A Toyota Camry oil leak is leaning oil for a reason—poor, cheap parts. You have to be careful where you buy your parts from. Apparently, Toyota puts out a superior product. In this instance, a cheap seal goes bad after 20,000 miles. You can look at the seal and tell that it was shipped flawed…
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Terrifying Car Accidents
The first accident is scary because you realize that neither the truck driver or the van driver seemed to be aware. The truck driver could have had a blind spot. It appears the second accident burrowing straight through the intersection never bothered to step on the brakes. The third accident! Why would someone load a…
Avoiding Scams and Fears of Being an Auto Mechanic
It doesn’t matter who you are. When you take your vehicle to the shop for repair, there’s always a fear that you will be, or have been, ripped off. The key is empowerment. Check out these timely tips that can keep you confident, and in control while at the mechanic’s shop. Before you sign on…
Brake Pads Replaced by 8 year old Mechanic
When an eight year old kid shows you to replace brake pads, it may be time to perk up and take notice. First, rolling the car up on a concrete or cinder block is a bad idea—a very bad idea for the obvious reasons. Let’s hope the little guy’s parent/s get real before a major…
Making Extra Money After Fixing Car
If you’re smart enough to work on your vehicle, take things one step further and discover how to make a little extra cash. There’s money in those worn and rusty parts you’ve been throwing away. Brakes, wheel bearding, and AC compressors etc., are all made of metal, and carry a cash value. Take it to…
Testing an Alternator
Your alternator might be working, but it may not be working at max efficiency. This video explains how to test your car’s alternator using a multimeter. Signs of bad alternator can include dim interior lights and headlights, a weak sound when starting the vehicle, and car that dies when sitting overnight. Set your mulitmeter to…
Royal Purple Fuel Max Cleaner
Can Max Cleaner Royal Purple Cleaner get the job done? Today’s test is on a V8 Ford Explorer. The cleaner is supposed to remove carbon deposits and buildup. The inspection will start by looking at the fuel injector and spark plug holes. This inspection will reveal exact snapshots. Royal Purple will be added to the…
How to Remove Scratches from your Car
Permanently removing those nasty nicks and scratches from your vehicle places you on a whole new level in society. People love their vehicles, but seldom will they go the distance to remove scratches. Before long, those scratches become a common sight and will never be removed. Help is on the way. This video shows you…
How to Restore Your Headlights Permanently
It’s one thing to restore your headlights, but to restore them permanently takes things to a whole new level. It’s oxidation that causes your headlights to lose their luster and shine. But that’s fixable in a way that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on parts and supplies. All you need…
Replacing the Blinker Fluid
Replacing blinker fluid is frequently overlooked. Safety is important, so make sure you wear hand and protective eye wear. Line up the blinker fluid that you’ll use. It depends on the type of bulbs in your lights. Make sure you have a funnel, some elbow grease, and extra light bulbs. First, remove the blinker housing,…