A dual/twin oil catch can system from a company such as Team RXP does not look like much when you take it out of the box after purchase. It looks like a metal box with two pots on top and twist on/off caps. However, it does some really incredible stuff when you have it installed on your car. However, most vehicles do not come standard with this typically after-market auto part.…
Keeping your truck on the road will require more than a few visits to the repair shop. Whether it’s because you just want to ensure that everything checks out before a big job or because something broke down, many truck owners are prepared for this side of truck ownership.
However, repairs aren’t just about getting your truck back on the road. Good repairs can keep your truck running for longer and increase its lifespan.…
You might have realized that your car is on its last legs and it’s time to either sell it so someone else can put the work into it to bring it back to life, or to scrap it. If your car is that far gone, you may have to go the scrapping route. You can still get money for junk cars if you follow a few tips.
Find a Buyer…
You want to make sure that your car’s engine works as well as it possibly can for as long as it possibly can, especially if buying a new car isn’t exactly in your budget right now. That means that you are going to need to pay attention to your engine and know some of the signs of having engine problems so that you can head that problem off at the pass.…
Purchasing used auto parts for repairs to your vehicle is much more affordable than buying brand new parts. This can significantly reduce the overall cost you are spending on auto repairs. However, many people are wary of doing this because they believe that used auto parts are not protected by a warranty. However, this is not the case. In fact, you should expect a few things out of a used auto parts warranty that indicates that you are making the best purchase decision.…
When you are teaching your new driver to drive it is also important for them to be taught about the routine maintenance care they will need to perform on their car. Keeping up with the care of the car will not only help prevent expensive mechanical issues from coming up, but it can also help them avoid certain issues that can become safety risks. Here are 4 things a new driver should be aware of about car care:…
If you are an auto mechanics teacher in the Vo-Tech department of a high school, you undoubtedly want your students to learn the fundamentals needed to repair vehicles as needed. Dealing with the budget you are allotted to obtain parts to fix vehicles can put you at a disadvantage in showing your students harder projects if you are unable to get your hands on the supplies you need within a designated price range.…
Whether you are on the side of a country road with a detached bumper or the rim to a tire has gone mysteriously missing after a weekend at the lake, you are likely to find that you can obtain the replacement part that you need is much more affordable when you can find it at a salvage yard. You may be surprised to learn that there are two different ways that you can access the parts that you need and you may need to bring a few tools of your own to do so.…
If you have found that the air blowing out of your car’s air conditioner isn’t as cold as it used to be, you could be wondering what the problem is. Here are a few potential issues that you might want to look out for.
1. You Have a Freon Leak
Your car’s air conditioning system relies on refrigerant to cool your vehicle. If there is a refrigerant leak, then your Freon levels can drop too low, which can affect your air conditioner’s ability to cool your vehicle.…
Weekend racing is a common pastime in this country. Every weekend there are races going on at local tracks that are run by local owners, and most of the drivers are young people with a passion for going fast. Just because they are not full-time racers in some large named series, these drivers are no lease competitive. They want to when every week but how do you stay competitive without the big money backers so common in the large race series?…