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How To: Replace the power window regulator for a Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana
You're shown how to replace the driver's side regulator, but the procedure is the same on the passenger's side as well. You will need: a 10 mm socket and ratchet, a flat blade screwdriver and a pair of large pliers.
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 ignition coil in a Chevy Venture or Montana
Every van is put together in a different way, so make sure that the car you want to fix is either a Chevy Venture or Pontiac Montana. You will need a quarter inch ratchet, a two inch extension for the ratchet and a 732 socket.
How To: Remove the Door Panel from a 2002 Ford Explorer
By trial and error, I have found a good way to remove the door panel from a 2002 Ford Explorer (and other similar years).
How To: Replace the valve cover gaskets on a Dodge Caravan
You don't have to pay a mechanic half a fortune when it's so easy to do yourself. This video can be a tutorial for changing the valve cover gasket on nearly any model of truck or van, but is specifically aimed at those who drive a Dodge Caravan. You'll have to get at the back of the engine block, but that's not too difficult - all you have to do is move a few wires and parts out of the way, then move them back when you're done.
How To: Change Rear Disc Brakes on a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan
Changing the rear disc brakes on your 2001 Chrysler Town & Country (henceforth referred to as T&C) can be quite a challenge, but if you can spare a few hours (remember that you need to budget time to get the brake parts from the parts house) and are willing to get a little dirt on your hands, then you can save quite a bit of coinage!!! If after reading this article you do not feel like you can safely change your brakes, then bring your vehicle to a repair shop and let a professional do the jo...
How To: Change the brake lights and tail lights on a Honda Accord
You don't have to pay an expensive mechanic for something that you can do yourself! An experienced auto mechanic shows you the way to replace the brake lights and tail lights on a Honda Accord. You will need a flat head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a 10mm wrench (or socket and ratchet) and an 8mm socket and ratchet. The most challenging part of the whole tutorial is taking the rear bumper off - everything else is smooth sailing from there!
How To: Fix your Honda when it dies on the road
So you're driving your Honda, and it suddenly dies. You don't have to call a tow truck! This video shows you a few tips and ideas, like checking the spark plugs or the distributor, to get your Honda running on your own.
How To: Take apart a car engine and see what all the parts do
Curious about what all the different parts in a car engine do? This tutorial shows you how to dissect a car engine. Learn what all the parts look like and how they all work together to make your car go!
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!
How To: Fix the low oil pressure light in your car
Does the Low Oil Pressure light in your car always come on? Experienced mechanic Scotty Kilmer shows you a few strategies on how to make this light shut off. Make sure your oil is not too low before trying anything else.
How To: Swap out the 4.7L engine from a 2002 Dodge Ram truck
If you're the owner of a 2002 Dodge Ram Truck you may be looking to swap out the motor for one that works. This video is part 1 of a 2 part how-to, which will show you what to do to be out with the old engine and in with the new.
How To: Replace the drum brake shoes yourself
This tutorial gives you everything you need to know in order to be able to change the drum brake shoes yourself - and also how you can do so safely! Know when you can do it yourself and when it's a good idea to call a professional.
How To: Find out what your car is trying to tell you when the check engine light is on
When your car turns on, the computer under the dashboard runs a quick diagnostic of your car. If a problem is detected, the check engine light will turn on. Here is how you can diagnose your car to determine what has gone wrong, and how you can fix it.
How To: Easily remove scratches from the paint job on your car
If the paint job for your car or truck has been lightly scratched, this tutorial shows you how to use Scratch Out to remove scratches. Make sure you do this in the sun, and remember to reapply your coat of carwax after you're done.
How To: Replace leaky clutch hydraulics on a Honda Civic
If the clutch hydraulics on your Honda Civic are leaking, you might find your clutch stuck on the floor. Here is how you can check to see if you have a leak, and then how to fix it if you find one.
How To: Replace the hydroboost unit on a Chevy Astro van
If your Astro van is performing poorly (or perhaps not at all), one solution is to replace the hydroboost. Fix your power brakes and power steering with a new hydroboost. You'll need some moderate familiarity with auto mechanics to do this.
How To: Prevent or fix your car when it begins to accelerate unintentionally
Does your car sometimes accelerate when you don't intend for it to do? Depending on if your car is late or early model, the culprit could be one of several things. Here's how to figure out what causes it, and more importantly, how to make it stop.
How To: Change the automatic transmission fluid on your car
You don't have to pay a mechanic to change your automatic transmission fluid, you can do it yourself at home! This video shows you how to execute a perfect fluid and filter change on your car or truck at home.
How To: Replace a broken CV boot joint on your 4x4
When you're out offroading the bottom of your car takes a beating, and it's entirely likely that you could rip or otherwise damage one of the CV joint boots on your axles. This video will show you how to replace a CV joint boot and get your 4x4 back on the offroad.
How To: Remove and install the CV halfshaft / axle on a front-wheel drive car
The CV axles (halfshafts) on your front-wheel drive car can develop a rip or leak pretty easily, leading to noisy driving and eventually axle unreliability. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install a CV halfshaft.
How To: Diagnose a cracked cylinder head / blown head gasket
Oil is vital to maintaining the health of your engine, but if it's leaving the areas of the car where it's needed it can cause major damage. Watch this video to learn how to diagnose whether a misfire is being caused by a cracked cylinder head or leaking head gasket allowing oil to enter your coolant and spark plugs.
How To: Replace the cupholder in an Audi A6, A4, or C5
One of the many slick features on many German cars are articulating hidden cupholders. These break much more often than conventional cupholders and can have to be replaced. Watch this video to learn how to remove and replace the cupholders on an Audi A6, A4, or C5.
