If you’ve ever done a coolant flush in your driveway or shop, you’ve probably asked yourself the same thing every mechanic does at least once: “What do I do with this old antifreeze now?” The...
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Walk into any American auto shop, and you’ll hear the same debate sooner or later: Snap-On vs Blue-Point—what’s actually different? At first glance, both brands roll off the same tool truck,...
If your engine idles roughly, misfires, or accelerates slowly, check your spark plug gap. A tiny gap can cause big problems. New plugs aren't always ready to install—mechanics always check each...
If you’re wondering how often to change a cabin air filter, you’re not alone. This is one of the most neglected maintenance items in the shop. The cabin air filter protects you by cleaning the...
Although spark plugs rarely fail and have a pretty wide service interval, when they go, the symptoms are usually pretty severe. Moreover, diagnosing bad spark plug symptoms can also be tricky since...
Diagnosing any brake system-related problem can be extremely time-consuming and challenging. And the fact that your safety is on the line makes it that much more anxiety-inducing. Luckily, fixing the...