Car Repair Guide

You won't be able to repair every possible problem your car has. But you can perform basic repairs with a few tools and a little knowledge. A lot of people are intimidated to attempt repairs on their vehicles. Several types of repairs are a lot easier than they look. You certainly don't have to be a car expert to perform these basic repairs.

Overheating Engine - Check your coolant level first if you notice your engine overheating. Wait until you've turned off the engine and allowed it to cool down. Open your hood and look for where the coolant is located. You'll probably have to refer to your owner’s manual because it will be located in different places for each model. Add coolant until you notice it reaches the full line, which is usually half way up the container under your hood. Coolant can be found in auto parts stores. It's possible the problem could be more complicated, but check the coolant first. 

Changing Oil - You can easily change your cars oil if you have the right tools. You'll need a jack, jack stands, wrenches or socket set and a drain pan. Park you car on a level surface and turn the engine off. Jack your car up where the engine is located and place jack stands on each side. Remember to place jack and jack stands on the frame of the car. Drain the oil by unscrewing the nut from the bottom of the oil pan. Replace the nut when the oil has stopped draining. Set the car back down with your jack after removing the jack stands. Pour new oil in the engine. Check how many quarts your oil needs and also where to pour it in by checking your owners manual.