Looking Inside Used Oil Filters

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Dan

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Parking Sensor Problem: Blown Bulb?

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Dan

A Honda Odyssey came in to the shop for diagnosis of the “check parking sensor system” message displayed in gauge cluster. It was given to me to figure out, and my first thought was maybe one of the sensors in the bumper had gone bad, or maybe something to do with the wiring, but it was actually much simpler.

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Double-Check Your Timing Marks

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Dan

Whenever you’re replacing a timing belt or chain, or doing any kind of work that requires removing and reinstalling it, you have to make sure that everything is timed correctly. If the camshafts aren’t timed properly to the crankshaft, at worst you’ll damage valves and pistons, if you’re lucky all you’ll have is a slightly rough running engine.

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88-94 Ford Truck Dual-Piston Brake Servicing

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Dan

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Disgusting Car Interiors

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Dan

Working on cars, you see cars in all kinds of conditions. Some are spotless, some look decently lived in, but some are just disgusting. I’ve talked in another post about how some family minivans are gross because of all the food and trash from the kids in the back, but these examples aren’t from kids.

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My Thoughts on Auto Tech College

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Dan

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Don’t Use Used Oil as Rustproofing

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Dan

A Honda Ridgeline came into the shop just to get the battery replaced. As I pulled it into my bay, I could smell some kind of fluid from under the hood. When I opened the hood, I quickly found the source of the smell.

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Not Worth Fixing Electrical Hack Job

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Dan

It started out as a typical check engine light diagnosis. A 2006 Honda Accord came in needing diagnosis, and the customer said work had been done previously elsewhere, but they weren’t sure what.

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A Tour of My Home Garage

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Dan

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Homemade Cupholders

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Dan

I’ve seen lots of aftermarket accessories in cars, but it’s not very often that I see homemade ones.

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