If you’re smart enough to work on your vehicle, take things one step further and discover how to make a little extra cash. There’s money in those worn and rusty parts you’ve been throwing away. Brakes, wheel bearding, and AC compressors etc., are all made of metal, and carry a cash value. Take it to…
Testing an Alternator
Your alternator might be working, but it may not be working at max efficiency. This video explains how to test your car’s alternator using a multimeter. Signs of bad alternator can include dim interior lights and headlights, a weak sound when starting the vehicle, and car that dies when sitting overnight. Set your mulitmeter to…
Royal Purple Fuel Max Cleaner
Can Max Cleaner Royal Purple Cleaner get the job done? Today’s test is on a V8 Ford Explorer. The cleaner is supposed to remove carbon deposits and buildup. The inspection will start by looking at the fuel injector and spark plug holes. This inspection will reveal exact snapshots. Royal Purple will be added to the…
How to Remove Scratches from your Car
Permanently removing those nasty nicks and scratches from your vehicle places you on a whole new level in society. People love their vehicles, but seldom will they go the distance to remove scratches. Before long, those scratches become a common sight and will never be removed. Help is on the way. This video shows you…
How to Restore Your Headlights Permanently
It’s one thing to restore your headlights, but to restore them permanently takes things to a whole new level. It’s oxidation that causes your headlights to lose their luster and shine. But that’s fixable in a way that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on parts and supplies. All you need…
The 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Turbo Coupe Is Smoking Hot
Few automobiles manage to incite the kind of adrenaline rush that the Chevrolet Camaro is capable of generating. Ever since the first Camaro engine rumbled, people have fallen hard for this sensational sports car. Of course, over the course of a few decades, some models have established themselves as true superstars. The 2013 Chevy Camaro…
Replacing the Blinker Fluid
Replacing blinker fluid is frequently overlooked. Safety is important, so make sure you wear hand and protective eye wear. Line up the blinker fluid that you’ll use. It depends on the type of bulbs in your lights. Make sure you have a funnel, some elbow grease, and extra light bulbs. First, remove the blinker housing,…
A How To On How To Paint The Wheels On Your Car
Can a person who fixes cars last name really be Fix? You know the old saying, “What’s in a name?” Wheels are a part of a car that most people overlook when it comes to painting. Bad hubcaps can make a nice car look bad. The wheels alone, if painted, can change the complete look…
Replacing Front Wheel Bearings
Taking your vehicle to the shop for repairs can be costly. If you have the time and patience to learn, fixing your own car can boost your confidence as a mechanic and put change back in your pocket. The vehicle is a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. The rumbling noise you hear is the result of a…
How To Use A Winch To Recover Your Vehicle
Off-roading can be fun, crazy, muddy, heart-pumping, and a myriad of other wonderful things. It can also get your vehicle irreversibly or dangerously stuck — unless the proper procedures for using a winch are followed. Every situation and vehicle is different, but following these steps will enable recovery of the vehicle with both minimal damage…