Do It Yourself Auto Repair Videos

Cracked headlight lens on a Volvo is common. Not only it affect the appearance on a beautiful car; it is also illegal to drive with a cracked headlight in California. It usually cost few hundred...

This how to will teach you how to check a vehicle's oil if you're not sure how. It's good to get in the habit of checking your oil level in between oil changes. Of course, all vehicles are...

Here's an easy way to remove the dealership emblem from your car. These 4 simple steps will also take off any kind of bumper sticker.

This is a video on how to recharge your ac on most r134a vehicles. In the video i show you on a 2002 ford ranger 4.0 v6. The ac was not very cold, it was not leaking, but after a lot of miles it...

In order to test a windshield wiper motor, the first thing to do is to make sure that the motor is getting voltage. Use a digital multi-meter to test a windshield wiper motor's voltage with help...

A number of symptoms can indicate a problem with a transmission, including grinding in gear changes, excessive gear noise, difficulty shifting or a burnt smell from the fluid. Check to see if a...

In order to get film off of a car windshield, spray a quality glass cleaner on the windshield and let it soak before wiping up debris. Find out what substances need to be taken off of a windshield...

There are various transmission fluids available, but the best way to determine the right fluid is by contacting the vehicle's manufacturer. Try consulting an owner's manual for a transmission...

A mass air-flow sensor is used on fuel-injected vehicles to tell the computer how much air is going into the engine. Discover why a mass air flow sensor must be removed in order to be checked with...

A plastic wedge is the best tool for removing lug nuts and bolts because it's less likely to damage the wheel or hubcap. Find out how to loosen lug nuts with the appropriate socket with help from...

Rack-and-pinion steering is a specific type of steering mechanism that utilizes a steering gear that is mounted on the input shaft that attaches to the steering wheel. Discover why rack-and-pinion...

In order to remove wax from a car windshield, the best product to use is nail polish remover, or acetone, which should be applied with a cotton swab or paper towel. Give a windshield a final...

A fuel pump relay's job is to take some of the voltage load off of the wiring harness to allow a better current flow from the battery to the fuel pump. Determine whether a fuel pump relay is bad...

The benefits of dual exhaust include the ability to allow more exhaust gas to escape the engine with less back pressure. Discover how the ability for exhaust to escape easily results in a more...

Power door locks are prone to failures due to electrical interruptions, corrosion, broken wires or blown fuses. Find out why a lack of any movement in door locks is most likely a result of a blown...

In order to clean clear headlamps on a car, it's important to first consider what chemicals are being used, and whether the headlamps are plastic. Learn about headlight restoration kits that use...

A hub bearing on a car servers two primary purposes, including allowing the hub and attached components to rotate freely, and also to keep the wheel tire and rotating mass attached to the car....

In order to replace power-steering fluid, remove the cap from the power-steering reservoir, remove as much fluid as possible and install new fluid. Discover the importance of using proper...

Discharging a capacitor means taking safety precautions and dissipating the energy from a capacitor into heat with a 12-volt automotive bulb. Safely dissipate the energy from a capacitor into the...

A starter capacitor is used to start motors, and the easiest way to test a starter capacitor is with a multi-meter. Find out why any capacitor is a potentially dangerous device with help from an...

In order to remove window cranks on cars, it may be necessary to remove the door panel or to service components inside the door. Find out how to obtain a window crank removal tool with help from...

Rain-X Anti-Fog spray is a defogging liquid that is only useful when applied to the inside of the glass. Make sure glass is clean before applying Rain-X products with help from an ASE-certified...

Dual exhaust definitely increases the horsepower of a vehicle, and they do so by decreasing back pressure. Help a car's engine breathe a little more by using a dual exhaust system with help from...

The easiest way to stop a car from overheating is through simple maintenance and changing the radiator fluid on a regular basis. Make sure radiator fluid is flushed out at least once every two to...

Many auto repair garages can diagnose car noises based on simple experience, so car owners can take note themselves when a mechanic says what is causing a specific noise. Learn about electronic...

