Automotive Basics

How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration and noise… Read More

4 years ago

Using Your Ears to Assess Engine Condition: Old-School Techniques

Uncle Tony offers up two quick and easy ways to tell what's going on inside the engine just by listening… Read More

11 months ago

How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to get a… Read More

2 years ago

How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs

By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s overall operating… Read More

4 years ago

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with a Concours… Read More

1 year ago

Don’t Coast in Neutral and Other Bad Automatic Transmission Habits

Engineering Explained discusses five bad automatic transmission driving habits, 5 things you should never do with an automatic transmission. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for "it works OK" — especially when… Read More

3 years ago

The Basics of a 4WD IFS Front End

Four-wheel drive independent front suspension (IFS) systems have been used on a lot of pickups since the 1980s. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul

Drivetrain overhauls leave you with leftover parts, so what to keep? In short, save everything until your project is done… Read More

3 years ago

Steering 101 ~ Main Steering System Parts and Functions

The actual steering wheel function is obvious, there are several other parts to make it all work so we're going… Read More

3 years ago