Author Archives: Dan

Capless Fuel Filler Seal Failure

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Dan

Most customers that come into the shop to get a problem diagnosed don’t know what the actual problem is, just the symptoms. Sometimes people come in and tell us what they think the problem is, but they might not be … Continue reading →

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2013-2017 Honda Accord Inner & Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Dan

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Scraping Noise From Brakes…Caused by Washers?

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Dan

At first glance it looked like a pretty typical repair order: scraping noise from the rear of a Honda Accord. Most likely going to be rear brakes, with a good chance of needing calipers as well due to the parking … Continue reading →

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How I Remove Rusty Sway Bar Links

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Dan

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Don’t Forget the Center Ring

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Dan

Original equipment wheels that come on a car are designed so that they fit snugly around the center of the wheel hub. This is important because that takes the load off of the studs, so they’re not what’s holding all … Continue reading →

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Basic Coolant Drain, Fill, & Air Bleed

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Dan

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Tool Review: Lisle Inner Tie Rod Tool

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Dan

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When a Car Fights You, Fight Back

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Dan

Sometimes working on cars is easy. Sometimes it’s anything but easy. There are times when a car will fight your attempts to repair it, and you just have to fight back. This was one of those times.

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2013-2017 Honda Accord Lower Control Arm Replacement

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Dan

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Compare New & Old Parts Before Installing

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Dan

A customer brought their Honda Accord to the dealer because there was a little clunking noise from the brakes or suspension. It didn’t take me long to figure out what the problem was once I got the wheels off.

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