Don't miss the first step
Sometimes the obvious is not so obvious. When it comes to fixing a problem with an automobile the first step is always to verify the...
Battery replacement
I am noticing a trend. I do not know whether it is a good trend or a bad trend but it is a trend. Replacing the battery on many cars is...
What doesn't turn the Check Engine light on?
My last diatribe on gasoline octane choice got me thinking. There are situations where engine performance problems do not present any...
Regular, Mid, Premium
As the price of fuel continues to rise many of you using premium fuel are tempted by the lower cost of regular or mid grade fuel. What...
Have you ever parked a boat?
Just finished my “week at the lake” portion of my summer vacation. Spent a good chunk of it driving a boat. As I have mentioned before,...
Pushbutton starting
Who'da thunk it? A pushbutton to start your car? Is this a step forward or a step backward? I am not really sure. What is wrong with...
Ethanol in your fuel
You may or may not have noticed but gasoline in our country is now blended with ethanol. If you look closely at the pumps most are now...
Driving Season
Summer is here. Finally! Just in time for my summer vacation. Looks like I am going to be doing a lot of driving this summer and sure...
Your Dipstick is Your Friend
Your Dipstick is Your Friend I have written about this topic before. I may be preaching to the wrong crowd. Me and mechanics everywhere...
Power Steering Electrified
Light duty automobiles and trucks have had power steering since the early fifties. These systems are more properly described as power...
