Archive for June, 2006
Arizona Automotive Training School College
Do you live in Arizona and looking for an education in the automotive
field? I recently reviewed the Arizona Automotive Institute and checked out their automotive training courses. These guys are top notch and can get you into the auto repair field of your
choice and have been around since 1968. They offer job placement assistance, [...]
Retrofitting your car’s A/C System
I get a lot of questions from people wishing to retrofit their R-12 System
to work with the new R-134a refridgerant. I am no expect A/C guy but I
know some guys who are. The guys a www.autoACsystems.com
have written a great article on what is involved in a retrofit job.
Retrofitting auto A/C Systems
Up until the [...]
Clogged Catalytic Converter?
Question:
Kevin,
I own a 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. It has 130,000 miles on it. It appears to lose power when trying to accelerate when the engine is warm. For example, cruising on the interstate at 70 mph for a short time, engine at normal operating temperature, when I need to accelerate to pass the transmission [...]
Fixing Rust Spots Without Chemicals
Question,
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla and it’s started to get little tiny rust spots. I’ve read you post about removing rust but I wanted to know if that applies to my situation also. I’ve been told that I can just remove the rust with a flat head screwdriver and then use touch-up paint. Is [...]
The Basics of Performance Upgrades
It’s every guys dream to have his car, truck or SUV go faster than the next. The problem is, there are no real good roadmaps for every car, and a lot of money can be wasted chasing a few extra horsepower.
Let’s look at a few common upgrades that can gain you some horsepower and earn [...]
