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How To Repair Cracked Oil Filter Housing: Quick Fixes For Oil Leak
One of the more stark reminders of the consequences of over-torquing something more than you should be is a huge… Read more »
How To Remove Crank Pulley Bolt: Stuck Crankshaft Pulley Bolt?
If you’re doing any sort of serious engine maintenance or repairs, at some point, you probably would’ve had to deal… Read more »
How To Remove Cross Threaded Lug Nut: Seized Wheel Studs?
Cross threading your car’s lug nut is a shockingly easy – yet, pretty annoying – mistake to make. So, how… Read more »
How To Fix A Freeze Plug Leak: Stop & Repair Leaking Coolant
Your car’s freeze plug, as minuscule as it might appear, is unexpectedly one of the most important parts of your… Read more »
Where To Find The Locking Wheel Nut Key Code: Lost Your Keys?
In an age where nothing is safe from thievery, locking wheel nuts are a nice way to make it way… 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 »
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 Remove Constant Tension Hose Clamp: 6 Easy DIY Steps
Working on a car is challenging enough, but what’s even more annoying is when things choose to not want to… Read more »
Why Is My Power Steering Fluid Milky & Cloudy: 5 Top Reasons
This article was recently reviewed by car expert Paul Hadley to ensure it is as accurate and helpful as possible.… Read more »
7 Common Causes & Reasons Why Is My Back Wheel Wobbling
As I’ve seen countless times prior, there are certain faults in a car that are mere inconveniences. But, there are… Read more »
Why Is It Hot On One Side And Cold On The Other: AC Problems
I’ve been there before; wanting to crank up the AC on a really hot summer day, but instead, I find… 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 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 »