Hot Auto Maintenance & Repairs How-Tos
How To: Find a leak in the evap on an '03 Dodge Caravan
Finding a leak in the evap system on your car generally requires sophisticated equipment. If it's a big leak though, you can probably find it yourself. This video will teach you some tricks you can use to try and find an evap leak yourself on a 2003 Dodge Caravan before you take it to the shop.
How To: Replace Water Pump, All Belts and Shaft Seals on a Porsche 944 S2
The video gives a step by step tutorial on how to replace the water pump, all belts and the shaft seals on a Porsche 944 S2.
How To: Fix transmission and oil seal leaks fast with AT-205 Re-Seal
If you've got an oil seal leak in a very inconvenient place, then this video by Scotty Kilmer will show you how a little bottle of re-sealer may be able to fix that leak. The vehicle in this video has a leak in the front main seal of the automatic transmission. The seal is pretty cheap, but you have to pull the transmission off to replace it, which can take a serious amount of time. The re-sealer is a better solution, a polymer oil that can mix with all kinds of oils. If you mix AT-205 Re-Sea...
How To: Use a smoke machine to find an evap leak in a car
Figuring out exactly where a small leak is in a solid black car tube is tough. That's where the smoke machine comes in. In this video you'll learn how the party staple can help you test an evap line for leaks.
How To: Figure out what's draining your car battery and fix it
Figuring out what was causing your old car battery to drain power was easy, but on modern cars it's more complicated due to their large number of electrical devices. In this video you'll learn how to find out what's draining the battery on your new car and fix it.
How To: Replace the door hinge pins on a car
When the doors on your car get older they often stop closing as well as they once did. If you've checked the striker plate and that seems fine, you may need to replace your door hinge pins. This video will show you how to do just that.
How To: Fix the blend door actuator motor on a '99 Mercury Grand Marquis
If the air conditioning on your car doesn't work and the condenser does work, you may have a broken blend actuator door motor. It's hard to get to, but there's a way to do it without removing the dash board, and this video will show you how to do it.
How To: Turn off the check engine light on a 1991 Suzuki Sidekick with a hidden switch
The 1991 Suzuki Sidekick is quite vintage at this point, and they're fun little cars. If your Sidekick's check engine light is on and there's nothing wrong with the engine, use the hidden switch you'll learn about in this video to turn it off.
How To: Cut R&R (remove & replace) time for an engine in a 2000 Chevrolet Express van
For most vehicles, the way you remove and replace (often referred to as R&R) an engine is by disconnecting everything from the motor and pulling it out of the frame. With the 2000 Chevrolet Express, the book time states 22 hours for R&R of the engine this way. But there is a shortcut, and it cuts the time nearly in half! It involves the backwards approach, where you lift the body of the Chevy Express off the frame, then pull the engine out.
How To: Repair a car trunk that won't open
In order to repair a trunk that won't open, you will need the following: a screw driver. You will need to climb into your trunk, through the back seat. Remove the back seat. Pull the emergency release. Remove the trunk lock. Unscrew it. Look for anomalies. Bent screws could be the cause. You will need to repair any broken parts or replace them, if you decide not to replace the entire lock. Reinstall the lock in the trunk.
How To: Identify a Jeep rear axle in order to replace it
RichPin shows how to identify a rear axle on a Jeep Grand Cherokee to determine the correct replacement part. The first thing to do is to identify the axle by cleaning the fill plug on the back cover. Look at the inscription of the plug to find out the style of the rear end. In this example, Rich has a "Dana" style rear end. To determine if it is a 35 or 44 Dana, look at the web area to the right of the plug to locate the number. The two steps outlined in this video allow you to identify the ...
How To: Patch a radiator hose
Find out how to patch up your radiator hose long enough to drive to the auto parts store or your local mechanic and replace it with a new one.
How To: Replace a Saturn S-Series engine coolant temp sensor
One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long ...
How To: Remove the EVAP purge solenoid in a Saturn S-Series
One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long ...
How To: Remove an ignition lock cylinder in a Saturn S-Series
One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long ...
How To: Remove the blower motor resistor in a Saturn S-Series
One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long ...
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: 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: 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.
How To: Stop Running Over Plastic Bags! And More Small Tips for Keeping Your Car Running Smoothly
Approximately 380 billion plastic bags are used in the United States every year. That’s more than 1,200 bags per U.S. resident and more than 54 times the number of people who live on the planet. That's why here in Santa Monica, thanks to a city-wide plastic bag ban, you won't find a plastic bag at any of the major retail stores.
How To: Start a Car After a Very, Very Long Time in Storage
My grandfather's brother won this car in a lottery during 1957. He had no driver's license, but his brothers used to give him a lift in it. From 1975 to 1996, the car was parked in my grandfather's brother's garage. My grandfather moved the car on a trailer in 1996 to his garage a few miles away, but it's been standing still there until this year when I rolled it out and started it up. This was the first time someone turned it on in 38 years!
How To: Replace the Front Turn Signal Light on Your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta
In this video we will show you how to replace the turn signal on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta.
How To: Replace the Front Door Panel on Your 04-10 Toyota Sienna
In this video we will show you how to replace the front door panel on your 04-10 Toyota Sienna.
