Archive for the ‘Car Maintenance Tips’ Category
Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Use a Torque Wrench
To use a torque wrench, set the weight appropriately and only use it to screw things on, listening for the click when the appropriate amount of torque is reached. Avoid damaging a torque wrench by trying to unscrew things or using adapters with the wrench. Learn more about torque wrenches with information from a certified mechanic in this free video on tools. Expert: Thomas Brintzenhofe Bio: Thomas Brintzenhofe has been a certified mechanic for the past 14 years, and a certified master mechanic for the past eight years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
How to Change Oil in Your Car : How to Drain Oil From Car
Learn how to remove the drain cap to drain the oil in your car as an expert mechanic demonstrates his oil changing technique in this free car maintenance video. Expert: Kirby Witt Bio: Kirby Witt has been involved in the auto industry for many years. His grandfather had a Mobil Service Station for 60 years. Filmmaker: Doug Craig
Auto Repair & Diagnostics : How to Jump-Start a Car
When jump-starting a car, safety is important, and jumper cables are needed to be placed on non-corroded terminals. Remember that negative is black and positive is red when jump-starting a car with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics. Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe Bio: Tom Brintzenhofe has been a mechanic for the past 17 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
How to Change Oil in Your Car : Jacking Rear of Car to Change Car Oil
Learn how to jack the rear of the car to change its oil as an expert mechanic demonstrates his oil changing technique in this free car maintenance video. Expert: Kirby Witt Bio: Kirby Witt has been involved in the auto industry for many years. His grandfather had a Mobil Service Station for 60 years. Filmmaker: Doug Craig
Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Replace Auto Starter Contacts
If a car key is turned and all that results is a single click, there may be a problem with the start solenoid contacts wearing out. Find out how to remove the fasteners that hold starter solenoid contacts in place with help from an ASE-certified master automobile technician in this free video on starter contacts. Expert: Clark Mason Bio: Clark Mason is an ASE-certified master automobile technician. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso