In my past mechanic experience and my current work at a auto parts store, I have seen a lot of capable do-it-yourselfers who have a lot of trouble when it comes to vehicle timing. It would seem to me that they don’t know the easy way, because I see them all doing it the hard ...
On June 3rd, 2006 I picked up my brand new 2006/2007 Ducati Monster S4Rs Testastretta, and discovered a masterpiece. The incomparable style, performance, and design of the S4Rs help give the ride of a lifetime. While this bike is not for beginners, once you get a Ducati Monster S4Rs Testastretta, you’ll never go back. If ...
Timing belts are a critical but often overlooked part of your car’s engine. When an engine is not correctly timed, it will run poorly and inefficiently. If the timing belt breaks in an interference engine, the engine may suffer extensive damage. The pistons will crash into the valves, breaking the valves, bending the rods and ...
No matter how carefully we may go over the condition of our vehicles, no matter how proper and specific we may be in their maintenance, no matter how shiny we may wax the paint, there is almost always something that can escape even the most watchful car owner. While certain vehicle elements, such as the ...
As a college student, money is something that is hard to come by with the only time you have an extra dollar to spend is when families send you a care package. But as a college student you still will need a way to get around, to and from class, and around campus. You will ...
Not everyone can afford to put a bigger b16a, b18c1, or b18c5 in their civic so going turbo d16 is a good alternative. These swaps alone can get quite expensive not to mention the cost of the motor set and the parts that have to come along with it like motor mounts, ecu, and shift ...
Timing chains are interesting. Especially, when you find you suddenly need to replace one. I was just driving my way down the highway and had reached my exit. Letting off the throttle I let my old truck drift to bleed off my speed so I could negotiate the off ramp with a good degree of ...
Although new cars sales are beginning to rebound, they have suffered during this recession. People are keeping their cars longer or purchasing a used car instead. If you are looking to buy a used car from a car dealer, there are some ways to protect yourself, your investment and get the most for your money. ...
As far as mechanical reliability goes, the Dodge brand is not very reputable. I wish I would have know this before I purchased the spectacularly looking 2002 Dodge Intrepid. As a high school student, I wanted a car that both fell within my price and looked great when I picked up a date. I found ...
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