Small Engine Maintenance:

Changing Engine Oil In A Craftsman Lawn Tractor

Keep the mower running longer by changing the oil, lubricating the front axle, cleaning the air filter and checking the spark plug.

Replacing The Air Temperature Blend Door On A 2006 Chevy Equinox

When the heat stopped working, we discovered the problem was a broken plastic "flapper" buried deep inside the dash. The repair involved removing almost the entire dashboard. It was a long job, but not difficult.

New Front Brakes:

Replacing Front Brake Pads On A
1996 GMC Yukon

GM Full-Size Truck/SUV...

New Back Brakes:

Replacing Rear Drum Brake Shoes
On A 1996 GMC Yukon

GM Full-Size Truck/SUV...

Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid - Dodge Truck

Changing ATF is just as important as changing your engine oil... the only difference is the service interval.

Transmission service isn't difficult: Just drop the pan, swap the filter, install the pan with a new gasket and add new fluid. But read the whole story first...

Fixing A Major Coolant Leak:

Replacing Intake Manifold Gaskets On A 1999 GMC Jimmy or Chevy Blazer

This Jimmy was leaking a gallon of coolant per day. The culprit: Blown intake manifold gaskets, probably caused years ago by GM's Dex-Cool antifreeze. Repair shops wanted $470 or more... I fixed it for $50.

Replacing Worn Front Wheel Bearings -
GM 4x4 Truck / SUV

The wheel bearings on GM's light trucks are similar to front-wheel-drive cars, and the bearings are sealed inside a hub assembly which must be replaced.

The trick to this repair is buying a really big socket for the really big nut on the front axle.

Fixing A Coolant Leak:

Replacing A Water Pump On A
1999 GMC Jimmy or Chevy Blazer

After 155,000 miles the water pump seal finally started to leak. Read about the difficulties of working on this tightly-packed engine, and a tip on making the pump installation go more smoothly, such as moving the air conditioning compressor.

Removing The Valve Body On A
'93 Dodge Dakota

To fix a broken gear shift detent mechanism, the valve body needs to be removed. We found the cause of the problem and fixed it for nothing more than the price of a fluid change.

Automotive Electrical:

Heater Fan Doesn't Work On Every Speed - Replacing The Blower Motor Resistor On A '93 Dodge Dakota

When the AC / heater blower works only on a few speeds, the problem is NOT in the switch, it's not even behind the dashboard... it's in the speed-reducing blower motor resistor in the engine compartment. It's a cheap and easy fix.

Truck/Suv Maintenance:

Changing Rear Differential Fluid

Charge Light On:

Replacing An Alternator