Field Expedient Tools . . . and Tricks
Sometimes, you haven’t got the right tool for the job or you haven’t got the time to get the right tool for the job....
Silent Burning
Cars used to burn oil - obviously. They still burn oil today - but sometimes not as obviously. Often, there is no blue cloud...
Cancelling Aging Air Bags
Wrongthinkful people are being canceled left and right - mostly by the left - for hurting the feelings of the left. Air bags sometime...
Reader Question: AWD Coupling?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Josh asks: Do FWD based AWD have a center differential or a viscous coupling system, because...
Reader Question: Chains and 4x4s?
Here's the latest reader question,along with my reply!
Dan asks: What is your opinion on getting tire chains for a 4x4? I know it's probably...
A Tale of Two Idles
Before there were computers in cars, all it took to adjust the engine idle speed was a screwdriver and five minutes or so.
You turned...
Reader Question: No Dipstick?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Shane asks: I read your review of the new BMW 4 Series (here) and wanted to...
New Cars Aren’t Expensive . . .
New cars are actually very affordable - assuming you don’t buy an expensive one. The problem is that many people don’t buy the affordable...
Parts and Ammo
Some people are stocking up on ammunition, which is never a bad idea as ammo retains its value better than gold or silver and...
Reader Question: Injecting Old Cars?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Bruce asks: I'm just wondering why you seem opposed to installing a fuel injection system (e.g.,...