Matthew's Auto Repair Blog April 2007 Archive

Don't Forget To Wipe!
People who give advice should practice what they preach, which basically means that when you catch them in a fix you can laugh twice as hard. I found myself in ... Read More

Friday April 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (6)

Don't Stand Idle On Gas Mileage
I almost never use drive-thru windows. It's not because I'm ecologically green or anything other socially responsible reason. I just usually don't feel like sitting there. The other day it ... Read More

Wednesday April 25, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

What Does Auto Repair Have To Do With Earth Day?
For some, Earth Day is a time to take a look back at the past year and what they did or didn't do to respect our environment. For others, it's ... Read More

Friday April 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

The Work Light - A Shop Necessity
There's just no way to get things done in the dark. It's never a good idea to stick things in places you can't see. When you're talking about auto repair, ... Read More

Tuesday April 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Time For Summer Maintenance!
Summer is finally here, or at least on the horizon. As I write this I'm watching a Nor'easter (that's northern talk for big snowstorm) move across the weather map toward ... Read More

Saturday April 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

What's Your Biggest Repair Blunder?
Mechanical know-how isn't passed on genetically. Without sparking a nature vs. nurture debate, I think it's safe to say that nobody is born a mechanic (although a lot of guys ... Read More

Thursday April 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (13)

Fewer Oil Changes on the Horizon?
There has long been debate about how often you really need to change your car's oil. Of course, big oil and the brand names that ride that greasy wave would ... Read More

Sunday April 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (17)