Month: April 2015

If the oil pressure gauge in your second generation (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) GM Chevy Tahoe is stuck or “pegged” at 80 PSI, you probably need to change the oil pressure sensor (A.K.A. “sending unit” or “switch”) on the Vortec 5300 5.3 liter V8 engine. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, including the replacement part numbers and a required tools list, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Owners of other General Motors full size trucks, vans or SUV vehicles such as the Silverado, Suburban, Avalanche, Express, GMC Yukon, Sierra, Savana and the Cadillac Escalade may also find the tutorial to be helpful.

GM Chevy Tahoe Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement Guide

If you’d like to change the rear brake pads and replace the rotors on your second generation (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) GM Chevrolet Tahoe, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below. (Owners of other similar General Motors SUVs or trucks such as the Silverado, Suburban, Avalanche, GMC Yukon, Sierra, Hummer H2 and the Cadillac Escalade may also find the tutorial to be useful.)

2000-2006 GM Chevy Tahoe Rear Brake Pads & Rotors Replacement Guide

 

If you need to change the battery in the key fob remote control of a second generation (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) GM Chevy Tahoe SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out high mount third brake light bulb above the rear deck and just in front of the trunk lid of your 8th generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012) Honda Accord, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2008-2012 Honda Accord 3rd Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you need to change the rear disc brake pads on your fifth generation (2013, 2014, 2015 and probably also the 2016 model year) Nissan Altima sedan, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including the replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2013-2015 Nissan Altima Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a screeching, squealing or grinding sound coming from the front end of your fifth generation (2013, 2014, 2015 and possibly also the refreshed 2016 model year) Nissan Altima sedan when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads. Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including the replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2013-2015 Nissan Altima Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical issue with your fifth generation (2013, 2014, 2015 and probably also the revamped 2016 model year) Nissan Altima sedan is to check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment electrical panels. Check out my DIY guide for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2013-2015 Nissan Altima Electrical Fuses Replacement Guide

The engine air filter element in a fifth generation (2013, 2014, 2015 & also the revised 2016) Nissan Altima should be cleaned regularly and replaced when overly soiled. Check out my DIY tutorial with the replacement part numbers by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

2013-2015 Nissan Altima Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your fifth generation (2013, 2014, 2015 & the updated 2016) Nissan Altima running well is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the canister style oil filter on the QR25DE 2.5 liter inline four cylinder engine. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2013-2015 Nissan Altima QR25DE 2.5L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a fifth generation (2013, 2014, 2015 and probably also the revamped 2016 model year) Nissan Altima sedan with the QR25DE 2.5 liter inline four cylinder motor should last up to 100,000 miles. But they should be checked well before that time to verify that the engine is running properly and to make sure they do not become stuck or “frozen” in the cylinder head. 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.

2013-2015 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide