Posts Tagged ‘auto’

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

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

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

Idle speed and idle mixture are the two most common adjustments made to carburetors, and these adjustments start by warming up the vehicle to full engine-operating temperature. Find out how to perform a lean-drop adjustment with help from an ASE-certified master automobile technician in this free video on carburetors. Expert: Clark Mason Bio: Clark Mason is an ASE-certified master automobile technician. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

gogoeco headed down to the 2009 North American Auto Show in Detroit Michigan and took a peak at all of the hype around the eco cars. We found that most of the big auto manufacturers focused on gas mileage only and very little on the production of the vehicles. The majority of the cars were not any different their previous models except that they were hybrids or some other form. The Fisker Karma was the only one that stood out. It was sleek and sexy, built using many recycled materials, as well as being a “Plug-in Hybrid”.