Most people don’t know that anti seize that contains copper actually reacts with stainless steel and causes galling (thread locking). Also brands that don’t say Copper on them may actually have copper as an ingredient in their anti seize. If […]
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The Only Spark Plugs For Toyota Engines (3.4l)
The only spark plugs you should ever put in your Toyota with a 3.4l engine is the Denso or NGK dual electrode OEM spark plugs. Do not mess around with Bosch, Autolite, or any other brand they try to sell […]
Milwaukee M12 Fuel 3/8 Impact Driver Vs. M12 Fuel 3/8 Ratchet (Which Should You Buy?)
Milwaukee (MLW255721) M12 FUEL 3/8″ Ratchet Auto Kit W/ 2 Batteries (Click To Check Price) Includes: M12 FUEL 3/8″ Ratchet M12 2.0 REDLITHIUM Battery M12 Charger Protective Boot 3/8″ to 1/4″ Adapter Carrying Case Price is roughly less than $300 […]
Extensions and Torque Wrenches Myth Busted
Do Extensions Affect Torque Wrench Accuracy: The short answer is no, extensions do not affect torque wrench accuracy. That is if they’re used properly, and you’re using your torque wrench correctly. In order to get an accurate reading from a […]
5 Reasons Why Using RTV Correctly is a Dying Art
RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing Silicone. As Mechanics we know it more as the stuff that comes in a ton of different colors that you put on anything you don’t want to leak. RTV is an essential part of car […]
Who Is ChrisFix? Why Doesn’t He Show His Face?
Who is ChrisFix and why doesn’t he show his face in any of his videos or posts? Answer: ChrisFix is the top YouTuber for DIY car repair channels as of August 2018. He also makes a point of hiding his identity […]
Beef Between ScottyKilmer and ChrisFix? Who Is The Top YouTuber in 2018 for Car Repair?
What was the beef between Scotty Kilmer and ChrisFix: Scotty Kilmer made a video in response to a ChrisFix video where he detailed how to polish and clearcoat headlights. Scotty Kilmer decided it would be a good idea to say […]
How To Find & Repair an Exhaust Leak – Tips and Tricks (No Welding Necessary)
Exhaust leaks are obnoxious and can be a real pain in the butt if you don’t know how to find them and repair them quickly. Exhaust leaks can be bad for your car but also bad for your health. Read […]
How Owning A Drill Set Equals An Easy Life
Tools make our lives easier. Having the best tools for the right job, means we work faster, more efficient, and overall we take less of beating. Car repair is difficult, dangerous, and time-consuming. Straight up, being an automotive technician as […]
How to Install an Oil Catch Can Properly
How to Properly Install an Oil Catch Can: To install the oil catch can correctly you should just google your car and “installing an oil catch can.” Someone is likely to have done it on your exact car and can […]