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Popular Mechanics
January 2007
Ken Juran |
Saturday Mechanic: Servicing Tapered Wheel Bearings Unlike sealed wheel bearings, the front wheel bearings found on a typical rear-wheel-drive car or truck employ two-piece caged bearing assemblies. How to clean and repack these bearings in this step-by-step slide show.   |
Popular Mechanics
September 2001
Paul Weissler |
Servicing Brake Discs The brakes definitely don't feel right. The brake pedal has had this kind of vibration for a couple of weeks, but only at low speeds. Now it feels like you're stepping on a running chain saw, and the front wheels don't want to go where you want them to... |
Popular Mechanics
December 2002
Mike Allen |
Changing A Tire It's time to knuckle down and put on the spare. Here's how to do it. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Mike Allen |
Saturday Mechanic: Changing a Tire You know how to fix a flat, right? But now might be a good time to try it on your current car, with the tools supplied -- just in case |
Popular Mechanics
March 2009
Mike Allen |
How to Rebuild a Brake Caliper: Saturday Mechanic Most hydraulic brake calipers have only one or two moving parts. Here's how to make them move again after they freeze up. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009 |
How to Fix Squeaky Brakes: DIY Auto Inadequate development at the manufacturer that leaves brake systems prone to noise can usually be overcome by a Saturday mechanic without totally re-engineering the braking system. Here's how. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2006
Mike Allen |
Auto Clinic To lubricate tough to reach places on your car, use a shop rag... Lock on 2005-6 VW Jetta is supposed to spin... Toyota tire pressure warning system sensors may damage with tire removal... Replacing brake parts on your hub... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2007
Mike Allen |
How to Bleed Your Brakes: Saturday Mechanic Air in your brake system can make your brake pedal feel spongy. You should flush the lines every two to three years. Here's how... A primer on brake fluids... |
Popular Mechanics
September 17, 2008
Mike Allen |
6 Ways to Stay Safe in Your Garage: Saturday Mechanic A busted knuckle is a badge of honor, and real injuries are easily prevented. Here's the right way to work on your car without getting hurt. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2007 |
How to Stop Your Car From Squeaking: Saturday Mechanic Suspension and steering joints wear out -- and ultimately fail -- when unlubricated metal-to-metal contact erodes bushings and bearing surfaces, much like 40-grit sandpaper on a wooden table. So let's nip this degradation in the bud. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Mike Allen |
Fix it or Ditch it? A Car Owner's Guide to Rebuilding Parts Here's the lowdown on when to fix and when to ditch that broken part. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Mike Allen |
Troubleshooting Antilock Braking Your ABS light is on. Now what? |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008
Mike Allen |
Your Guide to Upgrading Wheels & Tires: Saturday Mechanic Provide better grip for your car without compromising your vehicle's original engineering. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2003
Bob Freudenberger |
Dealing With A Low Brake Pedal There are only two plausible reasons for a low pedal: air in the system; and excessive movement between linings and rotors or drums. Professionals and do-it-yourselfers alike are often guilty of misdiagnosis -- they blame the master cylinder, though it is seldom the culprit. |
Popular Mechanics
September 8, 2009
Mike Allen |
10 Car Mysteries Solved: Expert Car Clinic Q&A Solutions for a variety of engine problems that are certain to help car owners. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2, 2009
Tyghe Trimble |
DIY Bike Tuneup: Two Wheels, Ready to Ride in One Hour Santiago "Pinkey" Gonzalez, the former "First" bike mechanic for President George W. Bush, offers up some home tuneup tips for your bike. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2009 |
How To Tell When a Wheel, Not a Tire, is Leaking Why some of today's alloy wheels leak air... Why passenger-side mirrors heat up more slowly than the driver's side... Why you should avoid downshifting unnecessarily... |
AskMen.com
June 11, 2012
Fraser Masefield |
Formula 1 Montreal Roundup Lewis Hamilton's dramatic victory in the final laps of the Canadian Grand Prix means there have been seven different winners in seven races in this most incredible of Formula 1 seasons. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2002
Paul Weissler |
Storing Your Car A 2- to 4-month driving season followed by eight to 10 months of storage is something many car enthusiasts go through every year. You want to be able to store the vehicle without big expense, yet with minimum deterioration and an easy return to operation. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2008 |
100 Skills Every Man Should Know: The Instructions (With Videos!) From auto repair to outdoor survival skills to cooking, sewing, and using tools -- things men should know. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2005 |
HiPer Technology Inc. Recall of ATV Wheels The aluminum center section of the 9-inch wheel can come apart causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2, 2008
Leah Pietrusiak |
5 Wild DIY Bicycle Mods--and How to Build Them From jet engines to flotation devices, these bikes are the fastest "life on two wheels without a motorcycle license." And the inventors share their secrets on how they built theirs. |
U.S. CPSC
June 23, 2009 |
Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders. |
Car and Driver
July 2004 |
All-New BMW M5 BMW's 5 Series 10-cylinder M5 is the newest member of the 500hp club, featuring a road-going version of the BMW-Williams F1 Grand Prix power unit. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Mike Allen |
Auto Clinic What you should know about taillights... Gas-siphoning hazard gas with newer cars... The right way to use a car cover... How long should brake pads last?... etc. |
Fast Company
December 2004
Martin Kihn |
Reinventing the Wheel Our Consultant Debunking Unit travels full circle when it comes to reinventing the wheel. |
IEEE Spectrum
March 2005
John Voelcker |
Top 10 Tech Cars From Toyota to Porsche, a host of hybrids... The Land Rover 'switch-hitter'... The 'super handling' Acura RL... A 'bullet-proof' Mercedes... Limited edition Ferrari Fetish... Michelin's concept cars... etc. |
U.S. CPSC
December 11, 2001 |
Cub Cadet Recall Garden Tractors The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2009
Mike Allen |
The Trouble With Lightweight Brakes: Car Clinic Lightweight isn't always better. This is certainly true for disc brakes. |
U.S. CPSC
June 9, 2006 |
Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Lack Safety Warning Label Because the Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation, the failure of a user to follow the instructions could result in injury. |
Popular Mechanics
July 28, 2009
Jennifer Bogo |
How to Turn Bike Parts Into an Awesome Table This recycled creation is not only level and sturdy but also full of character. |
Wired
May 2000
Charles Platt |
Re-Energizer From the space station to power stations, the fast-spinning flywheel is about to revolutionize the way we store energy. |
Wired
March 2000 |
Wheel, Reinvented ...But cycling innovators have a new strategy for eliminating buyer's remorse: Think small. By working on the tiny details - aluminum spokes, cableless derailleurs - manufacturers are addressing big issues like ease of use and reliability... |
U.S. CPSC
August 11, 2005 |
Ritchey Design Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. |
PC Magazine
October 12, 2005
Don Labriola |
Hot Wheels Wheel controllers deliver a more authentic experience than joysticks or Rumblepads. Five wheel controllers were examined and evaluated for ergonomics, responsiveness, and functionality. |
Food Processing
March 2010 |
Equipment Round Up: Cutting and Size Reduction Our March round up will cut through all of the questions you have about cutting and size reduction equipment. |
