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How to Replace Flat Tire Tools
Replace the flat tire tools after changing the tire, by removing the jack from under the car and putting tire irons or safety triangles away; learn more tips in this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Secure a Flat Tire
After changing a flat tire, you need to secure the flat tire either where the spare tire was kept or somewhere within the vehicle; learn more with this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Lower a Car with a Jack
Lower your car with a jack after changing a flat tire, taking into consideration the tire pressure, looseness of the tire and safety; learn how with this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Check Flat Tire Damage
After changing a flat tire, you need to check the flat tire for damage, finding where the flat occurred, whether a puncture in the sidewall or tread of the tire; learn more with this free...
How to Check Tire Pressure
When changing a flat tire, correctly check tire pressure, knowing where to located the appropriate PSIs and how to use the pin gage or circular gage; learn how in this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Tighten Lug Nuts
When changing a flat tire, tighten the lug nuts in the correct order, distributing pressure evenly across the wheel for a four-lug, five-lug or six-lug pattern; learn how in this free...
How to Replace Flat Tire Lug Nuts
To change a flat tire, you'll need to replace flat tire lug nuts, making sure to match the taper that is on the rim; learn how in this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Put on a Spare Tire
When changing a flat tire, roll the spare tire into place and jack the car an additional few inches before you put the spare tire on; see how in this free auto-maintenance video.
How To Loosen Flat Tire Lug Nuts
Our expert explains how to change a flat tire by first removing the hubcap or center cap to access the lug nuts, which will ultimately be loosened by the tire iron.
How to Remove a Flat Tire
Remove a flat tire from your car when changing a tire by pulling it off and laying it down out of the way, using caution as you do; learn more tips from this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Remove Flat Tire Lug Nuts
When changing a flat tire, after the car has been raised you'll need to remove the lug nuts, either by hand or with the tire iron; learn how in this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Jack Up A Car
To change a flat tire, you'll need to jack up a car by finding its jack point before cranking the vehicle up; learn more using the expert tips in this free auto-maintenance video.
How To Remove A Spare Tire
The spare tire on SUVs and trucks is usually found underneath the vehicle, where you'll need to find the crank hole to lower it to the ground when changing a flat tire explains our expert.
Tools to Change a Flat Tire
From the spare tire to the tire iron, lug nuts and crank pieces, our expert tells you what tools you need to change a flat tire on your car.
Safety Tips for Changing a Flat Tire
Be prepared to safely change a flat tire, from pulling over to turning off the car to physically changing the flat tire on your car using the safety tips from our expert.
Interior Fuse Tips & Advice
Interior automotive fuses are similar to exterior fuses, but are located in different areas and perform different circuit functions; learn more about interior fuses in this free car-maintenance video.
Consulting the Owner's Manual on Fuses
Learn why it's important to consult your car owner's manual about automotive fuses with expert tips on automotive fuses and fuse repair in this free car-maintenance video.
Automotive Fuse Types, Tips & Advice
Our expert provides tips and advice on the different types automotive fuses, how they're tested and how they operate in this free car-maintenance video.
How to Replace the Fuse Cover
Because automotive fuse box covers protect fuses, it's important to correctly replace the fuse cover; learn how using our expert's advice in this free car-maintenance video.
How to Replace Automotive Fuses
Learn how and when to replace automotive fuses when they're no longer functioning using expert tips on car maintenance and repair in this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Run More Fuse Diagnostic Tests
Learn how to run more diagnostic tests beyond tradition diagnostic testing on automotive fuses with expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
How to Do Fuse Visual & Continuity Tests
Learn how to do visual and continuity tests on automotive fuses with expert tips on car maintenance and repair in this free auto-maintenance video.
How to Remove Automotive Fuses
Remove an automotive fuse after identifying a problem using a specialized fuse-removal tool; our expert explains how in this free car-maintenance video.
How to Run Vehicle Diagnostic Testing
Identify problematic circuits and set the appropriate test position before running vehicle diagnostic testing; learn how to run a diagnostic test in this free car-maintenance video.
How to Test Car Equipment
There are a few diagnostic tools that can be used to test automotive fuses for pinpointing problems; learn more from our expert in this free car-maintenance video.
What are Automotive Fuses?
Fuses are safety circuits that protect wiring within the automobile by using a filament to control amperage; learn more from an expert in this free car-maintenance video.
How to Identify Automotive Fuses
You can find a car's multiple fuse boxes and identify automotive fuses with the aid of an owner's manual explains an expert in this free car-maintenance video.
Automotive Fuses & Electrical Problems
Replacing, repairing and maintaining automotive fuses are an important part of larger automotive electrical problems, as our expert explains in this free car-maintenance video.
How to add an oil relocation kit to your Yamaha V-Star 1100
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...
How to Care for Convertible Roofs
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...
How to Clean Car Tires
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...
How to Clean a Soft Top
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....
How to Restore Leather Car Seats
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...
How to Polish a Car Properly
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...
How to Get Tree Sap Off of a Car
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...
How to Apply Car Wax
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...
How Do I Fix a Small Rust Spot on My Car?
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...
How to Remove Key Scratches on a Car
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...
How to Drain Power Steering
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...
How to Clean Bugs Off a Car
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...
How to Clean Exhaust Pipes
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...
How to Clean Auto Carpets
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...
How to Clean Canvas Tire Covers
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...
How to Wax a Car by Hand
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...
How to Detail a Car
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...
How to Clean Mold Off of Car Upholstery
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...
What Is the Best Way to Wash 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...
How to Clean Radiators
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...
How to Wash a Car Cover
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...
How to Replace a Thermostat in an Auto
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...