Automotive Repair (Automotive)
Fixing Your Own Car - Jack H. Schick
When we were kids, my brother got things like Mister Machine or an Erector Set for Christmas. I got stuff like King Zor the Dinosaur (a dragon like monster that motored around and you shot at his tail with a dart gun), or a Battle of the Alamo set of plastic solders. His toys led him to be... Submitted 165 days 18 hours ago.
Murphy's Law - Dianne Lehmann
Over the years I've had a lot of experiences with machines of all kinds. Some have been pleasant and some have been decidedly not. The mimeograph machine that I had to use in high school comes to mind as a good example of the latter. It seems that my most frustrating experiences with machines... Submitted 170 days 23 hours ago.
Nothing In This World to Laugh About? - Jack H. Schick
I’ve been accused of having no sense of humor. I’ve been told that I’d ruined a well told joke by just staring, or only cracking a smile when others have laughed hysterically. I think it’s an exaggeration, though. I like to think it’s just that my sense of humor is a... Submitted 237 days 18 hours ago.
As a materials and manufacturing engineer with decades of experience with failure analysis of manufactured products, and as an owner of a vehicle, I am saddened by the lack of expertise and insight shared with Congress and the public about the sudden acceleration problem. When products fail... Submitted 2 years 78 days ago.
2008 Nissan Altima Oil Pan with Rust Bubbles- Are You Kidding Me? - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... Well, I HAD planned on writing a 3 part story for Halloween, but an incident concerning my wife's 2008 Altima changed that; for now. We had been using the oil change business owned and operated by the, for now, unnamed dealership where we bought our Nissan vehicles.... Submitted 2 years 225 days ago.
Warning: Wal-Mart Automotive Not As Competent As Other Automotive Shops - Asher Ricard
Traditionally, Wal-Mart has had a reputation of being the knight in shining armor for small townspeople everywhere. I grew up in Arkansas so Wal-Mart was a household name. You shopped there for everything you needed, sometimes ate lunch at the McDonalds in there, registered there when you got... Submitted 3 years 124 days ago.
My Check Engine Light Is On Again Why? -
- Mark GittelmanThe check engine light is turned on directly by the car's computer, which most manufacturers call the PCM. This stands for power train control module. You may find other names for this device, but basically it is considered the car's main computer. The PCM monitors the many different... Submitted 4 years 217 days ago.
What Type of Auto Mechanic Are You? - Jon Searles
I guess there are three types of men as they relate to vehicle repair. Men that are mechanics, men that think they are mechanics, and men who know they are not mechanics. Now the first ones are those with natural abilities that are augmented by experience born of necessity, innate ability, or... Submitted 5 years 57 days ago.
You Can Change Your Car's Timing Belt - Matthew C Keegan
So, how is your car's timing belt doing? Have you changed it lately? If, ever? If not, you must make certain that the timing belt hasn’t been driven too many miles or you could be driving on borrowed time. Typically, a timing belt will last anywhere from about 60,000 miles to just over 100,000... Submitted 6 years 107 days ago.
Power Steering Pump Failure…or is it the Steering Rack? - Matthew C Keegan
Has your car’s power steering suddenly quit working? If so, it could be that your power steering pump has failed. The unit itself may be shot or it could be a loss of steering fluid through a bad hose that is causing the problem. Regardless, you better tend to the problem now or you will soon be... Submitted 6 years 124 days ago.
We see them every day - cars we can barely see at night due to bad, ineffective, or improperly aimed headlights. "An average of 9 out of every 10 cars on the road today has dirty or yellowed headlights that greatly reduce vision and need to be replaced or professionally cleaned." - AAA Foundation... Submitted 6 years 151 days ago.
Types of Windshield Damage that Can Be Repaired - Goober Technician
Types of Windshield Damage that Can Be Repaired A typical windshield is subjected to many sources of stress (for a basic understanding of windshields, please refer to the article on understanding windshield chip repair .) Damage to it may come directly from objects striking the windshield or... Submitted 6 years 185 days ago.
