Matthew's Auto Repair Blog May 2007 Archive

Silencing the Tin Can Band
I don't know why it's so maddening, but for some reason the incessant rattling of loose exhaust or muffler parts can really make people boil. Those little gremlins that live ... Read More

Thursday May 31, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Your Oil Light Means Business
With a little luck, you'll never actually see your oil light when your engine is running. If you used up all of your good luck at the dog track and ... Read More

Sunday May 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Sweating an Air Conditioning Diagnosis
The weather is officially drifting into the hot zone, which means windows are up and air conditioning is in full effect. This is fine if your a/c is in top ... Read More

Wednesday May 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Shimmy, Shimmy, Yeah?
There are certain things that, regardless of the condition of the rest of the car, can make your ride feel like a piece of junk. At the top of the ... Read More

Saturday May 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Why Does the ASA Oppose Right to Repair?
I try to keep the political banter to a minimum so we can stick to the topic of keeping our cars in top shape, but this is a topic that ... Read More

Wednesday May 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (8)

Timing Belt Sham?
I received a letter this week from a reader named Jean who asks: I brought in my Nissan Sentra for belt replacement. I asked to see the old belt in the ... Read More

Monday May 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Gas Prices = Whoa!
Wow. The past week has seen gas prices rocket upward. Just in time for a road trip to the beach, gas stations had to break out a box of new ... Read More

Thursday May 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Even Studs Get Tired
There has been more than one car I've owned in the past that came with a surprise hiding behind the wheel. You usually find it when you're getting new tires ... Read More

Monday May 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Synthetic Oil: Scam or Real Deal?
Look on the shelf of your local auto parts house and you'll see more oils than breakfast cereal choices at the supermarket. It wasn't so long ago that you had ... Read More

Thursday May 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Young Women Are Making Their Auto Repair Marks
I've always encouraged women to become as involved in auto maintenance and repair as the stereotype of their male counterparts. The more you know about your car's inner workings -- ... Read More

Wednesday May 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)