Introduction Replacing the head gaskets on the 3.6L Pentastar engine is a complex job requiring patience and precision. Symptoms of a failed head gasket include coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, and misfires. This guide will walk you through the general process steps. I would recommend locating a service manual for more detailed torque specs…
One day my 2014 Dodge Challenger SXT decided to demonstrate an overheating issue. It never showed any sign or symptoms before this, It had about 104k miles on it. I get out, popped the hood and see that my coolant reservoir had coolant pushed up all the way to the cap and coming out of…
Listen up, fellow DIYers! After spending 15 years working on cars, I can tell you that a radiator flush is one of those maintenance tasks that can save you serious money. Would you believe that the average driver saves between $80-150 by doing this themselves? A friend of mine learned this the hard way after…
Let me tell you a secret, you don’t need a workshop that looks like a professional woodworking studio to get started and you don’t need the most expensive name brand tools either. When I first dove into woodworking, I started in a small cramped 2 car garage and I was working with a hand-me-down hammer,…
Let’s get real for a moment. Woodworking is an art of beautiful mistakes. I’ve made so many blunders that I could write a comedy book about my early woodworking adventures! But here’s the thing – those mistakes are your greatest teachers. Today, I’m going to save you from some of the most common pitfalls that…
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? My favorite thing about myself, if i could only choose one, is my resilience to anything that life throws my way. Through the depression and anxiety from things throught my life, I struggle to convince myself to get out of bed every morning at 3 am, go to the…
Life as a Traffic Signal Technician: A Career Keeping Cities Moving In my day job as a Lead Traffic Signal Tech, I maintain traffic signals and roadway lighting to ensure everything functions safely and smoothly. Discover what it’s like to be a traffic signal technician! Learn about daily responsibilities, required skills, career growth, and why…
