Author Archives: Dan

Overtightened Drain Plug

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Dan

Sometimes it seems like the last person to do an oil change must have used their full weight on a breaker bar to tighten the drain plug.

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So Long, 2003 Accord

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Dan

After many faithful years of service to my family, our 2003 Honda Accord has been decommissioned.

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Mistakes Are Okay

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Dan

If you just replaced the wrong part, broke something, or damaged a car, this one’s for you.

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Small Stone, Big Screech

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Dan

A pretty new car came into the shop with a really bad constant high-pitched squealing noise that happened whenever it moved. With low miles, it’d be unlikely that the brakes had worn all the way down to reach metal-on-metal contact, … Continue reading →

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My Car: Leaking Trunk

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Dan

For a while I’ve noticed my trunk getting a little damp when it rains. I always just kept items away from the spots that I saw get wet, but recently I took a look in the spare tire well.

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CR-V Animal Nest

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Dan

A Honda CR-V was towed into the shop because it wasn’t responding to the gas pedal and could only be driven around at idle.

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Unusual Icy Wheel Buildup

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Dan

On a snowy day in New York I was taking a drive, and when I stopped for lunch I noticed something interesting on my back wheels. The snow and slush spray had built up on my wheels in an interesting … Continue reading →

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Wrong Spark Plugs

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Dan

I recently had an older Honda Odyssey come into the shop for a few recalls and other repairs, and found that it had some codes in the computer indicating misfires. It was misfiring on all 6 cylinders. First thing to … Continue reading →

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Quick Drive: 1983 Mazda RX-7

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Dan

One of my coworkers recently purchased a 1983 Mazda RX-7, and he recently let me take it for a spin after work. Before this, the oldest vehicle I’d driven was a 1985 Chevy S-10, and I’d never driven anything with … Continue reading →

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Quick & Dirty Fix: Washer Fluid Pump

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dan

I recently refilled my windshield washer fluid, and found that I had a problem.

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