Category Archives: In The Shop

Annoying Wheel Design

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Dan

I was taking snow tires off of a newer Honda Accord and ran into a new problem. It usually doesn’t take me too long, but this time I was slowed down by the design of the wheels.

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Potholes and Curbs: Enemies of Tires

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Dan

There are many hazards to car tires. Stray nails and screws or other debris can easily puncture a tire and cause a leak. However, sometimes the blunt objects can be even worse than the sharp ones.

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Air Hammer vs. Drill

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Dan

When it comes to removing stuck or broken things, there are usually two choices: air hammer or drill. If a bolt is broken off or completely stripped and seized, you have the option of using a chisel bit on an … Continue reading →

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Update: Evolution of My Toolbox

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Dan

3 years ago I wrote a post showing how my tool collection had expanded in the last two and a half years. Well, after three years it’s time for another update.  

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Turn Signal Won’t Turn Off

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Dan

I had just finished fixing up a used Honda Odyssey for the dealership to sell, and it had been detailed and was going to be delivered to the customer in a couple hours, when it was given back to me … Continue reading →

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What’s Inside a Honda CR-V Rear Differential?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Dan

It used to be that when part of your car failed, like the starter or alternator, instead of replacing it, you would get it rebuilt. Nowadays, very few parts ever get rebuilt because of the convenience and now lower cost … Continue reading →

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No Parking Brake Friction Material

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Dan

One of the common designs for parking brakes is to have a drum setup inside the rotors on the rear disc brake setup. Recently while I was replacing the rear pads and rotors on a car, I found a problem … Continue reading →

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Cross-Threaded Axle Nut

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Dan

I was looking through my picture archive, and somehow I’ve never posted this from over a year ago.

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No Brake Pad

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Dan

I’ve seen plenty of pictures like this on the internet, but this was the first time I’ve gotten to see it in person. Unfortunately, this wasn’t a car I actually got to work on, just one I saw in the … Continue reading →

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Bad Vibration in the Winter

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Dan

If you notice that your car suddenly has a really bad shake or vibration, if it’s winter, it may not be a major mechanical issue.

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