Car Maintenance and Repair

Have you ever tried - and failed - to remove tar stains from the bodywork of your car? With the right know how, that annoying liquid substance - thick, dark and oily - is easier to remove than you think. At OneHowTo, we know a few useful hints and tips that we'd like to share with you. So follow our advice...

For an internal combustion engine to operate properly it needs three main ingredients which are air, fuel and spark. The internal combustion engine carburetor mixes the air and fuel to create a highly combustible mixture and the spark plug provides the spark which ignites the mixture of air and fuel...

The Carburetor is a component used in an internal combustion engine which blends the air and fuel to create a highly combustible mixture. It also controls the speed of the engine and regulates the ratio of air and fuel. The passages, orifices and jets of the carburetor can often get clogged due to poor...

Like all car parts, fuel injectors gather dirt and can eventually become clogged; they have to be cleaned regularly. You will know they are due for a thorough clean if your car runs less for more gas, or if your engine does not respond as well as it used to. While a mechanic will clean them perfectly,...

Leaking oil is a common issue that car owners frequently encounter. It can be caused due to several reasons, including worn rings and pistons, worn or bad gaskets, damaged, worn or unsecured oil plug, missing gasket, incorrectly attached oil filter, high oil pressure or corrosion in the oil coolant line....

Your car’s fuel filter is responsible for preventing impurities in the fuel (gasoline or diesel) from entering the engine. Impurities from the fuel line can clog your carburetor or fuel injector, so it is important to learn how to clean your fuel filter so that your car keeps working at its best. A dirty...

An old car can give off a bad smell for a number of reasons, from not being properly maintained in terms of cleaning, to interior fittings that have taken in a lot of moisture, and transporting products that give off a very strong smell. That old car smell is among the most difficult smells to get rid of,...

One thing that may disturb a driver is strange noises, such as squealing or squeaking, coming from the vehicle when the engine turns on. The clutch pedal is an integral part of a manual car as it controls the shift between gears. If a noise comes from this part of the car control system, you may be in...

There are some advantages to living in a cold climate, but keeping your car in top condition often isn't one of them. Glass can crack, liquids can freeze and the conditions of the road can be very dangerous. One less hazardous, but very annoying winter car problem, is that the windshield can fog up just...

There are many sounds and rattles a car can make. Some are the normal vibrations of a vehicle at speed. Unfortunately, some might mean there is a particular problem with the car. As your hands are on the wheel at all times (they at least should be), you might be more sensitive to these vibrations more...

Is your car losing power? In most cases, a loss of engine power is related to a mechanical failure in your vehicle. However, a loss of power may also be due to an external factor such as high temperatures or other climate issues. Working out why your car is not always easy, so we should consider all...

There is no established time frame or mileage point in which you need to change the clutch of a car. You might think your clutch is fine if you have only been driving the car around town. However, if you have lots of stops and starts, this could wear out your clutch more than drivers who spend more...

Your exhaust pipe is one of the most important ways to determine the health of your car. Exhaust fumes are an unfortunate necessity of the internal combustion engine. They are a byproduct of the fuel being burned to propel the car. If smoke is being released, then this is indicative of a problem. There are...

If your car runs out of water or coolant you must pull over as soon as possible and turn off the engine. This helps to prevent overheating which can result in costly damage to the car's engine. Cars that have electronic systems will automatically lose power and come to a complete stop when the temperature...

There are many possible reasons why your car is not accelerating properly. Some are very simple to fix, while others will need a professional mechanic and a considerable amount of money. In any case, it is important to remember that with good maintenance of your car you will minimize the chances of any...

If your car engine is shaking, the problem could be caused bya number of different factors. Chances are that the engine's problem lies in one of the parts which are designed to absorb vibrations produced when the engine is running. While it may seem like the movement is being made by the engine, it is...

If you travel with children on windy roads it is almost impossible to prevent car sickness and vomiting. Once you have already cleaned the car, you may notice a further unpleasant smell of vomit in the vehicle. This is normal because vomit is very acidic and the smell is difficult to remove completely....

In an internal combustion engine, you need to let air in to light the fuel. This happens when the valves are opened by the crankshafts and camshafts. In order to let in the correct amount of air, a timing belt connects the camshafts and crankshafts. As the belt rotates it keeps the two shafts moving in time....

A car that jerks when accelerating, when starting the engine or even while driving at constant speed is showing symptoms of a problem. There can be many causes behind this jerking motion, including problems in the starting system, fuel supply, engine or the exhaust pipe. You may even notice your car...