David Sturtz

David Sturtz

David Sturtz is an automotive expert at RepairPal, the leading online source of auto repair resources and estimates. With many ASE Master certified mechanics on staff who have decades of experience, RepairPal knows all the fine points of car repair.

Posts by David Sturtz

Transmission Rear Oil Seal

The transmission oil seal is the mechanical seal between the rear of the transmission and the driveshaft. .

The transmission oil seal is the mechanical seal between the rear of the transmission and the driveshaft. .

Battery Cable End Replacement

The battery cables and battery cable ends carry power to all the car's electrical components (starter motor, lights, stereo, etc.).

The battery cables and battery cable ends carry power to all the car's electrical components (starter motor, lights, stereo, etc.).

Battery Cable Replacement

The battery cables and battery cable ends carry power to all of a vehicle's electrical components (starter motor, lights, stereo, etc.).

The battery cables and battery cable ends carry power to all of a vehicle's electrical components (starter motor, lights, stereo, etc.).

Brake Light Bulb Replacement

It is important to use a brake light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

It is important to use a brake light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

Fog Light/Driving Light Bulb Replacement

It is important to use a fog light or driving light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

It is important to use a fog light or driving light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

License Plate Light Bulb Replacement

It is important to use a license plate light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

It is important to use a license plate light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

Side/Marker Light Bulb Replacement

It is important to use a side/marker light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

It is important to use a side/marker light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

Tail Light Bulb Replacement

It is important to use a tail light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

It is important to use a tail light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

Third Brake Light Bulb Replacement

It is important to use a third brake light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

It is important to use a third brake light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

It is important to use a turn signal light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

It is important to use a turn signal light bulb that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specific. Using an incorrect style or type of bulb may cause damage to the wiring or lamp housing.

Door Window Motor Replacement

Any vehicle equipped with electric windows has an electric motor in each door. When the driver or a passenger pushes the window-switch control panel, the window raises and lowers.

Any vehicle equipped with electric windows has an electric motor in each door. When the driver or a passenger pushes the window-switch control panel, the window raises and lowers.

Door Window Regulator Replacement

The door window regulator is the mechanism that raises and lowers the door window glass on both power and manually-operated windows. .

The door window regulator is the mechanism that raises and lowers the door window glass on both power and manually-operated windows. .

Negative Battery Cable

There are two very large cables that come directly off the battery. Think of these cables as the large rivers that carry the water from the reservoir into a city's water main system.

There are two very large cables that come directly off the battery. Think of these cables as the large rivers that carry the water from the reservoir into a city's water main system.

Positive Battery Cable

There are two very large cables that come directly off the battery. Think of these cables as the large rivers that carry the water from the reservoir into a city's water main system.

There are two very large cables that come directly off the battery. Think of these cables as the large rivers that carry the water from the reservoir into a city's water main system.

Battery Post Protective Pad

Battery post protective pads are chemically treated felt rings that fight terminal corrosion. .

Battery post protective pads are chemically treated felt rings that fight terminal corrosion. .