In this episode of Saturday Mechanic, Ben Wojdyla shows how to perform some basic maintenance on your vehicle. Find out how to do-it-yourself in this week's episode of Saturday Mechanic.
In this episode, Popular Mechanics' Associate Auto Editor Ben Wojdyla:
* Checks power steering, washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and engine oil
* Checks and replaces air filter
* Lubricates hood latch, hood, door, and trunk hinges
* Checks tire pressure
* Replaces windshield wipers
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Who says you can't work on your own car anymore? Follow Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla as he leads viewers, step by step, through repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting tips. Got car questions? Email Ben, and he may answer them on the show.
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Hi dear! I got one quick question which is this! what system is in closing lube or open lube mean ? in the same time before setting ignition timing should the system be in closing lube or feed back mode ? Thanks in advance.
This first video was rather helpful! I’ve always loved cars and I always will but I really wanna have more of an understanding of them and knowledge of repairing and maintenance on the engine!
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I am an older lady without help for car repairs. I am now trying to learn how to do repairs that are needed on my car. I have a long list of repairs to do. I needed to know the basics of car care. Safety tips I also need so I don't get hurt or do something dumb. I could sure use any help you can provide to me. I am without most tools and trying to learn about tools. I still call screwdrivers flat or star ( lol). This video really helped turn on a light bulb for me to the basics I need to be looking at. I didn't know not to mess with the battery while the car was running. DUH--right ?
Well, I am determined to do the best I can and I appreciate your videos. Thank you so very much.
I love your video content! **Problem** I have a 2005 GMC Yukon XL 5.3 Vin# 1GKEC16Z75J154574. Start no crank problem until 2nd start attempt. Checked fuel pressure at the test port on the fuel rail. With the Key on but not started the pressure indicates 25+- psi but quickly declines to 0. Checked after vehicle starts pressure holds steady at 48psi. Once vehicle cranks no problem accept a light rough idle. Fuel pump is original from factory. Current mileage is 241k. I don't see a fuel regulator to check. Anything else to do before replacing fuel pump. Hesitant to replace pump cause once cranked there are no problems. I thought fuel pump failure was all or nothing. Thank you for your help.
Not good instruction. The filter should be cleaned not replaced and there's no reason to shove it in there, just remove the fucking cover. poor camera work too bro, and by bro i mean never my bro
I found myself stranded on a busy highway. I was got a tow truck out to me in less than 30 minutes. I found a company that offers unlimited roadside assistance. Just google ricks vehicle protection
hello im naren,
wondering changing oil whats the best time or year to change , also wanting know that if I where to change my engine to say a v8 or v10 whats the best option to aviod less gas usage. Whats the most popluar oil to use and to have good transmission
Honestly, I don't feel like I learned anything. I can't tell what I'm supposed to be looking for with the camera either being so far away or obnoxiously zoomed in to the point that I can't tell where in the car he's working on...
u said not to used the break fluid after 3 weeks is that after purchase or look at the expiration date at the store then judge from the date that's my first question next does all car air filter come in the same size or does size varies and what's the exact tire pressure for the average standard coupe
This guy is not a fucking mechanic....He just replaced a K and N filter AND he just shoved a paper filter in the fucking housing and damaged the fucking filter...Also "Uhh this airfilter housing looks a little different". IT'S A FUCKING AUDI! How the fuck did that throw you off????
Besides these videos what is the best way to learn about cars? I currently live at home and the car I drive is my parents' and they won't let me explore around... it's also 2016 so it's in good shape. I don't plan on becoming an expert but I do want to know how to do the basics myself and understand what my friends are talking about when they fire off "car talk."
there is a toyota vitz 2002-2004 (same engine with this toyota yaris / echo), and there is a squeaking/squealing sound somewhat like a belt when slow turning while running (aircon turned on).. owner replaced the bellt but sound still exists. it occurs occasionally specially in slow turn.. what could be the problem?
