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Removing bumper stickers is as simple as buying a good can of label and sticker remover to break down the glue. Remember to wash down a bumper with a water-based cleaner after removing a sticker with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
In order to replace spark plug wires, take off the clips with a small screwdriver, and pry the wires out one at a time. Use electrical tape to protect spark plug wires with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Cars can get flooded when too much fuel gets inside the cylinders and it doesn't have enough air. Try to start a stalled car by pushing the gas pedal to the floor and lifting it up in small increments with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
In order to know whether or not a muffler is broken, someone will have to get underneath the car to take a look at it. Listen for increased noise that indicates a broken muffler with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
When changing spark plugs, twist the spark plug boot to loosen it up, and use a spark plug socket with a ratchet extension to remove the spark plugs. Avoid forcing spark plugs when changing them with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
When testing spark plugs, make sure that all of the fuel pressure is out of it so that fuel doesn't get dumped in the rail. Use a spark plug checker to check for a spark with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Car owner's manuals can be retrieved in a number of ways, such as stopping by the dealership or printing a new manual online. Discover how to order a new owner's manual with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
When locating a car's brake lines, remember that most new vehicles only have two sets, including the front and rear brakes. Look for brake lines to come down from the master cylinder with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
When replacing disc brake pads, make sure to have a solid jack underneath the car to safely hold its weight. Use a brake caliper and push the pistons back when replacing disc brake pads with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
The easiest way to measure a tire's rim size is by looking on the side of the tire for the information. Look for a tire's rim size to be the last number listed on a tire with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
The differences between rims and wheels is basically terminology, as many people refer to rims as wheels. Find out what materials are used to make rims or wheels, such as stamped steel or aluminum, with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car terminology.
The size of rims that is needed for a particular car is listed on the side of that car's tires. Look at the last number on a tire for required rim sizes with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car advice.
There are different degrees of windshield scratches, and only the minor ones can be repaired without replacing the entire windshield. Use a fine polishing compound to get rid of minor windshield scratches with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
A window regulator is electric or manual, and it basically controls the up and down motions of a side window on a car. Learn about window regulators, or track assemblies, with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Before buying a car at an auction, it's important to understand that the procedures for inspecting vehicles is different at every location. Find out how to communicate to get information about car auctions with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car auctions.
The equipment needed to wash a car includes paper towels, a hose, a bucket and car soap. Use a sponge that is rid of dirt and grit when washing a car with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
The easiest way to effectively paint a car that has peeling paint is by stripping down all of the paint. Find out how paint primer can cause peeling problems with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
There are a lot of different ways to ruin paint on a car, including exposure to tree sap, direct sunlight or adhesives. Keep a vehicle clean, and keep it waxed with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Cleaning rust off of a car engine is difficult to do without completely tearing down the engine and cooking each individual part. Discover how to sand blast or pressure wash a car's engine with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
A supercharger forces more air into a car engine's cylinders, allowing them to generate more power. Find out how aspirated air is compressed through a supercharger with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on cars and fuel economy.
When looking for a car at a junk yard, it's important to talk to the people running the junk yard to find out the extent of the damage. Look for notes left on cars at junk yards with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on cars and junk yards.
The easiest way to ruin a car is by refusing to perform routine maintenance on the car. Change a car's oil regularly, stop gradually, and avoid other abuse on a car with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Three ways to prevent rust on a car include keeping a car clean, taking care of paint chips and scratches and keeping a car waxed. Keep a car from rusting by buffing out paint scratches with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
Oxidation on a plastic car bumper occurs over time when chemicals or tars get onto the bumper, which is then exposed to direct sunlight. Use a polishing compound and some elbow grease to clean oxidation off of bumpers with help from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.
A number of products can prevent car mirrors from fogging up, such as those made by ArmorAll and RainX. Use water repellents and anti-fog products to keep mirrors from fogging with help 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 replace spark plug wires, how to change spark plugs and how to replace disc brake pads. Learn about measuring tire rims, repairing windshield scratches and preventing rust on a car. Improve a car's performance with this maintenance advice.
Tom 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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