How to Fix a Transmission Leak Without Breaking the Bank
A transmission leak isn’t the worst malady for a vehicle to have, but it’s still best to avoid them when possible. Most engines can hold four to six quarts of oil. Transitions, meanwhile, only hold one-and-a-half to three quarts of fluid. So, even a small leak can make a difference extremely quickly quickly. Not to…
Read MoreHow Much Does an Antifreeze Change Cost?
Every knowledgeable car owner will tell you that a coolant flush is required maintenance to keep your car in the best possible shape. But how often should you flush your coolant, and how much will a complete antifreeze change cost? Answer these questions and more by reading below! If you’re looking for an easy cost-effective…
Read MoreHow to Do a Coolant Flush (and Why You Should)
We all know that our vehicles require regular maintenance to keep them running safely and reliably. Most people change their oil at some regular interval, which is one of the most important and cost-effective things you can do to make sure your car doesn’t take an early trip to the scrap yard. Transmission fluid is…
Read MoreIs it Bad if I Have Engine Smoke?
Engine smoke is often a sign that something is wrong with your car. In the old days, it wasn’t unusual for engines to smoke but today’s vehicles run to efficiently that you really shouldn’t see anything coming out of your tailpipe. The ONLY exception is on a cold day right when you start your car…
Read MoreHow to Replace Sway Bar Bushings
Sway bar bushings are one of those things you don’t often think to replace. A bad sway bar bushing can cause clunks and rattles that will leave many a great mechanic stumped and you turning your radio up to avoid hearing that noise over and over again. This video gives you a quick overview…
Read MoreHow to Stop a Freeze Plug Leak
Having a freeze plug leak is pretty rare on cars today. That’s because there is no movement of your freeze plugs and they are a metal seal rather than a rubber gasket or o-ring. When an engine is built the freeze plugs are hammered into the plug and as they slide in the metal bends…
Read MoreHow to Replace a Radiator
you’re searching for how to replace a radiator on a 1998 Jeep Cherokee you’ve come to the right place. You’re also in the right place if you’re working on any radiator replacement and are stuck on how to get your radiator out. There are only a couple of basic steps to replacing a radiator,…
Read MoreWhat is the Coolant Service Interval for my Car?
The coolant service interval for your car isn’t as cut and dry as other fluid change intervals. Chances are if you’re looking for “coolant service” in your owner’s manual you won’t find any information. When looking to determine your coolant service interval, the first thing to do is decide if your driving environment and habits…
Read MoreHow to Change an Alternator
Changing an alternator on a vehicle usually isn’t too bad of a job. Typically you disconnect the battery, disconnect the wires from the alternator, take your engine belt off and remove the alternator mounting bolts. Sounds easy enough right? On many vehicles it is, but on the Ford Fusion in the video above it turned…
Read MoreHow to Pass an Emissions Test
Passing an emission test is just like passing any other test. First, you have to know what you’re being tested on, then you need to prepare for the test, then you go ace it!! While the EPA is the federal agency that is responsible for making sure vehicle emissions are within set parameters, it’s up…
Read MoreWater Pump Replacement
Water Pump Replacement jobs can vary wildly in difficulty. Depending on what you drive it an older vehicle with a longitudinally mounted motor and a timing chain you may have the water pump out and back in in less than 2 hours. Vehicles with timing belt drive water pumps add a whole another level of…
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