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How To: Prepare a car to be sold
A few quick and easy jobs could add hundreds of pounds to your car’s value before selling. Watch TV’s used car expert Jason Dawe show you how to prepare your car before selling.
How To: Install a throttle body spacer
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to install an Airaid Poweraid throttle body spacer on a 5.3L 2006 Chevy Z71 Crew Cab truck to improve its engine power–when combined with a complete Airaid intake system, one can see up to 25-horsepower gains–as well as yield slight improvements in fuel economy. For exhaustive, step-by-step instructions on installing the Airaid throttle body spacer on your car or truck, watch this how-to.
How To: Upgrade your truck's exhaust system
Still got stock? Many factory installed exhaust systems not only sound anemic, they actually are because they scrub power. The designers who are given the task of producing these pipes are often handcuffed by several different requirements that add up to one big compromise. Exhaust engineers are required to build systems that are quiet and that meet certain types of emission standards, but not all of the design concerns are driven by government regulations. Some are based on a perception of w...
How To: Understand car battery basics
For most automotive applications a battery needs to supply a lot of current for a short period of time to turn over the engine and get the car started. With the engine running, the car's alternator produces all the power the car needs. Thin plates inside a starting battery increase the surface area and produce this relative burst of energy. Thicker plates in a deep cycle battery provide a steady amount of current over a long period of time. Deep cycle batteries excel in reserve capacity (RC),...
How To: Replace your RV thermostat
In this how-to segment from the RV Today video archives Stew Oleson shows us how to replace an RV thermostat. As all experienced RVers know, everybody wants to have hot water when you're out there RVing but you don't want it too hot. Check out this RV tutorial video to learn how to install an adjustable thermostat for your RV to keep the water temperature just the way you like it.
How To: Test and replace knock sensors
Watch this car repair tutorial video that demonstrates how to test and replace your vehicle's knock sensor. Once you extract the codes from the vehicle and realize that troubleshooting begins with the knock sensors, there is a quick test that you can perform to find out if your knock sensors are working properly. Follow the procedure involved with testing this sensor:
How To: Fix oil leaks and clean your car engine
Ballin' on a budget? Mad Mike demonstrates how to get a clean engine with no oil leaks with this car tutorial video. Watch as Mad Mike guides you along the process with step by step instructions. Also covered is how to use an oil gun, which makes it easier to put the oil in the car. Learn how to find the leak and how to fix that leak using a crow's wrench with this instructional car video. Fix oil leaks and clean your car engine.
How To: Replace drum brakes with disc brakes on a 79 F150
A complete step by step automotive installation video on how to change a '79 F150 truck from drums to rear disc brakes. Disc brakes are newer technology that provide more stopping power and easier maintenance than older drum brakes. If you have a Dana 70 (1979 F150), bring it up to date and replace those old drum brakes with newer, better disc brakes. The guys at Redneck TV will make it easy for you.
How To: Lap valves
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to lap valves in an engine. Also known as a valve job, you'll learn how to increase flow by redoing the edges of your motor's valves. Lap valves.
How To: Replace an idler arm on a 1973 Chevy Nova
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to replace an idler arm on an ("X" body style) 1973 Chevy Nova. If you are restoring a Chevy Nova or just need to fix the idler arms on the suspension, this tutorial shows you how. Replace an idler arm on a 1973 Chevy Nova.
How To: Remove a Vehicle Dent with a Hair Dryer & Compressed Air
Got a dent in your car? Joe Kelley and Greg Swanson show you how to get it out with a hair dryer and a can of compressed air. See how easy it is to remove minor vehicle dents without going to a shop.
How To: Remove the bed from a 1994 Chevrolet C1500 W/T
This truck repair video shows you how to remove the bed from a Chevrolet C1500 W/T truck. This needs to be done to fix certain problems, in this case the fuel lines. Whatever reason you need to remove the bed from your Chevy, this video shows you how to do it properly.
