How to Remove Rust From Your Shop Tools.

Tools are wonderful! Without them we could not get even 1/3 of the things done that we normally do throughout the course of a day. That is why it is very important to take care of your shop tools. If you have a wood shop, auto mechanic shop, repair shot – or use tools daily… Continue reading How to Remove Rust From Your Shop Tools.

The Do it Yourself Car Tune Up.

If you have ever had your mechanic give your car a tune up, you know it is not cheap. Most people who are not mechanics themselves assume they have no choice but to pay somebody else to do it. Not true! A do it yourself car tune up is something every single car owner should… Continue reading The Do it Yourself Car Tune Up.

Top 10 Automotive Tools Every Weekend Wrencher Should Own…

Every Saturday mechanic needs more tools. Oh yeah, you’ve got the basics in that Craftsman toolbox of yours—the wrenches, pliers, drivers, saws and of course those 17 rolls of duct tape that help you take care of the niggling tasks around the home. But fixing your car, truck, motorcycle or minivan requires some specialized stuff.… Continue reading Top 10 Automotive Tools Every Weekend Wrencher Should Own…

How To Keep Tools Tidy & Clean

Ron offers a great tip to keep your tools from sliding around in a tool tray or drawer, while also helping prevent them from rusting. Take a piece of scrap carpet, and cut it to fit the bottom of the drawer or tray. They ought to remain quiet, and, if you do this every couple… Continue reading How To Keep Tools Tidy & Clean

How To Prevent Engine Overheating

Engines burn gas and produce explosions in each cylinder. Rapid expansion from the explosions pushes the cylinder heads downward and does work to move the car. Much of the energy from each explosion does not do any work at all and is lost as heat. Over a short period of time, an engine can produce… Continue reading How To Prevent Engine Overheating

Mudding – Don’t Want To Get Stuck – Here’s How!

It is either a major “oh crap” or a big “cool!” when encountered on a trail, and while mud can be one of the most challenging terrains to traverse, it can also be one of the most fun to go driving in. However, careless driving can also cause a lot of damage to the trail… Continue reading Mudding – Don’t Want To Get Stuck – Here’s How!

How to Unplug a Fuel Line

You can use a golfing tee to plug a fuel line when changing a vehicle’s fuel filter.

Build Your Own Bat-Mobile

If you are a bat-dork like my self then why not build your own bat mobile in your spare time. I can guarantee you will get huge points under ‘rate my ride’ and if you are a “less conventional looking guy” this will be sure to help pick up girls. Go to the site www.chickslovethecar.com… Continue reading Build Your Own Bat-Mobile

Keep Your Hands Clean

Sometimes you don’t know what you’re going to get involved in, when it comes to working on vehicles, since one problem can easily lead to another. When doing mechanics’ work, though, there’s one thing you know you’ll face:grease and grime! No matter how good you are at mechanical work you can’t prevent your hands –… Continue reading Keep Your Hands Clean

Top 7 Ways To Make Your Car More Eco Friendly

1. Replace Air Filter Regularly Replacing a clogged air filter in your car can improve your car’s gas mileage by as much as 10%. What the air filter in your car does is it keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your car’s engine. So, what does this mean? It means that by replacing your… Continue reading Top 7 Ways To Make Your Car More Eco Friendly