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Throwback: Mistakes Are Okay

Posted on April 30, 2020 by

I was looking through old posts and came across this one, it’s a good reminder. Originally posted April 17, 2017. If you just replaced the wrong part, broke something, or damaged a car, this one’s for you.

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Easy EGR Leak

Posted on April 27, 2020 by

A Honda Odyssey came into the shop with a check engine light. I hooked up the scan tool and found the codes P0400 EGR System Leak and P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold. The first step to diagnosing an EGR … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2019

Posted on November 28, 2019 by

I just want to say thank you to everybody who reads this blog, follows me on social media, and watches my YouTube videos. I wouldn’t be doing this if you weren’t reading and watching. Thank you. New blog posts every … Continue reading →

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4 Years of Mechanical Malarkey

Posted on August 29, 2019 by

It’s that time of year again, this blog has been around for another year. It’s been four years now!

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Be Careful With Gloves

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

A lot of mechanics don’t wear gloves. A lot do wear gloves. For most it’s a personal preference. I prefer wearing them instead of having to wash my hands frequently, and definitely wear them when working with various automotive chemicals. … Continue reading →

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One Reason I Don’t Think Self-Driving Cars Will Work

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

There are plenty of opinions out there about why self driving cars are a bad idea or why they won’t work. One concern I haven’t seen voiced is one I’m seeing on the driver-assist systems on current cars. Most new … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Frustration Get You Hurt

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

Working on cars can be frustrating. Bolts can be hard to reach, parts don’t always fit right, snow drips on you in the winter. Managing your frustration is important because getting mad usually just leads to making mistakes and being … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Malarkey in 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

It’s the new year and my month off is over, so I’m back! Last year I did a lot of work on my truck, and bought a new used car to replace my Civic. Here’s what I’m hoping to do … Continue reading →

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A Vacation from Malarkey

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

After some thinking, I’ve decided that I need a short break from blogging. I’ve managed to keep pretty consistent at posting here twice a week, but I’ve decided that I need some time off for the month of December. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Once again I find that it is Thanksgiving here in the United States, and it reminds me just how thankful I am for all of you that read this blog and follow me on social media. It’s hard to believe … Continue reading →

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