It seems as if all of these complaints are quite common with the Altima 2.5L (QR25DE) engine: code PO420, exhaust rattling, and seeing bluish smoke coming from your exhaust. All these symptoms can point to the same cause: a bad exhaust manifold/catalytic converter. The factory catalytic converter is designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. …
Chevy Blazer 2WD Front Wheel Hub Bearing Replacement
Here is a great set of instructions submitted to us from one of our customers. These are very detailed and give you great insight into tackiling this very easy job. You may also call our team of ASE certified technicians with questions at 1-866-770-5584. New Front Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly fits 2WD with ABS. Fitment …
How to Replace Broken Saturn Ion Wiper Transmission
It has become apparent to us recently that the Saturn Ion has a rather large engineering flaw. The critically important Windshield Wiper Transmission (The linkage assembly which connects the wiper motor to the wiper blade arms) has a flaw which in my opinion should have never been allowed to happen in the first place. One …
Front Hub Bearing Replacement: Ford Explorer 4×4
Vehicles Affected: 1995-2002 Ford Explorer Wheel Hub Bearing This set of instructions may also be used for 1995-2009 Ford Explorer vehicles, however small variances may be noticed. Here is a great set of instructions for the do-it-yourselfers out their. We found these while surfing the web. Emmett Ientilucci actually created these and deserves the credit. …
Important information for AC Compressor Replacement
If you’ve had an AC Compressor fail on you, Murphy’s law states that it likely happened in the heat of the summer. Therefore you most likely want to get it fixed as soon as humanly possible. But WAIT! There are some critical steps to replacing your AC compressor that absolutely cannot be ignored. If you …
Why does my Audi or Volkswagen leak oil everywhere?
Why does my Audi or Volkswagen leak oil everywhere? Most likely there is blockage in the breather hose and/or failure of the engine crankcase breather valve. How does the oil breather vent system work on a Volkswagen? As the oil heats up in the crankcase, vapor is produced and needs to be vented. It travels …
Ford F-250, F-350, Excursion Front Wheel Hub Bearing Replacement Instructions & Information
Ford F250,F350, & Excursion Super Duty Wheel Hub Bearing Problems Also can be used for 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Ford F250 & F350 Super Duty 4X4 Trucks. Ford F250,F350, and Excursion trucks have a complete wheel and hub bearing assembly on each end of the front differential. These basically contain the wheel hub …
How To Remove & Replace a Toyota Corolla/Celica or Geo Prizm Exhaust Manifold & Gasket with 1.6L or 1.8L Engine
Vehicles Affected 1990-1997 Toyota Celica, 1990-1997 Toyota Corolla (w/ O2 sensor in exhaust pipe), 1990-1997 Geo Prism (w/ O2 sensor in exhaust pipe), 1988 Chevrolet Nova Replacement Part Dorman 674-164 1.6l and 1.8l engines General procedure for replacing Dorman exhaust manifold 674-164, on Chevrolet/Geo/Toyota with 1.6L and 1.8L engines. Before starting any repairs, there are …
Fan Clutch Removal Tool: Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Ranier, Saab
Also Fits: Oldsmobile Bravada, Buick Ranier, Isuzu Ascender, & Sabb Vehicles GM Part #: 15293048, 25790869, 15192191 Dorman 622-001 Electronic Fan Clutch AKA: Cooling Fan Speed Sensor, Electro-Viscous (EV) Fan Clutch, Electronic Fan Clutch Symptoms that may require fan clutch replacement: Excessive Fan Noise and/or Check Engine Light On Possible Diagnostic Trouble Codes Set: P0495, …
Coil Spring Conversion Instructions: Grand Marquis, Town Car, Crown Victoria
Coil Spring Conversion Installation Instructions Mercury Grand Marquis: 1992 – 2007 Ford Crown Victoria: 1992 – 2007 Lincoln Town Car: 1990 – 2005 Caution! : Working with coil springs can be dangerous. Read and understand these instructions completely before beginning work on the vehicle. Removing original air bags: 1) Turn off Air suspension switch inside …