As technology improves and mechanics (and DIY folks) push the limits to what’s possible in the auto world, it’s becoming harder to detect a converted vehicle. Taken holistically, the question: ‘how to tell a vehicle has been converted’ has been answered.
4 Ways To Easily Identify an Original Korean Starter Battery
Can you identify an original Korean starter battery in a sea of fakes, substandard and recycled units? Or, you simply buy any piece you’re presented with in the market and pray for the best? Here, I share tips to take out the guess work and get you choosing like a boss!
2002 – 2006 Toyota Camry Throttle Relearn Procedure
The 5th generation Camry is one of the best Camry’s ever, till post starter battery removal. This is when you’ll likely hate the vehicle for the stalling and low RPMs it will produce. Luckily, there are at least two easy ways to effect a Camry throttle relearn, DIY style.
How to Reset ‘Maint Reqd’ Light on a Lexus or Toyota
After servicing your vehicle and driving for the miles set by your manufacturer for the change of engine oil and oil filter, the service reminder light will illuminate on the cluster and will need to be reset. This is not an indication of a problem and can be done in seconds without tools.
Help Your Car’s Starter Battery Last Longer
Most starter batteries today hardly cross the two year mark. For those who are exceptionally lucky, five years, it is. The good news is that with proper care, any good starter battery can easily last more than five years, with enough juice to reach the tenth year, effortlessly.
Change Oil Every 5000 Miles: Is This ‘Wisdom’ Still Valid?
Many manufacturers recommend that engine oil be change every 5k miles or 6 months – whichever is first. This makes sense, until you check it out closely and figure out some things out for yourselves. The first thing you’ll understand is that you don’t need to follow this counsel!
Buying a Used Car? Here Are 10 IMPORTANT Used Car Buying Tips
Buying a used car can be a daunting challenge. However, if you know what to look out for, there are always tell-tale signs that some vehicles are bad buys – even as a novice. Today, I share with you the 10 most important used car buying tips to help you avoid buying a bad lemon.
Fuel Pump Failure: 1 Major Reason Why Your Pump ALWAYS Fails
Fuel pump failure is one of the challenges most car owners face today. Fortunately, I’ve NEVER had fuel pump damage all through my motoring life. This isn’t luck nor does it mean I always buy new vehicles. If anything, the opposite is true. Today, I share with you how I make this happen.