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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 … Continue Reading How To Measure Brake Pedal Ratio
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 … Continue Reading Chevrolet/GMC Truck Water Pump Replacement Overview
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…
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As your vehicle ages, buildup inside your engine’s fuel system increases. Over time, this buildup can seriously reduce the power and efficiency of the engine. This is mainly due to … Continue Reading Product Test – CRC 1Tank Fuel System Restore
Beginning in the 1970s, GM started using a specialized weather-resistant terminal design called “Weather Pack”. This modular terminal system was designed to seal the wires and terminals from corrosion. These … Continue Reading Know-How Notes – How to Assemble Weather Pack/Metri Pack Terminals
Just when you expect it the least, POP!, your air hose springs a leak. Hopefully it doesn’t just blow apart and the end connected to the compressor whips at your … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How to Repair An Air Hose
Does your power steering system moan and groan when you are trying to pull into a parking space? Does your driveway have the tell-tale dark spots of a power steering … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Quick Power Steering Flush How-To
If you like to lay down your own paint, then you should probably own a paint gun. The problem is that there are about five bajillion brands and styles of … Continue Reading Paint Like A Pro – 3M Accuspray Paint Gun Review