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How Check Engine Lights Work
Check engine lights can seem mysterious. Understanding how a…
Why E85 Is Unethical
Although an apparently attractive alternative fuel, E85 is unethical.…
Over Heat, Under Heat, Or Somewhere In Between
Vehicle over heating? Vehicle not heating up fast enough? Vehicle…
Car Sharing, It’s Hip With The Kids
You may have recently seen cars on the road with logos on the…
Left Hand Thread
As you make your way through the automotive repair world, you…
How Does A Turbo Work?
Often misunderstood, always awesome, the turbo is one of the…
Brake Job Gone Wrong
A customer recently brought his Ford in for service. At the time…
How A Relay Works.
A relay, in the most technical terms, is an electro magnet that…
Who made what for who?
Whatever your relationship with the automobile, it is important…
Known Problems First
The other day a Nissan came into the shop. The battery and the…
Noise Complaints
The other day I was installing an axle. When I pulled the new…
A Quick Note About Alternators
Often times, in order to make a repair, you will have to remove…
Best Tires In the Rear?
Often times customers will have worn two of their tires out,…
Theories Of Automotive Repair
When it comes to automotive repair, there are several methods…
Common Check Engine Light Causes
Here is a list of the most common check engine lights (CELs…
Wet Oil Filter
A quick note about oil changes. All good techs will clean the…
What You Need To Know About Overheating A Vehicle
The first thing you must know in regards to a vehicle over heating…
How To Find a Draw
So you have a battery that keeps going dead. You have checked…
My Car Is Hard To Start Cold Or Runs Poorly Cold, Why?
Cold Engine Enrichment
A common complaint, especially when temperature…
A common complaint, especially when temperature…
Can I Replace My Timing Belt And Water Pump?
Whenever I recommend a new timing belt and water pump, I am often…