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Basic maintenance needs to be performed on cars to keep them in top shape and to keep major problems from happening. Discover how to perform routine maintenance on a car with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video series on auto repair.
There are 14 videos in this series:
The air filter on a car is usually along a pipe which attaches to the top of an engine. Read an owner's manual to find out what type of air filter is needed with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
When preparing a car for a road trip, the first thing to do is to go over everything inside the engine bay and make sure all fluid levels are appropriate. Check the battery connection on a car before going on a road trip with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
When going to an auto shop for a tuneup, it can be helpful to first check with the Better Business Bureau for information on the credibility of the shop. Get the opinions of multiple shops to avoid falling for unnecessary tuneup specials with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
In order to burp a car's cooling system, the first thing to do is fill up the cooling system and reservoir with the engine running. Discover how long to burp a car's cooling system with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
The fluid in a hydraulic clutch system can be checked by finding the master cylinder. Find out how newer cars can come with a sealed hydraulic clutch system with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
To adjust the idle circuit fuel mixture, take a screwdriver and turn the screw on both sides of the carburetor until it slows the engine. Prepare a carburetor for adjusting the air and fuel mixture with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
The reservoir for adding windshield washer fluid is usually labeled on the top of the cap. Find out why windshield wiper fluid should contain deicer with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
The first step in changing the oil in a car is to jack the car up in the air and put blocks underneath the tires. Take out the oil drain plug when changing a car's motor oil with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
If a car is a front-wheel drive car, the transmission oil pan will be up front, while a rear-wheel drive car will hold its transmission fluid towards the center. Use a pan to catch the oil underneath the transmission with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
When checking or replacing the coolant in a car's air conditioning system, the first step is to turn the fans to high and the temperature settings to the coldest setting. Add freon to a car's air conditioner with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
In order to change a car's brake fluid, the first step is to take the cap off of the master cylinder. Find out why someone should push the brake pedal when changing brake fluid with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
Fixing minor scratches on a car requires rubbing compound and a smooth rag. Avoid burning through the paint when fixing scratches on a car with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
When flushing power steering fluid in a car, it helps to move the steering wheel side-to-side to make more fluid spew out. Flush new power steering fluid with the engine on with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto repairs.
In order to tell if a car needs an oil change, take a look at the dipstick to make sure that the oil isn't too dark or low. Change the oil in a car every 3,000 miles with help from a specialist in car restoration in this free video on car maintenance and auto 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 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 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 specialist in car restoration provides advice for performing general maintenance on a car. Find out how to change an air filter, how to burp a car's cooling system and how to change the oil in a car. Learn about changing transmission fluid, adding freon to a car's A/C and flushing power steering fluid. Keep a car running in great shape with these tips on car repairs and upkeep.
Gabe Braedt Gabe Braedt has been working on cars all of his life. Braedt and his father restore old GM, Chevrolet, and Ford trucks and cars and sell them. He was the automotive manager at JOE'S and currently works restoring car bodies at a local shop. On weekends, Braedt drag races a truck he built from the ground up and helps maintain his friend's race cars, which range from Skylarks and Trans Ams to Corvettes.dkdk
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