If its your first time doing an under the hood job, finding what button in your car opens your hood can sometimes be difficult. Common reasons are it’s time for an oil change, the radiator needs some water, or maybe you need some more windshield wiper fluid. Usually you bring it into the mechanic to do this job, but this time you want to save some money and become a bit more independent. It’s going to be really hard to do this if you don’t know how to open the hood! Don’t worry though because it is in fact very easy to do and you will never forget once you find it.
There are two common places for a hood release to be located. If you own an old car, your hood release will probably be behind your bumper or grill. If you own a new car than your release should be located inside your car. Each car varies the exact location, but it should be located somewhere around your steering wheel or drivers seat. Sometimes it may be hidden unless you look from below. Continue reading ‘How to Open Your Car's Hood’ »