DIY Car Repair Tools – Floor Jack and Jack Stands
This is Part 3 in our DIY Car Repair Tools series. Any car owner who desires to embark on DIY automotive maintenance or repair will need at least a floor…
Author: Ron Coddington
Ron is a degreed mechanical engineer. He has been a car hobbyist for over 60 years. Notable cars in his garage have included Corvairs, Alfa Romeos, Corvettes and both rotary and turbo-charged Mazdas. He brings that wealth of experience to this website to help you succeed in servicing and upgrading your favorite ride.
DIY Car Repair Tools – Socket (Ratchet) Wrench
This is Part 2 in our DIY Car Repair Tools series. The socket wrench is the unsung hero of any DIY mechanic’s toolkit. This versatile tool provides the power and…
DIY Car Repair Tools – Torque Wrench
This is Part 1 in our DIY Car Repair Tools series. Are you fed up with the constant trips to the mechanic every time your car needs a repair or…
Resonator Delete Pros and Cons (and Average Cost)
You may be surprised to learn that your car or truck’s exhaust includes not only a muffler, but a resonator as well. Maybe even two. I can recall resonators on…
6 Different Types of Turbochargers (and How They Work)
Turbochargers, like superchargers, operate to increase internal combustion engine power output by forcing increased air flow to the engine. But what is a turbocharger? When was the turbocharger invented? How…
4 Different Types of Superchargers (and How They Work)
In your quest for power, forced induction calls. Superchargers heed that call by cramming extra air into your engine to pack more punch into every combustion cycle. But not all…
6 Symptoms of a Warped Brake Rotor (and What Causes It)
Let’s clarify our terminology right from the start. The term “warped brake rotor” is somewhat misleading. Warping would be a change in the geometric shape of a rotor. Brake rotors…
3 Symptoms of a Bad Sway Bar or Link (and Replacement Cost)
In this article we will explain the function of the sway bar (or bars) on your vehicle and some of the most common signs of failure. Other terms you may…
U0073 Code (Symptoms, Causes and How to Fix)
U0073 is a generic diagnostic code that will be set by the OBD2 diagnostic system in your automobile or light truck for specific types of CAN-bus System malfunctions. CAN which…
What is an Oil Catch Can? (And Do I Need One?)
Car enthusiasts have a number of qualities in common. They tend to be DIY people. They appreciate well-maintained automobiles. They generally favor high performance engines and/or spirited handling. And they…
4 Symptoms of a Bad CV Axle (Half Shaft)
All cars and trucks incorporate a method to deliver power from the engine to the wheels. This method for the majority of modern passenger vehicles (excluding most two wheel drive…
Why is There Oil in My Intake Manifold (or Throttle Body)?
Since 1961, vehicles sold in the US include a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, developed to help reduce engine emissions. PCV systems have grown complex in modern engines to reduce…
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