Here’s a typical General Motors V6 engine that needs a serpentine belt and belt tensioner replaced. Follow the step by step illustration with helpful information needed to diagnose belt and tensioner problems as well as how to replace the belt and tensioner assembly.
Welcome to the Maintenance Section
Prepare your car for winter weather
Here are a few things to focus on and be aware of how to prepare your vehicle for the cold winter months ahead.
Tune-up – what are the deciding factors?
Have you ever wondered who came up with the rules on how and when to tune-up your car? Well here are a few things to take into consideration.
Tune-up/Replacing Engine Spark Plugs
The key maintenance parts that require service for a tune-up are the air and fuel filters, spark plugs and oil change. In this section I will show you how to replace spark plugs.
How to check and maintain transmission fluid
The transmission fluid in a transmission is like the blood in your body. If it get low, or old it eventually slows down and stops. Here’s how to check and maintain the level for proper operation.
How to check and maintain brake fluid
All brake fluid systems are sealed systems with special fluid designed to operate at extremely high temperatures. Here’s how to check and maintain the brake fluid in your vehicle.
How to check power steering fluid
Here’s how to check and evaluate the condition of your power steering fluid. Checking the steering fluid is not a difficult task, it’s making sure you use the correct fluid



