Author Archives: Dan

Extra-Thin Brakes

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Dan

One of the company’s plow trucks was brought in to get the front brakes replaced because they were making noise, but we didn’t expect what we found when we took the wheel off.

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Corroded Rims Leak Air

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Dan

Discovering that one of your tires is going flat isn’t fun. Often times it’s a nail or screw that punctured the tire, but sometimes it’s not as obvious.

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Incorrect Brake Pads

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Dan

Doing work on your car yourself or having a friend do it can save you a lot of money. But you have to know what you’re doing, or things could go very wrong.

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Self-Destructing Camshaft

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dan

I had a 2001 Nissan Altima in for an oil change, and I noticed a noise coming from the engine. It was little bit like a rod knock, but higher pitched and higher up in the engine.

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My Car: Plans for 2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Dan

Last year I made a list of the big projects I wanted to do on my car. I got most of them done, so here’s a new list.

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My Car: Gas Tank Straps

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Dan

Last week I wrote about the trouble I had trying to do some rear suspension work on my ’97 Civic. One of the things I discovered was that only one of the two gas tank straps was holding it up.

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Frozen Washer Fluid

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Dan

We’ve been experiencing plenty of winter weather around here lately, and all the snow and ice on the roads means a lot of salt being spread, and salty water being sprayed by other cars covering your car and windshield. This … Continue reading →

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My Car: Day-Off Debacle

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dan

This one had been in the planning stage for months, and I finally got the chance to do the work. And it didn’t go well.

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Tool Review: Mychanic Flex Light

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Dan

I’d been looking for a good work light when I ran across this one on Facebook.

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Broken Subaru Exhaust

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Dan

My sister is the only one in the family who doesn’t own a Honda, currently she has a 2003 Subaru Outback. One day she tells me that her car is sounding a lot louder. I started it and instantly diagnosed … Continue reading →

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