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When a car reaches 100,000 miles, the maintenance isn't much different, but it's important to test the battery, change the radiator fluid and have the tires rotated. Check the brakes and fluid levels before driving a car that has reached 100,000 miles with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
There are different locations for checking differential gear oil in many cars, but in general, the hole underneath the differential plug should be full until the oil overflows. Learn to identify a differential gear plug with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
The easiest way of knowing when to change an oxygen sensor is by looking for check engine lights, or by having a mechanic come across the code for the O2 sensor. Change an oxygen sensor every 30,000 miles to improve fuel economy with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
There's many products for cleaning car windshields, but making sure they stay clean is as simple as filling up the windshield washer tank. Use a wet cloth to wipe off windshield washer fluid with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
A good indication that a car needs a new transmission is if the RPMs increase dramatically when the car isn't moving. Be aware of car's with automatic transmissions that have trouble making it to second gear with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Depending on the extent of engine damage, a smoking motor may not be able to be stopped. Try a heavier weight oil to stop an engine from smoking excessively with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
The easiest way to check a car's fluids is by consulting the owner's manual to see where everything is located in a given vehicle. Turn off a car's engine before checking fluid levels with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
A bad catalytic converter can make a car overheat by causing a backup of pressure in the cylinder head. Pull over and shut a vehicle down if it overheats with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
If an engine thermostat is working correctly, it will open up at 190 degrees. Find out why the thermostat is the primary cause for overheating with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
When cleaning foggy headlights, use a plastic cleaner and avoid scratching or gouging the headlight. Clean a headlight lens thoroughly with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Major car tune-ups, or vehicle overhauls, are vital to the upkeep and maintenance of an automobile. A car is a complex machine made up of simple machines which have many different parts and processes that must be checked for breakage, leaks and wear. A mechanic does all of these tune-up checks when a car comes into the auto shop. However, many car owners learn how to check their cars for issues themselves to fix common problems without costly mechanic visits. A little automobile knowledge goes a long way in saving money, avoiding scams and keeping cars in top shape. In this free video series, a certified master mechanic provides car maintenance tips for keeping an automobile running in top shape. Find out how to maintain a car at 100,000 miles, how to check a car's differential gear oil and how to know if a car needs a transmission. Discover how to make a motor stop blowing smoke, how to check a car's fluids and how to fix foggy headlights. Improve a car's performance with this maintenance advice.
Thomas Brintzenhofe Thomas Brintzenhofe has been a certified mechanic for more than 14 years, and a certified master mechanic for more than eight years. He is a General Motors certified driveability technician, an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified mechanic and a trained automotive instructor. Brintzenhofe owned and operated a fully functional automotive repair garage for four years. He currently works as an industrial heavy equipment mechanic for International Steel Group in Coatesville, Pa.dkdk
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