Car Maintenance: Video Series

When a car is having problems with its steering system, it is most likely due to a problem with the fluid in the hydraulic system. Learn about possible sources of leaks in the power steering system with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

A gear ratio is a generic term that is used to describe the relationship between a drive gear and the gear that is being driven. Find out why automotive gear ratios may refer to gears in the differential or transmission with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on gear ratios.

In order to clean up an oil spill, it's necessary to use a product that will absorb the oil before it can be swept up. Give an oil spill an hour to be fully absorbed with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

Vehicles may have manual or automatic transmissions, and signs of failing transmissions include unusual noises, grinding gears and whining sounds. Find out how transmission gears can wear out if the transmission isn't lubricated properly with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

On most cars with cable-driven speedometers, the cable starts at the transmission, runs toward the firewall and goes through a grommet and into the backside of the speedometer. Learn about the use of electronic speedometers in newer vehicles with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car speedometer cables.

Properly-inflated tires will save gas, but there's no concrete way to relate the two, as the amount of gas that is saved is dependent on how under-inflated the tires were in the first place. Improve fuel economy and ride quality with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on cars and fuel efficiency.

A car's air filter is kept in a housing that has clips or screws, and the screws will have to be loosened in order to get the top of the housing off. Install a new air filter and tighten the lid back down with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

A slipping transmission usually refers to an automatic transmission in which the clutch bands that grip various gears don't have the force to grip down tightly enough. Find out why a car with loose enough bands may not move at all with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.

A car with low transmission fluid will stop moving, and other internal failures, such as bearing failures, may occur, as well. Learn about adding transmission fluid to a vehicle correctly with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance.