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In order to remove brake dust from aluminum wheels, spray on Black Magic from Turtlewax and let it sit for 15 minutes before hosing it off. Try using industrial cleaner on aluminum wheels with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Windshield wipers have a motor with rods going to the wiper arms which are connected to wiper blades. Find out how a windshield wiper motor makes the arms move with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car accessories.
A car's quarter panel is always in the back, and it's basically everything above the fender from the rear door to the taillight. Find out how the quarter panel differs from other car panels with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car accessories.
A car's header panel is the front part of the car, including the grill if it has one, but not including the bumper. Discover how car header panels can differ with information from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car accessories.
A few things can cause a radiator to burst, including a blown head gasket and brittle plastic. Discover how a blown head gasket puts pressure on the radiator cap with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car car accessories.
A car alarm works by having several sensors hooked up to a central box that can trip the alarm, or by having wires that are connected to the dome light switch. Discover how crystals make car alarm sensors work with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car accessories.
If there is water in a car's engine oil, the cause is usually a major internal engine problem, such as a blown head gasket. Make sure engine oil doesn't resemble a chocolate milkshake with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
A properly maintained vehicle running at optimum performance levels will save the most money on gas. Keep tire pressure and oxygen sensors maintained to save money on gas with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on cars and fuel economy.
On older cars, the check engine light can be reset by disconnecting the negative battery terminal for 20 to 30 seconds. Take newer cars to an auto shop to have the check engine light reset 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 and information on car accessories. Find out how to remove brake dust from aluminum wheels, how to reset the check engine light and what the header panel is on a car. 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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