Here is my attempt at a viral thread:

Let's hear your favorite handy tips!

I'll start:

Always close your doors before crawling under the car.

If you forget, you might bash your head on the lower door edge when you sit up, gashing your forehead open.


That said, I'm open to all tips, such as clamping a cheap tubing wrench with vise grips helps to prevent stripped nuts. Grease on battery terminals prevents corrosion. Applying oil to wheel stud threads will prevent seizing and improve torque. Need a drop of oil? You'll find some on the end of your engine dip stick.

Ok, let's hear your favorite tips!