All posts by Mike Herzing

  • Maintaining a Hybrid

    Donald writes: I am planning on buying a hybrid vehicle, but I’m a do-it-yourselfer and hope to find one that I can do the maintenance...

  • Honda Pilot Tire Pressure Light.

    Mandy writes: I just had the tires replaced on my 2006 Pilot and now the tire pressure light is staying on. The pressures check out...

  • Before You Do Electrical Work

    If you’re going to do any work on your car’s electrical system, you need disconnect the battery before you do anything. Remove the Negative cable...

  • Convertible Question

    Shelly writes: Ok, I have a strange question that I can’t find an answer to, even on the internet. What is the difference between a...

  • Toyota Sequoia Transmission Fluid

    Carl Writes: I have a 2004 Sequoia and I want to know if I can begin using Synthetic Trans Fluid. How can I drain the...

  • Tire Safety

    Since June is tire safety month, I will climb on my soapbox and talk about checking your tire pressures. I constantly harp on people to...

  • Toyota Sequoia Transmission

    Kevin writes: When I called about having the transmission in my Sequoia serviced, they asked me if I wanted to flush it. What is the...

  • Defining Maintenance Schedules

    Helen writes: I have been listening to you talk about the importance of doing scheduled maintenance on our cars. My new car’s owners manual talks...

  • Cooling System Tip

    When to replace your hoses: We talk about cooling system problems every week, but they keep failing every week. If you have a vehicle that...

  • Honda Accord Seat Belts

    Terri writes: I have a 2001 Honda Accord that won’t pass inspection because the seat belt won’t buckle. My shop won’t repair it and instead...