June 2017 ~ Roadkill Customs

How To Test Your Master Cylinder

June 26, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Note that this test of the master cylinder requires a complete re-bleeding of the system since the brake lines are removed from the master to perform this test. This is why we include this test during the bench bleeding process. […]

How To Prepare a Vehicle for Shipping

June 15, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Large numbers of vehicles are transported daily by shipping companies to different cities, states, and countries. When shipping vehicles, they should be properly prepared and inspected. The reason why cars are inspected is because sometimes the vehicles get damage during shipping. […]

The Importance of Torquing Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts

How To Properly Torque Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts

June 15, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Over the years, we’ve seen wheels come off and much worse, all for one simple reason – they failed to properly torque (tighten) the lug nuts on their vehicles. Torquing lug nuts to the right torque specs and in the correct torque sequence is critical. Learn how to properly torque your lug nut / lug bolts here. […]

How To Install A Transmission Temperature Gauge

June 14, 2017 Roadkill Customs

A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. […]

Understanding Car Starters

June 4, 2017 Roadkill Customs

In the earlier days when automobiles were a new thing, a hand crank was used to start the engine, but by 1920, nearly every vehicle had self-starters. It had replaced the hand-cranking. […]