exhaust pipe once the boost limit is reached. Most engines can…

R134a AC retrofit chart: refrigerant oil, fill amounts for Sanden compressors.

Sanden AC Compressor Converting R12 system to R134a – Page 3

Be sure when charging the AC system that you use about 5% less Freon per volume due to the change to R134a. In some cases extra capacity will need to be added to the system to achieve desired cooling, such as a cooling fan or larger condensing unit.

Crank position sensor on an engine, with text label

REPAIR CRANK POSITION SENSOR

How To Repair Crank Position Sensor The diesel crank position sensor parts "How To" section of our site is here to help when you need that little bit of extra knowledge to get your project up and running. From the list below select the video or article that is related to info for the product…

Buyer's Guide Diesel Injection Pumps with a red banner and silver pump

Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Diesel Injection Pumps

How To Buy Diesel Injections Pumps When a diesel injection pump goes bad, it's sometimes difficult to find a replacement one, whether you are well versed in auto parts or not. At BuyAutoParts.com, we want to make sure that your buying experience is as painless as possible. With this Diesel Injection Pumps Buyer's Guide,…

Intercooler diagram showing hot air entering from the left and cold air exiting to the right.

HOW TO REPAIR INTERCOOLER

Turbocharger Tips

The Intercooler repair "How To" section of our site is here to help when you need that little bit of extra knowledge to get your project up and running. From the list below select the video or article that is related to info about the product line desired. How Much Does an Intercooler Cost? Symptoms…

How To Replace Your Ignition Coils?

Video Transcript: Hi there. It's Jay. We're here at BuyAutoParts in the We Make it Easy Video Series. Today, we're working on the 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck. And, we've got a couple of random misfires that we found on the OBD2 scanner. So, we're going to go ahead and change the ignition coils…

Brake kit components: rotors, calipers, mounting brackets, and hardware

Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Brakes

How to Buy Brakes A brake system causes your vehicle to stop or slow down when you press the brake pedal. The brake system may look very simple as the driver brings the speed of the vehicle down whenever required with a simple push of the pedal. However, internally, there is a complex system…

Detailed diagram of a rebuilt steering rack and pinion, showing internal components and quality checks.

Our Steering Rack and Pinion

BuyAutoParts.com sells various automotive parts that are manufactured using state-of-the-art machinery at reasonable prices. We have a large customer-base due to the quality of our auto parts and the customer service we provide. This page explains the various processes our steering racks and pinions undergo before they are made available in the market. This article…

Honda Accord 2003-07 service bulletin for steering system moan

Honda Accord Steering System Moan

The 2003 - 2007 Honda accord is a great car but even the best have some issues.The Accord is well known for having a moaning or screeching issue when in full lock and this is caused by bad O-rings allowing air to enter the steering system. The fix for this is simple and can…