When working on engine stuff or anything that is going to be greasy/messy and sure to get oil and dirt under your nails for a week,I wear latex surgical gloves. You can buy a huge box of them for cheap,and the time it will save you from futiley trying to GoJo your hands is well worth it.

Anti-seize is is my Frank’s RedHot. I use that shit on everything (that doesn’t call for some form of thread locker/sealer).

The time you think it will take? lol double it.

I don’t know if I have a lot of clever mechanical tricks to suggest, since those are usually pretty straight forward for me. The tougher stuff is fiddly cosmetic stuff that grates on my nerves, even with older beater vehicles. Here’s a couple tips I recently used on my XJ.

If you’re replacing or adjusting old door…

Can’t believe I haven’t seen this one:

Always disconnect the ground on the battery when working under the hood, not the positive. That way if you by mistake drop a wrench that hits the positive terminal (while working on VW CIS fuel system located mere inches away), you don’t cause an engine fire. Ask me how I know...

Don’t pierce wire insulation when taking readings or checking for power. Instead, use T-pins to back-probe wires. Slide the pointy end down into the connector, and attach your multimeter. A paperclip can work too, but the T is easier to fasten an alligator clip to, and the sharp point helps to minimize damage to the…

Here are a 10 tips I learned from “Uncle Larry” - the retired Ford mechanic of 35 years who lived next door to my dad.

If hitting it with a hammer does not fix the problem, then it’s an electrical issue.

When installing bearings freeze them and heat the object they are being installed in, they drop in butter smooth!

I’m going to take this much more literally, and much less artistically:

Take the Dart. Add hatch and ~3 inches of ride height. Sell as Dodge Duster. Profit.

You know what this list has shown me? Just how absolutely incredible the Hellcat is and just how big the balls are that FCA is dangling. Basically everything on this list needs aftermarket parts. The Hellcat has everything straight from the factory....WITH A WARRANTY? Yeah count me in.

I will just say it. I have no problem with the new Ridgeline’s capabilities I just think it is ugly. Now that’s just my worthless opinion.

But you can have to more powerful Chevy SS for just $48K.

As a 24 year old who is quickly becoming increasingly impressed with this minivan, i am uncomfortable.

I dare you Doug. I double dare you to get a Brodozer. Any infact. You can find one on the net with endless options, and prices. Resale will be easy with all the bros out there.

A pre-2000 “classic” Mini! Preferably an 80s Cooper S with the 1.6L. And you can discuss the silly 25 year import law some more, but instead how 1990s Minis slip through customs and even get registered on the road because everybody here thinks they are from the 1970s. Not to mention it’s adorable. And the polar…

An Ariel Atom. After the completely sensible and reasonable Ferrari 360 and Nissan Skyline GT-R, you need something absurd and ridiculous. What better way to do that lose every single body panel. It will make your neighbors question your sanity and a base one can be had new for $50k. Not sure about used.

First generation Viper. It would be interesting to hear about something that could kill you and it would give you enough room to find a second car. Like the Hummer/GT-R.