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Install Car Hoses & Clamps
A mechanic must reinstall hoses and clamps after a valve adjustment, also reconnecting the ground strap and other parts. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic...
Install a Car Distributor Cap & Wires
A mechanic must replace wires and the distributor cap on a car engine after some procedures, reconnecting the terminals. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic...
Put a Tire & Wheel on a Car
A mechanic puts the wheel and tire back onto a car after accessing the crank shaft for a procedure. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic install a car tire and...
Lower a Vehicle With a Car Jack
After car maintenance, a mechanic lowers the vehicle off the jack stand with a car jack. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic lower a car from a jack in this free...
Rotate Engine for Valve Adjustment 1
During a valve adjustment, a mechanic must rotate the crank shaft to align each cylinder in view. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic rotate the engine cylinders...
Acura Cylinder 3 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 1
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges four valves per cylinder, two intake and two exhaust. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 3 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 2
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the spacing of two intake valves in each cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 1
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the clearance for two exhaust valves per cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 2
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic tightens the exhaust valve clearance to between 59 and 79 thousandths of an inch. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified...
Rotate Engine for Valve Adjustment 2
During a valve adjustment, a mechanic must rotate the crank shaft to align each cylinder in view. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic rotate the engine cylinders...
Acura Cylinder 4 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 1
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges four valves per cylinder, two intake and two exhaust. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 4 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 2
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the spacing of two intake valves in each cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 1
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the clearance for two exhaust valves per cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 2
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic tightens the exhaust valve clearance to between 59 and 79 thousandths of an inch. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified...
Rotate Engine for Valve Adjustment 3
During a valve adjustment, a mechanic must rotate the crank shaft to align each cylinder in view. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic rotate the engine cylinders...
Acura Cylinder 2 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 1
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges four valves per cylinder, two intake and two exhaust. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 2 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 2
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the spacing of two intake valves in each cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 2 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 1
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the clearance for two exhaust valves per cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 2 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 2
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic tightens the exhaust valve clearance to between 59 and 79 thousandths of an inch. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified...
Manual & Visual Check After Valve Adjustment
After completing a valve adjustment, mechanics check the car for foreign objects and begin re-assembly. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic check the car after...
Valve Adjustment Electrical Safety
Practicing electrical safety when adjusting valves is important, so disconnect the car battery. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic disconnect a car battery in...
Acura Valve Adjustment: Distributor Cap & Wires
Removing the distributor cap and wires is necessary to adjust valves on an Acura Integra. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove the distributor cap in this...
Acura Valve Adjustment: Remove Hose & Clamps
Removing some cables and ventilation hoses allows a mechanic to adjust the valves. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove hoses and clamps in this free video...
Acura Valve Adjustment: Remove Timing Belt Cover
A mechanic must remove the timing belt cover to access the valve cover and adjust valves. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove the timing belt cover in...
Acura Valve Adjustment: Remove Valve Cover
Removing the valve cover and keeping the nuts together allows a mechanic to adjust valves safely. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove the valve cover in...
Acura Valve Adjustment: Finding First Cylinder
A mechanic must rotate the crank shaft to line up the timing marks and get the first cylinder dead center. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic line up the first...
Acura Cylinder 1 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 1
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges four valves per cylinder, two intake and two exhaust. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 1 Intake Valve Adjustment: Part 2
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the clearance of two intake valves in each cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 1 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 1
During a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic gauges the clearance for two exhaust valves per cylinder. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust...
Acura Cylinder 1 Exhaust Valve Adjustment: Part 2
For a valve adjustment on an Acura Integra, a mechanic tightens the exhaust valve clearance to between 59 and 79 thousandths of an inch. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified...
How Use a Car Jack
Car jacks are made to lift cars and using one to hold a car up is discouraged. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic jack up a car in this free video on car...
Set a Jack Stand
Jack stands are made to hold cars up after a car jack raises them. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic use a jack stand in this free video on car maintenance.
Remove Car Wheel & Access the Crank
Removing a car wheel allows a mechanic to access the crank shaft to manually rotate the engine. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove a wheel in this free...
Acura Integra Valve Adjustment
A DIY valve adjustment takes preparation and a considerable amount of time. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic adjust valves in this free video on car maintenance.
Acura Integra Valve Adjustment: Safety & Tools
Doing valve adjustments at home requires safety measures and the right tools. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic set up a valve adjustment in this free video on...
Shifting Gears When Towing Trailers
Never use overdrive when pulling trailers with a truck. Shift gears properly when towing a traler with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Tips for Towing Trailers
Release a truck's emergency brake before driving off with a trailer. Tow a trailer safely with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Setting Up Truck Trailer Ramps
Ramps on trailers are convenient for loading other vehicles. Set up truck trailer ramps with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Attaching Winch Cables to Vehicles
When attaching winch cables to a vehicle, try to attach them at a center point. Use cables to winch a vehicle with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Connecting Trailer Winch Power Sources
A standard jump box can be used to power a trailer winch. Connect the trailer winch power source with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Connecting Trailer Winch Controls
Wireless trailer winch controls are useful if someone is loading a vehicle by themselves. Connect trailer winch controls with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Winching Vehicles to Truck Trailers
When winching vehicles to trailers, make sure the vehicle is in neutral. Winch cars to truck trailers with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Securing Vehicles to Truck Trailers
Make sure trailer straps are attached to a part of the vehicle that is sturdy when securing the vehicle. Secure a vehicle to a truck trailer with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto...
Trailer Hitches & Receivers
The ball and tongue for trailer hitches need to match. Align a receiver with a trailer hitch by using tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Lining Up Trucks & Trailers
When lining up a truck to connect a trailer, it's helpful to have a guide. Line up a truck and trailer with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Connecting Trailers to Trucks
Before connecting a trailer to a truck, make sure the jack is raised all the way to the top. Connecting a trailer to a truck with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Connecting Truck Trailer Safety Chains
Safety chains on truck trailers hook up to the receiver tubes. Secure a truck trailer with safety chains by using tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Connecting Truck Trailer Light Wiring
Wiring from a trailer to a truck provides brake and tail lights. Connect truck trailer electrical wiring with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Testing Truck Trailer Lights
When testing trailer lights, make sure they work on both the trailer and the vehicle. Test truck trailer lights with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
Connecting Truck Trailer Safety Globes
Truck safety globes plug into the cigarette lighter and are placed on the roof when a trailer is being used. Connect truck trailer safety globes with tips from a custom car repairman in this free...