This is where we’ll talk about properly washing your car, how to wax paint the correct way, and general vehicle exterior maintenance tips!
How to Remove a Stripped or Rounded Oil Drain Plug Matt here. Have you ever wondered how to remove a stripped oil drain plug bolt? You know that feeling when your socket wrench slips and you pull it off the bolt only to see that the head of the bolt is rounded off. Last time … Read more
Why did we review the 104+ Octane Booster? 104+ is one of the oldest and probably best all around octane booster for the value. We ranked it #3 in our best octane booster review roundup just behind Royal Purple and Klotz. While we are not the biggest advocate of octane boosters, they do work well … Read more
Learn how to keep your headlights shining bright for the life of your car! You know when you’re driving down a country road at night and the car right behind you leaves their headlights on high? That happened to me recently … but I wasn’t annoyed. I was relieved! Those high-set and bright beams made … Read more
Using OBD2 scanner to troubleshoot live engine sensor data Hey I’m Matt – Most DIY car fixes can be easily achieved using a basic OBD2 scan tool and today we’re going to help you understand how to read live data from OBD ii diagnostic scanners. It doesn’t matter if you have a wired or wireless code … Read more
Why Does Black Trim Fade So Quickly? As your vehicle ages, your black trim pieces will first begin to dull and then turn gray. This oxidation and sun-bleaching process will begin to dull bumpers, rubber moldings, fender flares, plastic trim pieces, and grilles even in a year or less. They can also be stained by … Read more
Is it Time to Replace Your Engine Air Filter? Hey there I’m Vince and today we’re talking about how to choose the best car air filter brand. Choosing the right air filter feels like choosing a treat at the candy store. It is hard to pinpoint which is the best. Most of the time, it … Read more
The Best OEM Spark Plug Replacement? Denso PK20TT Hey there! I’m Vince and when I’m not tinkering with cars at the shop, I’m helping friends and family fix their cars and save money! Today I’m talking about spark plugs, and more specifically, the Denso PK20TT platinum tip. These are an awesome, low-cost, and near OEM spec spark … Read more
Royal Purple – is it the best octane booster for you? I want to set one thing straight before proceeding with this Royal Purple Max-Boost Octane Booster and Stabilizer review: I’m not a big fan of octane boosters. I feel that for the average consumer, it’s “snake oil.” I rarely use octane boosters on … Read more
Hi there my name is Vince, and today we’re talking about water in gas tank and how to remove the water if you get it in your vehicle’s fuel tank. What’s so bad about a little water in the tank? The internal combustion engine is designed to only suck in water and fuel. If water happens … Read more
The List of Possible Causes of Vibrating or Shaking Steering Wheel when Driving It can happen at any time without warning. Sometimes, it happens intermittently and will disappear altogether. Hey I’m Vince – Have you ever wondered why your steering wheel shakes at high speeds? I’m talking about a wobbly, shaking, or vibrating steering wheel … Read more