If you have seen a mechanic or forum regular push a catch can onto your car, you probably wondered whether it is essential or just a shiny add-on. An oil catch can is a small inline reservoir that sits in your crankcase ventilation hose. It intercepts the blow-by gases on their way back to the … Read more
Yes, you are supposed to clean new brake rotors before installation. Nearly every rotor leaves the factory under a thin film of rust inhibitor or shipping oil, and that film has to come off before the rotor is bolted on, or the brake pads cannot transfer material onto the surface the way they need to. … Read more
If you are wondering how long does an oil change take, the honest answer is somewhere between 15 minutes and 90 minutes for most cars. A quick-lube express service usually runs 15 to 30 minutes, a dealership appointment typically takes 45 to 90 minutes door to door, and doing it yourself at home takes 30 … Read more