How To: Replace Driver Side Master Power Window Switch on a 04-10 Toyota Sienna
In this video we will show you how to replace the driverside master power window switch on a 2004-2012 Toyota Sienna.
How To: Replace the Cabin Dust and Pollen Air Filter in Your 99-04 Honda Odyssey
In this video we will show you how to replace the cabin air filter in your 99-04 Honda Odyssey.
How To: Remove and Install a Front Bumper Cover on a 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey
This quick auto repair video will go through the steps necessary to remove your old front bumper cover, as well as install a new one, on a 1999-04 Honda Odyssey mini van.
How To: Fix a Broken Door Latch Cable in a 1980-97 Ford F150, F250, F350, or Bronco
Can't get your door open? Could be the door latch cable. This video will help you install a new door latch cable in your Ford F150, F250, F350, or Bronco pickup truck (1980-1997).
How To: Keyless Entry Remote Not Working? Try This Quick Fix Before Buying a New One
Most cars made in the last ten or fifteen years can be unlocked with a keyless remote, and once you get used to them, unlocking your car with a traditional key feels like a pain. The most common reason they stop working is just because the battery needs replacing, but when they're broken for real, a new one can cost a small fortune. So before you go out and buy one, try this quick fix that worked for Redditor diggalator, and cost absolutely nothing. Basically, he pried the remote apart and to...
How To: Build Your Own Electric Vehicle with Modi-Corp's Upcoming DIY Pius Car Kit
If you've ever popped the hood of you car and went, "I can do that," then you're about to get your chance. A Japanese company called Modi-Corp has unveiled its plans to release a kit that will let you put together your very own electric car. Granted, it's not that impressive of a vehicle. Actually, the "Pius" is just a one-seater and somehow strangely classified in Japan as a "motorized bicycle." The "car" will only be able to reach top speeds of up to 21 mph, making it more of a go-kart than...
How To: Replace the water pump and timing belt on a Ford Escort automobile
This guide to replacing the timing belt and water pump on a Ford Escort is for a 95 Escort, but it will likely help with several different types of vehicles. Watch as both the timing belt and the water pump are removed carefully from the car and then replaced with new parts.
How To: Touch up the paint on a car and fill in any missing spots
A small scrape or spot on your car where the paint has been removed can hurt the value of your car and lead to rust. This step-by-step video will walk you through touching up the paint on your car in a safe and easy way. Take a look at how they manage to repair the scrape in the blue paint of this automobile. Touch up the paint on a car and fill in any missing spots.
How To: Replace the headlights on a 1998-2004 Dodge intrepid
You need working headlights to drive safely. If the bulb in your healdlights have burnt out, or dimmed, or the headlights have been damaged then you have to replace them. You can do so safely at home and save yourself a lot of money.
How To: Replace the alternator and power steering belt on a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
Do you need to replace your alternator and power steering belt, but don't want to pay outrageous labor charges at a mechanic? Watch this video to learn how to remove and replace the belt that drives both the alternator and the power steering on a Dodge Intrepid 2.7L 98-04.
How To: Replace the blower fan motor in a 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
Are you sweating without AC on hot days? Freezing without a heater when it's cold out? Time to replace the blower fan motor in your 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid. Removing the old broken blower fan motor and installing a new one will bring your AC and heating systems back to life.
How To: Remove and install the front door panel on a 2002-08 Dodge Ram
Replace your front door panel yourself following these step by step instructions. You will learn how to remove and install a front door panel on any 2002-08 Dodge Ram truck. This simple procedure is the first step to a number of other repairs.
How To: Replace a 2009 Ford Focus brake, backup, or tail light bulb
This tutorial shows you how to replace a rear light on a 2003 Ford Focus. Specifically, the video shows fixing the rear brake light, but this tutorial shows how to fix any rear light (including brake/tail, reverse, and turn signal lights). It is very simple and does not necessarily require any tools at all, though a pair of pliers comes in hand. Give me a break! Better yet, give me a working brake light on my 2003 Ford Focus! OK, if that's what you want, this video is going to show you how to...
How To: Remove the door panel from an '07 or later Chevy Avalanche
If, for some reason, you need to remove one of the door panels from your '07 or later-model Chevy Avalance, this video shows you everything you need to know to be able to do that! This tutorial will also work for any similarly constructed GM truck.
How To: Fix a broken gauge cluster on a 1997 - 2004 Buick Regal
If you are the proud owner of a 1997.5 - 2004 Buick Regal, chances are that at least one of your dash lights has gone out by now. Worry no longer, as this is an easy and cheap problem to fix. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on fixing your gauge cluster, including the mileage light and driver info center.
How To: Repair or replace a power window motor for a Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana
This video focuses specifically on the Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana models of vans. If your power window motor is going out, or isn't working anymore, this video shows you how to fix it (if possible) or replace it (if it isn't).
How To: Replace the lower ball joint on a Ford F150 (two-wheel drive)
Want to replace the lower ball joint on your two-wheel Ford F150? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this repair video can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about 13 minutes. For all of the details, and to get started yourself, take a look!