Author Archives: Dan

Getting Creative with Tools

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Dan

There are always times when that one bolt you need to turn is in a really inconvenient place, and it leads you to come up with combinations of tools you wouldn’t usually.

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DIY Workbench

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Dan

Last summer, after I’d moved my toolbox to the dealership, I needed a workspace in the garage. I found this design online and made a few changes to it, with a few mistakes.

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Finally No SRS Light

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Dan

Ever since I bought my car, the warning light for the airbag system has been on. While rooting around under the dashboard one day, I found a yellow wiring connector that wasn’t hooked up. Yellow is the color for all … Continue reading →

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22 Things I Keep In My Car (and what you really need)

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Dan

I’ve always been someone who likes being prepared. I like to be the guy who pulls out whatever item someone happens to ask for. It’s no surprise that I keep a lot of stuff in my car.

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Failing Brakes: Disc Brakes

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dan

Let’s finish this brake week with a collection of failed disc brakes.

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Failing Brakes: Drum Brakes

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Dan

I’ve seen a lot of cars with brakes that failed in various ways, so this week I’ll be posting some pictures from my collection. Today I have a couple pictures of drum brakes that failed.

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A Look at Car Maintenance in the Past

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dan

It’s no secret that cars these days are a lot more technologically advanced than they were just twenty years ago. With all the advancements they not only work better, but they also take less maintenance. My mom took a class … Continue reading →

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GM EV1 controls

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Dan

Back in college, in fuel & emissions/engine performance class, we were going over the details of different hybrid and full-electric powertrains. My teacher brought in a rare part he borrowed from one of his coworkers.

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Honda CR-V Rear Brakes

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dan

It started out as a normal morning doing some maintenance on my brother’s 2001 Honda CR-V.

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There’s a Hole in the Bottom of the…Engine Block

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Dan

The engine block, the largest and heaviest piece of the engine, is made of either cast iron or, in most modern cars, aluminum. It has to be strong to withstand the forces of combustion and torque and everything else going … Continue reading →

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