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Posted May 25, 2018 Know How

How to Safely Jack Your Car: 3 Important Tips

Learn how to safely jack your car and get those summer or winter wheels off quickly with these three tips.

Posted May 24, 2018 Know How

How to Spot a Bad Valve Cover Gasket

An engine’s valve cover protects the cams and valves from dirt. So what happens when you have a bad valve cover gasket? How do you spot the problem?

This modest, but tidy and well-organized garage has a row of tires on one wall, shelving units in the back, and a bicycle hanging from the ceiling.

Posted May 23, 2018 Know How

5 Garage Cleaning Products That Should Be on Everyone’s Shelf

Which garage cleaning products deserve to be on your shelf? We get down and dirty so you don’t have to.

Posted May 22, 2018 Know How

5 Tips For Bleeding Brakes While Staying Safe At The Same Time

Keeping air out of your brakes is a straightforward, yet critical maintenance task. Here’s a quick run down of how to bleed brakes yourself.

Posted May 21, 2018 Know How

Interference Engine vs Non-Interference Engine Types

Automobile engines can be classified as either interference engine or non-interference engine types depending on what occurs if piston/valve synchronization is lost. In the non-interference engine with the crankshaft still … Continue Reading Interference Engine vs Non-Interference Engine Types

Posted May 20, 2018 Know How

How to Replace Lawn Mower Blades: Do’s and Don’ts

The quality of your lawn mower’s blade can affect how well it cuts your lawn significantly. Here’s how to replace lawn mower blades for the DIY at heart.

A Lincoln Continental is parked in a driveway.

Posted May 18, 2018 Know How

The Pros and Cons of Summer Tires

Summer tires offer maximum grip and increased performance on the track. There are also a few drawbacks to driving on them all the time, though.

The steering gear on an Alfa Romero automobile, featuring a rack and pinion setup.

Posted May 16, 2018 Know How

Symptoms of a Failing Rack and Pinion

Rack and pinion steering is almost everywhere, helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles, but how do you know if your rack and pinion is failing?

Under the hood of this Mercury Grand Marquis is a noninterference engine.

Posted May 15, 2018 Know How

What is a Non-Interference Engine?

What’s the difference between an interference engine and a noninterference engine? It’s all about keeping the pistons and valves in proper time and space.

A body shop mechanic fixing a dented automotive part with a hammer.

Posted May 14, 2018 Know How

How to Talk to an Estimator Before You Start Body Repair

Auto body repair involves a lot of steps that should be taken carefully. Here’s a look at how to talk to a mechanic to get all the info you need.