How To: Check if a B&S carburetor float is stuck on a tractor
This tractor repair video shows you how to check if a Briggs & Stratton tractor engine carburetor float is stuck. Make SURE if you try this yourself you don't let gas get anywhere. This method is good for most B&S/Walbro carburetors. Check if a B&S carburetor float is stuck on a tractor.
How To: Mount a front blade on a 60 - 70 Simplicity tractor
This tutorial shows you how to mount a front blade on a Simplicity tractor from the 60's or 70's. This method works for most 60-70s era Simplicity tractors with front blade mounting brackets and a hydraulic lift. Mount a front blade on a 60 - 70 Simplicity tractor.
How To: Fix a Car Dent with a Hair Dryer and a Freezer
See how easy it is to fix a dent in the body panel of a car with a hair dryer, a freezer (e.g. canned air, dry ice, etc.), and patience. Watch both videos to see the before and after.
How To: Remove the head and cylinder of a Honda DIO engine
This scooter engine modification tutorial shows you how to remove the head and cylinder of a Honda Elite DIO scooter motor. This video shows you how to work on the motor when it is out of the scooter.
How To: Remove the piston from the rod in a two stroke motor
This scooter engine video explain removing the piston from the rod of most two stroke or four stroke engines. This particular piston comes from a Honda Elite DIO scooter and the video covers how to work with the rings and clips without ruining them.
How To: Repair rust damaged vehicle panels
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to remove rust and repair rust eaten and damaged metal. Doors, bumpers, rails and every metal part on your car is prone to rust. If rust has or is eating away at your vehicle this video shows you how to remove and repair the rust damage. You will need a welder and a grinder.
How To: Replace variator, belt, & roller weight in a Ruckus
In this moped repair tutorial you will learn how to replace the variator, belt and roller weight in a Honda Ruckus scooter. See how to tear things down and put them back together in a Honda Ruckus.
How To: Install & relocate new turn signals on a Honda Ruckus
In this moped parts tutorial you will learn how to install and relocate new turn signals on a Honda Ruckus scooter. You will need to do some electrical wiring work, but the video shows you everything you need to do to install new turn signals on your Ruckus.
How To: Install foot pegs on a Honda Ruckus scooter
In this scooter parts tutorial you will learn how to install foot pegs on a Honda Ruckus. If you are just replacing the stock ones or installing customized new foot pegs this tutorial will show you how on the Honda Ruckus.
How To: Remove old bubbled window tint
Here is a quick autmotive tutorial on how to remove old bubbled window tinting from your car windows. Don't leave that crappy tint on there because you don't want to pay to take it off. Watch this video and strip that bubbled old window tint yourself. Remove old bubbled window tint.
How To: Remove the handlebars of a Kawasaki KLR650
This motorcycle video guide will show you how to remove the handlebars of a Kawasaki KLR650. If you are replacing or repairing your KLR 650 handlebars, watch this video and see how to do it yourself.
How To: Remove the front wheel of a Kawasaki KLR650
This motorcycle parts tutorial video shows you how to remove the front wheel of a Kawasaki KLR650 bike. You need to remove the front wheel to do certain repairs, and perhaps repairs to the wheel itself. So learn how to remove your KLR 650 front wheel yourself in this video.
How To: Remove the steering stem of a Kawasaki KLR650
This motorcycle parts tutorial shows you how remove the steering stem (fork and triple tree) on a Kawasaki KLR650 bike. If you are replacing the steering stem or just doing work on your KLR 650 and need the steering stem off, this video will show you how to remove the steering stem. Make sure the front wheel is removed before starting.
How To: Install cruise control in a Toyota pickup
This automotive installation tutorial shows you how to install cruise control in a Toyota pickup. For many vehicles cruise control is something that's just there, but if you don't have it in your pickup and want to install cruise control check out this tutorial.
