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Incorrect Brake Pads

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Dan

Doing work on your car yourself or having a friend do it can save you a lot of money. But you have to know what you’re doing, or things could go very wrong.

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Frozen Washer Fluid

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Dan

We’ve been experiencing plenty of winter weather around here lately, and all the snow and ice on the roads means a lot of salt being spread, and salty water being sprayed by other cars covering your car and windshield. This … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Mychanic Flex Light

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Dan

I’d been looking for a good work light when I ran across this one on Facebook.

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Good Engineering…For Once

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Dan

Talk to any mechanic and they can tell you about times it was hard to do a repair because the people who designed the car didn’t make it easy to get to a bolt or part. I’ve made a few … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Dan

Last year I took a break from the usual post to mark Thanksgiving here in the US with a few things I’m thankful for. Instead of repeating everything from last year’s post, here’s a few to add on.

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Gravely Overloaded

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Dan

A Honda CR-V came in for some maintenance, and the rear end was sitting unusually low. Of course, we have to open up the back to see what’s loading it down so much.

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New Mechanical Malarkey Logo

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Dan

I am pleased to announce that I now have a logo for my blog and social media. Thank you to everyone who follows this blog and my various social media streams. I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon! As always, … Continue reading →

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Be Careful with Hot Metal

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Dan

When working on cars there are a lot of things that are hot enough to burn you pretty well.

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Push-Button Shifter

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dan

Is moving a lever to change gears the way of the past? It is for a few car models. For most of the history of the automobile, when you want to change gears, you moved a lever. When automatic transmissions … Continue reading →

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Features You’d Think All Cars Would Have

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Dan

Over time, so many features that at one time were “luxury” items are now found on every car. Power steering, power locks, radios with Bluetooth and touch screens, cruise control, and the list goes on. Sometimes I run across a … Continue reading →

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