Best Spark Plugs for Ford Ecoboost 3.5l Engine: This goes without saying the most important thing to do is to change your spark plugs on any Ecoboost Ford much more often than you might think. Some people recommend as low […]
How To Guides
Here are all my how to guides to fixing those problems on your old and new cars. Buying Guides, Tool Reviews, and Step-By-Step DIY tips and tricks for common repairs.
2004-2009 Prius Gen 2 Catalytic Converter Options (California, Stolen Cat?)
Hopefully you are reading this before your catalytic converter was stolen on your Gen 2 (2004-2009) Toyota Prius. If yours was stolen there are some options you have depending on what state you are in. You can either replace the […]
2004-2009 Toyota Prius Oil Change Photo Guide + Complete Tool / Part List (Easy!)
This oil change guide is for any 2004-2009 Toyota Prius. These are also known as the Gen 2 Prius. On a difficulty scale the oil change is about a 3 out of 10. Not too bad, but what makes it […]
Best Spark Plugs for a 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (Guide)
There is a lot of debate online about what kind of spark plugs to put in your Toyota Prius 2004-2009 Gen 2. It pretty much goes like this, someone posts what kind of spark plugs they should buy for their […]
Honda CR-V (02-06) Burning Smell After Driving (Sticky Brake Caliper) Repair & Diagnosis Guide
Do you have a 2nd generation Honda CR-V (02-06) and are experiencing a burning smell after driving and can’t figure out where it is coming from? My friends Honda CR-V kept smelling like burning after driving so he finally asked […]
Best Spark Plugs For Toyota 2TR-FE 2.7l Engine
There is a lot of debate online about what kind of spark plugs to put in your Toyota Tacoma 2.7l engine. It pretty much goes like this, someone posts what kind of spark plugs they should buy for their truck […]
Shaking or Rough Idle Toyota 2.7l 2TR-FE Engine? Illustrated Diagnosis Guide (2010 Tacoma)
This applies to all Toyota VVTI 2.7l L4 2TR-FE engines. The particular truck I was working on with this problem was a 2010 Toyota Tacoma L4 2.7l with around 150,000 miles. The same principles for this diagnosis apply to any […]
Honda CRV Intermittent No Start? DIY Guide for Fixing (2002-2007 CRV)
Is your Honda CR-V years 2002 to 2007 acting slow to start or not starting sometimes? Well, I just had this happen to me and let me walk through some good tips and tricks and how to figure out fast […]
Illustrated Guide: How To Tell 2v VS. 3v 5.4l Ford Engine Fast
You may be wondering which 5.4l Ford engine you have in your car and which problem you should be looking out for. Is it the 3v which is known for spark plugs breaking off in the cylinder head when you […]
1995.5-2004 Toyota Rack and Pinion Bushing Replacement Quick Pro Tips
If you are looking for the complete guide to doing this yourself click here. That has everything you need to know about the steps and what you need to order. This is just going to be some things I noticed […]