Tune Up Cost
Tune up cost used to vary widely based on the mechanic and vehicle. And by used to, we mean back when your grandparents started driving. Cars today have enough computers and sensors onboard that they basically tune up themselves hundreds of times every second while you drive. A good tune up used to entail adjusting…
Read MoreShould There be Oil On Your Spark Plug?
Reading spark plugs used to be at art that almost every mechanic knew. They could tell by looking at the color of the electrode and insulator how old the plug was and how the car was running. If you’re interested in learning this dying art, check out this cool article about Champion Spark Plugs. So…
Read MoreBleeding your Brakes
Bleeding your brakes, or flushing your brakes is something we recommend doing often in your vehicle. Even if your owner’s manual doesn’t tell you how often to do it, we recommend bleeding your brake system every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Why should you bleed your brakes so often? Because you need to stop! Unless…
Read MoreHow to Find a Slow Coolant Leak
Slow Coolant leaks are extremely difficult to diagnose. Unlike leaking oil, slow coolant leaks leave barely any residue behind. Coolant is half water and it’s other ingredients that don’t form a sticky residue so the slow leaks usually don’t leave an evidence trail. There are two things that can easily be confused with a slow…
Read MoreMy Power Steering Fluid is Boiling!
If your power steering fluid is boiling you’ve got some real problems! The systems in your vehicle use specific fluids to accomplish certain things. One thing all of these systems have in common is that they use a fluid that is designed to resist boiling. Your cooling system accomplishes this feat by operating at a…
Read MoreReplacing a Lower Radiator Hose
Replacing a radiator hose is a super easy job no matter what you drive! The only frustrating part of the job is trying to find a way to get to the clamps on the ends of the hose. Like any job the right tool always makes things easier! before you get started replacing your radiator…
Read MoreHow to Deal With Oil in Your Radiator
You’ve got oil in your radiator? Is it supposed to be there? How did it get there? All great questions if your friend just asked you how to deal with oil in their radiator because you know it definitely is not supposed to be there. Your radiator is supposed to contain coolant to help keep…
Read MoreHow to Test for a Blown Head Gasket
There are a few different ways to test for a blown head gasket, but the easiest of them all is to check for multiple symptoms of a blown head gasket all happening at once. At the end of the day, all of these symptoms could be happening together and, even though the chance is small,…
Read MoreHow to Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Locate your power steering fluid reservoir Determine the method of measurement Know if your fluid is hot or cold Add the right type of power steering fluid to top off your system Now that we’ve gotten through the simple answer, it may turn out these 4 steps aren’t as…
Read MoreReplacing Transfer Case Fluid
Replacing transfer case fluid in your truck or SUV is easier than changing your oil. It’s easier than changing a spark plug! In most cases, it’s even easier than deciding what kind of cheese you want on your sandwich at lunchtime. Why is replacing transfer case fluid so easy? Only trucks and SUVs have transfer…
Read MoreThe BDP Auto Club – JULY Giveaway!
BlueDevil Products is excited to announce Weekly and Monthly Giveaways, exclusive to members of the new BDP Auto Club! If you are already a member (receiving email newsletters) then you can relax. You are already eligible to win! Not a member yet? No problem!! All you need to do is subscribe below! Our monthly giveaway…
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