When I was restoring and improving the performance of one of my classic cars, I came across the idea that my car battery could be moved from the front of the car to the back (in the trunk). As I...
Category: Repairs
Aluminum vs Copper/Brass Heater Core: Why is only Aluminum Available?
If you know about what a tough job it is to replace a heater core, then you know. If you don't, you don't. The difficulty of the job is what makes it so frustrating when you find that the good 'ol...
You count on your car to start up when you go to get it out to the garage, but to avoid having a dead battery you must maintain the battery properly to count on it to last a long time and to...
Identify and Repair a Tire Leaking from the Rim (Fix Slow Tire Leak!)
A slow tire leak can be tough to diagnose and can cause all kinds of trouble. About two years ago I purchased new tires and had them installed. 3 of my tires were just fine but one of the tires...
The combination of coolant heating up and swirling through the engine results in corrosion and if neglected can leave the cooling system full of gunk and not cool as efficiently. Removal of radiator...
Anti-Seize on Exhaust Manifold Bolts: To Apply or Not to Apply
Exhaust manifolds heat up and cool down every time you run your engine. The high temperatures create an environment that can accelerate corrosion. Seems like a good reason to use a product called...
