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Jack up a car safely by using a large jack, checking the owner's manual for the appropriate placement of the jack, making sure the car is in park and sliding the jack stand somewhere close to the car frame. Make sure the car jack is on a solid metal piece of the frame with help from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
Maintain a new car by changing the oil at regular intervals, rotating the tires every 6,000 miles and checking the air filter, fuel filter, belts and hoses every 15,000 miles. Discuss car maintenance with the dealership when purchasing a new vehicle with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto maintenance.
Perform a monthly checkup on your car by checking fluid levels for transmission fluid, brake fluid, radiator fluid and washer fluid, checking the tire pressure and checking the air filter. Learn how to read different car fluid levels in the engine with help from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto maintenance.
Cool an overheated engine by pulling the car over, popping the hood, turning the car off and letting the engine sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Avoid taking the radiator cap off of an overheating engine or driving with an overheated engine, using advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
Charge a car battery by connecting the positive and negative wires of a battery charger to the car battery and allowing it to charge for several hours. Identify when a car battery is fully charged by a blue light on the charger using information from a certified mechanic in this free video on car batteries.
Open a frozen car lock by spraying the lock with a windshield deicer, placing the key in the lock and gently working it back and forth until the lock moves. Let car deicer sit in the lock for several minutes before trying to put the key in the lock, and consider other tips from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
To use a torque wrench, set the weight appropriately and only use it to screw things on, listening for the click when the appropriate amount of torque is reached. Avoid damaging a torque wrench by trying to unscrew things or using adapters with the wrench. Learn more about torque wrenches with information from a certified mechanic in this free video on tools.
It takes several hours to prepare for painting a car and about an hour to finish the actual painting process. Avoid trying to paint a car with cans of spray paint and consider advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on car paint.
Depending on experience, it takes between two quarts and a gallon of paint to paint a mid-size car. Avoid trying to paint a car with spray paint, which would require 20 or 30 cans, and consider information from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
With a remote car starter, a small box is wired to the ignition circuit of a car and controlled with a remote attached to a key fob. Install a remote car starter, which will run the starter for five to 10 minutes, with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
To find old car parts in Tulsa, put your location and the part you are looking for into car-part.com to receive a list of locations that carry the part. Check with local junkyards to find any used car parts with tips from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
Sell an old car for parts in Toronto by advertising in local papers, trade magazines or on different Web sites. Place an ad on eBay to sell a used car with help from a certified mechanic in this free video on selling cars.
To clean an electrical socket on a car, spray the terminals with electric motor cleaner and use a small pick to scratch away at corrosion. Wear safety glasses when cleaning a car electrical socket to avoid getting cleaner in your eyes. Learn more about cleaning the electrical components of a car from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
Remove car wax using wax remover on a cloth and rubbing the waxy area in small segments. Use car wax remover in a vented area, as it smells strongly, with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on cleaning cars.
To protect car paint, wash and wax the car at least twice a year and use a quick wax every two months. Prevent chips and nicks on the front of a car by purchasing a car bra and using advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on cleaning cars.
Remove tar from car paint by applying tar remover to a rag and rubbing vigorously to get remove the tar. Avoid leaving tar remover on the car for long periods of time with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on cleaning cars.
Cleaning aluminum MAG wheels requires applying a cleaner to a rag and gently wiping the dirt from the wheels. Avoid removing the clear coating from MAG wheels with information from a certified mechanic in this free video on cleaning car wheels.
To clean corroded aluminum rims, spray a penetrating oil on the corrosion, allow it to sit for several minutes and scrub the area with steel wool. Wipe off excess oil after removing corrosion with instructions from a certified mechanic in this free video on cleaning aluminum rims.
To clear up clouded headlights, apply plastic cleaner to a dry rag and rub the headlights back and forth for several minutes. Wash headlight cleaner off with water and avoid scratching the headlights using advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
Make a car's motor last longer by driving the car gently for the first 600 miles, allowing the car to warm up in the morning before driving and using oil additives. Change the oil in a car regularly and consider information from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
Find Japanese auto parts by checking auto part shops, contacting dealerships or searching for part stores on the Internet. Learn how to find specialty auto shops for Japanese car parts with tips from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto parts.
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 that have many different parts and processes which 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 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 on auto repair, an experienced certified mechanic explains how to do basic maintenance on cars. Learn how to do regular tune-ups on a car and how to charge a dead battery. Get information on cleaning wax and tar off of car paint and keeping paint looking new. Find out how to make a car's engine last longer, as well as other tips for auto upkeep.
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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