REPAIRS101

August 1, 2013 Steve.

Air Conditioning Smell Funky?

How to do-it-yourself instructional on eliminating funky odors coming from your car's air-conditioning system. Includes 60 second Air Conditioning theory lecture with 3D model and advice on how to prevent funky smells, mould, mildew and fungus.

July 5, 2013 Steve.

Water In Fuel

Discussion about water in fuel contamination. Symptoms, sources and solutions including an old truckers' trick. Plus a demo of Kolor Kut water finding paste.

May 30, 2013 Steve.

Brake Line Double Flares

How to do-it-yourself instructional showing correct procedure for making standard double flares in double wall steel tubing.

February 24, 2012 Steve.

Reliable Crimp Connections

How-to do-it-yourself instructional on creating superior crimp connections for 6, 12, 24 and 32 volt systems.

October 1, 2011 Steve.

Heavy Duty Equipment

Images of various pieces of Heavy Equipment. Follow-up to 2010 REPAIRS101 video "Why I Became A Mechanic".

September 2, 2011 Steve.

Changing Engine Oil

Performing an engine oil and filter change. Tips and tricks for a professional job on a do-it-yourself budget.

July 31, 2011 Steve.

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.

July 16, 2011 Steve.

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.

June 20, 2011 Steve.

Dryer Belt Replacement

How to do-it-yourself instructional on changing the drive belt on an electric tumble dryer.

May 31, 2011 Steve.

Air Compressors & Pneumatic Tools

Discussion on criteria for selecting the correct air compressor for home or industrial use. Covers tank size, pressure, pumps, motors and duty-cycles of compressors and reviews air consumption of typical mechanic's air tools.