Modern-day cars are equipped with a sophisticated cooling system that has multiple heat sensors and a computer-controlled electric fan. It is designed to keep the engine running in every weather. …
I’m a mechanic and customer complaints of brake noises are very common. Luckily, most brake noises fit into the category – not serious, more of an irritant than a problem. …
Check engine light on can be alarming, there’s literally never a good time for a breakdown. But don’t panic, I’m a mechanic and you are in the correct place, in …
A vehicle that sticks you to the dashboard, with even the most delicate application of brakes is common and luckily, easy to fix the problem. I’m a mechanic and you …
Working on a Duramax is not for the faint-hearted, but you already know that. I’m a GM-trained technician, and I’ve worked on a ton of Duramax trucks. Most days, I …
A misfiring engine is the most common engine complaint and the coil is always the number one suspect. But finding the coil can sometimes cause some head-scratching. Ignition coils are …
Computers are great most of the time, but when they don’t work, they’re a pain in the jacksie. Hooking up the scan tool only to be greeted with no communication …
It’s alarming I know, never a good time for car trouble. But no need to panic, you’re in the right place, I’m a mechanic and I’ll show you how to …
A car fuse that keeps blowing is a royal pain in the ass, but we can’t blame the fuse. It’s doing its job, breaking the circuit protects expensive circuit components …
An OBD scanner is a must-have tool for the weekend mechanic. They don’t cost a ton, and they’re small enough to fit in your glove box. I’m a mechanic, and …