http://www.autorepairfacts.com Tutorials to repair and maintain your own car Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:42:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a follow up to the advertisement in December, I attended the 2009 Auto Show in Indianapolis. Here are some of the '09 vehicles that I photographed from the Auto Show, some of which are my personal favorites. Even though the automotive market is rapidly changing as to whats available for ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/auto-entertainment/2009-indianapolis-auto-show/ Auto Repair Facts Hello to all of those who have linked to the Auto repair facts website. Thank you for your interest in the automotive subjects that I've been publishing and comments that I've received over the last year. I've been extremely busy for the last 3 months and unable ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/website/auto-repair-facts-work-in-progress/ For all you car buffs, here's your chance to browse around the 2nd of 4 swapmeets being held this year. For anyone who might be interested in automotive projects or car enthusiasts who are looking for specific parts, here is the show for you. What's in Store Visit the Indiana State ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/parts/2nd-indy-swapmeet-and-car-sale-of-2009/ This post is an organized group of BMW dealers that I researched and put together. It is for anyone to use, but for those who are about to attend, have entered, or finished the BMW STEP program here's a way to scout out different dealers that could possibly be great ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/job-search-resources/bmw-dealers-across-the-us-for-the-step-program/ Coming this weekend, February 13-15th 2009. This is the custom car show that has been touring for the last 30 years. Break those winter blues and get a touch of spring fever for cruising when you see some of these classic muscle cars and custom creations. Date, Location, and Cost This ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/auto-entertainment/carquest-autoparts-indianapolis-world-of-wheels/ If you're an automotive instructor, head up an automotive program at a local high school/career center, or own a local dealership anywhere in the United States here's an opportunity for you. How to Get Involved Get on board and work with an organization such as AYES (Automotive Youth Educational Systems) who ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/job-search-resources/participate-in-automotive-youth-educational-systems/ Here's a helpful post with a step by step procedure on how to remove a starter for replacement. Also let us help with diagnosing your starter issues by symptom and get helpful advise with starter testing. Reasons for Replacing The first thought that you might have a problem with your starter would ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/repairs/removing-a-starter-for-replacement/ Here's an article that can help describe and explain the functions of an alternator. We will also guide you through the steps and procedures for testing, diagnosing problems, and replacing a faulty alternator. Reasons for Replacement A majority of the time when an alternator fails, it stops charging and the battery ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/repairs/removing-an-alternator-for-replacment/ 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. This is the same 1995 Monte Carlo used ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/maintenance/drive-belts/replacing-a-serpentine-belt-and-tensioner/ In this article we'll perform a compression test on a 1995 Monte Carlo with a 3.1 liter V6. I'll cover what factors determine the need for a compression test and how to set up and perform this test. Tools for the Job Skill level/Difficulty, Advanced. Here's a list of tools you will ... http://www.autorepairfacts.com/engines/how-to-perform-an-engine-compression-test/