Monthly Archives: January 2019

Throwback: Animals in Cars

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Dan

Today is a throwback to a few interesting discoveries of animal evidence in cars. Originally posted January 28th, 2016. One of the last things you want to find in your car is an animal. Another bad thing is finding evidence … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Frustration Get You Hurt

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Dan

Working on cars can be frustrating. Bolts can be hard to reach, parts don’t always fit right, snow drips on you in the winter. Managing your frustration is important because getting mad usually just leads to making mistakes and being … Continue reading →

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Leaking Coolant Pipe

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Dan

I was doing a checkover of a CR-V when I noticed some coolant on the bottom of the engine. It was hard to see exactly where it was coming from because it was behind the intake, but I could see … Continue reading →

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Check the Threads

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Dan

Whenever you’re removing a bolt that isn’t rusty, but it is hard to turn, it’s a good idea to check the threads on the bolt and the hole. If the threads got damaged in some way, when you try to … Continue reading →

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Blown-Up CVT

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Dan

I was out for a drive in a customer’s car that had a complaint about a vibration. I didn’t feel anything, but as I took a left turn through an intersection, there was a clunk and the car suddenly would … Continue reading →

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Wheel Locks on Steel Wheels

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Dan

Wheels, especially OEM alloy wheels, are not cheap, easily worth a couple hundred dollars each, which makes them a prime target for thieves. To combat this, several companies make wheel locks, which are a replacement lug nut with a special … Continue reading →

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#BecauseRoadkill

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Dan

I’m a fan of having bumper stickers on my vehicles that have meaning to them. On the rear bumper of my truck is a sticker that says “#BecauseRoadkill” and this is why I put it on there.

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Snapped Control Arm

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Dan

In back of the dealership I work at is what’s known as the “wholesale line.” It’s where cars that get traded in go that we don’t deem worth fixing up to sell, so we offer them up to other used … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Malarkey in 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Dan

It’s the new year and my month off is over, so I’m back! Last year I did a lot of work on my truck, and bought a new used car to replace my Civic. Here’s what I’m hoping to do … Continue reading →

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