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Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Remove Tar From Car Paint

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:12:21 +0000

Remove tar from car paint by applying tar remover to a rag and rubbing vigorously to get remove the tar. Avoid leaving tar remover on the car for long periods of time with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on cleaning cars.

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

Duration : 0:1:29

Car Repair & Diagnostics : How to Test a Car’s Alternator

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:16:11 +0000

When testing an alternator on a car, it’s important to first check to see if a battery has enough voltage. Use a test light on a car’s alternator 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 more than 17 years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:39

Auto Repair & Diagnostics : How to Diagnose a Cooling System Problem

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:10:17 +0000

Problems with a car’s cooling system are usually indicated by a car that generates too much heat, a car that overheats or a car that runs cold all of the time. Check the thermostat and radiator if a car engine is overheating with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.

Expert: Tom 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

Duration : 0:2:55

Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Use a Torque Wrench

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:07:07 +0000

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

Duration : 0:2:4

Auto Repair & Maintenance : How Does a Remote Car Starter Work?

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:41:22 +0000

With a remote car starter, a small box is wired to the ignition circuit of a car and controlled with a remote attached to a key fob. Install a remote car starter, which will run the starter for five to 10 minutes, with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

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

Duration : 0:1:6

Auto Repair & Diagnostics : How to Fix a Flat Tire

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:19:22 +0000

If a car gets a flat tire from a nail, the tire can be fixed with a kit that will fill the nail hole with a replacement substance. Make sure there are no air bubbles when fixing a flat tire by following the advice of an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.

Expert: Tom 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

Duration : 0:2:30

Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Cool an Overheated Engine

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:19:15 +0000

Cool an overheated engine by pulling the car over, popping the hood, turning the car off and letting the engine sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Avoid taking the radiator cap off of an overheating engine or driving with an overheated engine, using advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

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

Duration : 0:1:35

Auto Repair & Diagnostics : How to Diagnose an Engine Problem

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:19:13 +0000

Diagnosing an engine problem requires that a person checks the spark plug wires, their vacuum lines, the car battery and more. Discover how to diagnose an engine problem without using expensive equipment with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.

Expert: Tom 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

Duration : 0:3:18

Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Change Brake Pads

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +0000

When changing brake pads on a car, make sure the car is jacked up, remove the bolts on the caliper and remove the brake pads. Replace brake pads in a car with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.

Expert: Tom 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

Duration : 0:2:23