1997-2003 Ford F-150 Truck/Expedition Routine Maintenance FAQ
Regular fluid changes and tire rotations are still essential to your Ford F-150, F-250, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. Haynes shows you how.
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10 Most Common Breakdown Causes
The most common causes of calls reported by the roadside assistance providers vary slightly each year, but averaged out over the last few years, the top ten causes of breakdowns are as follows
8 Things That Could Fall Off Your Car Tomorrow
8 Things That Could Fall Off Your Car Tomorrow - It is a fact of life, over times screws loosen and things fall off. It could be poor maintenance, procrastination, unexpected impacts or just plain forgetfulness, but the result is the same; a trail of parts behind you as you drive down the lane.
Beginner’s Guide: What Is an Engine Thermostat and What Does It Do?
A thermostat is a device that reacts to temperature to open a valve, or turn on a switch. A car’s engine thermostat is the component in its cooling system that opens and allows coolant to circulate once the motor is warmed up. This gives two main benefits: 1) It allows the engine to heat up to its...
How To Check and Replace Your Wiper Blades
Even if you don't feel comfortable with some of the bigger car repair procedures and would rather leave those to a professional, there are still quite a few simple tasks you can do that don’t require special tools. One of these is checking and cleaning your wiper blades, and recognizing when...
2007-2014 Nissan Versa and Versa Note Routine Maintenance FAQ
Modern cars and trucks need much less maintenance than the vehicles of 25 years ago, but they still have needs. You no longer have to do a tune up every six months, or change the oil every three months, but regular oil and fluid changes and tire rotations are still essential to your Nissan Versa or...
How To Approach and Manage DIY Work On Your Vehicle
The hardest part of any DIY job on your car is often getting up the courage to get started. As you may have seen recently, Haynes research indicates the cosmetic plastic cover over the engine can be one of the biggest hurdles to working on your car for amateurs. Even with the latest 21st-Century...
Don't Fear the Engine Cover
MOST SURPRISING FEAR PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM WORKING ON THEIR OWN CARS? THE PLASTIC ENGINE COVER
After Listening to Customers, Haynes Manuals Says Don't Fear the Plastic Engine Cover
Within the past 20 years, automotive manufacturers decided they wanted to hide the inner workings of their...
2007-13 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Truck Routine Maintenance FAQ
The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are tough but regular maintenance will keep them in perfect order. Haynes explains how to keep them running sweetly.
5 Scary Breakdowns You Can Avoid or Prepare For
We have all seen the movie; a young couple are driving their car on a country road, maybe through a thunderstorm, when something suddenly goes wrong! The next thing you know they are knocking on the door of a spooky mansion, or running through their lives from werewolves or zombies.
These days...
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October 18, 2024