by Hudson Murphy | Apr 24, 2023 | Car Repairs
First, I went to my local auto parts store and picked up my oil and an oil filter. You need an oil pan to drain the oil into. If you don’t have one, you need to get one. I drove my truck up onto ramps, put it into park, put on the parking brake, and chocked the...
by Hudson Murphy | Mar 20, 2023 | Car Repairs
I got a headlight cleaning kit for the Dodge Dart because the headlights had been oxidized and tinted yellow. This kit used a drill and sandpaper attachments that went on the drill and plastic polish. So, to begin cleaning the headlights, I spritzed it with water and...
by Hudson Murphy | Feb 22, 2023 | Car Repairs
The car was running hot, so we had it checked, and they said it was the thermostat. I had to drive the car up on ramps and drain all the fluid from the radiator through a valve under the car. Then I popped the hood. I watched a video on how to replace the thermostat....
by Hudson Murphy | Jan 2, 2023 | Car Repairs
This week, I changed out the EGR valve in our new truck, and in all honesty, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. What the EGR valve does is recirculates emission gases depending on how much load your car is under. So when your EGR valve goes wrong, it can...
by Hudson Murphy | Jan 2, 2023 | Car Repairs, Construction
A little introduction I am 15 years old. I am an amateur mechanic and carpenter. I have helped build a log cabin, numerous sheds, and furniture. I enjoy fishing even though I never actually catch anything. I have owned my own small engine business, and my dream job is...
