“The generational gap is closing in an unexpected area: DIY car maintenance,” reveals Dominic Wyatt, an International Drivers Association Motoring Expert. Based on the 2023
1994 Chevy Suburban Exceeds One Million Miles on Its Original Engine, Without Any Engine Overhauls When Ben Welch drove his new Chevy Suburban off the
Winter Wisdom: Prepare your home, yard and auto for the cold months.
By Matt Weber A car or truck’s lug nuts and studs are the crucial components that hold the wheels onto the vehicle. If they fail
Lindsey Wiese knew exactly what she wanted to do with her garage after moving into her new Austin, Texas home. Before household boxes, bikes and
Like many people, John Gwinn is tired of sitting at home, doing nothing. He decided to invest his time in home improvement projects, starting
By Larry Walton My Chevy Silverado 4×4 is still on the stock suspension, which is not very tall, but there are times when it would
Keeping your car clean is work that demands time, but if you do it regularly, the results will be worth it. A car needs maintenance
By Matt Weber If your vehicle acts as if it has the flu, it could mean the camshaft position sensor needs to be replaced. If
(guest post by Anthony Henson) Keeping your car clean is a work that demands time, but if you do it regularly, the results will
When the A/C on your older vehicle bites the dust, don’t get hot under the collar: Replace it yourself.
by Heather Hernandez 5 Reasons Your Check Engine Light Might Come On Everyone knows the sinking feeling when something is not quite right with their
A tiny investment in time and money makes a big improvement inside your truck’s cab. By Bruce W. Smith
(guest post by David Walker) Top 3 Fixes For Car Dents Even the most conscientious driver will have an accident at some point. It
By Larry Walton Brakes: Few would dispute their importance on any vehicle, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Larry Walton Seeing the rebirth of the American muscle car has been a cool thing, especially because
If the key won’t turn, the car won’t start. By Matt Weber
(guest post by Vince Lapinski) When it comes to keeping a squeaky clean and shiny car, there’s really no substitute for washing, waxing and
Fitting a Recycled Rubber Mat to Line Your Pickup Bed By Larry Walton
Corsa’s Subaru exhaust system improves sound and adds power. By Larry Walton
Save more by changing your truck’s oil. By Tim Walton I don’t always work on trucks, but when
Fine-tuning Engine Efficiency with Electronic Controls. By Tim Walton-
Installing the Airdog II Lift Pump for Improved Diesel Performance By Tim Walton
Joint Health By Tim Walton Photos by Larry Walton
By Tim Walton Photos by Larry Walton Getting started in the morning has always been a challenge for me. Please don’t ask my wife about
By Larry Walton Making Machines Ready for the Long, Cold Winter Those who attended the Olympic games in London may remember it differently, but we
By Tim Walton We’ve all heard that impressive, at least to motorheads, roar of a loud diesel exhaust.
Shock and Awe: Install High-Performance Suspension
By Tim Walton It’s easy to feel torn when trying to decide what kind of mods you’d like to do
By Hal Jones Xtreme Access Sockets and Ratchets, Swiss Knife Utility Comes to Socket Sets
By Matt Weber Using Soap and Water to Locate Leaks in your Tire; The Bubbles Never Lie.
By Matt Weber I’m tough on a truck. To me, a pickup truck isn’t meant to be coddled like a
By Larry Walton I’m sure you realize that your truck is one of the best tools you own. Not only does it get
Already on store shelves in your local Lowe’s, the new line of power tools unveiled to the media in New York City is available for
By: Hal Jones (for an update on Kobalt Tools Xtreme Access Go Here) In a quiet corner of the Hendrick’s Race Shop sat a
Two weeks ago my trusty roto-tiller a four year-old Troy-Bilt CRT Pro, decided to croak in the middle of my little lake house garden. Just
If your Kobalt Tool and part of the Lowe’s Group, and sponsor of Five Time NASCAR Champion Jimmy Johnson, who could better tell the story of
(For a more recent update on Kobalt Tools Go Here)The questions started a few months ago when my tool buddy at my local Lowe’s asked
Winter maintenance procedures to keep your car or truck running smoothly and efficiently during the coldest months of the year.
It’s funny, but one of the simplest devices we encounter has so much impact on whether things work or don’t. Here in the EHT office,
This weekend was one of the hottest in years with triple digit highs and heat index of more than 110 degrees, so outside work
It’s a bad day when while driving on the hottest day of the year, your air conditioner suddenly fails, you try and slow down to pull
HVLP sprayers offer the highest quality finish available for woodworking, automotive, furniture or any other application that requires an immaculate finish, and the 1040VR is the
Strut Like a Pro – This DIY Shock/Strut Installation Saves Owners Time and Money
Brand New Tune: A Magnaflow Performance Turbo-Back system Adds Quiet Horsepower
Replacing the Starter in a Ford SuperDuty
Improve Traction with New Stabilizer Bars
The Beauty of a Full Vinyl Wrap Finish
Home Stretch … Modifying Fender Wells to Fit Race Wheels & Tires
The right truck-cap setup offers protection, convenience and style.
How to Save Money on Gas and Arrive Safely As the weather warms up, the open road invites us to jump in our vehicles, roll
Driving habits, vehicle maintenance are keys to reducing gas bills The high cost of fuel is upon us, dramatically impacting the cost of living for
Installing a Front-Mount Receiver for a Winch or Trailer Hitch
Improving sound and performance with a Magnaflow cat-back exhaust system.
Rust, it’s the bane of anyone doing restoration work. Concern about the destructive effects of corrosion to iron-based materials has been around as long
Push-starting our ’74 Super Beetle wasn’t that big of a deal (unless you ask my lovely young bride, who once had to interrupt her
Better Blend: Give your horsepower a boost with a throttle body spacer.
To the driving enthusiast, there’s simply nothing better than rowing through the gears on a standard transmission. Whether it’s a heel-and-toe downshift into a
So, you’ve noticed your window isn’t there anymore, and Mother Nature is being more intimate with you. Maybe your stereo is missing, or pieces of
Get a stronger spark for improved ignition.
What’s the most versatile tool in your shop? An air compressor and mating air tools can do an amazing amount of work around your
Give your pickup a pickup. A two-stage automotive upgrade can give your truck a big boost of horsepower.
An automotive expert gives advice on changing cabin air filters.
Changing a vehicle’s engine oil and filter is sure to save motorists time and money from trips to the service station.
Q: How can I remove the haze that covers my car’s headlights?A: The oxidization of the plastic housing on the headlight can definitely create a
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