Maintenance & Repair(Page 5)

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A side shot of a white 2010 Volkswagen GTI. In the upper left corner, a slightly transparent front shot of the same car depicts body roll with a series of lines. All along the edges of the image, there are rulers.

Why Sway Bars Should Be Your First Suspension Mod

By Chris Rosales
Posted on Jun 15, 2022
The Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ, Or, Toyobarus

These Four Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ Mods Will Improve Your Track Times

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Jun 14, 2022
Civic Si engine

I Decorated My Car Battery as a Simple Cosmetic Mod

By Andrew P. Collins
Posted on Jun 13, 2022
Don’t Make My Mistakes Working On Your Brakes

Don’t Make My Mistakes Working On Your Brakes

By Andrew P. Collins
Posted on Jun 7, 2022
A disabled Subaru Brat

Not Even Raw Eggs Could Save My Suburu Brat, but Damn It, We Tried

By Lewin Day
Posted on Jun 3, 2022
BMW 128i Coupe Alignment Negative Camber

A Custom Alignment Gave My BMW 128i More Grip and Stability

By Peter Nelson
Updated on Jun 1, 2022
Who Needs Touch-Up Paint When You Have a Sharpie?

Who Needs Touch-Up Paint When You Have a Sharpie?

By Tony Markovich
Posted on May 31, 2022
Five rusty old coffee cans on a shelf in a garage.

Why Old Coffee Cans Are Mainstays of DIYers’ Home Garages

By Tony Markovich
Posted on May 30, 2022
vw cabrio chicago

Moving a $300 VW Cabrio 20 Miles Turned Into a Three-Hour Saga

By Peter Nelson
Posted on May 30, 2022
Nissan Sentra.

I Broke My ‘No Nissans’ Rule and Bought a Beat 2011 Sentra

By Kevin Williams
Posted on May 25, 2022
bmw 128i maintenance mission creep

Swapping My BMW’s Serpentine Belt Turned Into a Whole Thing

By Peter Nelson
Posted on May 19, 2022
Honda CRZ With hood open next toLexus IS300 with missing bumper

Botched Aftermarket Wiring Is Making My Honda CR-Z Project a Nightmare

By Kevin Williams
Posted on May 18, 2022
Dog smelling car.

Why Does My Car Smell Funny? Let’s Explore

By Kevin Williams
Posted on May 18, 2022
How I Saved $500 on a New Headliner by Doing Some Easy Work Myself

How I Saved $500 on a New Headliner by Doing Some Easy Work Myself

By Chris Rosales
Posted on May 16, 2022
How To Tap and Die Threads

How To Tap and Die Threads

By Chris Rosales
Posted on May 13, 2022
A 50-50 image of the front of a 2004 BMW 330i sedan on the left with a headlight projector on the right.

How I Swapped My E46 BMW’s Burned Xenon Headlights

By Chris Rosales
Posted on May 12, 2022
How To Bleed Brake Fluid With a Pneumatic Vacuum Pump

How To Bleed Brake Fluid With a Pneumatic Vacuum Pump

By Kevin Williams
Posted on May 11, 2022
BMW 128i Spring and Damper Upgrade: What I Learned and Recommend

BMW 128i Spring and Damper Upgrade: What I Learned and Recommend

By Peter Nelson
Posted on May 10, 2022
i-MiEV Front Wheel Turned, In Detail.

My i-MiEV’s Public Charging Quirks Keep Almost Leaving Me Stranded

By Kevin Williams
Posted on May 10, 2022
Spring compressor

How To Use a Spring Compressor

By Peter Nelson, Andrew P. Collins
Posted on May 9, 2022
19 Vehicles Spanning 63 Years: Meet the Staff’s Project Cars

19 Vehicles Spanning 63 Years: Meet the Staff’s Project Cars

By Andrew P. Collins
Posted on May 6, 2022
A 2010 GTI oversteering through Turn 11 at Willow Springs Streets Of Willow handling course.

How I Used Coding To Defeat My VW GTI’s Stability Control Systems

By Chris Rosales
Posted on May 6, 2022
A 2010 Volkswagen GTI sits beneath a sunbeam. Concrete support beams washed with rust in the background.

Repairing Your Car’s Electrical Connectors Is a Solid Start to DIY Wiring

By Chris Rosales
Posted on Apr 29, 2022
I-MiEV Plugged in

My $3,500 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Proves 45 Miles of EV Range Might Be Enough

By Kevin Williams
Posted on Apr 27, 2022
Resealing the Camshaft Girdle on My 2010 VW GTI Wasn’t That Scary

Resealing the Camshaft Girdle on My 2010 VW GTI Wasn’t That Scary

By Chris Rosales
Posted on Apr 15, 2022
How To Access Chilton’s Car Repair Manuals for Free Through Your Library

How To Access Chilton’s Car Repair Manuals for Free Through Your Library

By Kevin Williams
Updated on Apr 9, 2022
Here’s How To Adjust Your Motorcycle’s Saggy Chain

Here’s How To Adjust Your Motorcycle’s Saggy Chain

By Robert Bacon
Posted on Mar 31, 2022
How to Make Sure Your Motorcycle’s Tires Are in Good Shape

How to Make Sure Your Motorcycle’s Tires Are in Good Shape

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Mar 30, 2022
My Tuned Saturn Sky Is Simply More Fun Than My BMW E46 M3

