Author Archives: Dan

Brake Light Fuse Keeps Blowing

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Dan

Usually if a fuse blows, it means that there is an electrical fault in the circuit that it protects. However, a lot of times, when a fuse blows, people will just replace the fuse and not check to see why … Continue reading →

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What Is An Engine Block Heater?

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Dan

I’m often tasked with installing accessories on new cars that get sold at the dealership I work at. Recently I installed an engine block heater for the first time.

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Rear Brake Caliper Replacement – 2003-2007 Honda Accord

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Dan

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Ran Over a Trailer Hitch

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Dan

It’s usually not good to run over things in the road. This customer hit something much worse that did a lot of damage.

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Behind the Scenes Bonus Video: 97 Civic Hood Won’t Open

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Dan

New blog posts every Monday and Thursday, plus pictures throughout the week on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Watch Mechanical Malarkey on YouTube! Mechanical Malarkey T-shirts, hats, and stickers are available to order! -Dan

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4 Years of Mechanical Malarkey

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dan

It’s that time of year again, this blog has been around for another year. It’s been four years now!

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How to Replace Disc Brakes

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Dan

  New blog posts every Monday and Thursday, plus pictures throughout the week on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Watch Mechanical Malarkey on YouTube! Mechanical Malarkey T-shirts, hats, and stickers are available to order! -Dan

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Multicolor Truck

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Dan

Sometimes body panels of cars need to be replaced, either because of damage from an accident, or because they’re just getting too rusty. If it was an accident and insurance is paying for the repairs, usually the replacement is painted … Continue reading →

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Malfunctioning Ignition

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Dan

An older Civic was towed in to the dealership because the ignition wouldn’t work and they wanted a new key cut. I was handed two keys for the car, one was an aftermarket key, and the other was a Honda … Continue reading →

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Red Means Racecar, Right?

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Dan

Most people leave their cars looking the way they came from the factory, but some people like to personalize them. A lot of the time, their modifications are to make the car perform better, or just look like it performs … Continue reading →

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