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How To Tighten Lower Control Arm: How Tight Must The Bolts Be?
When you’re installing any operation-critical components on your car, such as the lower control arms, the proper installation procedures must… Read more »
Why Are 20 mm Sockets Rare: Nut & Bolt Sizes, And Wrench Sets
Socket sizes are as varied and as diverse as the automotive landscape, as a whole. Yet, among all the many… Read more »
Should You Put Anti Seize On Lug Nuts: A Good Idea To Apply?
I’ve encountered this issue before, and if you’ve ever worked on your car, you might, too… Lug nuts that are… Read more »
How To Tap Into A Wire Without Cutting It: Tapping & Splicing Wires
Anyone who’s worked with automotive wiring and electrics will know that they’re typically a massive pain in the behind to… Read more »
What Is The Torque Spec For Oil Drain Plug: Specifications & Chart
When performing an oil change, one of the things that most people seem to forget is properly tightening the oil… Read more »
How To Jack Up One Side Of A Car: Is It Safe To Lift One Side Up?
Jacking up a car is one of those things that looks pretty easy on paper, but in reality, it’s far… Read more »
How To Tell If JCASE Fuse Is Blown: Check, Test, And Replace It
Despite how minuscule individual fuses are, a single blown fuse can easily cripple an entire car. So, how do you… Read more »
How To Patch A Hole In A Plastic Gas Tank: Repair, Seal, & Fix It!
Plastic gas tanks are becoming far more commonplace in many modern and newer cars due to them being a lightweight… Read more »
Where Can I Get A Spoiler Installed: Best Places For An Installation
Whether you want to improve your car’s looks or would like to maximize your track car’s aero, installing a rear… Read more »
How To Get A Spark Plug Socket Out: Removing A Stuck Socket
I can’t even remember how many spark plugs I’ve replaced over the years, but no matter how much experience you… Read more »
How To De Ice Air Intake System: De-Icing Your Engine Air Intake
Winter can be tough on a lot of cars, and especially if you’ve been through as much snow as I… Read more »
How To Remove Broken Fuse Prong From Car: Broke A Fuse Tip?
Even after spending years working on cars and automotive electrics, it continues to confound me just how fragile fuse prongs… Read more »
Where To Put Dielectric Grease On Ignition Coil: How To Use It?
One of the most underrated yet important bits of kit in my garage is a small tub of dielectric grease.… Read more »
Exhaust Manifold Repair – How Can You Get It Fixed?
The exhaust manifold is the first part of any vehicle’s exhaust system. Tasked with the important duty of collecting gases… Read more »