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Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened.
Usually, ...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024
Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among t...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of.
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Published on: May 26, 2024
Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)
If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the su...
Published on: May 12, 2024
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer ...
Published on: Mar 03, 2024
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who'...
Published on: Dec 31, 2023