If you have an engine with a compression problem you need to know if it is the valves or piston rings. This can be an issue since you may only need to pull the head instead of puling the entire engine apart. Knowing if the rings or valves are bad will point to the fix… Read More »
Locating an electrical short in a car or truck can be difficult and time-consuming. Wiring issues can be hard to find and locate, but by using a simple test light method, you can narrow your search dramatically. This process will save you time and money and is a quick way to find an electrical short… Read More »
Vehicle dents can be annoying, frustrating, and expensive to repair. Below is two little tricks you can use when you have one of those dents. Of course, not all dents are the same, and not all dents can be tackled the same way. There are those hard to get to dents. There are those dents… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through. This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. Congress passed the clean air act in 1970 and started the epa, however it wasn’t until January 1st 1996 that all vehicles were required to have… Read More »
A radiator cap is a necessary part of any cooling system to not only keep fluid in but let coolant out if it becomes too hot. If a radiator cap goes bad, it can be replaced by most DIY type individuals. Remember to never to remove a radiator cap while the engine is hot as… Read More »
Having the right auto body sanding tools can be crucial to getting a job done right along with a nice finish. Here we list the most common types of sanding tools used that won’t break the bank and get you on the way to becoming an auto body expert. *This site contains affiliate paid links… Read More »
Everyone loves a shortcut. Sometimes some may look at shortcuts as if they are the easy way to do things but not the correct way. There are some that may always take the easy way. Nevertheless, if the shortcut gets results, then one could argue that it is the correct way. I have put together… Read More »
There are many causes for a vehicle not to start with a bad neutral safety switch one of them. There are a few ways to see if the neutral safety switch has gone bad, depending on the manufacturer. The most common way is to put a car in neutral, hold the brake, and try to… Read More »
Doing a compression test is an easy task for a DIY mechanic and can show if you have bad piston rings or valves. Bad rings or valves can cause a leak to occur around them, which instead of sending a piston downward, the air goes around the piston. This will give an engine a lack… Read More »
Today we are talking about wheel studs and the tool needed to remove the studs. In this guide, you will find two pieces of information. What tool do you need, and a trick to use if you do not have the tool needed. Of course, the best way to tackle any job is with the… Read More »
Knowing what grit of sand paper and what to do with it is what makes a great paint job. Most automobile painters will agree that sanding is one of the most time consuming parts of the entire paint job. The more time you take in your sanding techniques, the better the end result of your… Read More »
When a dent is so badly damaged it cannot be pulled out it must be cut out and removed. There are some cases where rust is also so bad that it cannot be repaired and it too needs cut out. If you find yourself in need of a major repair on your vehicles body! Then… Read More »
*This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. The CReader 4001 OBD2 scan tool doesn’t have much for appearance, but were it lacks in looks, it sure makes up in features. I am use to a great packaging and appearance of items I purchase. But the operation of… Read More »
In most cases when working on any vehicle the key is not only to know what you are doing, but to have the right tool for the job. In my experience I have pulled, bent, and even broke these pulleys trying to remove them. Having the right tool not only save you time, but it… Read More »
There are a couple of tail-tail-signs that your brake light switch is bad. One is that you have no brake lights, and your fuse and wiring are good. And the second is that your vehicle will not come out of park. Even pressing on the brake harder does not seem to help. You use to… Read More »
Reviving old power tool batteries is something we all want, and need to do. These batteries are very expensive and tossing them away can be even more expensive. There is a life span of these batteries, however we very seldom get to use them for that entire time. When charging and killing these batteries over… Read More »