I think we can all agree that the oil needs to be changed even though there is often some debate about when it needs to be changed. Have you ever thought about WHY you need to change your oil? There are several reasons, but the importance of changing your oil regularly has increased exponentially in … Continue reading Why Change Your Oil?
In the Shop
Tech tip: gasket installation
If you work on cars very long at all, sooner or later you will replace a gasket. Whether it's a thermostat, water pump, oil pan, timing chain, or any number of other items it is likely to have a gasket. I will address the many different types of gaskets in another post, but this time … Continue reading Tech tip: gasket installation
New Year
Well, it's a new year. People are making resolutions and recovering from binge eating after the holiday weekend. Last year, I had a few decent posts, and things kinda petered out because of school, work, etc. All the usual excuses you hear for people not doing what they're supposed to do. Well this year I … Continue reading New Year
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
In the Shop: Windstar Belt, Tensioner, and Alternator
In the shop today, we had a 2001 Ford Windstar come in with a bad alternator. Normally, alternators fail by NOT charging. Not this one! Nope...this one was overcharging! Hooking up the voltmeter showed the alternator was putting out over 15 volts (normal is about 13.5-14ish)! Obviously there was a strong sulfur odor under the … Continue reading In the Shop: Windstar Belt, Tensioner, and Alternator
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