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In these free videos learn how to check the engine fluids in your car or truck, including how to find leaks and fill transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering battery fluid, coolant and oil.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Make sure you have enough oil in your car. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Make sure your car has enough transmission fluid. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Is you car not braking properly? Check your brake fluid! Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Keep an engine from overheating by checking engine coolant levels. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Is your steering wheel hard to turn? Check the power steering fluids! Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Clear vision is necessary in a car, so check washer fluid levels. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Some car batteries require water to run. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Is your engine oil not lasting as long? Maybe there's a leak! Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Transmission fluid helps your car to run smoothly. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Brake fluid leaks are very dangerous. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

An engine coolant leak may cause your car to overheat. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

A power steering leak may cause your steering wheel to lock up. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

A clean windshield may be in jeopardy if there's a washer fluid leak. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Make sure battery fluid doesn't leak. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

What to do if you find a fluid leak in your car. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

Automotive maintenance is essential to the upkeep of any vehicle and a key component of this maintenance is changing the engine's fluids. Though engine designs differ, there are a number of parts which require fluids which must be monitored, checked, and filled to ensure they run at optimum efficiency. Taking these easy preventative measures can minimize the likelihood of serious mechanical problems.
In these free videos on automobile maintenance you’ll learn how to check all of the major fluids which keep your car operational. Expert Jon Olson demonstrates how to locate the dipstick to check your engine oil, how to check your transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, and battery fluid levels. He’ll also show you how to check all of these components for leaks, and how to troubleshoot mysterious fluids that might appear on the ground under your vehicle. Taking these easy steps now could save you hundreds of dollars down the road.
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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