After a while, your hood insulation will wear out. It may sag or get torn apart. It may sometimes be so worn out that it hangs down over the engine. If your hood insulation has reached this point, you may consider repairing it. Before we get started with hood insulation repair, we have to answer … Read more
When taking out your hood insulation, you must remove the clips first. These clips are designed to firmly hold the insulator in place so that it doesn’t fall on the engine. If you have never dealt with hood clips before, you can spend hours trying to remove them. For those who aren’t patient, you may … Read more
If your car doesn’t have hood insulation, you may be wondering if it’s necessary. Hood insulation is a necessary component of your car. It serves a wide range of purposes, and your vehicle will be safer with some form of insulation fitted under the hood. Let’s look at some of the benefits you and your … Read more
At one point in every driver’s life, you have probably opened the radiator cap when the engine is hot. What you saw was coolant and bubbles pouring out from the radiator. Even though it’s not recommended to open the radiator cap when the engine is hot, most of us have done it, and we all … Read more
If you have recently honed your engine cylinders, you may consider using the old piston rings. This thought will cross your mind immediately after you inspect the piston rings and find out they are in great condition. However, it is recommended that you replace the piston rings after honing. If you are working with an … Read more
If you are dealing with a leaking water pump gasket, or you are interested in replacing one, there’s a good chance you have heard about the benefits of RTV. Many mechanics use RTV as a supplemental sealer on gasket repair jobs. However, if misused, it can prevent your water pump gasket from forming a reliable … Read more
If you have no clue how to do this, you can spend hours trying to remove the headlight switch knob. Some people get so frustrated that they end up breaking the knob while attempting to remove it. When the internet was invented, you shouldn’t struggle so hard if you didn’t know how to do some … Read more
The overhead console on your Chevy Silverado sits on the ceiling. It is positioned directly above the two front seats and the center console. Depending on the year of manufacture of your Chevy Silverado, it could hold interior lights, commands to specific functions, and offer storage for glasses and garage door openers. The overhead console … Read more
Coolant hoses tend to wear out pretty fast. If you notice a leak along your coolant hose, the best solution would be to replace it with a new one. At your nearest auto store, you may not find a coolant hose. But one thing that you are guaranteed to find is a fuel hose. The … Read more
Brake rotors play a crucial role in a car’s braking system. They spin with the wheels and stop them when the brake clamps are pressed down on them. During this process, brake rotors are exposed to a lot of heat which can lead to warping. Warping of brake rotors is when the top part of … Read more