Completing any work on your braking system tends to be a dirty job. Dirt, oil, and brake dust builds up over time, and the more time you spend on the road the more you add to the layers of grime. … Continued
Nothing is more disconcerting than cleaning oil off of your garage floor only to watch it seep into the pores of the concrete, leaving behind a large dark stain. Even worse is that once oil seeps into porous concrete, the … Continued
Perhaps no single thing is more relevant to the longevity of your car’s motor than choosing the right oil. Whether you drive a 1975 Ford Pinto or a 2016 Porsche GT3 RS, engine oil is the lifeblood of your car … Continued
As modern car manufacturers trend more towards high efficiency vehicles every day, diesel cars are becoming increasingly common. While diesel power has been a mainstay for large trucks for decades, economy car manufacturers simply have not been able to ignore … Continued
When rebuilding your car’s engine, one of the most critical times for engine wear is at first startup. After an engine has been completely assembled, motor oil has not had a chance to circulate throughout the motor and coat all … Continued
Over the lifespan of your car, you burn thousands of gallons of fuel. Each drop of that fuel must pass through your entire fuel system. On its way to being ultimately burned by your engine, your fuel starts its journey … Continued
Removing a stuck bolt is a frequent cause of frustration among automotive enthusiasts and professional mechanics alike. Over time, bolts and the parts they mate to tend to rust, eventually making bolts extremely difficult to remove. This bond can become … Continued
We all know that unfortunate feeling of having to pull your car over because it has engine trouble. It usually starts when we notice that our temperature gauge starts to climb despite normal driving and weather. Soon after comes the … Continued
Whether you drive a car, boat, snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle, or tractor, over time all motors in all vehicles will start to accumulate gunk and grime. While for the most part this is benign and can be chalked up to being … Continued
On modern cars, manufacturers have taken great pains to protect the engine bay from dirt and grime. Typically, car engines are outfitted with engine drip pans on the bottom that have the additional benefits of improved aerodynamics as well as … Continued