Car Maintenance Videos

Change your oil filter or add an oil relocation kit to your Yamaha Vstar 1100. Here's how to do it yourself instead of hiring a mechanic. I am not knowledgeable in the inner workings of...

Cleaning a convertible roof requires using a specially-formulated cleaner that has a low enough pH balance to protect the fabric. Find the right product to clean a convertible top with help from...

Cleaning car tires is best done using a de-greasing solution and a stiff-bristled brush to loosen up debris and make them shine. Thoroughly clean both the tire and the wheel with help from the...

To clean a soft top, thoroughly rinse off the surface, apply a special cleaning solution for soft tops or convertible tops, and use a stiff-bristled brush to work the solution into the fabric....

Restoring leather car seats is a process of cleaning and conditioning the leather regularly. Use a high-quality Lexol cleaner in addition to a leather conditioner with help from the owner of an...

The best way to polish a car is to use a high-grade polish and a power buffer that evenly distributes the polish over the surface of the car. Polish a vehicle in 24-inch squares at a time with...

If tree sap hardens on the surface of a car, carefully use a razor blade to chip away at the stain without penetrating the paint. Apply polish to remove sap residue from a car with help from the...

Applying wax to a car helps to protect the paint and maintain a glossy shine. Use a hand-waxing method to shine up a car's paint with help from the owner of an auto detail shop in this free video...

To fix a small rust spot on a car, simply use a car polish and cloth to firmly rub off all excess rust. Apply touch-up paint to cover the resulting chip with help from the owner of an auto detail...

Removing key scratches on a car can be done using a polish compound and a power buffer. Buff out light key scratches in a shaded area with help from the owner of an auto detail shop in this free...

Changing and draining the power steering fluid of an automobile is as important as getting an oil change and can be done by the car owner. Remove the cap of the power steering reservoir and suck...

In order to clean bugs off of a car, get a bug cleaner from an auto parts store, or try using a degreaser with caution so that the paint isn't ruined. Discover why a sponge should be used lightly...

Many exhaust pipes are aluminum, and therefore, should not be cleaned with any strong cleaners, but soap and water will do the job sufficiently. Find out how to use a polish on an exhaust pipe...

When shampooing auto carpets, make sure to vacuum the carpet first, use a spot cleaner and then use the shampoo. Find out how to use a terry cloth in place of a carpet extractor with help from the...

In order to clean canvas car accessories, a canvas cleaner can be purchased at a local auto parts store. Find out how a brush can be used to get stains out of a car canvas with help from the owner...

Waxing a car by hand requires the use of liquid wax or paste wax, a damp wax pad and a circular motion that goes with the grain of the car. Learn about waxing a car one panel at a time with help...

Car detailing often involves buffing a car with a high-speed buffer and compound, which should be used while out of the sun. Learn about using detailing brushes for difficult cracks and crevices...

Mold is a bacteria that can grow within the fibers of car upholstery, and it can be removed with vinegar and water. Find out how vinegar acts as a disinfectant with help from the owner of a car...

The best way to wash a car is in a shaded area with mild soaps, as opposed to degreasers. Discover the importance of using clean towels and sponges to dry a car off after washing it with help from...

In order to clean radiators, use a bug cleaner and soapy water before washing it off with a hose or pressure washer. Discover why degreasers should not be used when cleaning radiators with help...

When washing a car cover, it's recommended to use mild soap and to avoid any harsh cleaners. Find out why a car cover should never be washed in the washing machine or dried in a dryer with help...

Not all vehicles have the same thermostat placement, and the degree of difficulty of changing a thermostat can vary greatly. Discover the importance of checking an engine's temperature before...

In order to lower vehicle emissions to pass inspection, take care of maintenance items, such as spark plugs, ignition wires and fuel filters. Discover how oxygen sensors and catalytic converters...

In order to reduce frost on a vehicle's windows, try a simple solution of covering the windshield with plastic in order to keep frost away. Find out how to use windshield wipers to hold the...

A bad starter will cause nothing to happen at all when a car's key is turned, but it's useful to check the battery to make sure that a dead battery isn't the problem. Find out how to tell if a...

