Author Archives: Dan

GM EV1 controls

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

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

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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Collision Carnage

In keeping with Monday’s post, I’ve got another one for you from the body shop parking lot.

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It’s Got No Wheels!

This Suzuki SX4 was parked out in the lot for the bodyshop.

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My Car: Front Brakes and Ball Joints

Time for the first big project of the year on my car.

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The Yankee Handyman

One of the other techs in the shop was looking over a used car and found a few tools, including a special screwdriver.

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Coil Spring Modification

There are ways to lower the ride height of your car that aren’t that bad. This was not one of those ways.

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Bug in the Wheel

Just a quick one for you today:

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Tool Review: Knipex Mini Bolt Cutters

Things need to be cut. Sometimes regular side-cutters just don’t work well enough.

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