How to Replace Sparkplugs on 2001 Lexus IS 300
4 Oct 2013, 17:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Either if you want to do a regular sparkplug replacement or simply tune your Lexus IS 300 engine up with some performance ones, you’ll have to get your hands a little dirty. Since the first...
Star Wars R2D2 Helmet Is Timeless Fun
4 Oct 2013, 09:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Jenn's R2D2 helmet is not exactly breaking news, but when it comes to Star Wars, I really doubt that someone will dare utter the word "old". And what's even better is that Jenn i...
How to Replace Serpentine Belt on Toyota Tacoma
30 Sep 2013, 17:22 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The serpentine belt (also known as the accessories belt) in your Toyota Tacoma is drove by the main pulley in the head of the crankshaft. It is used to drive auxiliary systems like the alternator, w...
How to Change Sparkplugs on 2006 Toyota Camry
30 Sep 2013, 17:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / As with other components in your Camry, the sparkplugs have their own life cycle. Hydrocarbon deposits on their electrodes or a crack in their insulating ceramic layer will surely end their life. ...
How to Remove Service Plug on Toyota Prius
27 Sep 2013, 16:38 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Supposing you have some mechanical skills and want to work safely on your third generation Toyota Prius in your garage, you’ll need to make sure that you won’t get electrocuted by the ve...
How to Replace Water Pump on 2001 Toyota Corolla
26 Sep 2013, 16:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With age, the water pump on your 2001 Toyota Corolla will start to wear out and you will need to replace it. Doing so, requires some skill, as the water pump is located in a pretty tight space an...
How to Replace Front Shock Absorber on 1993 Toyota Pickup
26 Sep 2013, 16:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Replacing the shock absorbers on your Toyota Pickup is not really like a walk in the park and you need to have some basic mechanic skills. Also, you will need a complete toolbox and a car elevato...
How to Apply Headlight Protection on Scion FR-S
26 Sep 2013, 16:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Rocks and other road debris can damage and even crack your Scion FR-S/Toyota GT 86’s headlamps. And since dealerships won’t sell you just the headlamp’s glass, it would be a shame ...
Russian DIY ATV Uses Ural Engine
26 Sep 2013, 11:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Little does true creativity on boundaries, and this video is a great way to prove it. We've seen quite a lot of makeshift machinery coming from Russia, and some of it was really hilarious. H...
How to Replace Cabin Air Filter on 2014 Toyota Corolla
26 Sep 2013, 11:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Here’s another proof that the 2014 Toyota Corolla got more stylish and upscale but still has the same functionality and thought-out mechanics. As with the majority of its functional parts, ...
How to Replace Engine Air Filter on 2014 Toyota Corolla
26 Sep 2013, 10:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Even if the 2014 Toyota Corolla got a whole new upscale design new features, the automaker kept most of the mechanical parts from the outgoing model, enhancing only what it was needed. So, if you...
How to Unscrew Rusty Bolts on any Toyota
25 Sep 2013, 16:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Rust is one of the main enemies of a vehicle and even with today’s technology, there are still parts that can rust on a car. Bolts and nuts make the perfect example. The most common bolts t...
How To Fix Overheating Engine on Toyota Corolla
25 Sep 2013, 14:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car in the world, and its reliability is rock-solid, but still, there are situations when it might have overheating issues
How to Make Engine Immobilizer on Toyota Corolla
25 Sep 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you are owning an older Toyota Corolla and you are concerned about it getting stolen, there is a small trick you can do to prevent that from happening. Normally, you would go for an alarm syst...
How to Fix Radiator Fan Relay on Toyota Corolla
25 Sep 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The fan mounted on the back of your Toyota Corolla’s radiator helps to draw more air through it and help with the cooling process. Normally, the fan will kick in when the engine gets hot. S...
How to Replace VVT Pulley in Toyota Corolla Levin
24 Sep 2013, 09:47 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Variable Valve Timing system on a Toyota 4AGE 20 engine alters the timing of valve lifts in order to improve performance, fuel economy and emissions. Replacing one of the VVT pulleys is not t...
How to Detail a Lexus LFA
23 Sep 2013, 16:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Normally, if you own a Lexus sedan or SUV, washing it resumes to driving down to the local car wash and leaving the guys there clean it with foam and high-pressure water hoses. Maybe some wax after....
How to Check the Drive Shafts on Toyota Corolla
23 Sep 2013, 11:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Since your Toyota Corolla is front-wheel-driven, the only drive shafts you have are the ones connecting the gearbox with the front wheels. So, you have basically two metal bars with mechanical ba...
How to Reset Brake Warning Light on 2000-2007 Toyota Corolla
21 Sep 2013, 10:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If a circle surrounded by brackets containing an exclamation sign in the middle appears on your Toyota Corolla's dashboard after you start the engine, it means that you have a braking pro...
How to Replace Rear Hatch Handle on Toyota Sequoia
20 Sep 2013, 17:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Sometimes, plastic parts broke and since the rear hatch handle of a Toyota Sequoia as a lot of plastic in its structure, it may break. Luckily, you can replace it at home with some basic tools, l...