My Tuned Saturn Sky Is Simply More Fun Than My BMW E46 M3

By Peter Holderith
Updated on Feb 8, 2022
I Sold My Unloved Project Miata in Under an Hour. I Couldn’t Be Happier

I Sold My Unloved Project Miata in Under an Hour. I Couldn’t Be Happier

By Lewin Day
Updated on Feb 4, 2022
Here’s How To Polish a Car Like a Pro

Here’s How To Polish a Car Like a Pro

By Corey Forde
Updated on Jan 24, 2022
How To Remove Tar From a Car

How To Remove Tar From a Car

By Chris Teague
Updated on Jan 21, 2022
How To Mix Auto Paint

How To Mix Auto Paint

By Robert Bacon
Updated on Jan 20, 2022
How To Detail a Car Like a Pro

How To Detail a Car Like a Pro

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Jan 20, 2022
How To Clean Your Engine Bay

How To Clean Your Engine Bay

By Heather Fishel
Updated on Jan 19, 2022
My Saturn Sky Has the Same Interior as a U-Haul Van. What’s Your Parts Bin Experience?

My Saturn Sky Has the Same Interior as a U-Haul Van. What’s Your Parts Bin Experience?

By Peter Holderith
Updated on Dec 22, 2021
How To Clay Bar a Car

How To Clay Bar a Car

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Nov 22, 2021
1990 BMW 850i: Meet The Drive’s Project RADwood

1990 BMW 850i: Meet The Drive’s Project RADwood

By Mike Spinelli
Updated on Oct 21, 2021
How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Your Car in 3 Easy Steps

How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Your Car in 3 Easy Steps

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Oct 15, 2021
Can a Catalytic Converter Be Cleaned?

Can a Catalytic Converter Be Cleaned?

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Oct 13, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Adjusting and Setting Engine Timing

The Ultimate Guide to Adjusting and Setting Engine Timing

By Hank O’Hop
Updated on Oct 13, 2021
Race Fuel And Why You Wish You Paid More Attention In Chemistry Class

Race Fuel And Why You Wish You Paid More Attention In Chemistry Class

By Michael Febbo
Updated on Oct 12, 2021
Best Brake Lubricants: How to Stop the Screech

Best Brake Lubricants: How to Stop the Screech

By Noelle Talmon
Updated on Oct 6, 2021
Here’s How to Lift a Car and Not Be Crushed

Here’s How to Lift a Car and Not Be Crushed

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Sep 2, 2021
I Bought a 1965 IH Travelall Sight Unseen for $1,500. It Has a Zombie Mural on the Back

I Bought a 1965 IH Travelall Sight Unseen for $1,500. It Has a Zombie Mural on the Back

By Caleb Jacobs
Updated on Aug 26, 2021
How to Wax Your Car Windows

How to Wax Your Car Windows

By Austin Fracchia
Updated on Aug 24, 2021
How to Use Car Ramps

How to Use Car Ramps

By Austin Fracchia
Updated on Aug 20, 2021
What The Heck Is Dielectric Grease?

What The Heck Is Dielectric Grease?

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Aug 6, 2021
How to Troubleshoot Your Car’s Ignition System

How to Troubleshoot Your Car’s Ignition System

By Hank O’Hop
Updated on Aug 6, 2021
What Are Center-Lock Wheels?

What Are Center-Lock Wheels?

By William Byrd
Updated on Aug 5, 2021
How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage

How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage

By Hank O’Hop
Updated on Jul 28, 2021
How and When Should I Replace My Brake Rotors

How and When Should I Replace My Brake Rotors

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Jul 26, 2021
What To Do (And Not Do) When Your Car Overheats

What To Do (And Not Do) When Your Car Overheats

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Jul 26, 2021
Here’s How To Check for Vacuum Leaks and Fix Them

Here’s How To Check for Vacuum Leaks and Fix Them

By Hank O’Hop
Updated on Jul 26, 2021
Symptoms of a Clogged Fuel Filter

Symptoms of a Clogged Fuel Filter

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Jul 26, 2021
Low Transmission Fluid: Symptoms, Causes, and Repairs

Low Transmission Fluid: Symptoms, Causes, and Repairs

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Jul 26, 2021
How Does Dry Ice Cleaning Work?

How Does Dry Ice Cleaning Work?

By William Byrd
Posted on Jul 26, 2021
You Can’t Make Dirty Oil Clean Again With Fifty Filter Changes

You Can’t Make Dirty Oil Clean Again With Fifty Filter Changes

By Lewin Day
Updated on Jul 23, 2021
What Is the Average Lifespan of An Alternator?

What Is the Average Lifespan of An Alternator?

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Jun 14, 2021
How To Winterize Your Car

How To Winterize Your Car

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Jun 14, 2021
Here’s How To Fix Tears in Those Old Vinyl Seats

Here’s How To Fix Tears in Those Old Vinyl Seats

By Chris Teague
Updated on Jun 4, 2021
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tuning Your Holley Carburetor

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tuning Your Holley Carburetor

By Hank O’Hop
Updated on Jun 4, 2021
How to Flush and Dispose of Antifreeze

How to Flush and Dispose of Antifreeze

By Chris Teague
Updated on Jun 4, 2021
How To Dispose of Old Gas

How To Dispose of Old Gas

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Jun 4, 2021