Using a lubricant when installing spark plugs was once common practice, but today, you might want to think twice before adding anything to your spark plug threads.
A fellow YouTuber recommended it. Why not give it a try?
Two solutions for yellowed, hazy headlights.
They look the same, but serve different roles. Here are the very specific scenarios where the lesser-known parallel connector shines.
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The flat-rate system doesn’t reward tenacity.
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Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.
USB charging problems? Dorman’s experts explore specialized tools and provide handy tips for these increasingly common repairs.
13 of the most informative, interesting, and/or funny mechanic-related accounts on the socials
When I feel like dropping off the grid for a couple hours of “me” time, I head out for a walk in the park—in the junkyard.
There’s lot of advice out there about how to choose a reliable mechanic. We asked mechanics what they would advise.
Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators.
Don’t break fittings—break ‘em free.
That old smartphone can actually help when you don’t have a second set of eyes to help out.
