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03/15/2020

We’ve still got some weekend left!

There’s still plenty of time to get a project done and write a new HowTune article to share and help others.

Tell us, what are you currently working on or making plans to work on?

02/23/2020

We’re still cruising through the weekend!

Hope everyone has had a chance to get out there and turn some wrenches. What projects are you working on or have just finished?

02/22/2020

It’s the weekend! Who’s out there working on their cars and writing some articles?

It’s plugs and front/rear brake pads for our Chevy Equinox today!

02/22/2020

12/27/2019

Toyota Tundra owners! Got a burned out brake light? In less than 10 minutes and with minimal tools, you can replace your bulb and be back out on the roads in no time!

New writeup on the website:

Learn how to replace the brake tail light bulb on a 2011 Toyota Tundra truck. This how-to includes all the correct tools and the part numbers you need. This will only require minimal tools and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Open the Tailgate. Open the tailgate and leave down. On the inside....

10/09/2019

Own a 2018 Chevy Equinox with the 2.0 Turbo 4 cylinder?
Learn how to change your oil in this newest HowTune article!

With minimal tools needed, this article shows you how to drain and replace the oil, replace the oil filter and reset your oil system life notification.

Learn how to change the oil on your 2018 Chevy Equinox with a 2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder. We've got a step by step how to with all the parts and tools you'll need. Chevrolet calls for an oil change every 3000 miles under normal use, or when indicated by the Engine Oil Life System. This is basedon a combi...

12/29/2018

Changing brake pads on your Fiesta ST is an easy job, just make sure you keep a few important things in mind, like those rear calipers that spin in.

Changing the brake pads on the 2014 Fiesta ST is not difficult, but requires a little bit of knowledge and a special tool to do correctly. It also helps to have a friend to hold wrenches and double-check your work. Jacking Up the Car. I chose to replace the pads on one side of the car at a time to s...

05/14/2018

Oil pressure is vital, it can also be an indicator of several problems so you may wish to install a guage that'll keep you informed about potential issues. Here's a short and sweet how to that covers adding one to your 2ZZGE Toyota powered Lotus Elise or Exige.

This guide provides a walk through installing a remote oil pressure sensor on a 2ZZ Lotus Exige / Elise. Using a remote mount mitigates vibration issues common with t-block mounted direct to the engine block. Install the sensor. I performed this procedure with the supercharger and manifold removed,....

04/26/2018

Your MAF should be cleaned regularly, it's a major player in how your car runs.

Regular cleaning of the Mass Air Flow sensor should be considered regular maintenance. This sensor can get dirty, and dramatically effect how your car runs and idles. We suggest cleaning the sensor with every air filter change with a MAF safe cleaner. Locate the MAF Sensor. It's right up front in th...

04/26/2018

Engine overheating or never getting up to temp? If you've got a few minutes, you can easily get your GMC Savana or Chevy Express back on the road.

This procedure works for the GMC Savana as well from years 1996 to 2016. This applies to all v6 engines from all years and early v8 models before 2002. How to replace the thermostat from check engine code p0128. If you get this code it can be any of the three possible things, the coolant is old and....

04/23/2018

We recently helped a co-worker change the plugs and coils on his FRS. He was strapped for cash at the moment, and we're always down for an adventure. Everything went well, the car went from leaving him stranded randomly to delightfully ripping through gears again.

Check out what it's like to change plugs on a boxer engine where the cylinder heads butt up against the frame.

Spark plugs on the FRS/BRZ/86 twins are a little bit of an adventure. I'll outline how, when, and why to change them. For what it's worth, the manufacturer recommends replacing these every 60,000 miles. Symptoms The car we changed plugs on was suffering severe drivability issues. Likely related to a...