Honda Automatic Transmission Failure
Honda AT transmissions are common to have failure and I have rebuilt many of these over the years. Most transmissions have a pan you can remove and service the filter, which is a common service at around 30K to maybe 60K depending on the manufacturer and type of fluid ran in the transmission. Honda automatic transmissions have a closed case… Read More
Volkswagen Golf TDI No Power
Even though I’m not a diesel mechanic doesn’t mean I cannot fix diesels. I do have a very good understanding of how they work and actually worked for a diesel repair shop for a while. I just got out of it because I don’t like all the greasy grimy heavy lifting work involved with diesel repair. Now a VW TDI… Read More
About Your Vehicles Tires
MDH Motors Does Not Sell Tires – We Help You To Maintain Vehicle Safety by Education and Vehicle Maintenance This grading system, known as the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS), allows consumers to compare tire tread wear, traction performance, and temperature resistance. The federal government requires tire manufacturers to grade their tires in these three areas and place the… Read More
Basic Automotive Cooling System Operation
A tremendous amount of heat is generated in engines used in todays vehicles. A gasoline engine’s combustion chamber can reach temperatures above 2500°F. Approximately a third of the combustion heat is actually used to power the vehicle; another third passes through the exhaust; and the last third is the responsibility of the cooling system. The heat has to be reduced… Read More
How to Check Your Vehicles Battery
Basic Automotive Battery Terminology An automotive battery is a rechargeable SLI or starting, lighting, and ignition battery. It is a 12 volt battery made of 6 cells connected in series. Each of the 6 cells produces 2.1 volts and wiring these cells in series produces the 12.6 volts required by the automotive electrical system. The batteries current capacity ratings are… Read More
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