Troubleshooting Car Problems: Video Series

A power steering problem will obviously make it difficult to steer, but it helps to check the power steering fluid level to verify the problem. Find out how power steering fluid can oxidize and become defective with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on power steering problems.

In order to check relays on cars, take out a good relay and replace it to see if the problem still exists. Learn about proving that a relay is defective before trying to replace it with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on automobile relays.

In order to become an auto service technician, or mechanic, a person should take classes that are based in science, physics and math. Discover how entry-level skills can be obtained at a community college with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on car mechanics.

The most common electrical concern for most vehicles is a dead battery, but other problems involve circuit malfunctions, a sending unit that's not working or a malfunctioning input or output. Find out how a car battery can become depleted by a parasitic draw with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on electrical problems in cars.

In order to tell if a heater core is going bad, look for the windows and windshield to fog up whenever the car is started. Learn about how wet carpet and the smell of mildew can indicate a bad heater core with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on bad heater cores.

When a transmission is having problems, a person can take it to a specialist who will determine if the problem is caused by something electrical or mechanical. Discover how transmission fluid is examined to identify problems with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on transmission problems.

In order to mechanically improve gas mileage, an individual should check their tire inflation pressure, they should drive appropriately and they should keep their speed below 55 miles an hour. Learn how sensible driving techniques can contribute to better gas mileage with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on fuel economy.

When a car doesn't start, the first thing to determine is whether or not the engine is cranking, after which the driver should check to see if a sensor is unplugged. Listen for the fuel pump to turn on when starting a car with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on problems with starting a car.

There's no set rule on how long tires should last, but the uniform tire quality grading standards are printed on the sidewall of the tire. Find out how to calculate how long tires are expected to last, based on their quality, with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on car tires.

One way to check if a heater core is bad is to look for leaks in the cooling system. Discover how a pressure tester can be used to check the pressure of a cooling system with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on bad heater cores.

If a car needs new tires, the wear bars that run horizontally across a tire tread will become visible. Find out how worn out tires can be dangerous when driven for too long with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on car tires.

with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on balancing car tires.

with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on car pulley problems.

with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on automotive fuel gauges.