Author: Dave Stone

I have passed along the tip of using a 50/50 mixture of ATF and Acetone as an alternative to penetrating oil. Anybody who has turned a wrench on a daily […]

Several weeks ago I was mowing the lawn with my trusty 1978 Sears lawn tractor, when the engine suddenly sputtered and quit. I also smelled gas. A quick look under […]

Recently, I went to Rochester, NY for the New England MG “T” Register’s Gathering of the Faithful car show. I decided to take advantage of this trip to also bring […]

I like to dabble with models. I have modeled specific cars, and specific trains. When I am working with die cast parts, or need to make a part I often […]

I recently purchased a tool I have been having a hard time living without. It is something that any shop should have, yet I have been working for years without […]

Absent any questions this month, I’ll tell the tale of a recent repair to my Chrysler minivan. I have had problems with the Body Control Module for the past few […]

No questions to answer this month, so I’ll take this opportunity to “talk shop.” I like to work on cars. Fortunately, antique cars give me plenty of opportunities to do […]

In prior columns I’ve discussed various automotive fluids, which types to use and why to change them. Brake fluid needs to be changed every two to three years, or replaced […]

Recently I got a question about the many different types of antifreeze available today. Specifically, what type to put in a new Honda with blue coolant. So, here it is: […]

We’ve all been there, especially while working on vehicles that are driven in salt. We start to wrench a nut or a bolt, and… SNAP! Here, the fastener is broken […]