The Rice Patch

06/19/2026

If you drive thru flooded streets and your vehicle dies, please do not start the vehicle. It is in your best interest to just leave the vehicle and walk to safety. Starting the vehicle could result in engine being hydrolock which in turn results in complete engine replacement. Please turn around if unsure of the waters ahead of you.

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06/18/2026

Tip of the week: be aware of the water! If you can't see the road don't chance it. And if you are driving a car don't think you can go through a puddle because you see a truck do it. Be safe! Driving through water can cause severe damage to your vehicle.

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For the safety of our team and our customers, Cameron Fabrications is closed for the rest of the day. Fortunately, we didn’t have to have to use a boat to get home.

Be safe out there everyone!

06/12/2026

We have been doing a lot of these lately so we wanted to bring this up again. We have done a couple dozen of these or more. Let us know what you need and we will let you know how much and how long it will take. Most are rebuilt and installed for around $2500-3000.

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We often get calls about whether Honda CVT transmissions can be rebuilt or not. The answer is yes. Honda and Acura do not list part numbers for their CVT belts, but with much research we are able to source an aftermarket solution. We have had success rebuilding half a dozen of these transmissions to date. Below is from our latest rebuild, a 16 HRV.

06/11/2026

Tip of the week: Oil changes, do them on time every time to avoid internal damage to your engine. While modern synthetic oils last longer than older conventional oils, the computer in your later model Honda (2010+) calculates for the synthetic, don't think,"oh it's synthetic I can go longer." Oil does wear out and no longer lubricates (or potentially leaks out) with engine usage.

This engine has sludge buildup, worn out timing tensioner, and very stretched (2+teeth) timing chain. Changing your oil regularly means when it reaches 20% oil life, 15% at the latest. If you wait until it starts counting mileage past due you are doing irreversible damage.

Help us help you, schedule your oil change the first time the "maintenance due" or wrench light show on your dash.

05/19/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closing at noon on Friday and will reopen on Tuesday May 26 at 9 a.m. We would like to thank our veterans and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

04/23/2026

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Tip of the week: When you START to hear squealing, squeaking, or especially grinding these are all indicators to check the brake pads for wear. The wear indicator in this video is on almost all modern vehicles and is designed to help you know when it's time to change the brake pads. Healthy brakes should never make noise.

This short video gives you an example of what a brake pad wear indicator looks like. If your car is making a high pitched squeak/squeal and it goes away when...

04/10/2026

Tip of the week: tire wear indicator bars. These show when your tires are at or beyond their legal limit and dangerous to drive. When driving on overly worn or "bald" tires you are endangering yourself, your passengers, and those in vehicles around you by driving on tires that will slip and slide in any kind of wet circumstances, not just in rainstorms. Be diligent about checking your tires. If the tread is not taller than the wear markers it's time to replace them. Drive safe!

03/06/2026

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03/04/2026

Tip of the week: When you hear a squeaky or squealing from your brakes when in reverse that is typically the first sign that brake pads have worn out. If you don't get them changed promptly it could lead to a more costly repairs.

Why do brake pads wear down, and when should you replace them?Modern vehicles are equipped with disc brakes, where each wheel has brake pads fitted in calipe...

02/21/2026

Tip of the week: If you have a tapping noise coming from your vehicle, get it checked. Especially if it sounds like this, as this is likely a timing tensioner tapping on the Honda V6 and can cause catastrophic failure if left unaddressed. We charge nothing to take a look at these things, read codes, and standard diagnostic. Contact us this week to schedule a time for us to look at your vehicle!