Securing Gaskets: Clip oil pan gaskets in place. The best way to secure a new gasket in place is with spring-loaded clothespins. Apply gasket sealer to the
Spark Plug Savvy: Tom Howell of Gibsonia, PA offers this tip:
When changing sparkplugs, I loosen them up with the socket then slip a piece of fuel line hose
Superglue!: Tom Howell says
keep a small tube of Superglue in my toolbox to close up those pesky little nicks or cuts to hands or fingers. They even
Greasy Hands: David Hyde from Richardson, TX says:
When I'm about to handle one of those 'dirty-greasies', I put about a teaspoon of Dawn liquid dish
Transmission fluid as an engine flush: A viewer from Kenosha, WI says:
A little tried and true fact that I have found is to use cheap automatic transmission fluid (ATF) as an
Universal Joint Tip: If you are using a Universal Joint on your ratchet and you need to keep it locked in a position until you can get it on the nut or bolt,
Use Your Freezer for Your Bearings: A Waterloo, IA viewer writes:
Put your bearing races in the freezer for about 20 minutes before pressing them in. The freezer temperature
Valve Cover Fix: A community member from Oakley, CA writes:
For those darn valve cover gaskets, go down to the local auto parts store and get windshield
Vice Grip Welder: From Grand Prairie, AB: Over time, the jaws on your vice grips will round off and lose their "bite". When this happens, rather than throw
Waterproof Containers: Make a waterproof container for tools , food, etc. out of 3 or 4-inch PVC pipe. Glue a smooth, permanent cap on one end, and keep a threaded
Wax, Polish & Brushes: A community member from Elizabethtown PA writes:
Take a 2 1/2 inch cheap paint brush and cut it down to 1/4 of an inch. Wrap the metal band
Windshields, Rocks & Polish: A High Prairie, Alberta, viewer offers this:
...here's a little tip that I know works. If you just got a rock hit to your windshield you
Miller TIG Welding Tips: 4 Tips on Technique: The idea of learning to TIG weld is often thought of as a pretty daunting task. Couple together unfamiliar equipment with improper weld
Miller Tip 4: Welding Protection: Neglecting to wear proper welding protection might seem harmless, until a piece of slag ends up burning through your favorite t-shirt and
Miller Tip 6: Cleanliness of the Material: To make a high quality TIG weld, cleanliness of the material is equally as important as proper technique. And when I say ?material?, I?m