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2008 Hyundai Azera Rust Damage from PA Road Salt

Kevin Schappell — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:34:49 +0000

Looking at an 08 Hyundai Azera today. Needed some other stuff, but a check of the alignment showed a need to make a rear toe adjustment. Turns out, the rear subframe is collapsing due to internal rust problems. Couldn’t move the adjustment without colapsing it further. Own one? You may want to have a look.There […]

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Ford Edge Ball Joint Replacement

Kevin Schappell — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 21:44:39 +0000

Sometimes it is the correct way to repair a ball joint by replacing the entire control arm. A previous repair to this Ford Edge that came in for an alignment failed by using a lower quality ball joint replacement. This particular control arm had issues with the ball joint socket stretching when the joint is […]

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Twisted Cartridge Oil Filter

Kevin Schappell — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:08:35 +0000

These style oil filters can be tricky. Make sure to get them on straight AND properly torque the housing. This customer came in with ZERO oil pressure due to the previous shop getting the filter installed crooked. It twisted it that tight and locked the bypass valve so no flow could eventually make it through […]

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Critters in your engine’s air filter…

Kevin Schappell — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:48:59 +0000

One of the most neglected things on a car is the air filter. This one was a vehicle that is parked outside. Mice love to find warm places to make their nests. This then clogs the filter and skews the MAF readings on a modern car causing it to usually use more fuel and misfire. […]

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