PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal.

13 of the most informative, interesting, and/or funny mechanic-related accounts on the socials
When I feel like dropping off the grid for a couple hours of “me” time, I head out for a walk in the park—in the junkyard.
There’s lot of advice out there about how to choose a reliable mechanic. We asked mechanics what they would advise.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Smokin’ tires and smokin’ stacks!
Convenience is king for independent shops, EV owners love dealerships, car materials are changing, and more.
What are the essentials you recommend every motorist keep on board?
Apple recently announced they are fully discontinuing the iPod, a product that is possibly the greatest way to listen to music in your car, ever.
An unfair and unbalanced review of different ways to make electrical connections.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
What do you check during drum brake service?
Tip #1: stop calling it a “brake job.”
There are literally thousands of wiper-related patents, stretching over a century, and we’re still looking to build better designs today.
Nick and Lemmy, Dorman employees and mechanics, took a gander at a few internet videos and did their best at diagnosing via the Internet.
What to do if grease is going everywhere but where you want it.
It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
The Proving Grounds crew is back again for a new grudge match in the garage called The Mystery Box.