Windshield Repair: The Repair Process - Goober Technician
Windshield Repair: The Repair Process Repairing a windshield is based on principles like any other kind of repair. The difference lies in the quality of the repair, which directly affects your safety and driving comfort. At Goober’s Windshield Repair, we want you to feel comfortable with... Submitted 6 years 185 days ago.
Understanding Windshield Chip Repair - Goober Technician
Understanding Windshield Chip Repair Introduction For most automobile owners, changing oil and doing routine maintenance checks are important aspects of keeping the vehicle healthy. When the car manifests signs of problems, the driver would usually make sure it is corrected immediately... Submitted 6 years 188 days ago.
A few easy steps to flush your automobile’s radiator and coolant system. - Cooper
One of the most overlooked maintenance items on your car is the coolant system. Most people don’t even think about it until they are on the side of the road with the hood up and steam pouring out of the radiator. This traffic nightmare can be avoided by some simple routine maintenance. Your... Submitted 6 years 267 days ago.
How To Find Low Cost Auto Parts, At The Right Price! - Rob Goyette
Whether it’s for your 4-year-old Chevy minivan, or the vintage Dodge Charger you have underneath the canvas in your shop, finding auto parts that don’t cost you a fortune might be a tough task. Auto wreckers, E-bay, parts locators – these are all valid ways to try to find the auto part you need... Submitted 6 years 283 days ago.
Quick and simple instructions on using a car battery charger. - Cooper
I am sure everyone at one time or the other has left the head lights or some other electrical device on and drained your car battery. You may not need to run out and purchase a new battery. A car battery charger can save the day. They are relatively simple to use and operate. Just follow these... Submitted 6 years 283 days ago.
Tips for maintaining your car battery. - Cooper
You seldom think about your car battery until you are in a deserted parking garage late at night and your car won’t start. Then it becomes very important in your life. Car batteries require simple and routine maintenance in order to work properly over their lives. If you can open your hood and... Submitted 6 years 284 days ago.
How to jump start a dead car battery. - Cooper
Here are few tips and instructions on jump starting a dead battery. First things first, though. You need to inspect the dead battery. If you see any damage such as leaks or cracks. DO NOT go any further. Put away the jumper cables and call a wrecker. A damaged battery can explode and really hurt... Submitted 6 years 287 days ago.
Be careful not to over tighten your lug nuts! - Cooper
A common site in your neighborhood auto garage is a mechanic tightening up the lug nuts on your car with an impact wrench . You hear the common screech of the impact wrench as it makes quick work of the lug nuts. You also probably rarely see that same mechanic actually use a torque wrench. Impact... Submitted 6 years 288 days ago.
How To: Find a Reputable Mechanic without getting Ripped Off!! - mcourson
The #1 fear of all consumers is am I getting what I paid for. Let's get one thing clear from the start, 90% of automotive repair shop's are honest and trustworthy, but the other 10% are the one's to stay away from. In this article you will learn how and what to do and say to stay away from these... Submitted 6 years 290 days ago.
Why Timing Belt Replacement is so Important - mcourson
So your car has about between 30K and 60K on it and your owner's manual list timing belt replacement as part of the scheduled maintenance.You take your car into the shop and ask them about this timing belt thing and they tell you that it will cost several hundred more than your maintenance... Submitted 6 years 291 days ago.
If your automotive air conditioner isn’t working quite right, here are a few ideas to begin. First of all start with the control panel on your dashboard. Most automobiles have an A/C button that actually turns the compressor on and allows cold air to be circulated. You might have accidentally hit... Submitted 6 years 292 days ago.
My Tug Of War With A 1958 Austin Healey Sprite! -
- elle kynzerIn the decade, after the introduction of a new small sportscar, now in the category of 'Spridgets', there was my short ownership of a red hot Sprite. The car was several years old when I got it, and my love of convertables, and small cars made the purchase all the more intriguing. As a young... Submitted 172 days 19 hours ago.
The Day That Changed My Life??? -
- Eric RobertsMy problems started in early 1975, Britain was in yet another world recession. At the time I was working at a tyre company in Leeds a large city in the north of England . Leeds was a vibrant place, but most of the time I would be working away. The job I did was fitting tyres onto the giant... Submitted 1 year 186 days ago.
