AuthorBlair Lampe

Blair Lampe is a New York-based professional mechanic, blogger, theater technician, and speechwriter. In her downtime she enjoys backpacking wherever her boots will carry her, rock climbing, experimental theatre, a crisp rosé , and showering love on her 2001 Sierra truck.

Cleaning this EGR valve reduces NOx emissions and extends the life of your engine.

Posted October 12, 2021 Maintenance

EGR Valve Cleaning How-To: Carbon Deposits Be Gone!

This small component does a huge amount of work to keep NOx emissions at bay, so learning how to clean an EGR valve is a critical maintenance task.

A bad water pump that has been removed from a car sits on a table.

Posted October 11, 20211 Comment Maintenance

6 Signs You May Have a Bad Water Pump On Your Hands

A bad water pump will ruin your engine in short order. Know the signs of failure to avoid a catastrophe.

Posted October 9, 2021 Know How

How to Clean a Fuel Transfer Tank

Knowing how to clean a dirty fuel transfer tank can help protect the life of the engines your fuel ends up in. Learn more here.

A brake line and hose connection under the hood.

Posted October 4, 2021 Maintenance

Hydraulic Hose Repair: How to Tell When It’s Time

Knowing what signs point to a need for hydraulic hose repair or replacement is essential to good car maintenance.

Posted October 3, 2021 Know How

Wanna Put Together a Tractor Hayride? How to Prep Your Equipment and Stay Safe

Ah, autumn. It’s a time for all things pumpkin and one last chance to enjoy the nice weather before winter sets in. A tractor hayride is the perfect way..

Posted September 13, 2021 Know How

Can You Patch the Sidewall of a Tire?

Can you patch the sidewall of a tire? Patching a hole in the tread is one thing, but you may want to think twice about sidewall damage. Read on for more.

Posted September 9, 2021 Maintenance

How To Keep High Mileage Cars on the Road

Posted September 1, 2021 Know How

Lowering Springs vs Coilovers

When it comes to lowering springs vs coilovers, which is the best choice for lowering your vehicle’s suspension? Read on to find out.

Posted August 19, 2021 Know How

How Do Air Brakes Work?

Trucks, buses, trailers and semi-trailers use air brakes, which provide several advantages to these larger vehicles. But how do air brakes work?

Posted August 14, 2021 Know How

5 Different Kinds of Camper Trailers

Camper trailers are the most popular type of non-motorized RV for travel on the open road. Here are a few different types of camper trailers to consider.