Author Archives: Dan

Parts Just Wear Out Sometimes

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Dan

A Honda Pilot with over 300,000 miles came into the shop. I can’t remember if it’s the highest mileage I’ve personally seen, but it had to be near the most if it wasn’t. As expected, it had many things wrong … Continue reading →

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2007-2011 Honda CR-V Rear Differential Fluid Replacement

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Dan

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Don’t Forget the Grease Fittings

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Dan

Sometimes while checking over a car, I find that someone in the past didn’t do a good job on something. If it was just somebody doing work in their driveway I could excuse it as lack of knowledge, but if … Continue reading →

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2013-2017 Honda Accord Door Panel Removal

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Dan

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Dead Battery & Sliding Door Won’t Open

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Dan

A 2001 Honda Odyssey was brought into the shop with two problems to diagnose that you might not think would be related. The battery kept going dead, and the left sliding door wouldn’t open. I decided to focus on just … Continue reading →

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How to Replace Oxygen Sensors

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Dan

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Be Careful What Tree You Park Under

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Dan

If you’re somewhere with a lot trees, you sometimes need to be careful where you park your car. You might think that the only danger a tree could pose to your car would be a falling branch, but that it … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Harbor Freight Ball Joint Separator

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Dan

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2007-2011 Honda CR-V Automatic Transmission Fluid Replacement

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Dan

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When You Have To Buy a Tool For a Job

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Dan

Even if you’ve been a mechanic for years and have a toolbox full of tools, sometimes you’re missing that one crucial tool for a certain job. I once had to wait for one of the tools trucks to show up … Continue reading →

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