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I Found a Crater in My Engine (The Cost of Water-Only)

A Blown Head Gasket Is Not the Root Cause A blown head gasket can look like the whole problem, especially when you find milky oil, low coolant, and an engine that suddenly will not stay cool. But replacing the gasket without identifying why it failed can set you up to...

Why Does My Classic Car Lose Spark When It Gets Hot?

Why Does My Classic Car Lose Spark When It Gets Hot? A classic car that loses spark when hot usually suffers from thermal resistance breakdown in the ignition coil, a failing ignition module, or excessive heat soak at key wiring connections. As electrical components...

Why Does My Classic Car Battery Keep Dying Sitting in the Garage?

Learn why your classic car battery dies while sitting and how to trace a parasitic drain with a simple multimeter test in your own driveway. A classic car battery usually dies sitting in the garage because of a parasitic draw pulling current when the ignition is off,...

They Don’t Want You Fixing Your Own Car

Right to repair is not just a wrenching issue, it is a freedom issue. If you cannot access the information, tools, and data needed to diagnose and repair your own vehicle, then ownership starts to feel a lot more like a subscription than a real purchase.Multimeter I...

Crimp vs Solder – The Real Reason Your Electrical Connections Fail

The debate between crimped vs. soldered connections has been going on for years in the automotive world. Some swear by crimping, others insist solder is the only way to go. But the reality is that the argument is missing the bigger picture. My Electrical Diagnostic...

Classic Cars Taught Me What Schools Won’t

Classic Cars, Skilled Trades, and Why Hands-On Knowledge Still Matters What does a 1965 Buick Riviera have in common with the power grid or your local water system? More than you might think. At the core, they all rely on the same fundamentals: mechanical...

Is E15 Fuel Destroying Classic Engines? Not Quite.

Modern Ethanol Fuel and Classic Cars: What’s Really Going On? If you’ve spent any time around classic cars, you’ve probably heard the warning that ethanol fuel, especially E15, is going to destroy your engine. The truth is a lot less dramatic, but there are some real...

Classic Car Parts Are Disappearing – Here’s What to Do

Keeping a classic car on the road is getting tougher, but it’s not because every part has vanished. The bigger issue is that many owners don’t know where to look, and that means a lot of good options get overlooked. If you’re trying to keep an older Chevy, Buick, GMC,...

Did I Finally Fix The El Camino’s Launch Problem?

The frame is boxed, the rear suspension is brand new, and race day is here. After all that work, the big question was simple: did the upgrades actually work, or did I just spend a bunch of time and money for nothing? The answer is a little of both, but mostly good...

Why Your Classic Car Runs Worse After a Tune Up

You just finished a tune-up on your classic car, but now it runs worse than before. The parts weren’t bad. The real problem is usually one of a handful of simple mistakes that are easy to overlook when you’re moving fast in the garage. If your classic car is suddenly...

Tools

Craftsman Tradestack 6-Month Review: Latch Issues & More!

Craftsman Tradestack 6-Month Review: Latch Issues & More!

In this video, I share my 6-month review of the Craftsman Tradestack tool storage system, focusing on the issues I've encountered, particularly with the latches. Join me as I discuss my experience with this product and provide insights on its performance, durability,...

Mobile Tool Storage Tips!

Mobile Tool Storage Tips!

Mobile tool storage systems, like the Craftsman Tradestack and Milwaukee Packout, are a great way to organize and transport your tools, whether you’re going on a road trip with your classic, headed to the drag strip with your hot rod or race car, or out to the...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Craftsman Tradestack Toolbox!

How to Get the Most Out of Your Craftsman Tradestack Toolbox!

The Craftsman Tradestack tool storage system is a versatile and durable option for organizing and protecting your tools. This system includes a variety of stackable tool boxes, organizers, and drawers that can be customized to fit your specific needs.One of the key...

Drag Racing

Why the 7.5 inch 10 Bolt Is JUNK for Performance!

Why the 7.5 inch 10 Bolt Is JUNK for Performance!

When GM built the G-body cars, they weren't designed with drag racers or performance enthusiasts in mind. For average use, the 7.5-inch 10 Bolt rear differential serves its purpose. However, when you start adding power, that's when these differentials start to show...

Dark side of Wheelies

Dark side of Wheelies

Ask any car enthusiast if wheelies are cool, and they'll say yes - wheelies are awesome! But I recently learned that my El Camino does wheelies after some slight changes, and it's hard to believe that what I always wanted is now causing problems. Why? The car is...

Old Cars Aren’t Unreliable, They’re Neglected

Old Cars Aren’t Unreliable, They’re Neglected

Old cars aren’t unreliable—they’re just usually neglected. In a lot of ways, your 1985 cruiser and a 2020 daily deal with the same problems. The difference is modern cars flash warning lights and limp modes while old ones just start running worse and hope you’re...

Hacked Engine Bay? What to Fix First!

Hacked Engine Bay? What to Fix First!

You pop the hood on your new project car and it looks like a crime scene. Loose connectors, hoses to nowhere, random brackets with nothing on them—it’s easy to assume the engine bay’s been hacked to death. But a cluttered bay doesn’t always mean “ruined”; a lot of the...