Goss’ Garage
Pat Goss, MotorWeek's resident master technician, helps consumers understand car problems and how to speak the same language as their technician. As cars becoming increasingly complex, fewer repairs can be accomplished at home. Effective communication with a repair shop is vital to keeping consumer and operating costs under control. From rattles and squeaks to leaks and drips, Pat covers a myriad of issues designed to keep cars on the road and out of the repair shop.
LED Lights
One of the most important safety aspects of an automobile is to be able to be seen by other drivers. And that means that all of your lights have to work properly. Especially the ones that flash. Or the brake lights. And you want them to be very bright and very visible. And… Read More
Cheap Gas Issues
The price of gasoline is hurting everyone. And certainly, if we could go back to the price we see on this antique gas pump, it would help everyone. But it isn’t going to happen. And that means you have to shop for a decent price on gas. But, you have to be careful, you… Read More
Long-Term Storage
No matter what the vehicle, long periods of disuse can be very damaging. So if you’re going to have anything in storage for a long period of time, proper prep can prevent damage. Change any of the fluids that are due to be changed. Always change the oil; you never want… Read More
Shocks & Struts
A car that bounces as you go down the road can be very tiring and very annoying. And keeping it from bouncing is the job of the shock absorbers and or the struts. Whichever your car happens to have. Now the way you test them is, a couple times a year, you go around each corner… Read More
Engine Plug Problem
Normally I recommend that you leave spark plugs alone in an engine until you have a problem and they need to be replaced. But there is an exception. And that’s on V8 and V10 Ford 3-valve cylinder heads of certain years. They’re heads that use a two piece spark… Read More
Aging Tires
A quarter isn’t what it used to be. A quarter is now a penny. Well, at least when it comes to measuring tread depth on tires. See, for many years we’ve been told to take a penny, and we place Lincoln’s head down in the groove of the tire. And if we can see the… Read More
Brake Issues
Like many things on automobiles, brake problems aren’t always what they appear to be. Take that pulsation you get when you hit the brake pedal. Maybe in the pedal or in the steering wheel, but when you hit the brake, something shakes. You automatically think that you… Read More
Buying Parts Online
Even though modern cars are very complex, there are still a lot of operations you can do yourself. But in order to do them, you’re probably going to need some help. And a good source for that help is the internet. But you have to be very careful, because the… Read More
Winching Safety
A winch can be a vital piece of equipment to just about anybody, but buying it and using it properly is very important. And to give us some pointers, we have Scott Peterson. He is a senior design engineer with SuperWinch. Scott, welcome to Goss’ Garage. SCOTT PETERSON:… Read More
Quick Car Care
Well, sir we’ve got your Mustang checked out and such a deal for you; I’m going to sell you something. First, you need a new air filter because dirty air filters waste gasoline, and you certainly don’t want to do that. You need new wiper blades and… Read More
