Automotive DIY Projects plus Home & Money Saving Ideas
Hopefully, you already read the details of how I found out my GTO had an overheating problem. If not, here it is. GTO Fan Relay How-To: Part 1 Up to date yet? Okay, let’s move on. After letting the car sit for a few days I figured it was about time to see what was…
So a few months ago I was able to sneak out of work a few hours early. Having some time to kill, I called up my buddy and we decided to meet at a local pub for some beer and food. Nothing crazy, just an excuse to spend a couple of hours chatting. I jump…
After installing a new door from the garage leading to the kitchen I searched around a bit for a more “interesting” model for the rear garage opening. I was hoping to get something with a window or a fanlite. Unfortunately, the selection in 32” x 80” outswing doors is rather limited, unless you don’t mind…
Here’s a quick DIY on a very normal problem for most modern fuel injected engine. Thus far I’ve only run into this issue on GM’s 3.6 litre V6, although it can happen on any brand or make. If you don’t know the GM 3.6 litre engine is pretty ubiquitous throughout the General Motors lineup, found…
This is a quick little how-to for replacing the headlight bulbs on a 2nd generation Saturn Vue. It’ll cover the model years from 2008 to 2010. (Fair warning, this should also cover the Chevrolet Captiva for 2011 to 2013, as they are essentially the same car, however, I’ve never actually worked on one of those…
When we purchased our home there were a number of items that immediately stuck out. First and foremost was the wall to wall carpeting, but a close second was the wallpaper. Now, I’m not here to opine on how wallpaper is an antiquated design element that shouldn’t be used. Each and every one of us…
So we’re back trying to figure out why my parents CTS A/C system is blowing intermittently warm air. Now, if this was the only issue, you’d probably try to diagnose the A/C system first. However, given the initial issue with the auxiliary water pump and the SES light, I’m going to maintain my focus on…
A few weeks back my parents were driving over to visit when their CTS lit up a Service Engine Soon light and the A/C began to blow intermittently warm air. Now, for anyone who’s ever had this happen to you, there are a couple of items to remember… First of all, stay calm. Cars typically…