After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control of your 2nd generation Chevy Silverado truck can become weak or just stop working entirely. To view my quick DIY guide for changing the battery, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Month: June 2013
2008-2012 Honda Accord 2.4L I4 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide
The iridium tipped spark plugs of an 8th generation Honda Accord can last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be inspected before that time to check the 2.4L I4 engine’s condition. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2012 Honda Accord License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb on your 8th generation Honda Accord, or upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs, check out my quick DIY instructions to the procedure, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2012 Honda Accord Overhead Dome Light Bulb Replacement Guide
If you need to replace a burnt out overhead dome light bulb (or upgrade it to a brighter LED unit) in your 8th generation Honda Accord coupe or sedan, check out my quick DIY guide to the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2013 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration Parade
We drove a few hours north from Orange County this past weekend to attend the 2013 Summer Solstice Celebration Parade held in Santa Barbara, CA. To view my pictures from the day, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2013 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration Parade Pictures
2009-2014 Ford F-150 Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement Guide
The rear disc brake pads of a 12th generation Ford F150 tend to last about twice as long as the front pads, or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. To view my complete DIY tutorial for changing the rear brake pads, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2009-2014 Ford F-150 Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide
If you’ve been hearing a screeching sound coming from the front of your 12th generation Ford F150 when you tap the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front pads. To view my complete DIY instructions to the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2011-2014 Ford F-150 Coyote 5.0L V8 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide
The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014 Ford F150 equipped with the Coyote 5.0L V8 engine can last up to 100k miles. But you should check them before that mileage if just to make sure they don’t become stuck in the cylinder. To view my complete DIY instructions for checking or replacing the spark plugs, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2011-2014 Ford F-150 Coyote 5.0L V8 Engine Oil Change Guide
The best way to keep your 12th generation Ford F-150 truck running well for years to come is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Coyote 5.0 liter V8 engine. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2009-2014 Ford F-150 Interior Door Panel Removal Guide
If you’d like to upgrade the OEM speakers, add soundproofing material, fix a faulty switch, replace a power window motor, or replace a broken side view mirror, you’ll first have to remove the interior door panel on your 12th generation Ford F150 truck. To view my detailed DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.