Category Archives: My Car

Mechanical Malarkey Buys a Truck!

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Dan

I’ve teased this on Instagram, and yes, I bought a truck. It’s a 1990 Ford F-250. And it’s camouflage.

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My Car: Sprung Drum Brakes

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Dan

Rarely a dull moment with my car, which isn’t surprising given that it’s a 1997 Civic with over 200,000 miles. I was driving along as usual, when suddenly I heard a clunk and a horrible rotational scraping noise started. I … Continue reading →

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Quick Fix: Dielectric Grease

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Dan

Recently my 1997 Civic had started running roughly and misfiring in the morning. Based on what my car did after driving through a puddle once I had an idea what the problem might be.

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My Car: Leaking Trunk

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Dan

For a while I’ve noticed my trunk getting a little damp when it rains. I always just kept items away from the spots that I saw get wet, but recently I took a look in the spare tire well.

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Unusual Icy Wheel Buildup

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Dan

On a snowy day in New York I was taking a drive, and when I stopped for lunch I noticed something interesting on my back wheels. The snow and slush spray had built up on my wheels in an interesting … Continue reading →

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Quick & Dirty Fix: Washer Fluid Pump

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dan

I recently refilled my windshield washer fluid, and found that I had a problem.

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New York to Missouri, and Back

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Dan

Just over a week ago, I returned from a my solo road trip. I drove from Rochester, New York, to Springfield, Missouri, and back. It’s a 16 hour drive each way, which I spread over two days each way. A … Continue reading →

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My Car: Pre-Road Trip Work

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Dan

I’m heading out on a road trip today, so over the last couple weeks I’ve gotten some work done on my car to get it ready.

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My Car: Outlets and USB Ports

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dan

I like working on my car. Sometimes it’s necessary repairs, other times it’s modifications or upgrades just because I want to.

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My Car: New Fog Lights

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dan

A year ago I installed a set of Harbor Freight fog lights on my 1997 Honda Civic. They didn’t really do very much compared to my LED headlight bulbs, so I almost never used them.

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