How To: Fix a broken back door lock on a Mitsubishi Endeavor
The Mitsubishi Endeavor, like most vehicles, has it's own list of common problems. One of them is the back door locks not working. Watch this video for a guide to diagnosing your door opening problem and, hopefully, fixing it successfully.
How To: Fix error codes P0340 & P0341 on a Saturn S-Series
IF you have a Saturn S-Series and it's thrown a P0340 or P0341 error code at your on the scanner after the check engine light has come on, you might be wondering how your cam position sensor can be off if you don't actually have one in your car. Watch this video to learn exactly what this code means to your car and some thoughts on how you might fix it. Three words: spark plug wires.
How To: Replace your worn-out rear brake shoes on your vehicle
Are your rear brake shows worn out and making noise? Well, then today's you lucky day, because Scotty Kilmer is going to show you how to change brake shoes on a car. First, you'll need to jack up the car a few inches from the ground. Take of the wheel, then get a big hammer and whack the drum a few times to loosen it up. Take it off. For the rest of the repair instructions, watch the full video!
How To: Remove and replace motorcycle handlebars
Is your old motorcycle's handlebar looking sadder than Mischa Barton's acting career? Then perhaps it is time to get them replaced. But don't waste your time and money on getting them fixed at a car shop.
How To: Fix a power car window using a fuse and panel removal tool
These days you can get a car tailored with special gangster rims, headlights, and sound systems, but one of the features of a standard car we all take for granted is power windows. Before those, all we had were frustrating crank-up windows that always got stuck if we didn't add enough elbow grease.
How To: Use the 3M Dynamic Mixing System body filler gun for auto body repair
If you're into auto body repair, the 3M Dynamic Mixing System is an interesting one to try out. In this video, you'll learn how to use the body filler gun. You just might want to NOT use the zig-zag pattern used in the video to apply the filler. It's best to apply the body filler on top of each other, which will eliminate the possibility of pinholes.
How To: Replace drum brake shoes on a 2001 Honda Odyssey
Some of you out there actually own a Honda Odyssey, and if you do, you may be in desperate need of some new drum brake shoes. In this video, Eric shows you how easy it is to remove and replace drum brake shoes on a 2001 Odyssey. There's some good info on drum brake servicing, plus more!
How To: Solve idling problems on a Honda Integra
A lot of people seem to have idle problems in their Honda vehicles, especially the Integra models. And idling problems are really hard to pinpoint. But you're in luck, because Eric has some great tips for hunting down those engine idling problems and eradicating them for good! Some of these tips include bleeding a cooling system, checking for vacuum leaks, reading the check engine light codes and diagnosing overheating.
How To: Beware of gunk underneath the oil cap when shopping for used cars
If you're looking to buy a new used car, then Eric has a great tip for you to avoid getting scammed— look into the horse's mouth. Yes, that sounds cryptic, but it's a very similar process where you look underneath the oil cap. If it looks smooth like it should, go ahead, think about purchasing that vehicle. But if there's a lot of built-up black gunk on the bottom, do yourself a favor and RUN. That engine is destined for failure.
How To: Increase your vehicle's performance by tightening the throttle cables
In this video, learn a great performance upgrade for your vehicle that costs nothing! Eric talks about his old Honda Integra and his irritation at its throttle response. But cars like this have cables that run to the throttle and sometimes they get loose. All you need to do is tighten the cables!
How To: Decide To Replace Or Repair A Dent With Metal Straightening
First Things First Before you can begin to work on a damaged panel, you must determine what type of material that you are working on. For instance, the panel may be mild steel, high strength steel, aluminum, plastic, sheet molded compound, or a number of other types of material.
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: Troubleshoot and fix broken windshield wipers
If your windshield wipers don't come on when you turn the switch, then try out the solutions in this video! First, check to see if there's a blown fuse. If that's okay, next check the power going to the wiper motor. You have to take the wiper arms off to get to the motor. Watch Scotty Kilmer in this video for all the remaining troubleshooting tips for broken windshield wipers.
How To: Fix sticking power steering with Sea Foam Trans Tune
Is your power steering binding when you're trying to turn? Or maybe it turns real easy to the right, but extremely hard to turn to the left? Well, that's a classic sign of a power steering rack that has problems. But before you go out and buy an expensive rack and pinion, and take the whole front end of the car apart to replace it, you might want to try a little trick first— Sea Foam Trans Tune, which is also for hydraulic and power steering systems.
How To: Change and balance a car tire
In this tutorial we learn how to change and balance a car tire. First, take the tire and remove the air out of it from all the sides. After this, remove the tire from the wheel. You will need to use a pry bar to help you remove it from the tire completely. It will help out a lot if you have a machine that will do this for you. Then, apply grease around the wheel and put the new tire on. From here, inflate the new tire while on the wheel and it will be ready to install on your vehicle.
How To: Change a 20 inch tire
In this tutorial, we learn how to change a 20 inch tire. First, you will need to remove the valve core with a removal tool. Then, rotate the rim until the beat is separated. From here, secure the rim on a machine so it can be unmounted from the tire. After the tire has come off from the wheel, repeat this on all of the different tires. When finished, use the same tool to put the new tire back on. Then, you will need to inflate the new tire that you just placed on. Finish this off by putting b...
How To: Remove a fuel fliter
In this video, we learn how to remove a fuel filter. Start out by removing the secondary retainer cup. After this, you will install quick disconnect tool and rotate until the primary cup has been released. Repeat the previous steps until all the lines are disconnected from the vehicle. After this, you should be able to simply remove the fuel filter from the vehicle. Make sure you are using the right tools to remove the retainer cup so you don't damage anything underneath the vehicle. Once fin...