Tagged: maintenance
17 items tagged with "maintenance"
What's That Sound? A Kei Vehicle Diagnostic Guide
Knocking, whining, rattling, squealing — every weird sound your kei vehicle makes and what it probably means. From 'ignore it' to 'pull over now.'
How to Find a Mechanic for Your Kei Vehicle
A practical guide to finding a US mechanic who can work on your kei truck or kei car — where to look, what to say when you call, red flags, green flags, and how to build a lasting relationship with your shop.
Just Bought a Kei Truck? Your First 30 Days Checklist
You just got the keys to your first kei truck. Here's exactly what to do in the first month — registration, insurance, maintenance, mods, and the stuff nobody tells you.
First Maintenance Checklist: 10 Things to Do on a 25-Year-Old Kei Truck
You just got a truck that's older than most TikTok users. Here are the 10 things you need to do before you trust it with anything important — from a mechanic who's learned the hard way.
Kei Truck Troubleshooting: Won't Start, Overheating, and 10 Other Common Problems
Your kei truck is doing something weird. Before you panic, check this diagnostic guide — 12 common problems with step-by-step fixes from a mechanic who's seen them all.
Kei Truck Parts & Maintenance Guide: Where to Find Parts
Where to find parts for your kei truck and how to maintain it. Oil, filters, belts, brakes, and the best US and Japanese parts suppliers.
Where to Find Parts for Every Kei Vehicle — Model by Model
The complete parts sourcing guide for every kei vehicle model. OEM part numbers, US suppliers, Japan ordering, and cross-reference tricks. Stop searching — start finding.
Kei Truck Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before You Buy
The pre-purchase inspection checklist for kei trucks. Frame, engine, transmission, electrical, body, tires, and documentation — with red and yellow flags.
Kei Truck Rust Prevention: How to Stop Rust Before It Starts
How to prevent and treat rust on your kei truck. Undercoating, frame inspection, salt protection, and when rust means it's time to walk away.
Subaru Sambar Parts Guide: Where to Find Everything
The complete Subaru Sambar parts sourcing guide — engine, drivetrain, body, electrical, and interior. US suppliers, Japanese importers, and cross-reference numbers that save you money.
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Kei Trucks
Your kei truck survived winter. Now make sure it's ready for spring — rust check, fluids, brakes, tires, cooling system, and everything the salt did to it.
Kei Vehicle Tire Guide: Sizes, Brands, and Where to Buy
Everything you need to know about kei vehicle tires — correct sizes by model, best brands, where to buy in the US, how to check tire age, and when to replace them.
Kei Truck Wheel Fitment: Bolt Pattern, Offset, and How to Measure Yours
Why kei truck bolt patterns are so hard to pin down, how to measure your own PCD in five minutes, and the load rating that matters more than the fitment.
Winter-Proofing Your Kei Vehicle
Snow tires, block heaters, cold start tips, antifreeze, and 4WD techniques. Everything you need to keep your kei vehicle running through winter.
Air Filter & Intake Upgrade Guide
Replace your kei truck's restrictive factory air filter with a performance intake for better airflow and throttle response. Covers fitment, filter types, and cold air intake options.
Kei Truck Brake Upgrade: Drums to Disc and Beyond
Your kei truck's stock drum brakes are adequate — barely. Here's how to upgrade to disc brakes, improve stopping power, and stop pretending that 'they're fine' when they're not.
Kei Truck Cooling System Upgrades: Keep Your 660cc From Cooking
A 660cc engine working hard in summer heat is a recipe for overheating. Here's how to upgrade your cooling system — radiator, fans, coolant, and the stuff nobody thinks about until it's too late.