Jeeps tend to carry a lot gear around inside but overhead consoles tend to cost hundreds of dollars. Depending on what your need is, you can "Do It Yourself" for a mere fraction of that cost.

There's a lot more to converting a Jeep Wrangler from gas to diesel than just buying a motor and dropping it in. But the benefits of a Cummins 4BT, like 30mpg and 300ft-lbs of torque, can be worth the time, money and effort if you do it right.

It's a shame this crate engine swap never became a reality thanks to the market crash of 2008.

A hand throttle can be a "poor mans cruise control" or a vital off-roading tool.

Don't pay hundreds of dollars to a dealer to replace your disc brake pads. With a few tools and about 30 minutes, you can do it yourself easily.

With gas prices through the roof, I conducted an investigation of the facts behind how driving style affects fuel economy by using a laptop and the OBDII interface to the engine's computer (ECU). I also address engine modifications and alternative fuels.

My supercharged 4.0L Jeep Wrangler kept throwing a P0129 error OBDII code and I needed to figure out how to solve it. Using a USB oscilloscope, a home mechanic can troubleshoot all kinds of electrical issues.

Chrysler screwed the pooch on this one ...