Month: October 2014

If you’d like to change the low beam, high beam, front turn signal or side marker bulbs in the headlight assemblies of your seventh generation (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Dodge Charger, you’ll first need to remove the front bumper fascia cover. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the headlight bulbs, including replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2011-2014 Dodge Charger Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the smart or “intelligent” key fob remote control for the Keyless Enter-N-Go system of a 7th generation (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Dodge Charger can become weak or stop working entirely. To view my DIY tutorial for changing the key fob battery (including the replacement part number) click on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

2011-2014 Dodge Charger Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a grinding or screeching sound coming from the front end of your ninth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and possibly also the 2016) Honda Civic when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front disc brake pads. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers and a required tools list, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 Honda Civic Disc Brake Pads Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your ninth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and probably also the 2016) Honda Civic running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the filter on the R18A1 1.8 liter inline four cylinder engine. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, including replacement filter part numbers, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 Honda Civic 1.8L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

If you’ve been having trouble starting the engine in your 9th generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and maybe also the 2016) Honda Civic on a cold morning and the 12 volt automotive battery in the engine bay is a few years old, you probably need to replace it. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the battery (including replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 Honda Civic 12V Car Battery Replacement Guide

The iridium tipped spark plugs of a ninth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & possibly also the 2016) Honda Civic should last up to 100,000 miles. But they should be checked before that time to check on the engine’s condition and to make sure they don’t become stuck or “frozen” in the cylinder head. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including replacement part numbers) click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Honda Civic R18A1 1.8L I4 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

The engine air filter element of a ninth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and possibly also the 2016 model year) Honda Civic should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when dirty. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement filter part numbers, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 Honda Civic 1.8L I4 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The headlight assemblies of a 9th generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & possibly also the 2016 model year) Honda Civic contain the low beam, high beam, and front turn signal light bulbs. If you need to change a burnt out bulb, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement bulb part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 Honda Civic Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

The tail light assemblies of a ninth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & maybe also the 2016) Honda Civic contain the brake, rear turn signal, reverse and parking light bulbs. If you need to change any of these, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 Honda Civic Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you’d like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your ninth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and possibly also the 2016 model year) Honda Civic, you’ll first need to take off the plastic interior door panel. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, including replacement speaker sizes, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 Honda Civic Interior Door Panel Removal Guide