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Incorrect Brake Pads
Doing work on your car yourself or having a friend do it can save you a lot of money. But…
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Self-Destructing Camshaft
I had a 2001 Nissan Altima in for an oil change, and I noticed a noise coming from the engine.…
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My Car: Gas Tank Straps
Last week I wrote about the trouble I had trying to do some rear suspension work on my ’97 Civic.…
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Frozen Washer Fluid
We’ve been experiencing plenty of winter weather around here lately, and all the snow and ice on the roads means…
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My Car: Day-Off Debacle
This one had been in the planning stage for months, and I finally got the chance to do the work.…
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Broken Subaru Exhaust
My sister is the only one in the family who doesn’t own a Honda, currently she has a 2003 Subaru…
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Junkyard Engines
When there’s a big problem with an engine so it needs to be replaced, usually the cheapest fix is to…
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Double-Nutted Tie Rod
Most suspension parts are held together by nut and bolt combinations, but there are a few that are just a…
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DIY Sway bar Link Repair
Most cars have a sway bay in the front and rear. It ties the two sides of the suspension together…
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Blown-Out Spark Plug
A Honda Element got hauled in on a tow truck one night. Big misfire, running horribly when we drove it…
