OBD2 Scan Tools and Code Readers
OBDII (On Board Diagnostics – second implementation) is a system installed in all modern vehicles whereby you can connect a…
Category: Maintenance
Maintenance
Repairing Leaking Polybutylene Pipe with PEX Pipe and Sharkbite PEX Fittings
I came across a mobile home that had a bad leak under a sink from some old polybutylene (PB) plumbing. The…
How to fix a Leaking Fuel Injector and Gas Smell inside your Car
I noticed a gas smell in my 1998 Honda Accord not too long after working with the fuel injectors when I was…
Failing Oxygen Sensor Causing 98 Honda Accord to Stumble
Oxygen Sensor Causing Hesitation on Acceleration I started experiencing some odd behavior with my 98 Honda Accord some time ago…
Using my Craftsman Bolt-Out Damaged Bolt and Nut Removers
Another Rounded Off Nut I recently got the chance to use one of my Craftsman Bolt-Out damaged bolt and nut removers. …
93 Honda Accord Leaking Coolant Behind the Engine Block
Honda Accord Leaking Coolant While driving home from work one day I stopped to get some gas. While pumping the…
Simple Automotive Tune Up Work You Can Do Yourself
When attempting to improve a cars performance and to avoid problems occurring over time, regular vehicle maintenance should be performed. Auto maintenance doesn’t always necessary mean you have to take your car to the mechanic. This article provides information on how to perform many of these basic maintenance tasks which can be performed by most owners with only a few hand tools and their owners manual as a guide.
Replacing a Torn CV Boot on a 98 Honda Accord
I noticed I had a torn CV Booton my car and decided to replace it. In this post I discuss the steps we went throught to remove the old boot and install a new one and a few things we could have done to have made the job easier.
How I Fixed My AC When it Stopped Working
My AC, Heater and Thermostat stopped working one day. This is how I tracked down the problem and fixed it.
Transmission Problems with my 93 Honda Accord
Some time ago I began noticing some erratic behavior with my 93 Honda Accord transmission. The problem turned out to be related to the transmission computer and I was able to fix it myself with a few hand tools and a few dollars worth of parts from radio shack