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How To: Maintain your RV refrigerator
Check out this instructional RV video that demonstrates how to fix your motorhome refrigerator. Learn what to look for when fixing your RV refrigerator along with simple steps to keep your RV out of the dealership repair bays. Here are a few simple do it yourself repairs that just might save you thousands.
How To: Maintain your RV battery
Check out this Do It Yourself (DIY) RV maintenance and repair video to learn how about RV battery maintenance. Know how to do it to keep your batteries running strong in your recreational vehicle with this RV tutorial video.
How To: Flush the RV hot water tank
Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing, shows you how to do essential RV maintenance by cleaning out the hot water tank. It is recommended that the hot water tank is cleaned at least once a year, or more if it is more heavily used. This procedure will remove dirt and scale that can shorten the life of your tank. Follow the simple instructions outlined in this instructional RV maintenance video to learn how to flush the RV hot water tank.
How To: Clean leather seats in a car
Leather seats are expensive. Keep them looking that way with a little cleaning and conditioning. You will need a hand-held vacuum (or one with an attachment nozzle), a bottle of leather cleaning solution, a soft, dry sponge, clean, dry cloths, a spray bottle of water, a bottle of leather conditioner with sunscreen, lemon juice, and cream of tartar. Watch this video car care tutorial and learn how to clean the leather seats in a car.
How To: Change the oil in your Kawasaki Ninja 250
This motorcycle maintenance tutorial shows you how to change the oil in a Kawasaki Ninja 250 bike. NOTE: the video shows you how to change the oil, but not the oil filter which you should also change when you change the oil in your Ninja 250.
How To: Change the oil in a Flyscooter
This maintenance tutorial shows riders on how to care for and service their Flyscooters. Watch and learn how to change the oil and gear oil in a Flyscooter.
How To: Perform a PDI and routine mantenance on a scooter
Daniel Pak, shows you how to do a Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) and routine maintenance on a Il Bello scooter. PDI's are done on new scooters and should be done before buying a used scooter.
How To: Change the oil in a Honda Ruckus scooter
This moped maintenance tutorial shows you how to change the oil on a Honda Ruckus scooter. Remember to check the oil levels so you have enough oil after doing the Ruckus oil change, as the video instructs.
How To: Check the valve gap on a Honda Ruckus scooter
This moped maintenance tutorial shows you how to check the valve gap on a Honda Ruckus scooter. If you need to do a gap check on a Ruckus watch this video and then go check your scooter valves.
How To: Change the fuel filter in a Honda Ruckus scooter
This moped maintenance tutorial shows you how to replace or change the fuel filter on a Honda Ruckus scooter. Watch and see how to change the fuel filter on a Ruckus.
How To: Change the spark plug in a Honda Ruckus scooter
This scooter maintenance tutorial shows you how to change the spark plug on a Honda Ruckus. Unlike a car, there is only one spark plug on the Ruckus so it is very simple to change. Watch and learn how to gap the new spark plug and install it in a Honda Ruckus scooter.
How To: Change the air filter in a Honda Ruckus scooter
If you own a Honda Ruckus scooter, there are some things you can easily do yourself. This moped maintenance video shows you how to change the air filter in a Honda Ruckus. All you need is a new filter and a drill.
How To: Change rear brake pads on a motorcycle
This motorcycle maintenance video shows you how to change the rear brake pads on a bike. It's fairly simple so watch the video for yourself and change your rear brake pads. This video starts after the rear wheel has been removed. Change rear brake pads on a motorcycle.
How To: Change the oil on a 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel engine
This truck maintenance video shows you how to change the oil in a 7.3 liter Powerstroke Diesel truck. It's not much different from changing the oil in a car and learning to change it yourself in your Powerstroke Diesel is as simple as watching this video. Change the oil on a 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel engine.
How To: Adjust the balancer chain on a Kawasaki KLR650
This motorcycle maintenance tutorial shows you how to adjust the balancer chain on a Kawasaki KLR650.
