• At times life is wicked and I just can't see the light

    Subs: 176 Original Post: 5-17-13 7 recs on my last post, so 7 extra on this one. Enjoy! Oh, and if you want to follow me on Instagram or Tumblr, I do follow back. :) Instagram: vikkilarnold Tumblr: lovemeeevikeee Featured Song: Don't Stop Dancing by Creed I'm jealous of my parents, I'll never have…
  • Hoses of Your Vehicle

    If you think of hoses as your vehicle's circulatory system, then you'll have an appropriate representation of how important they are. Channeling car fluids to their correct destination, hoses are composed of two rubber layers with fabric in between. Types of hoses vary on make and model, but typical…
  • Car Battery

    Battery is composed of a series of lead plates submerged in a 35% sulfuric acid/65% water solution, your 12-volt battery houses a chemical reaction that releases electrons through conductors, producing electricity which is then channeled into your vehicle's electrical system. When your car's engine…
  • Automobile Repairs

    R & R Automotive is a family owned and operated auto repair ship in Potsdam, NY. We provide professional automobile repairs and maintenance services. Our experienced auto mechanics provides all types of automotive services including collision repair, oil changes, NYS inspections, tires, brake re…
  • Wiring System

    If you don't know much about what is going on under the hood, you might think that your vehicle's electrical system is a mess of wires and cables. In reality, those wires make up a small part of a bigger system that creates a circuit to deliver electricity to the places your car, truck, or SUV needs…
  • Common Electrical Problems

    Common Electrical Problems Dead battery Battery won't hold a charge Alternator is damaged Starter or solenoid is bad Loose battery cables Loose wires or damaged electrical fuse Cracked alternator belt Damaged ignition system parts Loose spark plugs If you suspect something may be wrong with your v…
  • The Drive Axles

    Simply put, a drive axle is one that is driven by the engine. Typically found in modern front wheel drive vehicles, a drive axle is split between two half axles, with differential and universal joints between them. Each half axle is connected to the wheel by a third joint—the constant velocity…
  • Brake system

    The brake system equipped in your vehicle is a culmination of over 100 years of technological innovation, transforming crude stopping mechanisms into dependable and efficient pieces of speed variation equipment. While brake systems vary by make and model, the basic system consists of disc brakes in…
  • A Book and a Chat with Robert Henry

    On Today’s “A Book and a Chat” I have a guest that will help many of us slightly older readers, whose doctor might have told them “You’re not getting any younger”. Robert Henry, age 56, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Specialist in Fit…
  • The Starting System

    It may seem obvious that the starting system turns your vehicle's engine on, but did you know that this process consumes much more electrical power than anything else your car does? That's because the starting system consists of three components working one after another. Here's how it works: there'…