There are still a few misguided car owners out there who think that regular oil changes are a waste of time and money. Oil changes and other scheduled maintenance came at very irregular intervals, if at all.
Head First
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Specialty Tool Roundup: Part Two
A tool dealer once promised me that if I used his tools exclusively, skinned knuckles, cuts, and bruises would all be a thing of the past.
Mirror Image
In many respects, the Honda Accord is a mirror image of other transverse engine Japanese cars rolling through the doors.
Carside Manner
These two guys are the Marx brothers of mechanicking. Click and Clack always send me away smiling.
Brain Teaser
Once you’ve sorted through all the clues and found the answers to some of the questions, the rest of the answers will often fall into place.
Tech Tips
Bolt Location Memory Aid; Subaru Air Conditioning Operation; Volvo Camshaft Bearings; Locating Leaking Fuel Injectors; Mercedes-Benz Door Locks; Leaking Differential Vent; Volvo Neutral Safety Switch
Specialty Tool Roundup: Part One
I’ve worked with technicians who had whole tool box drawers filled with specially modified wrenches and other hand-made problem solving tools. Somewhere along the way, most of us have had to creatively bend, spindle, or mutilate our tools to finish some particularly frustrating job.
Computer Switch Outputs
This article will show you how an automotive computer flips the switches to turn different output circuits either “on” or “off.” We’ll also discuss ways to protect sensitive computer output circuits from death and destruction.
RX-7 Carb and Emissions: Part Two
There are four spark plugs mounted on the side of the valveless, rotary engine, two seperate ignition coils, an imposing bank of switching solenoids, and enough rubber vacuum hose to make a pair of snow tires.
German Time: Mercedes Timing Chain
In December’s article describing thread repair procedures on Mercedes aluminum block V8 engines, we promised you a follow up article on timing chain upgrades for Mercedes V8 engines originally equipped with single row timing chains.