How To: Upgrade the Kawasaki KLR650 bouncer level tensioner
This motorcycle modification tutorial shows you how to install a doohickey (bouncer level tensioner) upgrade on a Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle. Watch and see how to do each step of this KLR650 bouncer level tensioner upgrade and if you get lost, the creator site has written instructions to follow as well.
How To: Overhaul a car battery charger
If you have an older battery charger and it works apart from having worn out terminals or frayed wiring, don't throw it away. Overhaul it with new wires, a plug and clip leads. This costs about $15 at the most instead of the $50 for a new unit. So watch this automotive repair video and learn how to overhaul a car battery charger and keep your car running for less!
How To: Remove the throttle tube on a Honda motorcycle
Steve shows you how to remove the throttle tube covering the throttle cable on a Honda 919/Hornet 900 motorcycle. If you need to do work on the throttle cable of your bike, this video may help you with removing the tube. Make sure to unhook the starter switch first.
How To: Remove the rear wheel on a Honda 919 motorcycle
This motorcycle tutorial shows you how to remove the rear wheel on a Honda 919 motorcycle. If you need to remove the rear tire on your Honda bike, watch this tutorial. You may want to remove the chain as well, but it can be done.
How To: Take grips and bar weights off a Honda 919 motorcycle
This motorcycle parts video shows you how to change the grips on a Honda 919 or Hornet 900 bike. Learn how to take the grips and bar weights off the handlebars and replace them with new ones.
How To: Remove the coolant hoses on a Honda 919 motorcycle
In this automotive repair tutorial you will learn how to replace the coolant lines on a Honda 919/Hornet 900 motorcycle. Learn how to drain the coolant, replace the existing hoses with new ones (in this case braided stainless steels ones) and refill the coolant. If you want to upgrade the coolant hoses or just need to replace the existing ones on your Honda 919 motorcycle, this video shows you how it's done.
How To: Replace the water pump system in a Dodge Dakota truck
This automotive repair video series shows you how to replace the water pump, water pump gasket, timing chain gasket, and oil seal on a 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4. If you have any or all of these problems in your Dodge Dakota truck, watch this video and learn how to fix the timing chain, water pump or oil seal.
How To: Replace the brakes on a 1998 Dodge Dakota truck
In this automotive repair video you will learn how to replace the front and rear brakes on a 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck. Brakes are a crucial safety element that shouldn't be neglected so if you have bad brakes, watch this video and learn how to replace them.
How To: Repair the ABS & speed sensor in a Dodge Dakota truck
In this automotive repair video you will learn how to fix the ABS and speed sensor in a Dodge Dakota truck. Learn how to read diagnostic trouble code to evaluate trouble indicators and fix broken sensors. So if your speed sensor or ABS brake system are on the fritz in your Dodge Dakota truck, watch this video and learn how to check and fix them.
How To: Fix the driver side window in a Dodge Dakota truck
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to fix a broken power window on a 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 when it won't go up or down. Even if you don't know exactly what is causing your power window not to work, this video will show you how to diagnose and fix the problem in your Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck.
How To: Rebuild a 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 transfer case
In this automotive repair video series you will learn how to rebuild the transfer case in a 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck. If you transfer case needs repair, watch and learn how to fix it yourself.
How To: Replace the radiator on a 1989 Volkswagen Fox
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to replace the radiator on a 1989 Volkswagen Fox. If you have a Volkswagen Fox with a busted or overheating radiator watch this video and learn how to replace it.
How To: Remove rust & repaint door panels on a Dodge Ram 4x4
In this automotive repair tutorial you will learn how to do your own body work on rusted door panels. This particular tutorial shows you how to remove rust, fix dents and repaint the door skins on a 1999 Dodge Ram 4x4 but you can apply these body work principles to any similar car or truck. If you have rust, or scraped up door panels watch this video and learn how to repair them.
How To: Remove the generator easily in a VW beetle bug
In this short video Chris Vallone shows you how to remove the generator from a vintage Volkswagen beetle with less hassle. If you own a classic VW bug and need to fix or replace the generator then this tutorial will make it go much easier.