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Dirty Air Filters, Volume 4
Since the last collection of dirty air filters I’ve posted, I’ve found so many that ones that would’ve made it…
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Worn Out Brakes Are Bad For Wheels
I’ve seen plenty of worn out brakes, where the friction material is completely gone and it’s just the metal backing…
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Broken TPMS Hack
Most newer cars have tire pressure monitoring systems that include a sensor in each wheel. On most cars the valve…
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Throwback: Animals in Cars
Today is a throwback to a few interesting discoveries of animal evidence in cars. Originally posted January 28th, 2016. One…
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Leaking Coolant Pipe
I was doing a checkover of a CR-V when I noticed some coolant on the bottom of the engine. It…
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Check the Threads
Whenever you’re removing a bolt that isn’t rusty, but it is hard to turn, it’s a good idea to check…
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Blown-Up CVT
I was out for a drive in a customer’s car that had a complaint about a vibration. I didn’t feel…
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Wheel Locks on Steel Wheels
Wheels, especially OEM alloy wheels, are not cheap, easily worth a couple hundred dollars each, which makes them a prime…
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Snapped Control Arm
In back of the dealership I work at is what’s known as the “wholesale line.” It’s where cars that get…
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Check Your Tires Before Winter
It’s the beginning of winter here in New York, which means it’s time to make sure your car is ready…
