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A close-up on a car headlight with moisture inside the housing.

Posted December 6, 2017 Know How

Moisture in Headlights Doesn’t Have to Mean It’s Time for Replacement

Moisture in headlights can affect night vision, but here’s how to deal with the problem before it gets out of hand.

Posted December 5, 2017 Know How

Bad Body Control Module? Here’s How to Tell

Dealing with strange lights, sounds and other problems? Here’s how to diagnose a bad body control module before it sidelines your vehicle.

Posted December 4, 20171 Comment Know How

How To Use JB Weld ExtremeHeat

Some of the most difficult to repair parts are the ones that must endure very high temperatures. Sure, the engine block may hit 180-220 degrees, but that is nothing compared … Continue Reading How To Use JB Weld ExtremeHeat

The timing cover gasket is located at the front of this engine.

Posted December 3, 2017 Know How

Is Your Timing Cover Gasket Failing? Here’s How to Tell

The timing cover gasket is located deep in your engine, so it isn’t easy to diagnose. Here’s a look at how it works and how to tell when it’s failing.

A car with a low suspension, which might need new struts.

Posted December 1, 2017 Know How

Do I Need New Struts? 3 Symptoms of Suspension Problems

If your suspension is acting up, you may be asking yourself: Do I need new struts? Here’s a look at 3 common symptoms of strut issues.

Posted November 28, 20171 Comment Featured

Preventing Hose Failure, and 4 Other Overlooked Car Maintenance Tasks

You change your car’s oil, replace the wiper blades, inspect the brake system and rotate your tires with near-religious zeal. As important as each of these tasks is, there may be a few overlooked maintenance items that you aren’t giving the care they’re due, which could possibly lead to hose failure…

Posted November 26, 2017 Know How

Know-How Notes: Using the Mothers PowerBall 4Paint

Washing your car is a time-honored tradition among automotive enthusiasts. While many people simply pump quarters (more like dollars) into automated machines, if you want to get your car truly … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Using the Mothers PowerBall 4Paint

This parked car covered in snow needs a functional car heating system to defrost and hit the road.

Posted November 24, 2017 Featured

Get Your Car Heating System Ready for Winter in 3 Easy Steps

Is your car heating system ready to deal with chilly winter temperatures? While it’s easy to forget about your heater throughout the summer months, you can’t just assume that it will be ready to leap into action once fall starts to give way to colder weather…

An exhaust manifold is part of the "lungs" of your engine.

Posted November 23, 2017 Know How

What is an Exhaust Manifold?

Are you curious about your engine’s exhaust manifold? Here’s an in-depth look at how it works and why it’s important.

Posted November 22, 2017 Know How

How to install a Helicoil Insert And Fix Stripped Threads

You are just about finished with your most recent maintenance project, one more bolt to tighten and…. dang it, wouldn’t you know the threads just blew out in the cylinder … Continue Reading How to install a Helicoil Insert And Fix Stripped Threads