In order to adjust a car's brakes, the vehicle will have to be raised in order to see the actual hole to make an adjustment. Learn about the tool needed to adjust a car's brakes with help from an...

Before deciding to change a car antenna entirely, it's best to first remove the mask to see if it's a simple matter of threading a new unit. Discover why a radio may need to be removed to change a...

Idle speed and idle mixture are the two most common adjustments made to carburetors, and these adjustments start by warming up the vehicle to full engine-operating temperature. Find out how to...

A tuneup is something that should be performed on a vehicle as a part of regular maintenance in order to maintain good fuel economy and performance. Perform a tuneup by replacing spark plugs, air...

When inspecting car brakes to see if they need to be replaced, a shiny outside is an indication of metal-to-metal contact. Find out how to read a warning tab on brake pads with help from an...

The first step in adjusting headlights is to look at the headlight for numbers that will indicate settings for adapters. Make horizontal and vertical adjustments when working on headlight...

If an oil pump has gone bad, use a manual oil-pressure gauge to find out what the real oil pressure is when the engine is running. Discover what parts must be removed to inspect an oil pump itself...

One way to check to see if a mass air flow sensor has gone bad is by tapping on the engine when it's running to see if it stumbles. Find out how to remove a mass air flow sensor to check if it has...

The first step in cleaning fuel injectors is to go into the engine and disconnect the fuel lines, after which detergent needs to be added to the gasoline in the cleaning machine. Learn about using...

Most antifreeze is naturally corrosive, and thus it needs to be periodically changed before causing damage that must be cleaned with a flushing agent. Perform a chemical flush on a car's radiator...

When adjusting wheel bearings, tighten the wheel bearing to 240 to 300 pounds while rotating the hub and spinning the drum. Learn about pre-loading wheel bearings by squeezing grease out of the...

Electrical problems should be diagnosed by looking at an electrical load to determine if there is a source of power. Discover how to check a car's fuses if it's experiencing electrical problems...

A car radiator can leak in the tank, the core or in the radiator hoses, and a crack in the aluminum or plastic parts can't typically be repaired. Learn about fixing a leaking radiator along the...

In order to change a vehicle's oil, loosen and remove the drain plug and drain the oil until the oil pan is pretty much empty. Learn about replacing oil filters and cleaning off the surface where...

A timing belt is a rubber belt that's usually mounted underneath and engine cover that's used to transfer power from the crank shaft to the cam shaft. Find out how to remove the engine cover to...

If something in a car doesn't work, then the fuses should be checked and possibly replaced. Discover how to remove a bad fuse with a pair of needle-nose pliers with help from an ASE-certified...

If a vehicle doesn't start, it may be a result of a wide variety of problems, so the first questions to answer are whether or not it has a spark or fuel. Determine whether or not a vehicle has...

In order to check manual transmission fluid, the vehicle will have to be raised on a lift or jack stands to gain access to the fill plug. Find out how to check levels of manual transmission fluid...

(Video above shows a worn out, failing Front Lower control arms) The control arms of the car function as the arms that keep the car stable. Control arms may begin to fail as early as 60,000...

The purpose of a car's air filter is to filter the air that is coming into the carburetor or fuel intake system, and a dirty air filter may restrict airflow into the intake manifold. Find out how...

Before inflating a car tire, look at the side of the tire for a number that indicates the maximum pressure for the tire. Learn about looking at a car door's label to find out how much air should...

In order to calibrate a tire balancing machine, put a wheel on the machine, put add weight, spin the machine and remove the weight before spinning it again. Find out how much weight to add to the...

When removing a windshield wiper blade, there's usually a clip that can be squeezed in order to pop off the blade. Learn about removing a wiper blade without cracking the windshield with help from...

In order to clean a carburetor, use a carburetor cleaner to spray it while the engine is running, as this will clean up the carburetor and the valves on top of the engine. Find out when a...

If a car has an electrical short, it is either due to a battery that has gone dead overnight, or a blown fuse. Find out ways to identify the source of a blown fuse, such as a wire touching the...