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Redarc trailer brake controller install in a Tundra/Sequoia
A customer asked if I could do a stock looking Redarc trailer brake controller install in a 2nd Gen Tundra/Sequoia. Here’s my process for those of you who might want to tackle the same project. First I picked a location for the button. Right beside the Tow Haul button seemed to…
4 steps you must do now to guarantee you can execute an emergency tire change
These 4 Steps Guarantee Successful Emergency Tire Change After you are stuck with a flat tire on the side of the road is the wrong time to find out you’re missing a tool or the spare is flat. You need to take these 4 steps today to guarantee your safety and success in changing a…
Avoid title and insurance issues on a used car
Avoid title and insurance issues when you are purchasing a used car and save yourself hundreds of dollars and headaches as well. Shopping for a new-to-you car? Buying a car from an individual can save you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. Dealers charge more since they have money tied up into reconditioning. The last…
4 cheap and easy things to do to prepare your car for winter
Here are 4 cheap and easy maintenance items you can check to prepare your car for winter. As we move into the winter season here in the northern hemisphere there are a few things you can do to prepare for the moisture, shorter days and cooler temperatures. These are things that you can do with…
Jump Starting Safety and 5 Things You Must Know
5 Things you need to do right now, before your battery dies Jump starting safety is important so that you don’t hurt yourself or someone who is helping you. It’s also important so that you don’t damage your vehicle or someone elses vehicle. When you’re done with this you will be able to confidently jump…
It just stopped … on the go
Quick fix for a Nissan 200SX no-start. Air system good, Fuel system good. It’s that pesky, sometimes complicated, but not this time, Ignition system.
7 Engine Issues to Avoid in a Used Car
The 7 engine issues to avoid in a used car will give you the knowledge you need to reduce the chances of purchasing a used vehicle with a bad engine. When you’re looking for a good used car the one thing that matters the most is the color, ok, so to some of you that…
6 Symptoms of Cheap Oil Changes You Must Avoid
Let’s look into the 6 symptoms of cheap oil changes you must avoid and how they could affect the life of your engine if you don’t. I’ve been doing my own oil changes for almost 35 years now. I had a short stint, when I was living in an apartment, where I couldn’t do them…
High idle after 10 minutes
After 5-10 minutes of driving the truck idles high. That isn’t normal is it? No, that isn’t normal, so here are a few questions to start to determine what the problem might be. What vehicle? 1993 Toyota Landcruiser (FZJ80) How many miles? Lots and lots (300K+) Last tuneup? unknown Diagnosis by phone: With the number…
Rear wiper doesn’t wipe
The rear wiper on my 2002 Sequoia stopped working the other day. I’ve checked the fuse and it’s good. Is the motor bad? Is the rear window rolled all the way up? I’m not getting any snow or water in the back. Do you remember the last time that it was working? I haven’t used…