July 2022

The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Are you looking to get the most out of your vehicle’s engine? If so, ECU remapping may be the solution
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Are you in the market for your dream car? Have you visited numerous car dealers but still cannot seem to
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Prevent catalytic converter theft Your catalytic converter contains expensive precious metals. When the price of those commodities goes up, catalytic converter theft rises too. It only takes about 5-mins for a thief to saw off your catalytic converter. The risk of getting caught is low and the price they’ll get at the recycler is high, in some cases as high as $300. Here’s how to prevent catalytic converter theft Several companies make steel skid plates that block the thieve’s access to the catalytic converter. Other companies make catalytic converter “cages” … Read More
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Lost car keys — best way to get replacements What to do when you’ve lost car keys All late model vehicle require some kind of programming to enter replacement keys into the system. So you’re limited to the dealer or an automotive locksmith that has scan tool capabilities to do that kind of programming. Some older vehicles allow you to program new keys yourself as long as you have two already programmed keys. That’s great to help you add more, but doesn’t help if you’re down to one key. Dealer … Read More
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Best fuel stabilizer What to look for in a fuel stabilizer? There are two ways to formulate a fuel stabilizer; 1) Formulate it to PREVENT oxidation and water infiltration, OR 2) Formulate it to REMEDIATE the effects of oxidation and moisture infiltration that’s going to happen regardless of how you try to prevent it from happening. To understand more fully how fuel stabilizers work, see this post How prevention fuel stabilizer products work (or don’t work) Products like Sta-Bil, STP, Sea Foam, and Lucas Fuel Stabilizer work under the prevention principle. … Read More
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Can you mix different types of coolants? No. What happens when you mix different types of coolants? The anti-corrosion additive packages in different types of coolants can cause damage to the metals in your engine and cooling system. For example, some additive packages, when mixed with a different type of coolant can neutralize the anti-corrosion protection of both types, leaving you with no anti-corrosion protection. Other additive packages can react with one another, actually enabling corrosion, resulting in pitting and rust-through. Still other additive packages can react with one another … Read More
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Fuel stabilizer Why does gasoline need fuel stabilizer? All gasoline goes bad when it’s exposed to the air, heat, and water. How does air get into your gas tank? All gas tanks have some amount or air at the top, even when full. As the engine pulls fuel from the tank, the gas cap lets in outside air to replace the depleted fuel. Otherwise the tank would collapse as its sucked dry. How does water get into your gas? All air contains moisture. As the air and fuel heat up … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
A factory car is not the most efficient or comfortable mode of transportation. Furthermore, for the car to be convenient,
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
The automation system is widespread in various areas of our life, the main task of which is to facilitate and
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