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How to Replace a Lawn Mower Fuel Pump

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Dan

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Consider Maintenance Costs

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Dan

When you’re choosing what car to buy, whether new or used, besides whether you can afford the price of the car overall, you really need to think about the other costs. Things like insurance or how much gas a certain … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Mechanix Brand Gloves

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Dan

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2007-2011 Honda CR-V Rear Differential Fluid Replacement

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Dan

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Be Careful What Tree You Park Under

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Dan

If you’re somewhere with a lot trees, you sometimes need to be careful where you park your car. You might think that the only danger a tree could pose to your car would be a falling branch, but that it … Continue reading →

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When You Have To Buy a Tool For a Job

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Dan

Even if you’ve been a mechanic for years and have a toolbox full of tools, sometimes you’re missing that one crucial tool for a certain job. I once had to wait for one of the tools trucks to show up … Continue reading →

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The Cleanest Rusted-Out Ford

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Dan

When a dealership decides that a trade-in isn’t worth selling, it often goes into a wholesale auction where other dealers buy them. Often these cars are older, high mileage, rusted out, or just not worth fixing to sell at a … Continue reading →

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Throwback: Wrong Spark Plugs

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Dan

Originally posted March 27, 2017. I recently had an older Honda Odyssey come into the shop for a few recalls and other repairs, and found that it had some codes in the computer indicating misfires. It was misfiring on all … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: OTC Lower Control Arm Prying Tool

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Dan
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5 Years of Mechanical Malarkey

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Dan

I’ve been writing on this blog for five years now, and this had been the biggest year yet.

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