Auto DIY repairs are fun. Besides making sure that your weekends are meaningfully engaged, they also make certain that you understand and bond with your car in a way that isn’t possible otherwise. That said, many fear and dread it. This doesn’t need to be so.
The ‘Logic’ of Stuffing Catalytic Converter Cases With Mesh
The ‘logic’ of stuffing catalytic converter cases with mesh is one that defies all logic. If anything, it causes harm to an engine and usually, see the early demise of such an engine. Today, I take on this topic and offer why no cat is better than mesh!
Automatic Tranny Shift Bushing Replacement on a Lexus
Failure of the automatic shift cable bushing makes a vehicle fail to engage gear, effectively grounding the car. If you’re unlucky and this happens in a lone place or at an unholy hour, you can easily be left stranded. Luckily, this is a DIY-friendly repair that needs no tools.
Overheating: ‘Single Cell’ – ‘Double Cell’ Radiator
Usually, when a vehicle overheats, especially in the tropics, the mechanics are quick to remove the original single core radiators and change same with dual core units. This makes sense on the surface – but, does it really help anything? Will doing this solve anything for you in the long run?
Brake Lights Stay On? Here’s a Quick Fix
Have brake lights that stay on even when the ignition itself is securely powered off? This article shows you how to DIY through the whole challenge in 4 easy steps and importantly, come out looking like a professional mechanic with a lasting and impressive fix, guaranteed to work & last.
How to Change the Hood Strut on a Lexus ES 330
The hood strut(s) on the Lexus ES (and any other vehicle for that matter) live a hard, stressful life, without question. After raking in about 150k miles, the seals of this gas filled strut(s) begin to fail, necessitating a replacement. This article shows you how, step by step.