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Gasoline has a shelf-life. Within a few months, untreated gas fades in potency and can gum up the internals of the fuel system. Within 6 months, stored fuel can completely varnish the carburetor, requiring cleaning in order to get the engine running again. When your engine is in long-term storage, it is important to use… Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How To Use STA-BIL® Storage Fuel Stabilizer
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The sun is a brutal, unstoppable force that never rests. The interior components of your car, while built to withstand the sun’s UV rays, are susceptible to damage over time. Tinted windows help, but only slow the eventual decay of all the interior components. Protecting these materials is paramount to their survival. Some products are… Continue Reading Protect Your Interior with 303 Aerospace Protectant
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In extreme climates, even the smallest amount of water in the fuel lines can cause serious problems. Over time, condensation in the fuel system leads to water formation in the tank. Water will settle to the bottom of the fuel, rusting the tank, the lines and cause poor running conditions. The best way to rid… Continue Reading What Is Gas-Line Antifreeze And Why Do You Need It?
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So you finally got that pesky intermittent electrical problem on your ride traced down to a bad connection. Now you just need to cut it out and replace it, but with what? There are all kinds of electrical terminals out there; figuring out exactly what wiring terminal you need can be confusing. This Know-How Notes… Continue Reading Know-How Notes – Wiring Terminal & Connector Guide
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Electrical issues are one of the most difficult problems to trace down in a car. Many times the issue is intermittent, where sometimes the circuit works, and sometimes it does not, meaning that you have to be able to track down the problem while it is not functioning. Most often, these issues are the result… Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How to Use Crimp Terminals The Right Way
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(Editor’s note: This article on how to measure brake pedal ratio is meant for skilled readers who are familiar with modifying or customizing their own vehicles.) When the brake pedal (or clutch pedal) is too hard to push, driving your car becomes not only difficult, but downright dangerous. Disc brake conversions are great, but even… Continue Reading How To Measure Brake Pedal Ratio
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So there you are, just cruising down the highway, rocking out to your favorite tune on the radio, having a good old time, everything is right in the world. Being a good, alert driver, you glance down to check your gauges; gas good, oil pressure good, volts sure whatever halfway between 12 and 16 means.… Continue Reading Chevrolet/GMC Truck Water Pump Replacement Overview
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All GM trucks and SUVs used plastic heater hose connectors (disconnects) for the heater hoses from 1999-2014. The problem with this is that over time, the plastic becomes brittle and breaks off. Because the connector breaks in the middle, you can’t just simply slide the hose over the heater barb and toss on a worm-clamp.… Continue Reading How to Replace Chevrolet/GMC Heater Hose Connectors
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While most of us take it for granted, the power steering system is a critical component of your vehicle. Eventually, the parts that comprise the steering system will wear out. External components, such as the tie rod ends and links wear out much faster than the internal components, so you will experience servicing those parts regularly… Continue Reading Power Steering Rack Problems and Replacement Tips
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An engine is a simple mechanical device, an air pump really, that uses pistons and valves to pull air in and push air out. The pistons in an engine block must be sealed inside each cylinder in order for the process to be efficient. Because the pistons travel through the stroke millions of times throughout… Continue Reading How Piston Rings Work
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