Brake Line Double Flares
How to do-it-yourself instructional showing correct procedure for making standard double flares in double wall steel tubing.
Category: automotive / marine
How to and pro tips for automotive / marine mechanical issues.
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Heavy Duty Equipment
Images of various pieces of Heavy Equipment. Follow-up to 2010 REPAIRS101 video "Why I Became A Mechanic".
Changing Engine Oil
Performing an engine oil and filter change. Tips and tricks for a professional job on a do-it-yourself budget.
Choosing Engine Oil
How to do-it-yourself instructional on selecting the correct engine oil. Explains API Service Classifications, Viscosity, Synthetic and Multi-grade oils.
Glove Box Hinge Fix
How to do it yourself instructional on the repair of a broken glove box hinge on a 2000 Buick Century Limited.
Side Mirror Replacement
How to do-it yourself instructional on replacing a side-view mirror on a car or light truck with complete inner door panel removal and installation process and discussions on torque and the over-tightening of fasteners.
Spark Plug Troubleshooting
Discussion on possible causes of and solutions to a fouled spark-plug. Demonstrates governor spring tension increase to raise operating speed.
Mechanics’ Dirty Hands
Discussion on the potential health benefits of wearing nitrile gloves on the job.
Auto: Safe Jacking Procedures
How to do-it-yourself instructional on safe jacking procedures using a standard bottle jack and axle stands.
Why I became a Mechanic
Insight into reasons to choose the field of Mechanics as a career as told by a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. Discusses recycling and environmentalism in the automotive industry.
