Okay, so there are a ton of OBD2 scanners out there on the market for all kinds of prices. I wanted to know which were the best obd2 scanners that worked with iPhones in 2019 and were under $50. This […]
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Good Spark Plugs VS Bad With Photos & Examples
Tis the season for tune-ups, my friends! Spark plugs are a popular item to change, and it is important to know what a good spark plug vs. a bad one looks like. There are tons of different types of spark […]
What Does ChrisFix do for a Living?
Chrisfix is one of the top YouTubers for car repair in 2019. Along with Scotty Kilmer, and Eric the Car Guy, Chrisfix has one of the top subscriber counts as an automotive repair channel. That being said maybe you were wondering like […]
How to Get Oil Stains Out of Your Garage Floor (List of Mechanic Tricks!)
One of the drawbacks of working on your own car, or parking your car in the garage is the occasional spill of used oil or oil leak that causes a big stain in your nice garage floor. It doesn’t seem […]
ChrisFix Transmission Check List Downloadable PDF
If you are looking for Chrisfix’s downloadable checklist pdf for removing and installing a transmission here is the link. Link to Chrisfix’s Downloadable Transmission Removal Checklist. Follow the steps in his video here for an in-depth guide to removing and replacing a […]
Old School Mechanic Trick #7: Silicone Grease For Sticky Windows
I was taught this old-school mechanic trick when working on my old honda civic that had very slow power windows. The motor sounded like it was fighting the window the whole way up, and I was perplexed on what to do. Sometimes I […]
How To Remove Rusted Lug Nuts From a Boat Trailer
So you go out to change the tires on your boat trailer and you realize the lug nuts are frozen on and rusty. What can you do to remove them without damaging the threads or replacing the wheel hub? I […]
Knipex Cobra VS. Alligator Pliers: Whats the Difference & Whats Better?
Ok, so you may be really into having cool pliers like I am. And maybe you were wondering what the heck is the difference between the Knipex Cobra and Alligator line of pliers. You, like me, may have noticed that […]
Old School Mechanic Trick #6: No Magnetic Socket, No Worries!
This old-school mechanic trick comes in handy when you don’t have the right magnetic socket to use and want to be sure the bolt or nut you’re reinstalling does not fall out of the socket. You can use this trick on every kind […]
Best Flex Head Ratchets: Our Top Picks From Professionals
Flex head ratchets are really the best way to reach those annoying nuts or bolts that a traditional ratchet won’t work on. Oftentimes a flex head ratchet will save you a ton of time that you would otherwise spend searching […]