The Main Causes of Car No Starts: There are a lot of ways the cars can not start. One of the most annoying ways is when you turn the key and nothing happens. Also, you may have just changed the […]
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.
Throttle Cable Snapped? How To Ride Home With Broken Cable
Stuck side of the road with a snapped throttle cable? If your throttle cable breaks while riding a motorcycle, scooter, or driving a car it can be a real pain. The car may be mechanically fine, but without a throttle […]
How To Clean and Lubricate a Sticky Throttle Cable Pro Tip
How To Clean/Lubricate Your Throttle Cable: Regularly checking and lubing the throttle components will prevent the cable from early damage. It will ensure a smooth throttle action and prevent the chance of the throttle getting stuck wide open. In order […]
I Found My Scooter Piston Full Of Gas. Here’s How It Happens & How To Fix It
Scooter Overflowing With Gas? Raw Gasoline in the Piston: An engine may fill with gas if the vacuum fuel pump or vacuum fuel petcock fails, allowing gas to flow through the vacuum line into the engine intake. This means, depending […]
Ever Heard Of Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers? Why They’re A Saving Grace For Automotive & Aviation Use
What Is The Best Type of Fire Extinguisher For Automotive / Aviation Use In 2018?: When putting out a fire happening in your engine bay on either your airplane or your race car you want the fire extinguisher to be […]
5 Reasons To Keep a Fire Extinguisher In Your Car (& Garage)
5 Reasons Why You Absolutely Have An In Car Fire Extinguisher: 1. Cars Can Start On Fire Insanely Easily (Gas & Sparks Don’t Mix): There are a ton of ways that cars can start on fire. Most of the time […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]