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WiseAutoTools.com Summary: Dealing with stripped or damaged threads in a Ford Fusion engine, can be a major setback that keeps you off the road. However, WiseAutoTools.com can help you get your vehicle back in working order quickly and dependably with our range of thread repair kits.Our thread repair kits are designed to fix threads quickly and easily, with less downtime than traditional repair methods. For example, our spark plug thread repair kits can be used over the fender without remov …

WiseAutoTools.com Summary: The Time Sert 5553 kit is the best option for repairing stripped spark plug threads compared to less expensive Chinese-made parts store inserts. The kit is made in the USA with high-quality materials, provides a better seal, and includes all necessary tools for the repair process. Using the Time Sert 5553 kit also helps prevent future problems, such as blown-out inserts, and the lip design ensures that the insert is not screwed in too far, preventing it from dropp …

WiseAutoTools.com Summary: We cover a few common problems and tools needed to work on the Pentastar 3.6 engine used in a wide range of Chrysler products today including the Challenger, Ram Truck and Jeep Grand Cherokee just to name a few.Misfires rattles.Chrysler seems to be "all in" on the 3.6 Pentastar and to honest we're not too sure of the reason why. I recently spoke with a veteran, 40 year Mopar technician that was just sick over this. He was nearing the end of his career, but he expressed …

WiseAutoTools.com Summary: We cover few ways to determine the size of a bolt. This is needed to select the correct size thread bolt repair kit. Different size kits have different size tooling, so they are not interchangeable. We also debunk the common mistake of using the head of the bolt to determine the size of the bolt threads. A very common mistake. The simplest way to determine the size is to go to a parts store and use their thread size sample display (AKA identifier or gauge) or use …

Buying a new vehicle can be frustrating to say the least. Paying more than you should can have a negative affect on how you feel about the vehicle for many years to come. In this short article I'll share my experience shopping for a new Frontier pick up truck during the chip shortage and while crazy market adjustments are being routinely charged for the most desirable vehicles.In the past I would have never considered paying MSRP for a vehicle. That was just the starting place to negotiate down …