When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.
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Godspeed, Pat
Pat Goss, arguably America’s most famous mechanic, has died.
Holistic healing works on cars, too
Parts on cars are interconnected—and their problems often are as well.
Detroit geology: all about Fordite, an automotive gemstone
It looks and sounds like a semi-precious stone, but it’s not. Fordite is a cool byproduct of the car manufacturing process.
Are daytime running lights really a bad idea?
DRLs can have the strange, unintended effect of hurting visibility overall.
Let’s bring back this tiny piece of archaic automotive technology
It’s a tiny step on the manufacturing line, but boy, drain plugs save mechanics a ton of time.
Modern GDI systems have brought back decades-old maintenance issues
Decreased emissions and other benefits do come with increased valve maintenance costs.
Can ICE vehicles be outlawed?
If gas vehicles are outlawed, will only outlaws have gas-powered vehicles?
The easiest way to remove a cotter pin (VIDEO)
If you’re using needle-nose pliers like I did for years, there’s a better way.
Break down ROs into three boxes
Help your customers prioritize their repairs and they’ll keep coming back.
Two reasons you should have a welder in your shop (and know how to use it)
Other than the obvious roles, there are other really, really good reasons you should have a welder in the shop.
You don’t need a moonroof, either.
A hole in your vehicle’s roof, no matter what you call it, is a great way to introduce new problems and complexities to the automobile.
How to fix a Ford cupholder for almost free
The in-dash cup holder on certain late ’90s to early 2000s F-150s, Expeditions and Navigators tends to break, but it’s easy to repair.