One question we often get asked is whether you need to replace both your car’s front and rear brake pads at the same time. The short answer is that you can replace your brake pads in pairs (front or rear) … Continued
It’s a simple fact that the more you drive, the higher your chance for an automotive breakdown of some kind. In the event that you become stopped on the side of the road, having at least a few common tools … Continued
Most do-it-yourselfer types still occasionally need some type of guidance when it comes to working on their favorite vehicle. While the basics are pretty similar between most vehicles, every vehicle has a few details that can baffle even the best … Continued
If you’ve put significant mileage on a single car, you’ve undoubtedly heard the irritating squeal from the brakes indicating that the brake pads have worn to the minimum allowable thickness and it’s time to complete some brake system maintenance. When … Continued
If you’re a person who constantly has their hands under the hood of a car project, you probably come into contact with grease, gasoline, coolant, diesel, brake fluid or engine oil pretty often. As you are probably well aware, car … Continued
If you’re an avid do-it-yourselfer car mechanic, you’ve most likely had a repair manual or two for every vehicle you’ve owned and worked on. There are various service manuals available, but for the frugal budgeted you’ve probably owned either a … Continued
One of the most relieving feelings on a cold winter’s day is getting into the car and starting it successfully. This is because, in the back of our minds, we expect the battery to have trouble starting up in cold … Continued
Flat tires when driving never seem to happen in an opportune place or at a time when you’re not in a hurry to be somewhere. If you have a spare tire available in your vehicle and know how to replace … Continued
Current automobile braking technology protects us from harm to a large degree. As drivers, we apply gentle pressure to the brake pedal, and the car slows with ease thanks in part to the brake fluid in your brake lines. Brake … Continued
Oxygen sensors are an essential part of a vehicle’s engine. Typically, oxygen sensors are located in different locations throughout the exhaust system. There is usually at least one (sometimes two) located before the catalytic converter and at least one (sometimes … Continued