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In this free how to guide to proper car tire care & maintenance, learn how to check tire pressure, change a flat tire, & other important diy tips for safe driving.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Avoid flat tires by keeping an eye on inflation levels. Learn how to check your car tires air pressure for proper levels in this free instructional video.
Before changing flat tires, the hubcap has to come off. Learn how to take off the hubcap in this free instructional video.
A car needs to be raised to remove a flat tire. Learn how to use a floor jack to safely lift your automobile when changing a tire in this free video.
A car jack is the primary tool for changing flat tires. Learn how to safely lift your automobile using an emergency jack in this free video.
Changing flat tires doesn't have to be done with car jacks. Learn how to use an automotive hydraulic lift to raise your vehicle and change a flat tire in this free video.
Are your car's tires low on air? Learn how to fill your car tires with air in this free video.
What do you need to change a flat tire? Learn how to fix a flat tire in this free video.
The first step in changing a flat tire is loosening the lug nuts. Learn tips on how to change a flat car tire in this free video.
Lift a car off the ground to be able to change a tire. Learn car tire changing tips and techniques in this free video.
The lug nuts are what keep a tire secured on a car. Learn the proper way to fix a flat in this free video.
Once a flat tire is removed, it's time to put on the spare. Learn tips on how to change a flat car tire in this free video.
Before tightening lug nuts on a spare tire, it's best to lower the car. Learn tips and techniques for changing a flat tire in this free video.
Make sure a new tire is on the car securely. Get step-by-step instructions on how to change a flat car tire in this free video.
Test out a spare tire before taking a car on the road. Learn tips on how to change a flat tire in this free video on car tire care.
When is a tire worn enough to be replaced? Learn tips on how to read car tire tread wear in this free video.
The advent of the modern automobile tire came in the mid 19th century, which was, oddly enough, some 40 years before the invention of the automobile itself. Scotsman Robert William Thomson is credited with the first patent for an inflatable tire; his invention was used for bicycles in that day. The developments from his prototype paved the way for the rubber, radial tread tires we use on our cars and trucks today.
Tires help our cars operate safely and comfortably on the road. The cushion of air between the road and our bodies is an excellent shock absorber, reducing vibrations from inconsistencies in the pavement and allowing the tire to deform in a fashion favorable for tight maneuvering. Without the tire we have today, life would be vastly different, leaving us to rely perhaps on trolleys and railroads to get us to our destinations.
In this free video guide to car tire care and maintenance, learn how to keep your tires in good driving condition. Our expert will give you step-by-step instructions on how to change a flat, should the need arise. He’ll also give you tips on how to check your air pressure, and fill your tire when it’s low. Finally, learn how to read the tread wear and determine if your tire needs to be replaced.
Jon Olson Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology class at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.dkdk
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