The Southlanders: The Thrills Start With the Grilles
July 27, 2018
The dramatic styling of an Edsel isn’t for everyone. It never was! Although Edsels and their horse collar grilles were widely unpopular upon their introduction for the 1958 model year, the fact that only about 100,000 were ever produced over three model years means that they are now unique, rare, and very collectible… which is ...
Engine Overheating? Here’s Why and What To Do About It
July 16, 2018
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 12, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Engines get so hot under normal driving conditions that there is an entire system dedicated to cooling them down. That’s because an engine overheating will cause problems and even complete engine failure. Instead of shelling out thousands of dollars and enduring a ...
You Have a Blown Head Gasket: Now What?
July 2, 2018
BY ERICH REICHERT / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 5, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Regardless of the type of vehicle you own, a blown head gasket ranks toward the top of the list of most-involved car repairs. Because of its complexity, you have to consider whether it’s worth doing or not. We’ve already examined the signs of ...
3 Ways You’re Draining Your Car Battery That You Might Not Realize
June 21, 2018
BY NICOLE WAKELIN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 20, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / More often than not, batteries die at the most inopportune times. Sometimes you get the usual warning signs for a weak car battery, like an engine that’s slow to turn over or an illuminated check engine light. Sometimes, though, you get ...
#ImGoingToPomona Sweepstakes: Winners List
June 15, 2018
We want to thank everyone who participated in our June 2018 Instagram Shirt Giveaway! Check out #ImGoingToPomona to see all of the entries, and follow @PomonaSwapMeet for fresh content straight from the show! To stay up to date on show news and to find out about future giveaways, make sure you sign up for the Pomona Swap Meet e-Newsletter. Congrats to ...
Recognizing Fuel Pump Failure
June 11, 2018
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 4, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / The fuel pump is the heart of the fuel injection system. Without it, fuel won’t leave the tank, and your engine won’t run. Although it’s by no means a regular occurrence, fuel pump failure is not unusual in older vehicles. Unfortunately, ...
One Man Brake Bleeding Hacks
May 31, 2018
BY BRYAN WOOD / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 24, 2017 / HAYNES MANUALS / Besides oil changes, brake jobs are one of the other most common jobs of the home DIY mechanic. There are certain aspects of working on the brakes, however, which require bleeding the air out of the system. This typically means you need the help ...
Kick Off SoCal VW Week in (GFK) Style at Pomona on June 3rd
May 22, 2018
The Original German Folks Klub is headlining SoCal VW Week, starting at the June 3rd Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show! That’s right… GFK will be featured on the Main Aisle in our Volkswagen Car Corral. The Klub will be rolling deep, so get ready to see some of the baddest Bugs, Buses, Notchbacks, ...
5 Signs You Have a Blown Head Gasket (and How To Prevent It)
May 14, 2018
BY BRYAN WOOD / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 29, 2018 / HAYNES MANUALS / A blown head gasket is bad news. Very bad news. If you think yours is going it requires immediate attention. A head gasket can fail about 7 slightly different ways, which we told you about recently, and all of which are bad news for the engine. If ...
If Your Engine Oil Turns Black, Don’t Panic
May 7, 2018
BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 6, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Motor oil lubricates the engine and absorbs heat, enabling the engine’s internal parts to work efficiently without overheating. As oil ages, it begins to lose its protective properties and must be changed. When engine oil turns black, however, that doesn’t ...
Cal-Rods SGV: Featured Car Club Follow-Up
April 30, 2018
If I had to describe my perfect date, I might go with April 15th… because it’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. Plus, that was when the Cal-Rods Car Club of San Gabriel Valley was featured on the Main Aisle of the Pomona Swap Meet! That’s right, the ...
Is Your Check Engine Light On? Here Are 5 Common Culprits
April 23, 2018
BY BENJAMIN JEREW / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MARCH 8, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / As a driver, there’s no greater frustration than seeing your check engine light on for no obvious reason — or after you’ve already repaired what you thought was the issue. The real problem is that the check engine light is so ...
