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Posted July 5, 2021 Know How

What is an Air-Cooled Engine?

How is an air-cooled engine different from a water-cooled one? Read on to learn more.

Posted July 3, 2021 Know How

Understand Your Window Tint Laws to Pick the Best Shade for You

Learn how to pick the best window tint to comply with your local window tint laws.

A mechanic removes cylinder heads from a car.

Posted July 2, 2021 Know How

How Many Parts are in a Car?

Have you ever wondered how many parts are in a car? We have the answer!

Posted July 1, 2021 Know How

Are All Car Batteries the Same?

Are all car batteries the same? In brief, they are not. Learn more about the different types of batteries available and what your car might need.

Overheated truck with hood up to cool it off.

Posted June 30, 20212 Comments Know How

How to Cool an Overheated Engine: Staying Safe When Things Get Hot

Knowing how to cool an overheated engine quickly can keep you on the road and out of the repair shop. Here’s a quick list of things you can do.

Posted June 29, 2021 Know How

How to Load a Grease Gun

Wondering how to load a grease gun? This task is easy to learn and takes just 10 minutes to complete.

Posted June 28, 2021 Know How

Try A Time Saving Component Assembly For Your Next Repair

Have you ever started down the path on a repair only to realize you spent more time getting to a part than you did replacing the part itself? Maybe the … Continue Reading Try A Time Saving Component Assembly For Your Next Repair

Posted June 26, 2021 Know How

Beat The Heat: Understanding Your Car AC System And Its Parts

Though your car air conditioning system may seem complex at first, once you break it down, you realize it’s not all that confusing after all.

An aftermarket car stereo installed in a car.

Posted June 25, 2021 Know How

How to Install a Car Radio

The details of how to install a car radio aren’t the same for every vehicle, but the basic process remains the same. Read on to learn more.

A man uses a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts on a car.

Posted June 24, 2021 Know How

What Are Wheel Torque Specs?

Installing new wheels requires a specific kind of wrench and the know-how to measure wheel torque specs consistently. Learn more about this process here.