2012 Honda Civic Strut Replacement
Had to contend with some rust, but I won.🙂
Posted on July 21st, 2024
Replacing the cam cover gasket and spark plugs on the '08 Astra
The cam/valve/rocker cover has been leaking for a while on my '08 Astra. It's also been awhile since I last replaced the spark plugs. Today (June 22, 2024) is the day we replace both the gasket/seal and spark plugs.
Posted on June 22nd, 2024
Father's Day Gifts
Having seen a few of my Instagram posts and perhaps a few of my DIY vids on my YT channel, a friend of mine, Brett Vanderzee, asked me if I had ever read any of Matthew B. Crawford's work. I had not, but after looking into who Matt is, a bit of hi...
Posted on June 16th, 2024
Father's Day Lunch
Thanks to Sydney Dvorak for taking me out to lunch for Father's Day! We went to The Works hamburger joint. I got the "Tragically Maple" burger.It was quite delicious! I can see myself going back and getting this again.
Posted on June 16th, 2024
P0118 on the '08 Saturn Astra (reprise)
I've got updates... So before running to Napa to get a new sensor, I went out this morning to do an ohm test to confirm my diagnosis of the sensor. With more light on the subject, I realized pretty quickly that no ohm test was needed. The wire was...
Posted on June 10th, 2024
P0118 on the '08 Saturn Astra
P0118 "Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High"
As is typical at our house on Sundays, we have to rearrange the order in which our cars are parked in the driveway based on who needs to leave the house first, second, and third on Monday morning. I ...
Posted on June 9th, 2024