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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 choice of gasoline can make a motor more powerful with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on improving a car's performance.
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 a car windshield with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair and car maintenance.
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 ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair and car maintenance.
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 when replacing a passenger mirror with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
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 stereo problems with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on troubleshooting car problems.
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 ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair and troubleshooting car problems.
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 with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto parts and how they work.
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 performance and control over a car's overdrive with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on digital or electronic transmissions in cars.
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 with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair and transmission problems.
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 an AC compressor with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
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 from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on understanding auto parts.
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 vibration analyzers and how they're used to diagnose car troubles with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on troubleshooting car problems.
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 from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair and car maintenance.
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 of gauges are used to diagnose an issue with a compressor with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on troubleshooting car problems.
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 mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
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 an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on improving car performance.
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 three years with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair and car maintenance.
Tom Brintzenhofe Thomas Brintzenhofe has been a certified mechanic for more than 14 years and a certified master mechanic for more than eight years. He is a General Motors certified driveability technician, an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified mechanic and a trained automotive instructor. Brintzenhofe owned and operated a fully functional automotive repair garage for four years. He currently works as an industrial heavy equipment mechanic for International Steel Group in Coatesville, Pa.dkdk
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