OVERFILLING ENGINE OIL: WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE’S TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING
Overfilling engine oil can be nearly as hazardous to the health of your motor as driving down the road with your car bone dry, but you...
KNOW-HOW NOTES: HOW TO REMOVE A RUSTED BOLT
Rusted bolts stink. It doesn’t matter if the car is just a few years old or 50, there will always be rusted or seized nuts and bolts...
SEA FOAM! WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD YOU USE IT?
Over time, the internal parts of your engine get clogged up with all kinds of nasty stuff. Inside the crankcase, where the oil lives,...
WHY DO I NEED AN OIL FILTER CHANGE?
You might have just accepted that an oil filter change needs to occur every time you swap out the oil in your car or truck engine. The...
5 ALTERNATOR ISSUES AND WARNING SIGNS: HOW TO STAY AHEAD OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM
Alternator issues can be a big hassle if you suddenly find yourself stranded because your vehicle’s electrical system is no longer...
HOW TO USE A COMPRESSION TESTER
The internal combustion engine has four strokes: intake, compression, combustion and exhaust. Each step requires the precise timing of...
HOW TO TALK TO A MECHANIC ABOUT YOUR BRAKES: 3 TIPS
Wondering how to talk to a mechanic about the problems you’re having with your vehicle’s brakes? It can definitely be intimidating to...
HOW TO DEAL WITH BATTERY CORROSION
What is battery corrosion, exactly? Have you ever looked under the hood of your car and noticed a strange discoloration around the...
DEALING WITH A BROKEN WHEEL STUD
Sweat is beading up on your forehead, the mid-day sun blistering the skin on the back of your neck and a blast of 80-mile an hour wind...
SINGLE GRADE OR MULTIGRADE OIL: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Confused as to the difference between single grade or multigrade engine oil? Wondering which type you can safely put in your vehicle, or...
