Steve's Small Engine Saloon

06/12/2026

Just dropped a new one — I put 3 GOAT robot mowers side by side and broke down what these things actually cost to own. Not the sticker price. The real cost.
Quick question for you guys 👇 What's your yard size?

https://youtu.be/aHAFDlOPdy4

Most robot mower reviews compare spec sheets. I compare what it act...

05/01/2026

Full robot mower review is live. NO boundary wire. 80% slopes. 4WD. Cuts within 1.2 inches of your edges. Steve has some things to say about this and they're not all positive! Go watch it. Let me know what you think.

Oh — and I spy April somewhere in the video. 👀 Drop a comment when you find her. 👇

Next week we're back with a repair video. In the meantime — go check this one out. 🎥

https://youtu.be/JX58fPgzO3E

128 likes, 12 comments. "Is the Dreame A3 AWD Pro the Game Changer for Lawn Mowing in 2026?"

04/17/2026

I tested the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD on a real 38.6° hill — no wires, no RTK, all-wheel drive. Honest pros, cons, and a full verdict. Nothing held back. 👉 Watch it here!

If you've got a hilly yard — what's the steepest slope you're dealing with? Drop it below.

38 likes, 4 comments. "I Put the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD on a 38° Hill and Here's What Happened"

04/08/2026

35 years. Thousands of engines. Countless repairs. And today — it's finally real.
Steve's Small Engine Saloon is officially OPEN. 🔧

I just dropped a video walking you through the whole thing. This one means a lot to me — hope you'll check it out. Tell me what you think!! 👇 👇 👇

https://youtu.be/8NeaqkkxR9c

After 35 years in the small engine repair trade, I finally did it — I opened my own shop. Steve's Small Engine Saloon is officially open in Cedar, BC. This o...

03/20/2026

🚨 New video alert - A robot mower that needs no app. No boundary wires. No setup. Just one button — and it figures out your yard on its own. That's the claim. I went out and tested it on a fresh patch of grass it had never seen before. The results? Honestly… not what I expected.

Drop a comment — do you think a robot mower can actually deliver on that promise, or is it just marketing? 👇

One button. No app. No boundary wires. Mammotion says this robot mower will just… go. I put that claim to the test on a fresh patch of grass it's never seen ...

03/20/2026

🌸 SPRING IS HERE!!! This spring we have a lot of new things coming your way! 🎬 TODAY...we are dropping a super fascinating video, so stay tuned for that.... 😉 COMING VERY SOON...we are going to show you what we have been up to behind the scenes for the last few months and it's a game changer!!

01/23/2026

STOP! 🛑 Before you take your Stihl chainsaw starter apart... watch this first.

If your rope is retracting slowly or making that gritty sound, you might not need to remove any screws at all. There is a hidden spot on your saw that lets you fix this in literally 10 seconds.
👇 Watch the 10-second fix here 👇

https://youtu.be/adq7wcgPAlE

Is your Stihl chainsaw starter rope retracting slowly or making a gritty noise? This video shows you how to fix chainsaw starter issues without removing the ...

01/12/2026

Raise your hand if you have a drawer full of 'special' tools you only used once. 🙋‍♂️

I refused to buy another one for this Ryobi carb. Instead, I modified the screws to work with a standard flathead. Have you seen this hack yet?

https://youtu.be/iKK_-j_pd1Y

Does your Ryobi blower bog down or refuse to rev up? The dealer wants you to buy a special "Double D" or "Pac-Man" screwdriver to fix it. TODAY, I show you h...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 While everyone else is hitting the gym for their resolutions, I decided to do some heavy lifting of my own... by trying to lift an 800lb compactor with a piece of rope! 💪

Start your 2026 with a serious stress test (and a pro trick for tying the tightest knots you’ve ever seen). AND watch for an easy tutorial on how to install starter rope on your small engine equipment!! Watch it all here 👇👇👇

https://youtu.be/6cRJNU1grUI

I suspended an 800lb plate compactor using a single piece of chainsaw starter rope. Is the "unbreakable" Diamondcord really as strong as they say, or will it...

12/31/2025

Happy New Year, Small Engine Nation! 🥳🍻
2025 has been a wild ride in the shop, and I want to say a massive THANK YOU for watching, commenting, and fixing your stuff alongside me this year!

Before we crack a cold one and ring in 2026, I wanted to look back at the repairs that helped the most people this year.

Here are the Top 5 Videos of 2025:

1️⃣ Proper Way To Tip A Lawn Mower Over
👉 https://youtu.be/eeEVigsVqrE
(The #1 most watched! Apparently, we all needed a refresher on this one!)

2️⃣ Only 1 in 5000 People Know This TRIMMER TRICK!
👉 https://youtu.be/9bI5FYMgzRo

3️⃣ How To FIX A SURGING ENGINE On A Lawn Mower
👉 https://youtu.be/JOI293d8XUg

4️⃣ CORRECT WAY To Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Chainsaw
👉 https://youtu.be/M6T5JoGXcHY

5️⃣ What Happens if You NEVER Clean Under Your Riding Mower Deck
👉 https://youtu.be/RpURLWPNI1o

👇 Question for you: Which repair saved you the most money or headache this year? Let me know in the comments!

Stay safe tonight, have a drink for me, and I'll see you in the shop in 2026! 🔧