Install A Roof Rack
Simple and Inexpensive When I was preparing for a trip recently it dawned on me how convenient it would be if I had a roof rack on my Explorer. Instead of all the luggage in the cargo area and on…
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1989 Chevrolet 3500 Power Steering Pump Replacement
The Role of the Power Steering Pump Located at the front of the right side (driver’s side) of the engine, the role of the power steering pump is an integral part of the steering system. Without this pump, steering your truck…
7 Common Driving Myths
Why do we believe our “parents rules” are actually laws? Here are 7 common driving myths passed down to us from our parents rules that are merely myths. Myth #1 – It Is Illegal to Drive With The Interior Light/Dome…
Replace Your Brakes Wheel Cylinder
Brake Cylinder
1989 Chevrolet Secondary Air Pump
The Secondary Air Pump The 1989 Chevrolet is now considered a classic car! But although the car is a classic, that also means it’s old. And if things haven’t gone wrong by now, they will certainly start soon! It can be a…
Spark Plug Replacement
What Is a Spark Plug? The spark plug is the source of life for your car. It’s what the beat is to your heart, and the bounce is to the ball: it’s the driving force in your engine. The spark plug…
Heater Core Replacement
How to Replace the Heater Core I’ve been working on cars for twenty-plus years, and nothing, I mean nothing, was easier to install than the heater core on the 1993 Ford Explorer. I would say a child could install it! Bypass…
Is It Illegal To Drive Barefoot In California?
Driving Barefoot: Is It Legal? As a driving instructor in California, I was surprised by how often my students posed this question. “Is it legal to drive barefoot” I heard almost everyday during Summer. In California there is no law…
How To Perform A Car Maintenance Inspection
Vehicle Maintenance Checklist It’s been proven a number of times that regular vehicle maintenance will prolong the life of your vehicle, especially the engine. The vehicles at my place of employment are driven every day, except Saturday and Sunday, on…
Install A Water Pump In A 1989 Chevrolet 3500
Does Your Water Pump Need Replacing? If any of the following apply to your vehicle, it may be time to replace the water pump: Water pumps wear out eventually, just like any moving part. The water pump is a critical…