Ifixit DIY Vehicles Hints & Tips
How to care for you vehicle. In this category we will be looking into 4×4’s, bicycles, boats, caravans, cars, motorbikes, motor-homes, RC, buggies, helicopters, planes and trucks.
How to care for you vehicle. In this category we will be looking into 4×4’s, bicycles, boats, caravans, cars, motorbikes, motor-homes, RC, buggies, helicopters, planes and trucks.
Biodiesel is a fuel made from long chain fatty acids that can be found in vegetable oil and animal fats. These fatty acids are linked with a methanol molecule to…
Biodiesel is a form of diesel that is used to replace more refined fuels in vehicles and home heaters. The more refined a fuel is, the more chemical compounds have…
The original diesel engine was designed to run on vegetable oil, and older-model diesel engines can be converted to run primarily on common fry oil rather than petroleum products. Clean…
There’s been a lot of talk lately about bi-fuel cars running on LPG and propane, most notably from Chrysler and Lancia in Europe, but in the US as well, with…
Cars can be modified to operate on liquid propane gas (LPG). The conversion reduces the pollution output from the vehicle and may reduce the cost of operation. While the mileage…
LED headlamps are only just trickling onto the market — mostly on high-end cars — but now it seems a certain German automaker has plans for laser headlamps. “Laser light…
If you have an open carport and want to protect your vehicles, it’s not that hard to build a roof for your carport. Step One Measure and mark off the…
If you are looking for some shelter for your vehicles but don’t want the hassle of building a garage, carports are another great place to protect your vehicles from the…
Belts are primarily used on overhead camshaft engines. Always follow manufacturer’s recommendations regarding cam belt change intervals and replacement procedures. The objective of this procedure is to show you how…
Replacing exhaust systems are generally a simple process as an exhaust is only held together by a couple of clamps. Replacing factory fitted exhausts with a branded aftermarket exhaust is…