Archive for Category: "How-To"
Fix A Dent With A GoPro Suction Mount *Video*
The tiny GoPro camera has many wonderful uses in life, but a few enterprising Kiwis have found a new one: dent removal. Using a suction cup tool to remove dents is old news, but few people have a small powerful suction cup lying around to use. Thankfully the tiny and powerful GoPro suction cup that [...]
Forum Friday: The V12 Engine Swap
It is Friday: a day to let your mind wander and dream of things of a radical nature. It is on this Friday that Forum Friday will attempt to benefit your dreams by revealing some rather interesting engine swaps that have taken place inside the automotive world. The thread that put a start to this [...]
Forum Friday:Timing Set Help
1. “Help please someone!” The timing system of an internal combustion engine might be the most important aspect of its construction. It is responsible for the operation of the camshafts and valves and without a proper set up, an engine will not operate properly or at all for that matter. This is why a lot of people are [...]
Soldiers train ISF on auto repair, preventative maintenance
HABANIYA, Iraq: Some of those 50,000 Soldiers who’ve stayed behind in Iraq are busy now helping Iraqis learn valuable skills, such as auto repair. Mechanics with the 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, are helping to improve the readiness of Iraqi Security Forces by instructing vehicle maintenance classes at Iraqi Army Camp Habiniya. [...]
Lexus LS Steering Recall FAQs
Lexus is recalling approximately 3,800 late 2009 and certain 2010 model year Lexus LS 460 and LS 600h L vehicles in the U.S. to address an issue with the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system. What is the condition that prompted Lexus to take this action? On certain Lexus vehicles equipped with VGRS, under certain [...]
2003 Toyota Sequoia Recall FAQ
Approximately 50,000 early 2003 model year Toyota Sequoia sport utility vehicles are involved in this voluntary safety recall. What is the condition that prompted Toyota to take this action? In limited situations, the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system could activate at low speed (approximately 9 mph) for a few seconds after acceleration from a stopped [...]
1998-2010 Toyota Sienna Spare Tire Recall FAQ
The recall includes certain 1998 through 2010 model year Sienna 2WD vehicles equipped with a spare tire and operated in cold climate areas with high road salt use. In addition to the District of Columbia, vehicles currently registered in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage are covered by this recall: Connecticut, [...]
Toyota Camry Brake Recall FAQ
On certain early production 2010 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 4-cylinder engine, a power steering pressure hose in the engine compartment may be the incorrect length. If this condition exists, a crimp on the power steering pressure hose may come in contact with the No. 7 front brake tube. Should this condition continue, [...]
Lexus HS250h Brake Recall FAQ
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) in the 2010 model-year HS250h, in normal operation, engages and disengages rapidly (many times per second) as the control system senses and reacts to tire slippage. Some owners have reported experiencing inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the [...]
Toyota Prius Brake Recall FAQ
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) in the 2010 model-year Prius, in normal operation, engages and disengages rapidly (many times per second) as the control system senses and reacts to tire slippage. Some owners have reported experiencing inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the [...]


