You know that hunk of plastic, tape and rubber bands attached to the keys in your pocket? Yeah, that thing you call a remote. Are the buttons covered in sticky soda residue? Don’t you think it is time to replace it? It is quite easy to replace the case for…

Oil can pass through filter media. Bypass valve closed. What happen when a spin-on filter is removed from service and upon inspection it is noted that the filter has collapsed in on itself. Why? What has caused this condition? What causes oil filter collapse?  It Isn’t What You Think The first…

Your vehicle’s cooling system is tasked with keeping your engine from overheating. It consists of several parts, including a radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater fan, heater core and radiator hoses. When a radiator hose fails, the cooling system eventually shuts down. The signs of a bad radiator hose are easy…

Do headlights dim over time? It’s a question you may have asked yourself one evening while traveling along a darker-than-usual back road in your vehicle, not entirely convinced that your headlights are giving it their all in terms of illuminating the path ahead. The answer is “yes,” but it’s not…

In the day of remove and replace vehicle maintenance, turning rotors and flywheels has become a forgotten option. Sometimes, replacement is the only solution, but basic service and maintenance of brakes and clutches can increase their service life by having your slightly worn rotors or flywheel turned. Turning is a…

If you’re a vehicle owner who knows the dangers associated with lead-based car batteries, you’ve probably asked the question, “How are car batteries recycled?” Recycling these batteries is essential. The average lead-acid car battery contains as much as 20 pounds of lead. If not properly disposed of, this metal can…