This week I replaced defective Amazon/Hayden fan clutch with NAPA version. Backstory:
In March last year (2025) I decided to replace HVAC components with a RA kit (compressor, condenser...
I'm in the same boat on my 07. It's in relatively new unused condition. That being said, I would use it but only at low speed and to get me to a garage or home.
But, I was going to take it off...
Check the MAX Air Pressure marked on the sidewall (60 PSI...?) Pump it up to that level and coat the entire rim and tire with Goopy Dish Soap Water ...looking for any permeable tire rubber...
At worse, you could find one of a different colour from a TB or Envoy in a yard. Won't look the best but at least would be functional.
Also check out for Saab 9-7x. They had a beige/cashmere...
In response to the following Google search: Is there a windows compatible program similar to torque pro for gm vehicles?
Note: the free versions appear to offer limited access, full access &...
IMO, the last quality GM years were the 2000 thru 2006 GMT800 series. I own my last vehicle, 2005 Tahoe Z71. If it needs an engine or transmission, it will get it. No rust and no wrecks.
The...
THAT is the truth! I remember when a car was done at 100k miles, then late 80's going into the 90's, stuff started lasting a whole lot more, into the 200-300k miles. Now it's going back in the...
Speaking as a X-GM Mechanic, and a Chief Safety Officer for a trucking company that employs 10 mechanics, I would not tell anyone to be a mechanic.
Yes there is a mechanic shortage, brought on by...
Mechanics/technicians are treated like independent contractors, who would own their own tools. When a shop/dealer treats them that way, as far as the tools cost, then they should be paid...
Our son had done an apprenticeship at a GM dealer while he was in HS auto shop. All the techs were telling him to NOT get into this line of work for all the reasons mentioned in the video. He's...
After much cussing, and a lot of other things... I finally was able to get the vacuum fuel pump off the 150's original tank. Had to use a reciprocating saw with a metal blade, and cut off the pump...
While my wife and oldest daughter are at the horse show, my youngest and I made home made smash burgers and fries. Now I hate that term as it's overused by all those clowns on the internet but...
Since you have the 5.3, systems for the TBSS with the 6.0 will work except for those that specify that only work with 2WD (mostly headers).
If looking for an aftermarket replacement for the...
Haven't logon for a long time, I did quite a bit work in the past few months on my saab!
- New belt, idler pulley and tensioners, new steering fluid cooler, new lower control arm assembly, new...
I would replace the crank sensor and then do a CASE relearn. They did do a CASE relearn didn't they? The first time I replaced the VVT cam gear, I had to take it to a dealer (before I got my own...
This is not just planned obsolescence (which is absolutely going on), but also about how and where the auto industry derives its profits. Just like in PC's & cellphones, the hardware is now...