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How Can You Tell if Your Shocks and Struts are Worn Out?

Suspension Tips

While shocks and struts are two very different types of suspension systems, both types of dampers serve the same primary purpose: to counteract the motion of the spring. While the spring is there to take the initial force of a bump in the road, the shock or strut dampens that motion in order to…

Location of the Oxygen Sensor and Its bank

Introduction: The Oxygen Sensor, a part of the emission control system, is used to estimate the ratio of air and fuel in the engine's combustion chamber. The amount of oxygen in the exhaust is measured by the sensor and sent to the engine control unit (ECU). The ECU makes adjustments in the fuel injection to…

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…

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 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…

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: 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…

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…

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…