Benefits Of Warming Up Your Car: How Long Is Too Long?
There are a couple of benefits of warming up your car, but too much of a good thing isn’t good. Here’s why you should warm up your car, but not too long.
How Does the Parking Brake Work?
How does the parking brake work? It is separate from the main brake system and it’s what secures your car in place when the transmission is placed in park.
How To Replace Your Keyless Entry Remote Case
You know that hunk of plastic, tape and rubber bands attached to the keys in your pocket? Yeah, that thing you call a remote. Are the buttons covered in sticky … Continue Reading How To Replace Your Keyless Entry Remote Case
What Causes Oil Filter Collapse?
What happen when a spin-on filter is removed from service and upon inspection it is noted that the filter has collapsed in on itself. Why? What has caused this condition? What … Continue Reading What Causes Oil Filter Collapse?
4 Signs of a Bad Radiator Hose
The signs of a bad radiator hose are not difficult to detect. Here’s where you should look and what to look for to find a bad radiator hose.
Do Headlights Dim Over Time? Here’s How to Deal With Less Light
Do headlights dim over time? Yes, and driving with dim headlights can be dangerous, especially during nighttime and inclement weather. Here’s what to do.
Know-How Notes: All About Flywheel and Brake Rotor Turning
In the day of remove and replace vehicle maintenance, turning rotors and flywheels has become a forgotten option. Sometimes, replacement is the only solution, but basic service and maintenance of … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: All About Flywheel and Brake Rotor Turning
How Are Car Batteries Recycled?
If you’re a vehicle owner who knows the dangers associated with lead-based car batteries, you’ve probably asked the question, “How are car batteries recycled?” Recycling these batteries is essential. The average lead-acid car battery contains as much as 20 pounds of lead. If not properly disposed of, this metal can cause toxicity that can be harmful to both humans and the environment…
How to Check / Test a Catalytic Converter
A bad catalytic converter will fail to transform dangerous exhaust gasses and feed back pressure into the exhaust system. Here’s how to diagnose it.
Know-How Notes: How to Remove Red Threadlocker
There comes a time for every DIYer to face the challenge of removing a bolt that has been treated with red high–strength threadlocker. When the factory absolutely does not want … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How to Remove Red Threadlocker