Author Archives: Dan

Be Careful With Gloves

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Dan

A lot of mechanics don’t wear gloves. A lot do wear gloves. For most it’s a personal preference. I prefer wearing them instead of having to wash my hands frequently, and definitely wear them when working with various automotive chemicals. … Continue reading →

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Completely Dead Battery

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Dan

There are multiple reasons why a car won’t start. They can generally be categorized into no-crank, no-start, or start-stall issues. If the engine doesn’t even turn over when you turn the key, chances are it’s a bad battery or a … Continue reading →

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Car Didn’t Want To Be Fixed

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Dan

It was my day off, and I had a long list of things to do, starting with some maintenance on my car. I had to do an oil change as well as replace one of the front wheel bearings. It … Continue reading →

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Annoying Wheel Design

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Dan

I was taking snow tires off of a newer Honda Accord and ran into a new problem. It usually doesn’t take me too long, but this time I was slowed down by the design of the wheels.

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Potholes and Curbs: Enemies of Tires

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Dan

There are many hazards to car tires. Stray nails and screws or other debris can easily puncture a tire and cause a leak. However, sometimes the blunt objects can be even worse than the sharp ones.

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Air Hammer vs. Drill

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Dan

When it comes to removing stuck or broken things, there are usually two choices: air hammer or drill. If a bolt is broken off or completely stripped and seized, you have the option of using a chisel bit on an … Continue reading →

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Update: Evolution of My Toolbox

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Dan

3 years ago I wrote a post showing how my tool collection had expanded in the last two and a half years. Well, after three years it’s time for another update.  

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Turn Signal Won’t Turn Off

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Dan

I had just finished fixing up a used Honda Odyssey for the dealership to sell, and it had been detailed and was going to be delivered to the customer in a couple hours, when it was given back to me … Continue reading →

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One Reason I Don’t Think Self-Driving Cars Will Work

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Dan

There are plenty of opinions out there about why self driving cars are a bad idea or why they won’t work. One concern I haven’t seen voiced is one I’m seeing on the driver-assist systems on current cars. Most new … Continue reading →

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What’s Inside a Honda CR-V Rear Differential?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Dan

It used to be that when part of your car failed, like the starter or alternator, instead of replacing it, you would get it rebuilt. Nowadays, very few parts ever get rebuilt because of the convenience and now lower cost … Continue reading →

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