A battery tester is an inexpensive alternative to a multimeter for testing the battery and charging system. It can tell you if the alternator is not charging the battery or if the battery is failing, and it can read measurements like volts (V), state of health (SoH), state of charge (SoC), cranking amps (CA), and more. This post reviews how to use a battery tester to test the battery and the charging system yourself.
Sometimes car batteries leak battery acid, and as a result corrosion can collect on the battery’s terminals. If you notice your car’s battery has corrosion, you’ll want to clean it as soon as possible. This post explains how to clean car battery corrosion with baking soda, water, and a battery terminal cleaner tool fast and easy.
Torque wrenches come in different shapes, styles, and sizes. One of the most common types of torque wrenches used is the click-type. This post and video reviews how to use a click-type torque wrench and a beam torque wrench. We also review the differences between these two types and explain how to use a torque angle gauge and why you might need one.
Many drivers don’t check their tire pressure but it’s important to do. This is especially true if you drive often, like owning a rideshare car or driving one for work. Checking the tire pressure can also keep you safe, save you money, and is part of routine car maintenance. This post and video reviews how to check the tire for air, how to put air in a tire, why tires need to be maintained and what can happen if they aren’t, and what to do if the tire pressure indicator light is still on after the tires have been filled.
Sometimes a heat shield rattle can be heard on many vehicles’ exhaust manifold and exhaust components. If you hear a rattling from a loose heat shield, this article and video has a simple method for how to fix a heat shield with a hose clamp, which should work on many different makes and models and fix this problem for a long time.
Dents in a metal or chrome bumper can be unsightly and tempting to fix, and there is a simple method for fixing them. While you may not be able to repair a chrome or metal bumper to a completely smooth condition or appearance, it is possible to fix dents enough so they are hardly noticeable. If you have a dent in your bumper and would like to remove it, this guide explains how to get a dent out of a metal bumper with a hammer and dolly.
In today’s post, we take a look at the top 5 Hyundai Tucson problems that you might encounter if you own or drive the 3rd generation model. This covers the model year 2015 all the way to 2020. We point out the most common issues that a lot of drivers complain about and provide possible solutions for them. This includes fixes that you can do yourself.