P0420 or P0430, Catalyst Efficiency and cleaning catalytic converters. One of the most frustrating engine codes in a vehicle is the infamous P0420 or 0430– both of which mean “Catalyst efficiency below threshold.” But what exactly does catalyst efficiency mean and can you clean a catalytic converter to get rid of the P0420 or P0430? […]
Author: John Green
I’m John Green. I’m a 33 year old auto technician from Upstate New York. I have 18 years of experience as an automotive light duty and heavy duty truck mechanic. Cars, trucks and anything with moving parts are my passion in my professional life.
Aside from my life as a technician, I am also a seasoned investor and consider myself very financially literate. I use this other passion combined with my passion for cars, trucks and tools to look for ways to save money for my technician friends.
Raising my three girls and teaching them the proper way of life is my personal passion in life. If you want to know more, just ask! I’m on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube as well!
GDI Engine maintenance poses a challenge for some car owners. Your grandpa probably taught you to maintain your vehicle at a young age, right? I’m sure he preached things like oil changes, brakes and tires to keep your car running properly and staying on the road safely. Here’s the problem though. Your grandpa didn’t […]
In 2023, buying a cheaper tool truck equivalent is effortless There was a time when buying a high-quality tool that would last loner then the rest meant buying from one of the tool trucks. In 2023, this is no longer the case. I’m going to convince you in this post why your next tool won’t […]
Are Milwaukee Tools work lights an alternative to Snap On for auto mechanics? Milwaukee has recently started to market what it calls a superior lighting technology in TRUEVIEW™ High-Definition Output to auto mechanics and carpenters alike. Does TRUEVIEW™ lighting compare to the oldest leader in automotive lighting- Snap On tools? Or is the new […]
Amazon Denali by Skil: Cheap but is it worth buying? “Amazon Brand” can be found on everything from tools to supplements and even medication in 2022. This Christmas, one of the “Very Merry Deals” on Amazon are these Denali by Skil power tools but are they worth buying? Even at a very low price […]
Where Can you Buy the Best Mechanic Tool Kit? If you made the decision to start a career as a mechanic, one of the first things you need is a good tool kit to get you started. There’s a saying out there that “a mechanic is only as good as the tools he owns” While […]
TEKTON’s Folding Palm Ratchet Review
TEKTON’s Folding Palm Ratchet is Awesome- Look at the Reviews All too often a mechanic finds him or herself in a position where they need more room or need a better ratchet for tight spots where space is an issue. Tool companies are innovative and keep coming up with solutions to problems like this. […]
What is the Autel MaxiCharger Home Smart EV Charger? There’s a surge in popularity of electric vehicles in 2022 and headed into the model year 2023 and 24. Due to the ever-rising number of electric vehicles on the market, people are finding ways to charge their electric cars and trucks at home. It’s a hassle to […]
NoCo versus NEXPOW Review
NoCo Boost Portable Jump Packs versus NEXPOW With every great product there will be a knock off. NoCo burst onto the portable jump starter market and took over quick several years back. The companies several options for peak cranking amps and their weight of just a couple pounds made NoCo the most popular portable […]
5 Sexy Cars You Can Afford in ‘22
Here are 5 Sexy Cars You Can Afford in 2022 Here I put together a short infographic of sexy new cars that are reasonably affordable in terms of features and technology. Keep in mind these are new car prices. Used car prices will be much lower if you decide to go that route. […]