The gasoline heater was made popular by Ford in the 1930s. a blowtorch-like flame and a fuel line inside the passenger compartment would seem dangerous today, but this system was very effective in dealing with frost. (more…)

There are several types of brake fluid out there, including DOT 3, 4, 3 & 4, 5 and 5.1. The most used are DOT 3, 3 & 4 and 5. DOT stands for Department Of Transportation. If it is critical to the operation of your ride and it doesn’t say “DOT approved” (more…)

Do you yearn to turn? Driving a production vehicle illustrates the fact that its design was a compromise between the average driver’s capabilities, the average road surface, and the average turn; do you see a pattern here? Let’s see a show of how many of you will enjoy driving (more…)

IMPORTANT: Make sure to read and understand this article completely before starting installation. If you are not experienced with working on your vehicle, please consult a qualified ASE technician. We are not responsible for any damage caused to you or (more…)

You are a conscientious vehicle owner. You get the oil and filter changed You do the scheduled maintenance You even check the tire pressure, sometimes How many times have you checked whether your headlights are aligned? (more…)

If you are like me sometimes you overlook the obvious while in hot pursuit of the glitzy, cool (expensive) automotive stuff. The front end alignment is one of those obvious things that seem so mundane that we say “why bother? ” In some ways it’s a trip (more…)

In Front Disc Brake Conversion Part 1, I went through the components needed to convert a front drum brake vehicle to front disc brakes. This month we’ll install that disc brake (more…)

Who needs front disc brakes on their historic ride? If you have ever tried stopping a vintage chrome vehicle equipped with four-wheel drum brakes after driving through a puddle of water, or after having to ride the brakes to get down a hill, or when (more…)

By Charles Ofria In its most basic form, a wheel alignment consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. The purpose of these adjustments is maximum tire life and a vehicle that tracks straight (more…)

Gas mileage isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. What determine a vehicle are miles per gallon? Why can some cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? There are as many reasons that go into how (more…)