We love our engines
Last Tuesday at 7:15 AM—pouring rain, 42°F—Sarah rolled into my bay in her 2013 Ford Escape, windows fogged, engine cranking like a zombie with bronchitis. “It just died halfway to my kid’s soccer practice,” she said, voice shaking. “I replaced the battery last month!” I popped the hood, smelled that telltale odor of unburned fuel, … Read more
It was a rainy Tuesday in mid-November, the kind of damp morning that makes every old bolt in the shop feel like it’s been welded shut by time. A customer towed in a 2012 Honda Odyssey with a “no-start” condition. As soon as I pulled the upper timing cover, I saw it: a shredded … Read more
Quick Answer: Where Do I Find My Belt Diagram? Most vehicles have a sticker placed by the manufacturer in the engine bay, usually on the radiator support, the strut tower, or the underside of the hood. If that sticker is faded or gone, check your owner’s manual or repair manual (like Haynes or Chilton). For … Read more