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 …

I drive an older classic car and I add new oil to old oil all the time. It’s called topping up the engine oil. No substitute for a good oil …

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 …

Having your own scan tool right there in the glove box is just as important as a set of booster cables in the trunk. Code readers get you to the …

Most electric fuel pumps emit a reassuring hum sound when in operation. If you’re missing, your hum and the engine won’t start. Checking the fuel pump fuse is the best …

Squeezing some extra power from a pre computerized engine was no easy mod. You wanted more power. The engine needed some major components replaced – lightened flywheel, bigger valves, porting, …

Plugging in your scanner and finding it doesn’t work is slightly alarming; some of these tools are expensive. But don’t panic; we’ll get this figured out. This has happened to …

Car batteries last anywhere from four to eight years, if your battery is older than that, congrats you’re doing well. Every car will need at least one new battery in …

When I was an apprentice mechanic, replacing starter motors was a regular repair. In those days, accessing the starter was easy. Modern cars are not as generous but the starter …