Author Archives: Bob Thomas

About Bob Thomas

Bob Thomas is an automotive mechanic with 30 plus years experience. He is a contributor to several publications and has written many articles on automotive maintenance and repairs. He also has created many auto repair videos on YouTube.

Bad Torque Converter vs Bad Transmission

A torque converter and automatic transmission are two of the main components that work together to shift gears and move a vehicle forward. Often they are thought of as the same component but are separate parts. What is the Torque Converter? A torque converter is located at the front of an automatic transmission and is… Read More »

Our Picks for Best Portable Jump Starters

Portable car battery smart jump starters have become very popular in recent years. Portable jump starters are a great item in an emergency when a battery has lost its charge. Modern-day devices, from smartphones to laptops, can drain a battery leaving a user in need of a jump which makes emergency jump kits a good… Read More »

How to Replace Headlight Bulb 2005-2010 Chevy Cobalt

Replacing the headlight bulb on a 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is an easy task that falls in the DIY category. The headlight assembly needs to be removed, which is held in place with two 10mm bolts. Removing the headlight assembly is sometimes easier than removing the center plastic from the bumper. While not necessary; removing the… Read More »

How To Fix Honda Engine Error Code P3400

If you have a Honda with a P3400 OBDII error code the onbard computer is seeing a problem with the oil pressure. This includes the Honda Odyssey, Pilot, Stream, Shuttle, Accord, Palisade and more. What is a Honda P3400 Engine OBDII Error Code? A Honda with an Error Code P3400 is a “Cylinder Deactivation System… Read More »

How To Replace Headlight Bulb 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 Ways to Replace Headlight Bulb 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Headlight Bulb Types 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee How To Replace Headlight Bulb 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Passenger Side) How To Replace Headlight Bulb 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Driver Side) If you need to replace the headlight bulb in a 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, it falls… Read More »