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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Brake Fluid

I get this question, all the time. If comes in several forms, but all boils down to to this, Does my car really need this service? Today I want to talk about Brake Fluid. It can often be over looked. …...

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Does My Car Need This Service ~ Oil Change

Hey everyone! I hope that you are all enjoying your Monday. I spent the weekend doing some remodeling on my bathroom. It turns out that I like working on cars much much more than I like working on the...

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Shop Shots Volume 36 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service

Wednesday, to many it is known as “hump day”. For all of us, it is one of the best days of the week. That”s right, it is Shop Shots time. Today we jump behind the scenes to see a side … And here is,...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Timing Belt

When I started this series, this was the service I had in mind. Of all the maintenance that a car needs, this one is vital. In fact, I think I could just have the post of one word. YES! I … And here...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Serpentine Belt

Hey everyone, happy Monday. Before we get rolling I want to thank all of you that entered the contest.  Congratulations are in order for Larry and for Mathew. Larry’s name was picked (at random) from...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Engine Air Filter

The engine air filter may be one of the most up sold items in the entire automotive world. But do you really need to have your air filter replaced? Today we will talk about some of the reasons why you...

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When Car Repairs Do Not Go As Expected

Happy Tuesday everyone. It is a rainy and cold Tuesday here. I hope the weather is better for you. Today I want to share a little story about car repairs, and how sometimes they wrong. Well, not really...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Cabin Air Filter

Happy Monday everyone. Today I want to get back to the series “Does my car REALLY need this service”. Have you ever wondered if the service your mechanic is recommending is really needed? Well if you...

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K&N Air Filters

Hey everyone. Today I am traveling with my boss out to NASCAR Technical Institute in Charlotte,NC. We are planning to hire a few rookie techs. For me it’s about a two and a half hour road trip. I will...

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Draining Engine Oil vs Extracting Engine Oil

A few weeks ago I posted a picture of the oil extractor that I bought. I mainly bought it because someone at Volkswagen thought it would be a good idea to use a PLASTIC oil pan on the new MK7 … And...

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How To Change Your Car’s Engine Oil ~ Video

It may shock some folks, but I too must change the oil in my car. Yes even auto mechanics have to maintain their car. So today I will be giving you some awesome and very important tips on changing the...

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Does My Car Need This Service ~ Oil Change

Hey everyone! I hope that you are all enjoying your Monday. I spent the weekend doing some remodeling on my bathroom. It turns out that I like working on cars much much more than I like working on the...

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Shop Shots Volume 36 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service

Wednesday, to many it is known as “hump day”. For all of us, it is one of the best days of the week. That”s right, it is Shop Shots time. Today we jump behind the scenes to see a side of automotive...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Timing Belt

When I started this series, this was the service I had in mind. Of all the maintenance that a car needs, this one is vital. In fact, I think I could just have the post of one word. YES! I would not do...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Serpentine Belt

Hey everyone, happy Monday. Before we get rolling I want to thank all of you that entered the contest.  Congratulations are in order for Larry and for Mathew. Larry’s name was picked (at random) from...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Engine Air Filter

The engine air filter may be one of the most up sold items in the entire automotive world. But do you really need to have your air filter replaced? Today we will talk about some of the reasons why you...

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When Car Repairs Do Not Go As Expected

Happy Tuesday everyone. It is a rainy and cold Tuesday here. I hope the weather is better for you. Today I want to share a little story about car repairs, and how sometimes they wrong. Well, not really...

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Cabin Air Filter

Happy Monday everyone. Today I want to get back to the series “Does my car REALLY need this service”. Have you ever wondered if the service your mechanic is recommending is really needed? Well if you...

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K&N Air Filters

Hey everyone. Today I am traveling with my boss out to NASCAR Technical Institute in Charlotte,NC. We are planning to hire a few rookie techs. For me it’s about a two and a half hour road trip. I will...

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Draining Engine Oil vs Extracting Engine Oil

A few weeks ago I posted a picture of the oil extractor that I bought. I mainly bought it because someone at Volkswagen thought it would be a good idea to use a PLASTIC oil pan on the new MK7 GTI. It’s...

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