wrenching
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How To Deal With The Gross Toxic Fluids That Come From Your Car
Dealing with automotive fluids might be one of the more miserable the unsung inconveniences of being your own mechanic. And even if you pay somebody to maintain your car, it’s important to know the age and condition of your car’s various bloods.
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Don’t Trust Your Life To These Jack Stands
I love shopping at Harbour Freight, where tools are cheap and plentiful. But you mostly get what you pay for. In fact, there’s a tradesperson’s adage you’d do well to heed: “If your job or your life depends on it, don’t buy it from Harbour Freight.” This recently expanding recall on jack stands really drives…
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How To Remove Pistons From An Engine
Since Michigan has a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus I’ve been partaking in what I am now officially dubbing Wrenchfest 2020—an all-out repair assault on my various broken cars. Last weekend was a good one for my Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle, as I cracked into its AMC 360 V8 engine. Here’s a look at…
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Building My Own Centre Console Lid Was My Favourite Car Project Yet
I like cars more than furniture, but I’m discovering that I enjoy carpentry more than mechanics. So, I documented the process of building a custom console for my SUV to give you some insight and inspiration if you’re considering such a project yourself.