Category Archives: My Car

My Truck: Seized Caliper

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Dan

Ever since I bought my truck, a 1990 Ford F-250, the brakes sounded bad when stopping. It would sound like I was grinding to a halt. I figured at first that it was just rusty rotors because it had sat … Continue reading →

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My Truck: Painting the Bumpers

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Dan

My 1990 Ford F-250 was originally red, but the previous owner painted it camouflage. There were a few spots that I wanted to touch up when it got warm, especially the bumpers.

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Check Your Tires

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Dan

It’s important to check your tires regularly. Tire pressures should be checked every month, especially in places with widely varying temperatures. Every 10 degrees Fahrenheit of temperature change will affect the tire pressure by 1 PSI. Proper tire pressure is … Continue reading →

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My Truck: Lost Headlight Lens

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Dan

I took my truck to lunch one day, and later that afternoon I noticed that the lens from my left headlight was missing. The housing is broken so there’s very little holding it in, so I figured it probably fell … Continue reading →

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My Truck: Brake Light Switch Wiring

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Dan

As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, my 1990 Ford F-250 has had its wiring hacked together by previous owners. Recently this came to light again as my brake lights stopped working.

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House Wiring in Cars

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Dan

My 1990 F-250 has led a hard life, and the wiring has taken a beating. It’s been hacked together enough that I don’t even want to touch any of it if I can avoid it. One thing I noticed with … Continue reading →

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My Truck: Burnt Out Starter Solenoid

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Dan

I recently purchased a 1990 Ford F-250 for cheap, and as expected, it’s been an ongoing project. On a recent Saturday I was in a Walmart parking lot picking up a toolbox locker from Craigslist, and when I went to … Continue reading →

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My Car: Plans for 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Dan

It’s a new year! I didn’t do so well at accomplishing my goals for my car last year, but this year I think I can do it. Here’s what I have planned.

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My Car: 2017 Report Card

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Dan

Early in the year I posted a list of the repairs, modifications, and activities I wanted to accomplish with my 97 Honda Civic during 2017.

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Merry Christmas 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Dan

Merry Christmas everybody!

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