Different Kinds of Head Gaskets
The head gasket is a remarkable piece of equipment in the automobile. A relatively simple piece of material a fraction of an inch thick, the head gasket is vital to the proper function of the vehicle. The head gasket stands guard at the critical junction between the engine block and cylinder head, responsible for…
Read MoreWhat’s the most Important Car Maintenance?
When it comes to maintenance it can be difficult to decide what is the most important car maintenance. If you’re like most of us, you’ve had to make the decision on what type of maintenance to do now and what can be put off until later. To help you make that decision, we’re going to…
Read MoreChanging a Starter on a Toyota 4.7 V8
Changing the starter on most cars is a pretty simple job. What makes a job simple to us is that you don’t have to remove a bunch of other components to get to it. Usually, you just disconnect the battery, pull the 2 or 3 starter bolts out along with 2 wires going to…
Read MoreWhy Does my Steering Wheel Shake?
Having a shaking steering wheel shake is a really annoying thing to drive with. It rattles your watch along with your whole body and can make a trip longer than a few minutes a chore. If you’re asking “why does my steering wheel shake?” then our guess is this has been going on for a…
Read MoreHow to check your fuel pressure
Checking your fuel pressure is something that is easy to do yourself. If you took your vehicle to a garage to have the fuel pressure checked you would probably pay $50-$100 but you can do it in your driveway for free! Many local auto parts chains will rent specialty tools, like the fuel pressure gauge…
Read MoreWhat are Run Flat Tires?
Run flat tires are exactly as the name sounds, tires you can run when they are flat. Now “flat” is a relative term here, it doesn’t mean the tire is literally flat on the bottom like most tires get when they don’t have any air in them. The flat part of run flat means that…
Read MoreHow to Replace a Blower Motor
If you have to replace a blower motor in your vehicle it really is a pretty easy job. Your blower motor is just the fan that moves air through your ventilation system. It pulls air either from outside your vehicle or in your cabin and then pushes it over your heater core or your…
Read MoreHow to Adjust Distributor Points
Some people say that the best way to adjust your distributor points is to buy an electronic ignition but we disagree. A properly adjusted points setup can deliver a great spark and allow your engine to run at peak efficiency without having to spend a bundle on new distributor guts There are two ways you…
Read MoreWhy Are My Brakes Squeaking?
If you think about what’s happening it really is surprising that brakes don’t make more noise than they do. The cars most of us drive have power brake systems so a light touch on the brake pedal brings a tremendous amount of braking force to stop your surprisingly heavy vehicle. Why are my brakes squeaking? …
Read MoreHow to Change a Flat Tire
We’ve been talking about flat tires recently because they can be expensive, dangerous and it’s the time of year when the weather gets cool and tires start to go flat. Today we’re talking about how to change a flat tire but we also want to make sure you know what will happen if you drive…
Read MoreDriving on a Flat Tire
Driving on a flat tire is something you really should avoid and in this article, we’re going to talk about tires, how they’re built, and why driving with them flat is a bad idea. Tires are designed to be operated at a certain pressure. If you look on your driver’s side doorjamb there should be…
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