Autos, Motorcycles & Planes: Page 40

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Mar 4, 2007

In this online video series, learn how to paint your car bumper, from car painting expert Marcel Porter. This experienced auto technician will show you how to sand your car bumper, how to mix the primer for your car and how to apply the primer, how to prepare the car paint and pour it into the paint gun, how to apply the various coats of paint, and how the newly painted bumper should look.

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How to Do basic car maintenance

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Maintenance WonderHowTo

For a car to operate normally, it must have some basic care and maintenance. In this automotive video series, learn what your car needs to stay in good working condition. Our expert ASE Certified Master Technician and mechanic will show you the proper techniques for do-it-yourself auto repair. Get tips on how to how to open your hood, change a battery, change the air filter, check your oil level, refill the windshield washer fluid, check the transmission fluid, change a flat tire, jump a car,...

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How to Apply car window tint

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Car Mods WonderHowTo

In this online video series learn tips and techniques on how to apply window tint to a car from expert window tint specialist Ronald Sanders. He will teach you about tint tools, different shades of tint, how to prep windows for tinting, how to apply window tint, how to heat shrink the tint, how to maintain window tint, and what are some benefits of window tint.

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How to Drive a stick shift

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Driving & Safety WonderHowTo

In this online video series learn how to drive a manual transmission from retired New York Firefighter and hot rod enthusiast, Rob Albino. Learn important aspects of using a stick shift including: sequence of gears, getting moving, how to get going on an incline, how to handle a clutch when going downhill, bypassing gears, how to start a manual transmission car with a dead battery, what RPM to shift on, heel-toeing technique, what not to do when driving with a manual transmission, and what to...

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How to Change a serpentine belt on your car

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Maintenance WonderHowTo

In this online video series learn from expert professional mechanic Nathan McCullough who graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 and received their craftsmanship award and honor seal. Learn important automotive Serpentine belt topics including: what is a Serpentine belt, locating the Serpentine belt, replacing the Serpentine belt, when to check the Serpentine belt, types of wear to look for, Jacking Screw Tensioner, Serpentine belt removal, checking the...

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How to Replace a damaged lug nut stud

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Auto Maintenance & Repairs WonderHowTo

In this series of video clips you'll get simple step-by-step instructions on how to replace a damaged lug nut stud on the wheel of your vehicle. Expert mechanic Nathan McCullough demonstrates the procedure in easy to follow steps, starting with breaking loose the lug nuts and removing the tire, parking brake cable, caliper and finally the broken stud. He also demonstrates how to clean and install the rotors and wheel assembly, and most importantly, how to check your work for safety.

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How to Change an alternator

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Maintenance WonderHowTo

In this online video series learn how to change the alternator on your car from certified mechanic Nathan McCullough. Watch these videos and learn alternator diagnosis as well as how to disconnect the battery on your car; and how to locate the alternator; how to remove the alternator by disassembling the intake, removing the throttle linkage and radiator hose; learn how to unplug the vehicle electrical connectors from the alternator; how to remove the serpentine belt; and how to install the new...

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How to Replace strut mounts on your car

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Auto Maintenance & Repairs WonderHowTo

In this online video series, learn from expert mechanic Nathan McCullough as he teaches and demonstrates how to replace the strut mounts on your vehicle. Learn strut mount replacement fundamentals such as how to locate the strut mount; what are some common problems that can occur as a result of strut mount breakage or failure; how to break the lugs and jack up the vehicle; how to remove the tire; how to stake the lower strut to the suspension knuckle; how to remove the caliper; how to remove...

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How to Diagnose and replace a blown head gasket

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Auto Maintenance & Repairs WonderHowTo

A blown head gasket is a very serious problem, in fact, if you have one, your car probably isn't running. But, just because your car isn't running, doesn't mean you've blown the head gasket. In this video series, you'll learn how to find, check, and replace or repair a leaking or blown head gasket. And PLEASE REMEMBER every car is different so buy and check your cars repair manual before starting.

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How to Change spark plugs

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Maintenance WonderHowTo

In this series John explains how to read spark plugs, how to diagnose when they are bad or need replacing and then how to replace and test them. It's a pretty simple task, and it'll save you money if you learn to do it yourself. Please make sure to check your car's repair manual as specifics may be different.

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How to Change the oil in a Pontiac Grand Prix

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Maintenance WonderHowTo

In this online video series, learn from mechanic Dean Donnel, as he teaches you how to change the oil of a Pontiac Grand Prix. Learn what supplies and equipment you need to change the engine oil in your car, how to lift your car with a floor jack, how to remove the drain plug of your oil pan and drain the oil out of your engine, how to remove and replace your oil filter, what type of oil to use in your engine, how to replace the oil in your engine, how to circulate new oil in your engine, and...

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How to Replace headlights and taillights

By ExpertVillage

Jan 30, 2007

Maintenance WonderHowTo

Automotive lighting is one area of mechanics and car care that might seem intimidating to the average driver when it comes to do it yourself repair and replacement. However, vehicle headlamps work very similarly to all the lighting fixtures encountered around the home or office: bulbs illuminate the road, and occasionally need to be replaced to ensure safety on the road and proper standards for inspection. In this video clip series, you will learn the basics of headlight and taillight removal,...