Learning how to start a snowblower after it’s been sitting unused through warm weather is easy. But like anything with a motor, your snowblower needs maintenance to stay in running condition, especially if it’s been sitting for a while. Here’s what you need to know about starting a snowblower that’s…
Is Driving With a Cracked Windshield Okay?
Driving with a cracked windshield can be unavoidable. Maybe a rock flew off a construction vehicle driving in front of you or a pebble was kicked up from the road. Either way, the damage is done, and now you have to deal with the repair. In the meantime, here’s what…
What does a Throttle Position Sensor do for your vehicle?
The throttle position sensor moves with the throttle and sends a voltage signal to the computer indicating throttle angle and speed of movement data. The computer uses this data to measure engine load, adjust timing, fuel delivery, EGR, converter clutch operation and clear flood mode. Where are these sensors located?…
Four Mechanic Questions You Should Ask When Your Car Is in the Shop
Whether you’re a DIY weekend warrior or you just occasionally check your tire pressure and oil levels, once the mechanic has a look at your car, they will likely make recommendations. Here are four mechanic questions you should always ask beyond the ever-essential “how much will it cost?” 1. Is…
Know How Notes – Emergency Tire Plug Repair
Flats tend to happen at the worst time in the worst places. If you are on the road or outside of normal business hours and your vehicle has a flat and the spare is missing or no good, you might feel stranded, but there is an option – an emergency…
What Is a Sway Bar?
Sway bars probably get less attention than they deserve. Control arms, shock absorbers, springs and struts may come to mind when you’re looking at suspension components, but what is a sway bar for? The History of the Sway Bar The first cars were barely faster (and certainly less dynamic) than…
What Is an Idle Air Control Valve?
If it weren’t for throttle control, most engines wouldn’t be very useful. Can you imagine if your car’s engine could only run at 4,000 RPM? Even drag racers need to run the engine from idle past redline on demand. To maintain your engine while the vehicle idles, the engine might…
How to Bondo Rust Holes In a Car
Rust is simply a fact of life. It tends to be a constant issue close to the shore, in humid areas and in the salt belt. Even a chip from a stone can give rust a foothold on your car and lead to cosmetic or structural damage. Body repair is…
Four Kinds of Fuel Additives to Add to Your Tank
If the only thing that ever goes into your fuel tank is gasoline, you may be missing out on some benefits of fuel additives. Here we’ll look at four kinds of fuel additives you may want to consider using. Cleaners Of all the fuel additives, cleaners are the most common.…
Electric Car Anxieties: How to Overcome Your Apprehension
After purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), you’ll never have to visit another gas station. You’ll be doing your part to lower your overall impact on the environment by reducing emissions, among a wide variety of other benefits; however, there are certain inherent challenges that need to be addressed. Here are…