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Professional Achievements
- Worked for a national oil change chain (JiffyLube) for 5 years, developing skills in maintaining all types of vehicles
- Worked as a technician at a car dealership for several years working on Cadillacs, Subarus, and Saabs
- Has officiated the ThunderHill 25 hour endurance race multiple times
- Over 25 years of experience track driving
Certifications & Organizations
- Volunteered as a track official with National Auto Sport Association (NASA) for 25 years
- Spec E30 competitor; built a race car and used it for 3 years of Spec E30 events
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Co-authored Articles (15)
Effective Methods to Make Your Car Roar
How to increase the volume of your ride legally Want everyone to hear you from a mile away? If so, you’ve reached the right place! Whether you want to amplify your car’s natural noise or make it sound like a premium...
How to
Test a Fuel Pump Relay with a Multimeter
If you notice a problem with your fuel pump, such as no noise coming from it or your engine not starting, there could be a problem with the fuel pump relay, which controls the electric current running through the pump. L...
Opening a Tesla Door: Getting in and Out of all 4 Models
A complete guide to opening and closing Tesla doors for all models Teslas are unique cars with unexpected innovations, and going on that first ride is one for the books. It's normal to feel a bit intimidated, since Tesla...
How to Switch Your Jeep From 2-Wheel Drive to 4-Wheel Drive
Shift into 4-wheel drive high and low with these simple instructionsOne of the best parts about owning a Jeep is its 4-wheel drive that can take you offroad and onto bumpy, thrilling trails. But if you’re not sure how...
How to
Test a Vehicle Speed Sensor with a Multimeter
A vehicle speed sensor, or VSS, is a sensor that is used to determine how fast your vehicle is traveling. If your vehicle’s speedometer stops working or isn’t telling you the correct speed that you’re traveling, yo...
How to
Calculate Horsepower
Horsepower is a unit of measurement that calculates power. It was originally coined by a Scottish engineer to compare the power of steam engines with the power of horses. This article will show you how to calculate the h...
How to
Read a Feeler Gauge
Feeler gauges are thin metal pieces that are used to measure narrow gaps in either hundredths of a millimeter or thousandths of an inch. When you use a feeler gauge, all you need to do is slide one of them into the gap y...
How to
Measure a Wheel Base
The wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear tires on road and rail vehicles.. 05 January 2024. It’s important to know your vehicle’s wheelbase in order to have the right types of parts ins...
How to
Select Rims for Your Car
A fresh set of rims can give your ride a sleek, upgraded look. Before you get rid of those generic wheels and slap on some custom rollers, however, take the time to figure out what size will work best for your vehicle. O...
How to Tell if a Tire Is a Snow Tire
As temperatures cool down and road conditions get worse, snow tires help keep you safe on the road. These tires, also called winter tires, give you traction when it’s snowy or icy. Whether you’re looking to buy snow ...
How to
Check RPM
RPM stands for Revolutions Per Minute. RPMs serve as a way to measure how hard your engine is working. While most vehicles come equipped with a tachometer, some may not. You may need to install an aftermarket tachomet...
How to
Start a BMW (With Comfort Access)
For years it has been taken for granted that starting a car requires turning the key. Some automakers, such as BMW, are challenging that notion. BMW has developed a system known as comfort access that allows you to lock,...
How to
Write a Car Review
Why let automotive journalists have all the fun? Writing a car review that proves useful for other potential car-buyers is a fun and rewarding experience. It’s also a great way to sharpen your observational and analy...
How to
Learn About Cars
Maybe you want to make sure the car salesman isn't going to take advantage of you when you go to the dealership this weekend. Or perhaps you're hoping to become an expert mechanic who never has to pay someone else to rep...
How to
Upgrade Your Car's Sound System
Most cars, especially ones manufactured ten or more years ago years ago, have crude and often unappealing sound systems. Some drivers are fine with this, but others need quality entertainment for the road. Some drivers j...