I alluded to this particular post in my recent post about rear caliper service, and I feel it will be helpful to someone who is a little hesitant to do a brake job or unfamiliar with how disc brakes work. For a basic understanding of how disc brakes work, you could do a simple Google … Continue reading Basics: Disc Brake Job
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Decoding Tire Sidewalls
Tires are often unsung heroes of the automobile. If you really think about it, they have an enormous responsibility. They put all the power from the engine to the ground, they do all the steering, and all the braking. You could have a million horsepower, but without a decent set of rubber, all that power … Continue reading Decoding Tire Sidewalls
Basics: Air Filter Inspection
Air Filters. How complicated can they be? Honestly, not too complicated, but you need to know what to look for in an air filter and know when it should be replaced. There are certain quick lube places and other shops that try to sell you an air filter nearly every time you go there (usually … Continue reading Basics: Air Filter Inspection
In the Shop: The Basic Oil Change
Really? An oil change? Sure! It's probably where most mechanics start, and maybe where YOU got YOUR start. Changing the oil in a vehicle is pretty simple and basic, but I think it's wise to develop a system and follow it for every oil change you do to make sure you don't forget something. There … Continue reading In the Shop: The Basic Oil Change
Basics: Belt inspection
If you get a horrible banshee-esque shriek from under your hood when you start your car on a cold morning, you may need a new belt! Sometimes you can get away with just tightening the belt a bit, but most modern cars have a non-adjustable spring loaded belt tensioner. When this tensioner wears out, it … Continue reading Basics: Belt inspection
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