You're forgetting something REALLY important when checking fluids: Check them when the car is WARM, not cold, especially oil. Oil in a cold car has settled and does not give an accurate reading. Also, a dab of vasoline on the air filter clamps will make it easier to put the clamps back on. Also, what's with the black tape on the can of lubricant? Are you afraid of showing the brand name of a competitor? It's rather tacky.....and I truly doubt the manufacturer will hate you if you leave the black tape OFF of the can. It looks tacky boys. Brake fluid: NOT use an opened bottle of brake fluid? Where did you get this? I've been driving for over 40 plus years, I've NEVER had a problem with using a previously open bottle of brake fluid however, if you're THAT afraid of contamination getting into the bottle, put the bottle into a plastic bag and tie it off to avoid ANY contamination. Really....I've never had a problem and I sure as Hell am not about to dump a good bottle of brake fluid.
it's good to know that put the air filter cover back may take a little efforts, some video just cut it off and make it looks too easy; it makes people think `am i doing the right thing now, should this be so hard`.
It's absurd how they charge you hundreds of dollars to replace or fix basic stuff. I'm a trained technician. I've worked on projects for the army, navy, air force and homeland security. I can fix stuff just fine at a fraction of the cost.
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I mean I love cars and my cousin is a technician. i work as a porter and would love to learn about being a technician. but have no basic knowledge of maintenance on cars but I really want to learn.
if there's coolant in the reservoir you shouldn't worry about it unless your car starts overheating, but if you need to check, wait until the car is cool, and open the cap that's on the directly on top of radiator (most cars have it there, or do as the video says and "check the owners manual")
+ChrisFix this would be such an awesome video idea, I'd love to see your version. " 10 things all first time car owners should know new car or used " Lol
+xX squeaker Xx not easy as well, you would need to take test because car companies come up with new things to add to the cars. It's getting even harder now since electrical is being added more and more to these modern cars
Doing my own studying before I get hired as a general technician with Bridgestone God willing so that I can have knowledge of auto repair and this is very informative, thank you all for uploading this and taking the time to make it. I live in San Antonio, TX. GO SPURS GO and a big shot out the RIO GRANDE VALLEY, CAMERON< WILLACY< HIDALGO AND STARR counties. HARLINGEN,TX is where I grew up on S.16th and Little Creek. God bless
Just decided to learn more about auto repair. I'm 55 Disable due to Parkinson. Money is tight being on SSDI. Last year I learn Gardening growing a lot of food in our back yard helped with our food bill. Now. this year my goal is to learn auto repair. Just got hit with a $400.00 car repair bill. I can do basic stuff like checking the fluids changing batteries, changing head lights. I even change the spark plugs, I know that can to everything at home, can you help me get started. Thanks was thinking about take a auto class at a Vocational school just to learn the basics.
Yeah Audi also requires you to use the in car Multimedia interface (MMI) system to check the oil level instead of the usual dipstick way like with most vehicles
I own x5 50i 2015. My friend told me if i go easy on the car when driving, engine will get stupid. He told me that sometimes i need to drive it on sport mode to improve the engine, so overtime the car will get used to it and will actually be faster and more responsive. not sure how true is it.
"The oil on this car looks low and dirty. We will change it" useless fuck lol. Don't bother telling us what to look for to see if it's low and/or dirty
If I'm correct this air filter is a high performance one wich can be cleaned. No need to change it, especially by a basic one.
And you change high-end wipers by basic ones as well.
typical move by mechanics. If the customers aren't familiar with parts then they use the cheapest ones possible to get the job done and increase profit.
Shouldn't you check if your have any tears in the tires. For instance, if your tires are old and starting to wear away they will show some copper wire commonly on the inside outer rim of the tire.
u fucken weaker my Nissan skyline has a broken cluth and piston rod thing fucken weaker new exhaust and u say its fixed thanks hks and chiefly fixing it fag
