Idle Time: Off-Season Inspection & Maintenance Tips for Vintage & Classic Cars
When the weather turns cold and icy, many hot rod and race car owners park their ride for winter storage. Some folks pull the vehicle into a designated slot in […]
Author: Wayne Scraba
Wayne Scraba is a diehard car guy and regular contributor to OnAllCylinders. He’s owned his own speed shop, built race cars, street rods, and custom motorcycles, and restored muscle cars. He’s authored five how-to books and written over 4,500 tech articles that have appeared in sixty different high performance automotive, motorcycle and aviation magazines worldwide.
Boxed In: A Closer Look at Box End & Combination Wrench Designs
Look inside the average enthusiast tool box and you’ll find they all have something in common—box end and combination wrenches. They’re the backbone of a good tool collection, because the […]
Sounds of Silence: How to Tame Excessive Exhaust Noise
Excessive exhaust noise is something few of us ever consider (I certainly didn’t), but today many jurisdictions place limits on the amount of noise a car, truck, or motorcycle can […]
An Intro to Header Wrap & Heat Rejection Specialty Tools
In an earlier article, we showed you a number of ways to “beat the heat” for locations in your car that are adversely affected by temperatures generated by exhaust systems […]
Beat the Heat! How To Deal With Hot Header & Engine Temperatures
In an earlier article, we looked at ways to beat the heat in order to help cool your car or light truck. But that article didn’t cover all of the […]
How to Pick the Right Hacksaw & Best Blade for the Job
There are plenty of automotive uses for a hacksaw in the garage or workshop, including cutting sheet metal, bolts and screws, metal tubing, rubber hoses, and so on. But with […]
10 Key Cooling System Components to Inspect When Solving Hot-Headed Engine Issues
A hot-running engine or other cooling system problem car quickly ruin a good cruise, regardless of the weather outside. I was a recent victim of cooling blues. I’ll share my […]
Buyer’s Guide: How to Pick the Right Angle Grinder for Your Projects
Angle grinders are common in most enthusiasts’ garages. They can grind, they can cut, and in a pinch, they can sand. In fact, with the right attachment, they can polish […]
Hearing Protection For Hot Rodders & Racers
Sooner than later, hotrodders and racers all expose themselves to noise that can damage their hearing. That’s why, when you wander through the pits at a big drag race event, […]
How To Check & Set Wheel Alignment At Home
Wheel alignment is important. No secret, but why do so many people ignore it? That’s a good question. Here’s a case-in-point: I went to a couple of different car shows […]