Author Archives: Dan

Pet Peeve: Wheel Corrosion

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Dan

If there’s one thing I hate to find when working on cars, it’s wheel and hub corrosion. Aluminum and steel have this thing where if they touch, they get all corroded.

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DIY Heatshield Repair

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Dan

Customer said he wanted us to look at a heatshield under the car that he had temporarily resecured. Spiderman duct tape. It actually was holding pretty well, but I removed it because I thought I heard it hitting the exhaust … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Grey Pneumatic Duo Sockets

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Dan

They’re grey. They’re for use on pneumatic tools. And they are sockets. Duo? I first heard about these from EricTheCarGuy. Grey Pneumatic is a company specializing in impact sockets. Their Grey Pneumatic are a cross between impact sockets and your … Continue reading →

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Using Tools Right

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Dan

I like doing things right. That means that I want to use tools the right way. I don’t like using cheater bars on wrenches, though once in a while I will if there’s no other way to get enough torque. … Continue reading →

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Honda Civic Starter Diagnosis

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Dan

One day my dad’s 2001 Honda Civic wouldn’t start. Turn the key, dash lights up, engine doesn’t turn over. Now as a beginning mechanic my diagnosis skills aren’t too great, and I’d had a couple minor failures, but I’ll always … Continue reading →

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Breaking Brakes

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Dan

My sister’s 2003 Subaru Forester had developed an extreme vibration when braking. I’d never felt worse, the entire car would shake. I took it to work on my day off to change the front brakes, and when taking the old … Continue reading →

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Toolbox Organization

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Dan

Let’s talk organization. I’m a pretty organized person when I take the time. I like to know where everything is. Some people have toolboxes that look like this. I really have no idea how they can work. How can you … Continue reading →

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DIY Tailgate Repair

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Dan

Saw this on my way home from work one day and had to snap a picture. If your tailgate hinges break, just go to the local hardware store! I’m guessing by the Snap-on and Mac Tools stickers on the window … Continue reading →

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Dirty Air Filters

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Dan

Something I check frequently when I start working on a car is the cabin air filter. As you might guess, it filters the air you breath inside the car, as part of the heating and air conditioning system. Sometimes the … Continue reading →

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A Little Introduction

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Dan

Hello everybody, my name is Dan. I’m a mechanic. I graduated in April 2015 from Toyota’s T-TEN program at my local community college, and since May 2014 I’ve been working at a Toyota dealership. I started out in the express … Continue reading →

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