Shopping for new tires can be overwhelming. Even after you cut through all the industry-specific jargon, you’re still left sifting through a long list of brands, with each claiming to outperform the others. It can often be difficult to separate the marketing from the facts and can leave drivers wondering: do tire brands matter? In […]
When Did You Last Change Your Brake Fluid?
There is a lot to keep up with when it comes to maintaining your car, especially if you are the DIY type that doesn’t rely on a mechanic to take care of it all for you. As you keep tabs on the engine oil, air filters, tires, lights, and more, it can be easy to […]
A Good Lift Kit Is More Than Springs
A lift kit may just be the most popular truck modification around, possibly even beating larger wheels and tires. However, not all lift kits are created equal. If you didn’t buy your vehicle directly from a lifted truck dealer and are instead installing a lift kit yourself, then you will want to pay close attention […]
What You Need to Know Before Lifting Your Truck
A lifted truck is one of the best ways to explore the trails around where you live or even just to show off your rig on the road. To get an adventure-ready rig of your own, you can either visit a lifted truck dealer or you can install your own lift kit. While buying a […]
The Spark Is Gone: How to Test Your Vehicle’s Spark Plugs
As the ignition source for the entire internal combustion process, spark plugs are an integral part of your vehicle’s engine. They’re also often one of the first components under the hood that will need to be replaced, with older designs lasting as little as 10,000 miles. Luckily replacing your spark plugs is one of the […]
Under Pressure? How to Conduct an Engine Compression Test
To the uninitiated, the modern internal combustion engine can seem intimidating. This inscrutable hunk of metal, with its mass of wires, valves, and pipes, might look complicated until you stumble upon one simple secret: it’s basically just a collection of small compression chambers. These chambers, known as cylinders, are where your fuel/air mixture meets an […]
Want to Save Money on Gas? Choose the Right Tires!
Putting the right set of tires on your vehicle can make all the difference. There are all-terrain tires for off-roading, high-performance tires for sports cars, and snow tires for winter. However, there are also some special types of tires that are designed specifically to improve gas mileage on the road! These low rolling resistance tires […]
8 Great Fathers Day Gifts for the DIY Dad
Having a hard time finding the right gift ideas for your DIY dad? Sometimes it seems like everything you find the perfect Fathers Day gift idea; it turns out that he already has it. Well, here are 8 great gift ideas that will help him out with his next project. All of these are can’t-live-without-it […]
How to Replace a Fuel Injector in Five Simple Steps
Fuel injectors are a vital part of any gas-powered vehicle. They’re responsible for spraying fuel into the engine’s combustion chamber, which is then ignited by the spark plug to produce the power that gets your wheels moving. While some lucky drivers might go through their vehicle’s entire lifespan without ever needing to replace these vital […]
Installing an Electric Winch on a Jeep Wrangler
The winch is one of the most important Jeep parts you’ll want to invest in. Unless you’re buying a pimped-out, used Wrangler loaded with aftermarket Jeep parts, you’re not going to find one with a stock winch on it. This means one of two things: You’re going to have to pay a hefty fee to […]
Feeling the Pressure: How to Conduct a Fuel Pressure Test
A fuel pressure test is an easy way to diagnose whether your vehicle’s engine is getting enough gas to operate at peak efficiency. A vehicle that’s not delivering adequate fuel pressure can act up in all sorts of strange ways. Signs of low fuel pressure include an unresponsive gas pedal, difficulty starting the engine, frequent […]
How to Choose the Right Set of Wheels
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a new set of wheels for your car or truck. While most drivers will never even consider changing out the factory wheels for something new, putting a different set of wheels on your vehicle can be a great way to spruce up your ride, add […]
Jeep Wrangler Alignments: What You Need To Know
Jeep Wranglers have long occupied the space of being the go-to vehicles for rugged, consumer-friendly, off-road expeditions. Enthusiasts love Wranglers for their modular design and the ability to easily upgrade, customize, or modify the vehicle in a number of different ways. However, whether you’re running stock or custom suspension for your Wrangler JL, alignments don’t […]
Which Is Which: Is an Exhaust and a Muffler the Same Thing?
For many drivers, the underside of their vehicle is somewhat of a mystery. Even the average DIY enthusiast won’t spend much time under their car outside of oil changes. Therefore, it’s only reasonable that drivers would have questions about the parts of a vehicle and how they work. One excellent question many drivers have is […]
Staying Grounded – The Importance of Ground Wires
When you look inside the engine bay of a car, it’s easy to spot the red positive cable connecting the battery to the electrical system. However, it is easy to overlook the black negative cable trailing off to the side. This is an essential ground wire, but it isn’t the only one; many of the […]
Preparing for the Trails in Your New Ford Bronco
Before you hit the trails with your new 2022 Ford Bronco, you’ll want to make sure that you’re prepared for anything the road can throw at you––literally. You never know when you’ll pop a tire, blow a radiator hose, or run out of gas. Although your Bronco is designed to handle off-roading conditions much better […]
Different Brake Fluid Types and How They Affect Your Ride
Some motorists might think that brake fluid isn’t as important as oil and fuel, but it’s actually extremely important. The right kind of brake fluid can make all the difference when it comes to the stopping performance of your vehicle. Part of what may get some people hung up on the kind of brake fluid […]
Sensors: How Your Car Knows What to Do
It is no secret that modern vehicles are effectively computers with wheels. Old mechanics often bemoan the new electronics, and the recent chip shortage might have everyone questioning why cars need so many high-tech features, so we thought we would take some time to explore some of the key sensors in your car, truck, or […]
Battery Boot Camp: How to Keep Your EV Juiced For The Long Run
Among the many advantages of electric vehicles is the fact that they generally require less maintenance than their traditional internal-combustion engine (ICE) brethren. In fact, EVs have drivetrains that consist of as few as 20 parts to an ICE’s 2,000. This simplification holds a number of advantages, as having fewer parts generally means fewer things […]
What You Need to Know About Catalytic Converters
The catalytic converter is the most important part of your car’s emissions control system. While it isn’t strictly necessary for your vehicle to function, it is critical for reducing harmful emissions. Most of the time, you will never need to think twice about it as catalytic converters are designed to last for the life of […]
Changing Your Brake Fluid: How to Choose the Best Tools for the Job
Any DIY mechanic would agree that self-reliance is an important life skill. The ability to be able to handle some car repair jobs for yourself helps you gain a better understanding of the condition of your vehicle and can save you money. While there are some repairs on your car that you may want to […]