Car Maintenance Tips: Video Series

Diesel fuel is a much more effective method of fueling a low-RPM-torque vehicle because it's much less volatile than regularly refined gasoline. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of using diesel fuel with tips from an auto repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

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 new freon. Understand the process of adding freon to a car with tips from an auto repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

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 manager in this free video on car maintenance.

Repairing a hole in a gas tank requires either getting it professionally welded and patched or replacing the entire gas tank. Find out how gas tanks can wear over time with tips from an auto repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

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 repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

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 system with tips from an auto repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

Fixing a gas gauge first requires finding a wiring diagram to figure out which wires signal the gauge from the sending unit to the gas tank, which usually reveals a faulty sending unit. Find out how to fix a failing gas gauge with tips from an auto repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

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 shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

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 fuel lines and many other components. Compose a checklist of parts to check during a tune-up with tips from an auto repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.