rebuild

One of the common problems with older cars is that they burn too much oil. I took apart a 1ZZ-FE Corolla engine and explained why they burn so much oil and made a short video on it: The two main causes of engine oil burning are piston rings and valve stem seals. Here's a break down of the...

I wanted to share a little video I made, taking apart a Corolla's starter and explaining how it works: The starter sits between the engine and transmission and is responsible for turning the engine over to start the combustion process. Here's what it looks like, removed from the car...

I have finally taken an engine apart to see what’s inside and how it works. I can officially call myself a “car guy” now haha! I made a video documenting the tear down and explanation: Here’s a few photos of the process. The engine is the 1ZZ-FE with VVT from my 2001 Toyota Corolla...