Automotive
Why is My Car AC Blowing Hot Air?
Jumping into your car after a sunny spring day can be an unwelcome surprise. The windows and cabin of your vehicle act a lot like a greenhouse when it’s left in direct sunlight. The sun’s energy can enter through your windows or be absorbed by the metal roof but has no way to escape. This heat is trapped and can […]
Why is My Transmission Shifting Hard?
Automatic transmissions are a mystery to most. Many mechanics will quickly tackle a timing belt job or a head gasket replacement, but when it comes to transmission problems even the most seasoned mechanics often shy away. When they work correctly, we usually don’t think about them because they are automatic. When they don’t work correctly, it usually goes past annoying […]
Why is My Engine Ticking?
Keep your engine oil where it belongs.
How Bad is a Rear Main Seal Leak?
Keep your engine oil where it belongs. Maybe you’ve gotten the news that your vehicle has a leaking rear main seal. Or perhaps you’ve started to notice oil dripping from the back of your oil pan and have wondered if you may have a rear main seal leak. No matter why you’re asking, “How bad is a rear main seal […]
Noise Pollution
“Why is there noise when turning my steering wheel?” Can you describe the noise? Is it a clunk, crunch, screech, squeal, whine, hum, clicking, grinding or popping? As mechanics, we regularly get people asking for advice about their car, and usually when it is “making a funny noise.” I’ve gotten pretty good over the past few years discerning the noises […]
What are the Symptoms of a Blown Head Gasket?
There are some makes or models of cars that have a reputation for blowing head gaskets. If you happen to own one of these vehicles, don’t worry! It does not mean that you have a bad car or that you are going to spend lots of money. The head gasket forms a seal between the engine block and the cylinder […]
Repair A Sagging Headliner
A tiny investment in time and money makes a big improvement inside your truck’s cab. By Bruce W. Smith
Installing New Brake Rotors and Pads
Automotive, Automotive, automotive
By Larry Walton Brakes: Few would dispute their importance on any vehicle, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT shown in this article can really give a braking system a workout. The Grand Cherokee has the capability to do some serious off-roading, which requires solid, precise braking. But more often these machines are […]
Fix a Power Window
Automotive, automotive, Repairs
How to Replace a Power Window Regulator By Matt Weber
Installing a New Intake in a Dodge Challenger
By Larry Walton Seeing the rebirth of the American muscle car has been a cool thing, especially because the manufacturers picked up some important style cues from back in the day. When Chevy styled the new Camaro after the 1968 version, they really caught my attention, and Ford did a great job on […]
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