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Basic Car Tune-Up

Regular car maintenance and tune ups can extend the life of your car and identify any engine problems. Our expert is here to teach you how to do a basic car tune up in this free car maintenance video series.

Series Summary

Major car tune-ups, or vehicle overhauls, are vital to the upkeep and maintenance of your automobile. Your car is a complex machine made up of simple machines that have many different parts and processes that must be checked for breakage, leaks, and wear. A mechanic can do all of these checks for you or you can learn how to do them yourself and fix many problems you may find; of course, you can always take your car into a mechanic should you run into a problem that you are not confident you can fix. If you would like to learn how to do a car tune-up, learn from an expert. In this free video series, learn from expert mechanic Nathan McCullough as he teaches and demonstrates how to tune-up a car and do a complete vehicle overhaul. Learn how to check your transmission fluid, air filter, power steering fluid, clutch fluid, brake fluid, radiator and coolant hose, drive belt; how to change your spark plugs and your distributor cap; how to replace your windshield wipers and washer solvent; how to check for tire wear; how to change your oil and check for leaks.
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  • How to Check a Drive Belt

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the drive belt with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Drain Engine Oil

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to drain engine oil with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Car Tire Wear

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check car tire wear with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Clutch Fluid Levels

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the clutch fluid levels with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check the Distributor Cap

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the distributor cap with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Windshield Washer Fluid Levels

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the windshield wash fluid levels with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Radiator & Coolant Hose

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the radiator and coolant hose with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Engine Coolant Levels

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the engine coolant levels with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Transmission Fluid

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the transmission fluid with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Fill Engine Oil

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to fill the engine oil with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Brake Fluid Levels

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the brake fluid with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Change an Oil Filter

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to change an oil filter with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Change a Car Air Filter

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to change the air filter with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check for Engine Oil Leaks

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check for engine oil leaks with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check a Car Plug Wire

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the plug wire with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Power Steering Fluid Levels

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the power steering fluid with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check Car Spark Plugs

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the spark plugs with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Change Windshield Wiper Blades

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to change the windshield wiper blades with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.

  • How to Check the Rotor Button

    Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Learn how to check the rotor button with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car repair video.