Monthly Archives: December 2016

My Car: Gas Tank Straps

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Dan

Last week I wrote about the trouble I had trying to do some rear suspension work on my ’97 Civic. One of the things I discovered was that only one of the two gas tank straps was holding it up.

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Frozen Washer Fluid

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Dan

We’ve been experiencing plenty of winter weather around here lately, and all the snow and ice on the roads means a lot of salt being spread, and salty water being sprayed by other cars covering your car and windshield. This … Continue reading →

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My Car: Day-Off Debacle

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dan

This one had been in the planning stage for months, and I finally got the chance to do the work. And it didn’t go well.

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Tool Review: Mychanic Flex Light

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Dan

I’d been looking for a good work light when I ran across this one on Facebook.

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Broken Subaru Exhaust

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Dan

My sister is the only one in the family who doesn’t own a Honda, currently she has a 2003 Subaru Outback. One day she tells me that her car is sounding a lot louder. I started it and instantly diagnosed … Continue reading →

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Junkyard Engines

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Dan

When there’s a big problem with an engine so it needs to be replaced, usually the cheapest fix is to get an engine from a junkyard. However, you should always try to buy from a place that gives a warranty … Continue reading →

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Double-Nutted Tie Rod

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Dan

Most suspension parts are held together by nut and bolt combinations, but there are a few that are just a nut on a stud, usually ball joints and outer tie rod ends. To make sure the nut can’t come loose, … Continue reading →

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DIY Sway bar Link Repair

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Dan

Most cars have a sway bay in the front and rear. It ties the two sides of the suspension together to help control body roll during cornering. The sway bar is connected to the rest of the suspension by a … Continue reading →

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Blown-Out Spark Plug

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Dan

A Honda Element got hauled in on a tow truck one night. Big misfire, running horribly when we drove it into the shop. As I plugged in a scanner to read the codes, another tech started pulling the spark plugs, … Continue reading →

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