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Posted March 14, 2021 Know How

Lawn Tractor Accessories to Make Life Easier

Here are a few must-have lawn tractor accessories to make the jobs around your property quicker and easier.

A jumper cable hooked up to the terminal of a car battery.

Posted March 11, 2021 Know How

How to Use Jumper Cables

If you know how to use jumper cables, you’ll be better prepared if you ever get stranded with a dead battery. Learn how to use this handy equipment here.

Posted March 10, 2021 Know How

Know How Notes: What is a Carburetor?

If your car was built before the late 1980s, chances are the engine uses a carburetor to feed the air and fuel into the engine. Carburetors (or carbs) are complex … Continue Reading Know How Notes: What is a Carburetor?

Posted March 9, 2021 Know How

Diagnosing Engine Drive Belt Tensioner Failure

Unbeknownst to many, automatic belt tensioners are actually a wear item, and therefore cannot be classified as a prototypical hard part. Internal components in the tensioner can fail, causing stress … Continue Reading Diagnosing Engine Drive Belt Tensioner Failure

MacGyver Essential Car-Tool Kit: Don't Leave Home Without It

Posted March 8, 2021 Know How

DIY Essential Car-Tool Kit: “The MacGyver”

For an essential car-tool kit, who better than MacGyver to teach us about solving problems with a few common household items?

Posted March 7, 2021 Know How

How to Install Pegboard

Do you have tools scattered all around the garage? Here we’ll talk about how to install pegboard for better organization of your tools.

Posted March 5, 2021 Know How

What Is Air Ride Suspension?

What is air ride suspension, and how is it different from conventional metal spring-based suspension? Learn more here.

Posted March 4, 20211 Comment Know How

What Is an AGM Battery?

Is an AGM battery (absorbed glass mat) right for your car? Learn why you might want to look into this type of battery here.

A car covered in snow during a winter storm.

Posted March 3, 2021 Know How

How to Deice a Car

Knowing how to deice a car can help you safely thaw your vehicle during harsh winter weather. Learn more here.

The sporty alloy wheel of a high-end German car.

Posted March 2, 2021 Know How

Lug Bolts vs Lug Nuts: What’s the Difference?

Wondering how to identify lug bolts vs lug nuts? Knowing the differences between the two is useful when you’re working on your car’s wheels.