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The 5 Skills That Mean You Actually Own Your Car

There's a guy in my comments who says with a screwdriver, a nail file, and a matchbook, he could get his car running on the side of the road. That's real ownership. Cars break no matter what you drive. Ownership isn't about knowing everything already, it's five...

Why Does My Classic Car Starter Click Once and Lose All Power?

Why Does My Classic Car Starter Click Once and Lose All Power? If your classic car clicks once when you turn the key and then every single light on your dashboard goes dark, you do not need to buy a brand new starter motor tonight. That single loud click followed by...

Why Your Battery Isn’t Charging (It’s Not Always the Alternator!)

A Charging Problem Is Not Always an Alternator Problem When a car will not keep the battery charged, the internet usually says, “Replace the alternator.” Sometimes that works. But a charging system is a complete loop, and the alternator is only one part of it.Start...

Why Is My Classic Car Battery Overcharging Above 15 Volts?

Why Is My Classic Car Battery Overcharging Above 15 Volts? A classic car battery overcharges above 15 volts because the mechanical or electronic voltage regulator has failed closed, lost its ground reference, or misread system voltage due to high resistance in the...

Why Gen Z Is Buying Cars Older Than They Are

Gen Z and Millennials are buying simple, affordable, repairable vehicles like Mazda Miatas, OBS trucks, and Crown Vics. Here is why easy-to-fix cars are making a comeback. Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old Cars Six months ago, the prediction was that younger enthusiasts were...

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...

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...

Carbureted Engines Hate Modern Gas – Here’s Why

Carbureted Engines Hate Modern Gas – Here’s Why

Modern gasoline and ethanol blends have changed the game for classic cars, and that’s a big reason hot starts and vapor lock are such a pain. If your carbureted engine cranks forever after a heat soak, surges lean on the road, or seems to hate summer traffic, the...

Why I’ll Never Buy Another New Car After This

Why I’ll Never Buy Another New Car After This

I trust my 40-year-old cars more than a four-year-old car, and that might sound crazy until you understand why. New cars are built for the assembly line, not for the driveway, the home mechanic, or the long haul. A lot of today’s vehicles are designed around...