BRAKE BLEEDING BASICS
The process of removing air from the hydraulic brake system is called bleeding. Air is compressible, and any air in the system will be...
HOW TO AIM FOG LIGHTS: 3 BASIC TIPS
Learning how to aim fog lights will help you not only deal with low-visibility situations out on the road, but also prevent you from...
CHANGING BRAKE PADS: SHOULD YOU DO IT ALL AT ONCE?
What you’re looking at is a brake pad that’s reached the end. But, when changing brake pads, should you do all four at once? Well, first,...
7 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR DRIVING IN THE RAIN
Curious about what steps you should take when driving in wet weather? Tips for driving in the rain typically focus on safety, since this...
GARAGE VENTILATION: LET’S CLEAR THE AIR
It might seem as though garage ventilation should be one of the key aspects of any garage’s design. After all, these small spaces are...
THE TOOLS NEEDED TO CHANGE BRAKES
Many of the tools needed to change brakes are probably sitting in your toolbox or garage already. If not, purchasing these tools is...
WHAT ARE VALVE STEM SEALS?
Valve stem seals control the lubrication of the valve stem as it slides in the valve guide. Too little oil causes stem and guide wear....
WHAT IS AN OIL FLUSH? ARE THEY NECESSARY?
There are so many parts, practices and procedures in car maintenance, it’s hard to keep track of them all. So don’t feel bad if you’re...
HOW DOES THE PARKING BRAKE WORK?
When finishing a trip, you place the transmission in park, turn off the ignition and take your keys with you before exiting the vehicle....
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING: SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL
Tire balance and wheel alignment are often micro adjustments with macro consequences. Beyond being a part of routine tire maintenance,...
