It’s been a long day and you just want to get home. The key hits the ignition, your radio comes alive, and you’re ready to go… until that dreaded sensor lights up your dashboard: Check Engine. Don’t panic. It doesn’t automatically spell repairs of bank-breaking proportions. There are plenty of reasons your check engine light comes on; here are 5
Just as icy roads and freezing temperatures can do a number on your car, the same goes for the dog days of summer. Excessively high temperatures can wreak havoc on everything from your car’s battery, tires and cooling system to the exterior paint and windshield wipers. With fuel prices hitting historic lows, more people are taking to the open road
Some of the more important discoveries started with a spark. Fire. Electricity. Automobiles. Yes, the spark of electricity the plug emits across that small gap, is what ignites combustion and is one of the more important elements in your car’s engine. The fact is, spark plugs are an important part of your car’s overall “health.” Without them, not only will
The right diagnostic tools make all the difference when you are working on any car. In this video, automotive instructor Rick Zeppetini will show you a simple technique for picking up the secondary ignition pattern using an oscilloscope. Oscilloscopes range in price anywhere from $50 to over $1,000, depending on your budget and requirements, but the two-channel scope works fine
When it comes to the mechanics of, well auto mechanics; the discussion about whether a car has an engine or a motor, has been widely debated. In truth, even Webster’s Dictionary does not provide full clarity in this regard and defines the two in a similar, albeit not exact way. Engine: A machine for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy
If you have worked on an older car, then you know how frustrating it can be when you find a broken bolt. Of course, you can always drill it out, but you risk causing damage to the threads, so here is an easier solution that we find works almost every time. In this video, J-Tech Automotive and Diesel instructor Robert
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Let’s face it: cars can be expensive. From the initial purchase to repairs and gas, owning a vehicle is seldom cheap. But there are things you can do to save money and keep your ride chugging along for years to come. Here are 5 ways to spend time on your car’s maintenance and save cash down the road. 1. Find
When you’re in the market for a new car, there are generally a few must-haves on your list. Whether those include leather seats or an impressive engine, it goes without saying that safety is usually at the top. Well, you’re in luck, because this year’s IIHS rankings are out – and we’re here to tell you a little about the
It’s common knowledge that many people retire in Florida because of our mild winters. True, we may not have ski resorts or landscapes of powdery snow, but we have plenty of other reasons to love our warm climate. So, whether you’re already a local or are thinking of becoming one, here are some reasons why spending this season in the