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Auto repair requires troubleshooting, diagnostics and performing routine maintenance on cars. Find out how to fix car problems with help from an auto mechanic in this free video series on car repairs.
There are 19 videos in this series:
When buying new tires for a car, the most important information to know is the tire size, which is always embedded into the side of the tire. Buy new car tires that are affordable and have an acceptable tread life with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
A few basics that should be carried in every car include a first aid kit, hand soap, towels, a tire repair kit, tools, antifreeze and windshield washer fluid. Find out why a car driver should keep two quarts of oil in their car at all times with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
Individual vehicles serve different purposes and are built to run on a certain octane of fuel or gasoline. Call a dealership or consult the owner's manual of a car before buying gas with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
Fuel treatments come in a number of different forms, such as octane boosters and anti-gel conditioners for diesel engines. Discover how to buy regular fuel-injection cleaners with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
In order to replace a radiator hose that is leaking, a Phillips head screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver and a good pair of pliers are needed. Drain a radiator below the level of a radiator hose before replacing the hose with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
If a key gets broken from a car lock, a large-sized magnet can be used to try to retrieve the piece that remains in the lock cylinder. Try to get a broken key out of a lock before deciding to change locks with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
When changing a power steering pump, a pulley remover and installer kit are necessary. Find out how to remove three bolts from a power steering pump with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
There's no physical way to take a fuel injector off of a car and clean it, but fuel injection cleaning fluid can be poured into a gas tank to help the cleaning process. Find out an affordable way to clean fuel injectors with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
The disc brake pads on a car can be changed with the help of a ratchet and socket that will fit onto the bolts holding the calipers in place. Remember to push the pistons back when changing brake pads with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
When changing brake pads on a car, make sure the car is jacked up, remove the bolts on the caliper and remove the brake pads. Replace brake pads in a car with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
If a car's tires seem low on air, check them with a tire pressure gauge to make sure that the pressure matches the amount required for the tires. Check tire pressure specification on the tires themselves with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
The disc brake pads on a car can be changed with the help of a ratchet and socket that will fit onto the bolts holding the calipers in place. Remember to push the pistons back when changing brake pads with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
In order to loosen rusty nuts, bolts and screws, use a product called PV Blaster and spray it on the object. Let PV Blaster sit on rusty nuts, bolts and screws for 10 minutes before removing them with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
Cleaning up battery leaks on a car requires safety and the use of safety glasses. Use a wire brush to clean car battery leaks and corrosion with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
In order to change an oil seal on a car engine valve cover, a rag should be used to clean old oils off of the cover after the old rubber seal is removed. Tighten a new oil seal on an engine valve cover with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
When changing a car radiator, make sure the car is cool and drain the radiator before removing it. Use a pair of plier to remove radiator hoses when changing radiators with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
When changing brakes on a car, make sure the car is jacked up, remove the bolts on the caliper and remove the brake pads. Replace brake pads in a car with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
When changing a car battery, be sure to wear safety classes and take the off the negative battery terminal first. Hook up a positive battery terminal on a new battery first with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
In order to troubleshoot car stereo speakers, the first step is to remove the door panel. Check car stereo speakers to see if the problem is in the radio or wiring with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
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 tips for fixing common car problems and demonstrates how to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on cars. Discover how to buy new car tires, replace a leaking radiator hose and clean fuel injectors. Learn about putting air in tires, changing disc brake pads and changing car brakes. With this auto repair advice, any car owner will be able to keep their vehicle in great condition.
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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