Much Better Than an Electric Car
Here's a use for lithium-ion batteries that makes sense - economically as well as functionally: It's a battery pack for jump-starting your car (as...
What’s in Your Toolbox?
A garage full of tools is a beautiful thing, but not everyone has a garage - or the money to spend on a full...
Live Long and Prosper….
If you want your car to last as long as possible - and cost you as little as possible along the way - the...
Does it Make Sense to You?
Some ideas sound great... or at least, ok - until you think some more about them. Let me give you some examples:
* Nitrogen (vs....
Easy Fixes First
The other day, I decided to go for a ride on one of my motorcycles - my old, reliable, never-let-me-down '83 Honda GL650 Silverwing.
It...
It’s Easy to Buy a New Car
Assuming you have the money, buying a new car has never been easier - or less stressful. If, that is, you aren't still buying...
Old Bike Oil Change: Step by Step
Owning a vintage bike is great - but there's a catch. Many dealers won't work on a bike that's more than about ten years...
The Buzzers Cars Don’t Have – But Probably Should
Most new cars have warning buzzers for half a dozen different things. Just not for the important things.
Like, for instance, total loss of engine...
Gas Mileage Myopia?
Gas mileage is a consideration, often important when the price of gas doubles as a result of political considerations - such as the current...
Car Smells – And Tastes
What can your car tell you just by the way it smells - or tastes?
A lot, actually.
Let's put on our chef hats and see...