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Basic car care, auto repair and maintenance tips are discussed in this free auto-maintenance video series from our expert car mechanic.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Be prepared with an auto repair & maintenance kit, complete with screwdrivers and pliers; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Test your car head lights and tail lights for functionality and to prevent problems; ; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check a car's emergency brake by letting the car roll with your foot off the brake and pulling up on the e-brake; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Checking your car tire pressure as an auto-maintenance measure; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Replace windshield wiper blades on your car if they've become brittle or aren't wiping correctly; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check car tire tread wear to ensure safety when tires near their mileage limit; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Identify different kinds of automotive fluids, including coolant, brake fluid, oil and transmission fluid; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Test for car leaks by looking for leaks from oil pans and more; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check the engine oil level on your car by looking at the dip stick; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check the car's radiator coolant level to prevent it from dropping damaging levels; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check the car's automatic transmission fluid level using the transmission dip stick near the car engine; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check the car's power steering fluid level every so often to prevent the car steering from going out; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Learn how to check the cars brake fluid level. Get auto repair & maintenance tips for your vehicle in this free automotive video guide to cars.
Check the cars windshield wiper fluid level by looking in the wiper-fluid can; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check car engine spark plugs and wires under the hood as a preventative maintenance step; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Check the car's accessory drive belts, which can cause peripheral engine damage if the belts snap; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Learn how to check the car battery. Get auto repair & maintenance tips for your vehicle in this free automotive video guide to cars.
Replace the car air filter when changing the oil, looking for brown or stained filter; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Keep the car engine clean as an ongoing step in preventative automotive maintenance; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Find a good auto mechanic for any car repair needed that you can't do yourself; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
The automobile—a vehicle that means so much to so many—is a complex system of machines built on the designs and ideas of men and women who are long gone from this world, but whose names live on: Ford, Chevrolet, and Bugatti. And while we’ve enjoyed traveling the backroads of childhood, the streets of adolescence, and the highways of adulthood, the car has remained a reliable means of transportation, as well as an icon that embodies the hopes and dreams of reaching exciting new destinations at top speed, in style, and with speakers blaring. Perhaps we will have flying cars one day; for now, we have the access to reach across the continent, and the freedom to choose which corner to explore first.
For a car to operate normally, it must have some basic care and maintenance. In this free automotive video series, learn what your automobile needs to stay in good working condition. Our expert will show you how to check your vehicle’s vital signs as a method of preventative maintenance. Learn how to replace windshield wiper blades, check tire tread wear and pressure, measure the levels of many important fluids—including motor oil, transmission fluid, brake and power steering fluids—test the battery, and a number of other things that will add life to and improve the performance of the most beloved method of transportation on the planet.
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