Carburetors need to be cleaned regularly if you want the car to run efficiently. The presence of dirt and carbon residue can prevent the carburetor from performing as expected, and it may lead to engine failure. To avoid such, if it’s possible, clean your carburetor during every oil change. This should be around after every … Read more
Brake cleaner serves many uses in vehicles. It is mainly used to degrease and clean metallic components in your car. Its ability to cut through gunk and dirt is quite impressive, and no wonder it has many uses. Brake cleaner, however, shouldn’t be used to clean the throttle body. This is because brake cleaners are … Read more
It’s not a good idea to reuse the exhaust manifold gaskets. After several years of use, these gaskets start to leak and should be replaced at any chance you get. The only exception to reusing exhaust manifold gaskets is if they are in excellent condition. This, however, is a rare occurrence. What are Exhaust Manifold … Read more
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