What tool do I need to remove brake calipers? A wrench to remove the caliper bolts — You may need an Allen or Torx wrench for this job, depending on the vehicle. A lug wrench — To remove the wheel nuts; although, you’ve most likely already used this tool prior to raising the vehicle. What […]

What is the advantage of the Type S fuse? Special fuses, called Type S, will prevent accidental replacement with fuses of a higher rating. In homes with fuse boxes instead of circuit breaker panels, the fuses used for stoves and other appliances, and those supplying power to the whole house, will usually be of the […]

Why is my Mercedes Benz leaking coolant? Coolant leaks It is common with Mercedes for the fitting to come off of the back of the driver’s side cylinder head where the heater hose is connected. If you notice coolant leaking externally from below the exhaust manifold, a blown head gasket is the likely cause. Which […]

Can you get heated windshield wipers? How Do Everblades® Heated Windshield Wipers Work? Everblades® work with the vehicle defroster system to keep the windshield and wiper blades clear and free of ice and snow. Calibrated heating elements, sealed inside the windshield wipers, radiate heat throughout the silicone blade to prevent ice build-up. Are heated wipers […]

What causes a weak battery in a p0690 Chevrolet? P0690 CHEVROLET Possible Causes Weak battery Low voltage while cranking Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM) power relay ECM power relay harness is open or shorted ECM power relay circuit poor electrical connection What does the p0690 code on a car mean? What the P0690 code means. […]

Does reporting an accident count as a claim? Yes – if you’ve been in an accident, you do have to tell your insurer. You should send your insurer a letter telling them what’s happened. But make it crystal clear that this is for ‘information only’ and you don’t wish to make a claim. What happens […]

Who are the manufacturers of engine rebuilding equipment? Factory trained by : Serdi, Van Norman , Winona Van Norman, Serv -Equip, US Metal Works , AXE Equipment, Kansas Instruments, Peterson Machine Tool , Kwik Way, Rottler , Hines Industries ,Stewart Warner and has sold and trained on IDL, Tobin Arp Empire, Schou, Seest, Comec, Berco, […]

Will unbalanced wheels damage my car? Hear this out loudPauseUnbalanced car tires can cause damage to different parts of your vehicle. For example, driving with tires that aren’t properly balanced puts undue stress on your shocks, bearings, and wheel assembly. Increased fuel costs. Driving on tires out of balance may cause your fuel costs to […]

What should I do if my water heater core bursts? Depending on your water pressure, some hoses can run up to 100 lbs. per square inch of water pressure–which can easily burst a heater core seam. Add a little more pressure until it blows the gunk out of the heater core. This is messy, so […]

Does FIXD show mpg? Scanguage II or an UltraGauge is a must have for me. It gives real time info for hundreds of parameters including real time MPG, averge and trip MPG, engine condition as well as a host of others. In addition it can read trouble codes (check engine light codes) and clear them. […]