Auto Repair: Video Series

In order to remove window cranks on cars, it may be necessary to remove the door panel or to service components inside the door. Find out how to obtain a window crank removal tool with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

A hub bearing on a car servers two primary purposes, including allowing the hub and attached components to rotate freely, and also to keep the wheel tire and rotating mass attached to the car. Learn about the two types of hub bearings, including unit bearings and wheel bearings, with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto parts.

In order to replace power-steering fluid, remove the cap from the power-steering reservoir, remove as much fluid as possible and install new fluid. Discover the importance of using proper power-steering fluid with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

Discharging a capacitor means taking safety precautions and dissipating the energy from a capacitor into heat with a 12-volt automotive bulb. Safely dissipate the energy from a capacitor into the form of light with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto repair and maintenance.

A starter capacitor is used to start motors, and the easiest way to test a starter capacitor is with a multi-meter. Find out why any capacitor is a potentially dangerous device with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto part testing.

Power door locks are prone to failures due to electrical interruptions, corrosion, broken wires or blown fuses. Find out why a lack of any movement in door locks is most likely a result of a blown fuse with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on troubleshooting car problems.

In order to clean clear headlamps on a car, it's important to first consider what chemicals are being used, and whether the headlamps are plastic. Learn about headlight restoration kits that use buffing pads with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

Rack-and-pinion steering is a specific type of steering mechanism that utilizes a steering gear that is mounted on the input shaft that attaches to the steering wheel. Discover why rack-and-pinion steering is optimal for front-wheel drive vehicles with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on automotive information.

In order to remove wax from a car windshield, the best product to use is nail polish remover, or acetone, which should be applied with a cotton swab or paper towel. Give a windshield a final cleaning with a regular glass cleaner after removing wax with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

A fuel pump relay's job is to take some of the voltage load off of the wiring harness to allow a better current flow from the battery to the fuel pump. Determine whether a fuel pump relay is bad and needs to be replaced with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on testing car performance.

The benefits of dual exhaust include the ability to allow more exhaust gas to escape the engine with less back pressure. Discover how the ability for exhaust to escape easily results in a more powerful engine with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto parts.

In order to get film off of a car windshield, spray a quality glass cleaner on the windshield and let it soak before wiping up debris. Find out what substances need to be taken off of a windshield with acetone with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto repair and car maintenance.

There are various transmission fluids available, but the best way to determine the right fluid is by contacting the vehicle's manufacturer. Try consulting an owner's manual for a transmission fluid recommendation with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on transmission fluid.

A mass air-flow sensor is used on fuel-injected vehicles to tell the computer how much air is going into the engine. Discover why a mass air flow sensor must be removed in order to be checked with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto parts.

A plastic wedge is the best tool for removing lug nuts and bolts because it's less likely to damage the wheel or hubcap. Find out how to loosen lug nuts with the appropriate socket with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto repair and car maintenance.

In order to test a windshield wiper motor, the first thing to do is to make sure that the motor is getting voltage. Use a digital multi-meter to test a windshield wiper motor's voltage with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on windshield wipers.

A number of symptoms can indicate a problem with a transmission, including grinding in gear changes, excessive gear noise, difficulty shifting or a burnt smell from the fluid. Check to see if a transmission is dealing with excessive friction with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on troubleshooting car problems.