The AUDEW 12 Volt Air Compressor is a small unit built for portability. It uses a cigarette lighter for power and can put out up to 150 PSI of pressure. This makes it a good unit in many scenarios from emergencies to simply making sure a vehicle tires have the correct pressure. *This unit was sent to me… Read More »
The Launch CReader 5001 is a stand alone OBDII scan tool with a lot of built-in functions. OBDII is a set of protocols that work with most any vehicle from 1996 and newer. Besides reading the basic OBDII engine codes it also has a lot of extras such as Real Time Data and 02 Senser Testing built-in. *This… Read More »
The Autel MaxiScan MS300 is a low-cost diagnostic scan tool code reader for vehicles 1996 and newer. Since it a low-cost OBDII scan tool this makes it ideal for those on a budget, just don’t expect all the extra features an expensive model would have. Pros It will display the error codes for almost any car 1996 or… Read More »
Today we are talking about wheel studs, and the tool needed to remove that stud. In this guide you will find two pieces of information. What tool you need, and a trick if you do not have the tool needed. Of course, the best way to tackle any job is with the correct tool. So first let’s talk… Read More »
If your car or truck has the dreaded check engine light come on there is Do-It-Yourself scanner tools that can show the problem. All cars and trucks built after 1995 come with a built-in port called an OBDII. The OBDII port talks directly to the vehicles computer and when used with a OBD2 scanner tool displays the problem… Read More »
OBD2 automotive scanner tools come in a wide range of packages from small wireless scanners to large professional units. With the huge variety available there is no-doubt that the Best OBD2 scan tool is debatable. What it really comes down to though is how often will the tool be used and in what conditions. For example, a large… Read More »
There are times when a vehicle battery has lost its charge and needs a battery charger to get it back to a charged state. This is an easy task to do that most any DIY person can readily get done. Things To Know About Charging a Battery. Every battery charger has a different style and buttons to charge… Read More »
Using an OBDII scan tool is an easy task and is something almost anyone can do makign it perfect for the home do-it-yourself type of person. The OBDII port on a car or truck is an easy way in modern times to help troubleshoot a problem any vehicle may have. Using an OBDII scan tool allows a user… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing a bad headlight bulb in a 2009-2014 Toyota Corolla is a very simple DIY task. Of course, if in doubt call a knowledgeable friend or a professional. There are two headlight bulbs located in the headlight assembly called the Low-Beam and High-Beam.… Read More »
Spray On Bed Liner is very popular since it has a good look, is very durable, and falls into the DIY category. This makes it perfect for many trucks that need the bed liner protected and also look good at the same time. While a truck can be take to an auto body shop to be done you… Read More »
12 Volt air compressors are good to have in an emergency or any time something needs air. Besides car tires they can be used to air up most anything from an air mattresses to a football. Audew makes a few 12-Volt units including this small unit with a PSI Gauge. It is a small unit built to be… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing a Headlight Bulb on a Toyota Camry 2007-2011 is an easy task that most any DIYer can do. There are 3 bulbs with the inner one the high beam and the center one the low beam. The outer one is the turn… Read More »
Replacing the headlight bulbs on a 2000-2004 VW Passat is not a difficult job and falls into the DIY category. As always if in doubt take your car to a certified mechanic. The process is simple enough by pulling out the bad bulb and inserting a new one. The difficulty will be how hard the old bulb is… Read More »
When a dent is so badly damaged it cannot be pulled out it must be cut out and removed. There are some cases where rust is also so bad that it cannot be repaired and it too needs cut out. If you find yourself in need of a major repair on your vehicles body! Then here is a… Read More »
Replacing the air filter on a car is usually a simple procedure and can be done by almost any home do-it-yourself type of person. What is a Car Air Filter? All combustible engines need to air fed into the intake for combustion to happen. If the air fed into the intake is dirty it can scar the sidewall… Read More »
If you own a 2005-2009 Kia Spectra and the air conditioning stops blowing cold air it may need to be recharged. This is a common problem with older cars with it being a simple fix to add more refrigerant to the system. I have a 2006 Kia Spectra that needed charge last year so I wrote this post… Read More »
A Video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. If you have a 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla and the air conditioning stops blowing cold air it may need to be recharged. This is a common problem with cars as they age with it being a simple fix to add more refrigerant to the… Read More »
If an engine light comes up on your dashboard, and after using a scan tool to get the error it come up P0455 error code, there is some common fixes. This is the same for Ford, Dodge, Chevy, or most any vehicle foreign and domestic. A P0455 Code is a Evap System Large Leak Detected. Here are the… Read More »
