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DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of...
Published on: Sep 20, 2026
Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)
This MAF sensor is an important part of your vehicle. What it does is calculate the amount of air going into your engine. As you may know, air is taken into your engine where it's mixed wi...
Published on: Aug 09, 2026
Smooth Operator
We’re used to bringing a vehicle to a stop and hardly noticing the engine’s even running when we’re sitting still. But sometimes you might notice it running rough when you&rsqu...
Published on: Jul 26, 2026
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your ...
Published on: Jul 05, 2026
In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep...
Published on: Apr 19, 2026
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
Bet you didn't know:
Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors,...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)
Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isn’t taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that it’s getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, st...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025