Author Archives: Dan

Clean the Snow Off Your Car

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Dan

This is your annual reminder to clean the snow off your car. Not just off the windshield, off everything. The windows, the hood, and yes, the roof. Snow blowing off your car can make it hard for the people behind … Continue reading →

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Oil Leak and Ignition Coil Failure

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Dan

A Honda Odyssey came into the shop with a continuous misfire on cylinder 2. After confirming which cylinder had the misfire, the next step is usually to look at the spark plug to see if it’s damaged or covered in … Continue reading →

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Creative Exhaust Repair

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Dan

Exhaust systems rust out. It’s a fact of life here in New York. Usually the whole system has to get replaced at some point in a car’s life, but sometimes there are temporary fixes that can prolong the life of … Continue reading →

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Bedazzled Cars

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Dan

I like putting a personal touch on my cars, and I’m not the only one. Many people like bumper stickers, but I’ve seen a couple cars recently with a different modification that’s a bit more shiny.

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How to Make a One-Man Brake Bleeder

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Dan

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Easier Engine Swap Via Bodyshop

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Dan

The dealership I work at has its own bodyshop, and usually they do all their own mechanical work along with paint and body work. When a Civic they were working on needed the engine changed due to overheating, they elected … Continue reading →

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Makeshift Tools

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Dan

There are a few jobs I always dread because they always take longer than they should because I can’t find the correct tools. One of those jobs is axle seal replacement.

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Tip for Removing Brake Rotor Screws

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Dan

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Cooling Heated Suspension

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Dan

Rust can make a lot of mechanic work harder, as I’m sure I’ve written about many times before. One of the things it really makes hard is alignments. Adjustment bolts can seize in suspension bushings, making it impossible to actually … Continue reading →

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Throwback: Overheated Engine

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Dan

Today’s throwback post is a little different than usual. This is a post that I was told I couldn’t post by the dealership I worked at the time. I no longer work there, so here it is. Originally posted November … Continue reading →

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