Tag Archives: DIY

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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Wrong Spark Plugs

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Dan

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 6 cylinders. First thing to … 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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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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DIY Sway bar Link Repair

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Dan

Most cars have a sway bay in the front and rear. It ties the two sides of the suspension together to help control body roll during cornering. The sway bar is connected to the rest of the suspension by a … Continue reading →

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How-To: 1997 Honda Civic Noisy Idler Pulley

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Dan

My car’s engine began to make a high-pitched squealing noise at times, and I tracked it down to the idler pulley for the AC compressor belt.

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How-To: 1997 Honda Civic Sun Visor Replacement

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Dan

When I bought my car, the sun visors weren’t in good shape. The driver’s one had lots of holes in the fabric, and the vanity mirror cover wouldn’t stay closed, so I had to tie it up with some rope.

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1997 Honda Civic Front Fender Replacement

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Dan

When I bought my car, besides a bend in the hood, the only body damage was a bent edge on the left front fender.

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How-To: Repainting Wiper Arms

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dan

After a while the paint on wiper arms can turn into bare shiny metal, which can cause sun glare.

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My Car: Rewiring the Foglights

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Dan

Time to knock off another job on my list from the start of the year.

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