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Looking for online car repair manuals? The choices are overwhelming. Auto mechanic provides answers to the top 3 questions about auto repair manuals. – Online Car Repair Manuals | Diy Auto Repairs | YouFixCars.com

I’ve talked to more than a few readers who tell me that they really love their mechanics. They trust their mechanics, they recommend their mechanics, but would they marry their mechanics? Not only did Maggie Paskiewicz of Racine, Wisconsin accept her mechanic’s marriage proposal, she agreed to marry him right in the shop! I know a lot of guys who would have gladly exchanged vows with their loved ones in the shadow of a four-post lift with grease tray, but I don’t think any of their wives would have obliged the request. I know it’s a cheesy story, but even wrench turners have a soft spot!

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– When You Really Love Your Mechanic

Engine vacuum tests procedure. This is a reliable way to check for engine performance problems. Car mechanic explains how to test and analyze results. – Engine Vacuum Tests | Diy Auto Repairs | Youfixcars.com

Old hardware can be frustrating. No, strike that, it can be infuriating. I’ve sat down countless times to do a half hour repair only to have it drag past the two-hour mark thanks to a single stripped, rusty, worn, miserable nut holding the old part on. It can be a nightmare. There are lots of fixes available, but so many of them are simply brutal. And some of the remedies can be very time consuming on their own. Trying to grind new angles into a rounded nut can take more than a minute or two. Among the solutions is a product by Craftsman that we tested recently. It’s called “Lug Out” and is designed to get those nuts off using a fierce steely bite. If you’re wondering whether it worked for us, check out the full review and maybe you’ll discover a real time saver!

– Brutalize Your Nuts, But Only If You Must