Author Archives: Dan

Dashboard Removal

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Dan

Last week was the second time I’ve had the fun job of removing a dashboard to replace part of the HVAC system, this time on a Honda Fit.

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Rim Protector Failure

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Dan

Compared to even ten years ago, more and more cars are coming with bigger and bigger wheels, meaning thinner tire profiles. That means more potential for wheel damage from potholes and curbs.

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Quick Tip: Oxygen Sensor Thread Chaser

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Dan

I’ve got another quick tip for you, once again about exhaust systems and oxygen sensor replacement.

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2 Years of Mechanical Malarkey

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Dan

Two years ago I made my first post on this blog, and I’m looking forward to many more years of this.

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Attempted Exhaust Hack Repair

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Dan

Sometimes a hackjob fix you really hope will work ends up not working. Even though this didn’t work, I took a bunch of pictures so I want to post about it anyway.

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Quick Tip: Oxygen Sensor Anti-Seize

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Dan

Another quick tip for you this week. This time, oxygen sensor installation.

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Plastic Tool Tray Reinforcement

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Dan

Some tools, like screwdrivers, prybars, or special sets like brake tools, come in molded plastic trays made specifically for those tools. If you have room in your toolbox, these can keep things organized really well.

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Quick Tip: Sway Bar Link Installation

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Dan

I recently shared my method of removing sway bay links, so here’s a quick tip for installing some sway bar links.

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Seized Water Pump

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Dan

I will never cease to amazed by what customers say is wrong with their car and then what is actually wrong, sometimes a much worse thing than what they noticed.

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Car-pentry Skills

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Dan

Sometimes for quick fixes on their car, when zip ties or duct tape won’t work, people turn to another common material: wood.

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