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Torching Off Lug Nuts
Lug nuts need to be tight, but not too tight. When you’re putting them on it’s ideal to use a…
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Short Tire Life
Typical tires are designed to last a long time. Typical passenger car all-season tires can usually go for 40,000-60,000 miles…
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Car vs. Wood
A car was brought into the shop to check for a fluid leak. The owner had something about maybe backing…
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The Great Wheel Swap
I work in a Honda dealership, so adding accessories to cars is sometimes a job I do. Recently I ended…
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Windstorm Tire Damage
We recently had a windstorm in the area, which meant branches, shingles, and siding were flying everywhere. I’ve seen strange…
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Broken Wheel Not Leaking
In the northern states, plenty of potholes form in the winter months. Most are small enough that they don’t cause…
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How to Replace the Rear Wheel Bearing on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic
The left rear wheel bearing on my 1997 Civic had been making a lot of noise for a while so…
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Check Your Tires
It’s important to check your tires regularly. Tire pressures should be checked every month, especially in places with widely varying…
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Hitting Curbs and Potholes
Winter brings more hazards for driving. The freeze/thaw cycle wreaks havoc on pavement, causing cracks and potholes to form, which…
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Stripped Lug and Stud
It’s the beginning of winter, so there are a lot of cars getting snow tires. I was taking off the…