Low-cost OBDII scan tools have become very popular since they can point to a problem a vehicles is having. This makes them ideal to know what is wrong with a car or truck. The Launch AI OBD II scan tool is once such unit that can help diagnose engine problems. It is universally compatible with most any car… Read More »
Having road side emergency lights is something that is nice to have when broken down or back tail lights stopped working. Using them when being broken down is no doubt the time they are used the most but I have also used them in many another scenarios. For example, a trailer I was towing one time had the… Read More »
The Launch 6001 is a handheld OBDII scan tool that hooks up to most any vehicle and displays the problem it is having. All vehicles built after 1996 have an OBDII port that can connect to a scan tool and give information, such as why an engine light is on. An OBD2 connector is usually located under the… Read More »
There are times when a battery in a vehicle has such a low charge and in an emergency needs a jump start from another vehicle. This is done with jumper cables that hook to the battery on a vehicle with a good battery to the vehicle with a dead battery. Using jumper cables to jump start another vehicle… Read More »
Having a good OBD2 scan tool goes a long way to help troubleshoot a vehicle problem and point to the repair needed. There are many good OBD2 scanners to use that come with different menus, features, and price ranges. Often, what works for one person may not work for another so below we list our favorite picks for… Read More »
Having a good Portable 12-Volt DC tire inflator with a built-in tire pressure gauge to see the air pressure is ideal in many situations. From having a spare tire that has deflated to airing up a bicycle tire having a good working inflator is invaluable. A 12-Volt unit that can run from the cigarette lighter or hook directly… Read More »
Testing a car or truck battery health can be done a few ways with most using a multi-meter to check the voltage. If more information is needed on the state of a 12-volt automotive battery, testers can be used which give much more information. One such unit is the TT TOPDON ArtiBattery 101 which can do full test… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the post for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2014 GMC Sierra is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. The driver side is much easier to replace compared to the passenger side which needs the air box removed. As always if in doubt… Read More »
Having the right auto body sanding tools can be crucial to getting a job done right along with a nice finish. Here we list the most common types of sanding tools used that wont break the bank and get you on the way to becoming an auto body expert. Basic Types of Auto Body Sanding Tool List Sanding… Read More »
The Autel Auto Link AL319 is a low-cost vehicle code scanner with a lot of features. It can read codes on most any car built after 1996 when OBDII ports became standard. Besides reading and clearing engine codes it also has many other features such as Live Data and Emissions. *This unit was sent to me to review… Read More »
Changing out a rear tail light bulb is an easy DIY task that almost anyone can do. Some basic tools will be needed usually a screw driver but this changes from vehicle to vehicle. Below are the basic steps for replacing a tail light bulb. It is often best to search for your specific car or truck since… Read More »
If your car has an air conditioner refrigerant leak it can be fixed by a home DIY (do-it-yourself) backyard mechanic. There are a few ways to approach a leaking air conditioning system. If the leak is slow it likely is small and a can of Stop Leak can be added to a system to help it seal up.… Read More »
Having a good OBDII scan tool with ABS (Anti lock Brake System) is a nice thing to have when troubleshooting these types of vehicle problems. There are many OBDII scan tools available from low-cost to high-end units. Everyone will have a different requirement from an automotive scan tool. For example, a DIY mechanic will not have the need… Read More »
Having a good VAG-COM scan tool can go a long way to help not only find a mechanical problem but to do some light modding. There are many VAG-COM VCDS scan tools available for Volkswagen, from low-cost units to high-end expensive models. Below are some of our favorite options that would be a good fit for the DIY… Read More »
Air compressors come in all shapes and sizes from big industrial units to small portable models. Having a compressor for home use is always a good idea and will come in handy in many situations. Below is some of our picks for good home units. As always be sure to read reviews on Amazon, here, or elsewhere to… Read More »
If you own a Diesel truck and have an engine light on or simply need to pull the codes there are many scan tools available. The first thing you’re going to need is a scan tool to find out why the check engine light is on with dealerships having the best equipment to troubleshoot a problem. Most people… Read More »
Replacing the Headlight Bulb on 2005–2010 Pontiac G6 falls into the DIY category. It does require removing some bolts and inserts so call a professional if in doubt. The bulbs on the Pontiac G6 have the inside one as High-Beam, and the middle one is Low-Beam. The outer one is the running light. Tools and Parts Needed… Read More »