A hydraulic jack in your machine shop is vital to daily operations. If you cannot elevate the cars you are working on, you may not be able to see the problem areas clearly. A floor jack may help, but only temporarily, and it is not as safe as the hydraulic jack. If you want to take on the hydraulic repairs yourself, the following tools or parts will help you complete the job.
When your vehicle suffers an unfortunate circumstance on the road, such as an accident, breakdown or flat tire, you'll be relieved when the tow truck pulls up in front of you. After some brief conversation with the tow truck driver, he or she will begin the process of hooking up your vehicle so that it can be taken to your desired location — the towing service lot, a garage or even your own driveway.
If you have inherited an old car from a family member that just passed away and you aren't sure what to do with it because you aren't going to use it, there are a few different things you'll want to consider. You can choose to sell it or make money off it, or you can give it away to a good cause. Your current checking account and amount of free time can help you choose between the following.
If you're a stick shift aficionado, you know that the clutch is one of the most crucial parts of your car's transmission and that it's essential for safe operation of the vehicle. If you find yourself in a moving car without a working clutch, the safest thing to do is try to get it into neutral and then use the brakes (and the handbrake if necessary) to come to a stop before calling a tow truck.
If you are driving down the road and you notice your temperature gauge moving up over the middle mark close and into the red, then your car is overheating. In a case like this, pull over immediately and turn your car off before the engine is damaged. Below are four reasons why this may be happening to your car so you can take steps to get it repaired.
Problems with the Radiator
