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Routine maintenance, diagnostics and other auto repairs are necessary in keeping a car running smoothly. Discover how to troubleshoot and fix car problems with help from an auto mechanic in this free video series on car maintenance.
There are 8 videos in this series:
In order to troubleshoot a dead car speaker, a multimeter is needed to check to see if the speaker is working at all or if it needs to be replaced. Check car speakers by removing door panels with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
The easiest ways to shut off a car alarm that won't quit are by unplugging the alarm speaker or disconnecting the negative battery terminal. Get a car alarm to stop making noise with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
When replacing a car's radiator, wear safety glasses and make sure that the car is cooled down before draining the antifreeze out of the radiator. Use a repair manual as a guide when replacing a radiator with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
When testing an alternator on a car, it's important to first check to see if a battery has enough voltage. Use a test light on a car's alternator with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
Minor radiator leaks can be temporarily fixed by pouring metal flakes from a product called Bar's Leak into the radiator. Use epoxies from local auto parts stores to fix a radiator leak with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
If the housing of a side mirror is broken, there is no way to fix it without getting it replaced, but broken glass can be replaced at a local auto parts store. Glue on a replacement side mirror with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
When replacing side mirrors on a car, the door panel needs to be removed, as well as three bolts that hold the mirror in place. Be careful not to remove the wiring harness when replacing side mirrors with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
It's difficult to test fuel pressure on a car without an expensive master fuel injection pressure testing kit. Take a car with suspected fuel pressure problems to a garage with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.
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, an auto mechanic provides advice for performing repairs on cars and troubleshooting car problems. Discover how to run diagnostics on alternators, how to replace a radiator and how to shut off a car alarm that won't quit. Learn about replacing side mirrors and fixing broken side mirrors, as well. Keep vehicles in great shape with these auto maintenance tips.
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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