There are a few products for fixing a car's foggy headlights, including polishing compounds or light rubbing compounds. Use both a damp cloth and a dry cloth when fixing foggy headlights with help...

The diagnosis of a problem with a car's AC compressor is best left to a specialist, because specialized equipment is necessary to accurately determine the source of a problem. Find out how a set...

A turbo in a car works by taking exhaust gases and pulling air from a chamber before forcing the air back into the throttle body. Improve the performance and fuel economy of a car by using a turbo...

Digital transmissions, or electronic transmissions, use computer controls to shift smoothly, as opposed to older transmissions that relied on fluid pressure. Get smoother shifts, better...

The best way to diagnose transmission problems is by taking a car to a transmission shop, as transmissions today are very intricate and complex. Learn more about computer-controlled transmissions...

The best way to determine what kind of oil an air conditioning unit uses is by calling a local dealership to ask about a specific vehicle. Have a qualified air conditioning mechanic put oil into...

There is no way to turn on a car's radiator, but there is a computer-controlled fan that can be turned on and off. Find out which relay controls a radiator fan by checking the fuse box with help...

The easiest way to tell if a car stereo is having problems is if the radio isn't coming on, or if one speaker isn't working. Learn about scanning devices that can be used to diagnose internal...

Symptoms of a bad throttle in a car include a sticking gas pedal, a rough idle, a low idle or hesitation. Find out how most throttle bodies are simply affected by dirt buildup with help from an...

When replacing a passenger mirror on a car, the door panel will have to be removed, and the mirror will have to be removed with a ratchet and a socket. Learn about removing wires and connectors...

In order to remove oxidation from a vehicle's paint, simply use a good polishing compound or cleaning wax. Avoid scuffing up the paint when removing oxidation from a car with help from an...

A few simple ways to make a car's motor more powerful include using a dual exhaust system or investing in a turbo kit for the engine. Find out how maintenance of air filters, spark plugs and...

Major scratches will not come out of a car's windshield, but minor scratches can be fixed with a rubbing compound and an abrasive window cleaner. Use a polishing compound to remove scratches from...

In order to get rid of oxidation off of a car's headlight lens, an individual will need to use polishing compound and a damp cloth. Go back over a headlight lens with water after treating it for...

Leaf springs are a type of suspension system for a car, much like shocks, and they are designed to take the bounce of a curb or a pothole. Find out how the force of a bump is smoothed out by leaf...

In order to remove rust from hubcaps, the best and safest product to use is some kind of penetrating oil with a rag or soft steel wool. Avoid taking the clear coat off of a rim by using acidic...

Driving with a manual transmission will only save gas money if a person drives responsibly and conservatively. Discover why a person who uses a manual transmission shouldn't hope for much of an...

The best way to remove minor key scratches from a car is with a polishing compound or light rubbing compound and a wet rag. Rub polishing compound into scratches on a car with help from an...

The easiest way to determine what type of transmission fluid a car uses is by looking at the owner's manual. Look at a car's dip stick for information on the type of transmission fluid a car uses...

Dual exhaust doesn't increase gas mileage, but it does increase a car's performance. Find out why a person who uses dual exhaust may see a slight increase in gas mileage for their car with help...

An automotive battery can be tested through the use of a simple multimeter, which when hooked up should always read 12.5. Discover how low a battery should fall before getting it replaced with...

The first step in changing a fuel injector is to make sure that there's no fuel on the rail before pulling the fuel pump fuse out and letting the engine die. Find out how to unhook and replace...

It's difficult to troubleshoot an electronic ignition system at home, because the symptoms have become so complex that the diagnosis requires expensive equipment. Take a car to a local garage to...

There are different kinds of actuators, some of which work with magnets that are actuated by coils and springs. Find out how stepper motors work with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this...

A Bondo body patch is simple to use, and the first step is mixing a small amount of body patch with a screwdriver or putty knife. Avoid using too much Bondo body patch with help from an...