Car Maintenance Videos

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

If a car has a bad fuel pump, it will normally exhibit a loss of power, or it may not drive whatsoever. Discover how fuel pressure gauges are connected to an engine to determine if a fuel pump is...

It can be difficult to keep a black car clean, but a good tip is to get the car waxed every three to four months to protect against scratches and dirt. Find out why a black car should be washed at...

In order to buff a newly painted car, make sure not to press as hard because the car isn't going to have as many contaminants on the surface. Buff a car by following the airflow from the front to...

In order to clean the undercarriage of a show car, get as low as possible and blast everything underneath to get rid of dirt and grime. Find out how to use a citrus-based degreaser on the...

If a car has a fish smell, a citrus-based cleaner and degreaser should be used to start the process of breaking down the invasive chemicals. Discover why enzyme-based cleaners are used to remove...

When polishing aluminum car parts, use a citrus-based degreaser to get rid of grease and brake dust, and make sure to apply it with a non-scratch sponge. Learn how to apply aluminum polish to car...

In order to get cigarette smoke out of a car, make sure to give the car a full interior detail before using an odor bomb in conjunction with air circulation. Clean out a car's air system while...

Water spots on car windows can be removed with high-quality window cleaners that can be applied liberally. Use a clean towel for the final polish of a car's windows with help from the owner of a...

When cleaning a show car, start by spraying it down with a pressure washer or hose to get all of the dirt and grime off. Get tips on soaping down a show car with help from the owner of a car...

In order to remove car wax from plastic on a vehicle, use a citrus-based degreaser or Windex with a rag to get in-between the pores. Find out how to use interior dressing to remove wax from...

When cleaning a leather car seat, use a citrus-based cleaner to remove some of the oils, dirt and grime, and follow this by using an oil-based lubricant for protection. Discover the supplies...

A high-speed polisher should only be used on a car by someone who is qualified to use the equipment, because mistakes can lead to scratches. Find out how a high-speed polisher is applied to a car...

The best way to rid a car of a moldy smell is to use a degreaser cleaner to lighten things up before getting rid of the odor with an enzyme-based cleaner. Discover how a vacuum should be used in...

In order to get rid of the smell of vomit in a car, use a citrus-based degreaser and cleaner that is scrubbed with a brush that has bristles. Find out how enzyme cleaners are used to get rid of...

When power buffing a car, it's important not to put too much wax on and to follow the airflow of the car from the front to the back. Stay away from dark plastics when power buffing a car with help...

Balancing car tires involves placing the tire on machinery that measures the rim width, the backspacing and the size of the tire. Find out if a tire is in balance with tips from an auto repair...

Tuning up a car engine can involve inspecting the automatic transmission fluid, the brakes, the brake pads, the drive belts, the evaporative emission system, the fuel tank, the fuel filter, the...

Polishing car parts can be done using either a turtle wax or carnauba wax, both of which can polish a car to a high shine. Learn how to polish the exterior of a vehicle with tips from an auto...

When troubleshooting a cooling system on a car, check the coolant levels to see if there is a leak and make sure the cooling fan is working properly. Diagnose problems with a vehicle's cooling...

Cleaning an air intake filter is not necessary on light model cars, as they can be easily replaced with a new filter. See how to replace an air filter in a car with tips from an auto repair shop...

Adding freon to a car requires connecting the low-side service valve first, followed by the high side, recovering the existing freon, evacuating the system of air and recharging the system with...