Showing all posts tagged "Diy"
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
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
Life in the rust belt
Sydney was complaining of a scraping noise coming from the front left (driver's side) wheel of her 2012 Honda Civic. I pulled the wheel and off came the backing plate. Anywhere there was a provision for a fastener to hold it on was all rusted out....
Posted on May 11th, 2024