Oil catch cans work by condensing oil vapors and other junk from your PCV system into a canister which you then empty periodically. For many newer direct injection gasoline engines, this can be an essential preventative measure to help keep […]
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Best Oil Catch Cans of 2021 | Top Picks for Reducing Engine Buildup
Oil catch cans work by condensing oil vapors and other junk from your PCV system into a canister which you then empty periodically. For many newer direct injection gasoline engines, this can be an essential preventative measure to help keep […]
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 […]
Who Makes the Hardest Hitting Cordless Ratchet (Milwaukee, Harbor Freight, Snap On, Husky)
The most torque you will find from a cordless impact ratchet is the Milwaukee fuel line with 60 ft-lbs of advertised torque. They offer a 1/4″, 3/8″, and a 1/2″ Fuel Ratchet that has more torque than Harbor Freight, Snap-On, […]
Dewalt 1/2″ DCF899HB VS. Milwaukee 2767-20 2019: Illustrated Comparison
DEWALT DCF899HB vs Milwaukee 2767-20 M18: Illustrated Comparison Ask any professional or DIY mechanic that owns a 1/2″ cordless impact wrench and you will find pretty much everyone hands down loves these tools. They allow you to have the power […]
Best Flex Head Ratchets: Our Top Picks From Professionals
Flex head ratchets are really the best way to reach those annoying nuts or bolts that a traditional ratchet won’t work on. Oftentimes a flex head ratchet will save you a ton of time that you would otherwise spend searching […]
How To: Get Used Snap On Tools Cheap (Illustrated Guide)
I wrote this post because I had all my Snap-On tools stolen in 2016 and it was heartbreaking. I had no renters insurance and no way to cover my losses for all my tools. With a simple metric socket set […]
Are Snap-On Tools Still Made in the USA?
Snap-On Tools Aren’t All Made In The USA in 2018: Snap-on tools are touted as the top of the line for DIYers and professional automotive technicians. They started as an all American company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin almost 100 years ago. […]
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 […]
Anti Seize On Spark Plugs? Dangerous or Good Practice?!
Anti-Seize and Spark Plugs? Yes or No? Many spark plug manufacturers have issued statements saying that using anti-seize on spark plugs in 2018/19 is not advised. For example, NGK, Autolite, Champion, Bosch, Denso, AC Delco, will all tell you not […]