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Your nose is an effective detective. When chemical molecules are released, smells enter your nose, dissolve within a mucous membrane and are immediately transferred to your brain to decipher. However, not all odors are easily interpreted, including certain odd car smells that could signal an even greater problem…
With summer behind us, your car needs to be prepared for colder weather. Check your car fluids to ensure that they’re topped or flushed.
How does heat affect your car? In at least five ways. Here is what you can do about it before a heat wave arrives.
The General Motors GMT900 chassis underpinned some of the most popular trucks and SUVs in the United States from 2007-2014. The Chevrolet Tahoe & GMC Yukon were extremely popular in … Continue Reading 2007–2014 Yukon & Tahoe Common Problems
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.
Braided hoses are often necessary for high-pressure applications, such as power steering lines and some fuel systems. While OEM application hoses can be purchased assembled, sometime you have to build … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Braided Hose End Guide
Nothing says horsepower like an engine compartment dressed with stainless steel braided hoses. Of course, nothing hurts like stabbing your fingers with the frayed edges of a braided hose. The … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How To Cut Braided Hose
A big part of DIY automotive work is non-standard applications. Whether it is an emergency repair, an engine swap, or a complete custom project, sometimes you just have to make … Continue Reading How To Make A Custom Radiator Hose
Hurricane Harvey left up to a million flood-damaged cars in its wake, and Irma wreaked similar havoc in the Carribbean. Should you attempt to make repairs?
A car overheating in the winter can be a pain to tackle. Here are some issues that could be causing your engine to overheat.