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John Leson

John Leson

I like to work on cars in my spare time. I'm not a professional, but I've been tinkering with them since I was a kid. I enjoy fixing things, and I think cars are a fun challenge. Plus, it's a great way to blow off some steam and spend some time with my buddies.

are ceramic brake pads better

Are Ceramic Brake Pads Better than Regular? Brake pads have had a hell of a journey since their inception in the 1950s. As we weren’t aware of the health risks at the time, they were initially made of asbestos, which sounds crazy, but its durability and heat resistance made it …
Can a Car Run Without a Catalytic Converter

Can a car run without a catalytic converter? If you own a car, chances are, it has a catalytic converter. These are found on the exhaust line between the muffler and the engine. Basically, this controls the pollution level from harmful emissions. It is a vitally important component of your …

As a car owner, you might be wondering all about the do’s and don’ts of car maintenance, and you definitely won’t be the only one. When it comes to changing transmission fluid, everyone seems to have a totally different opinion, and we are going to get to the bottom of …

A cold air intake reroutes the filtration of the air to outside the engine compartment. Shorter and smoother pipes are used to ensure that the airflow through the engine is uninterrupted. This helps your engine suck in air that is cooler for use during the combustion process. Cold air is …
Are General Tires Good?

Are General Tires Good? Shopping for new tires isn’t the easiest of experiences, especially if you don’t know exactly what you should be looking for. There are so many different companies to choose from when it comes to tire shopping, and there are different levels of quality that they range …
Are wheel locks necessary

Cars can be expensive, can’t they? You quickly realize it isn’t just the expense of the vehicle you need to fork out for, but insurance, replacement tires, and the list go on. Theft is another primary concern for vehicle owners. We pay our insurance, tax our vehicles, and ensure they …
Can a Car Battery Be Too Dead to Jump Start

Your car battery dying is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to your car. Your car battery is charged by your car’s alternator. If your car battery dies completely, this is likely due to an issue with the connection or with the alternator itself. But, if your …
Can A Bad Battery Cause A Check Engine Light To Come On

Problems caused by a bad/faulty Battery If you have a bad or faulty battery then it can affect your engine’s computer. Any faulty electrical system in a car can play some tricky games, your cars battery is part of this electrical system. A bad battery can make the whole electrical …