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Blown-up Chevy Cruze Engine Teardown
New blog post or video every Monday, plus pictures throughout the week on Facebook and Instagram! Watch Mechanical Malarkey on…
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Broken Flex Plate
A Honda CR-V was driven into the shop with a bad tapping or knocking noise coming from the engine area.…
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Wiring Almost Chewed Through
Hondas have a bit of an unfortunate reputation for having wiring that is appealing to animals. For a while the…
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Bent Brake Caliper
I was working on a Honda Pilot, replacing the rear brake pads and rotors. Everything seemed normal until I took…
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The Scariest Tire I’ve Ever Seen
As a mechanic, I see a lot of worn out tires. Usually we’re able to sell tires to a customer…
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Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Ripping Out Sheet Metal
Some cars have factory-designed trailer hitches available, with well-designed attachment points. Other cars, usually ones that aren’t really meant to…
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Be Careful With Your Sparks
There are multiple things mechanics do that create a lot of sparks. Some are destructive, some are constructive: metal cut-off…
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Water Leak Totals Car
Water leaking into a car can be a real headache. There are a lot of electronics in modern cars, and…
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Be Careful What Tree You Park Under
If you’re somewhere with a lot trees, you sometimes need to be careful where you park your car. You might…