How To: Remove the body work on a Kawasaki KLR650
This motorcycle maintenance tutorial will show you how to remove and then reinstall body work on a Kawasaki KLR650. It is necessary to remove the body work any time you need to do repairs or maintenance such as oil changes or fluid replacements. If you plan to work on your KLR 650 at all, you definitely want to watch this video and learn how to remove the body work first.
How To: Flush the coolant in a Kawasaki KLR650
This motorcycle maintenance video shows you how to flush the coolant in a Kawasaki KLR650 bike. The coolant drain is a vertical bolt (8 mm) on the front right side of the engine (the water pump). There is a horizontal bolt near it which helps hold the water pump to the engine. That one won't drain it the way you want it drained... unless you want a mess. Now that you know where to look, check out the video and see how to flush the coolant in a KLR 650.
How To: Change the oil on a Kawasaki KLR650
This motorcycle maintenance video shows you how to change the oil in a Kawasaki KLR 650. You do not need to remove any body work to change the oil. The procedure is the same for all years of KLR 600 and 650 (thank you fixer). So watch and learn how easy it is to change your own oil in the KLR650.
How To: Check and adjust the valves on a KLR650
In this motorcycle tutorial you will learn how to check and then adjust the valves on a Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle. You will need to remove the bodywork of the bike first. Once you've done that, watch this video and get ready to do a valve check on the KLR and then a valve adjustment.
How To: Change your oil the French maid way
Looking for ways to save money on gas? How about saving money on your next oil change as funny hot sexy girls of French Maid TV teach you how to change your oil.
How To: Adjust the chain on a Honda 919 motorcycle
In this motorcycle maintenance tutorial you will learn how to adjust the chain on a Honda 919/Hornet 900 bike. If your chain needs adjusting, watch this video and see how to do it yourself.
How To: Remove the front wheel on a Honda motorcycle
This motorcycle tutorial shows you how to take off the front wheel of a Honda 919 Hornet sport bike. Watch and learn how to remove the brakes, calipers and everything necessary to take off the front wheel of a motorcycle.
How To: Change the oil on a Honda 919 Hornet motorcycle
This motorcycle maintenance video series shows you how to change the oil on a Honda 919 Hornet motorcycle. It's important to change the oil on any bike but it's much cheaper to do it yourself. So watch this video and learn how to change the oil on a Honda motorcycle.
How To: Adjust the throttle cable on a Honda motorcycle
It is really easy to adjust the throttle cable on a bike, but in case you need to adjust your throttle cable and don't know how, this motorcycle tutorial will show you how on a Honda bike.
How To: Lube the clutch cable on a Honda motorcycle
This motorcycle maintenance tutorial shows you how to lube the clutch cable on a Honda motorcycle. If the clutch cable on your bike needs some lubrication, this two part tutorial will show you how to do it on a Honda 919 motorcycle.
How To: Bleed the brakes on a Honda 919/ Hornet 900
In this automotive maintenance tutorial Steve shows you how to bleed the brake lines on a Honda 919 / Hornet 900 motorcycle. If you have a Honda 919 bike you need to bleed the brakes on but haven't known how, watch this tutorial and learn how.
How To: Service the front brakes on a 1991 Chrysler New Yorker
Rolf shows you how to service the front brakes on a 1991 Chrysler New Yorker. Servicing the brakes includes checking and changing the brake pads, checking the fluid and rotors. If your Chrylser New Yorker brakes aren't working as well as they should, watch and learn how to service them.
How To: Change the brake pads on a 1989 Volkswagen Fox
In this automotive maintenance tutorial you will learn how to service the brakes on a Volkswagen Fox. Servicing the brakes involves changing the brake pads and checking the fluid. If your Volkswagen Fox isn't stopping as well as it should, watch this video and learn how to service your front brakes.
How To: Change your winter tires to summer tires
In this automotive maintenance video you will learn how to change tires. You don't need a flat tire to need to change them. If you live anywhere with changing weather you should learn how to change your tires from winter to summer and back. Make sure you read your owner's manual before attempting any maintenance on your own. Once you have the specifics for your car, watch this video and learn how to change the tires on your vehicle from winter to summer.
How To: Remove hubcaps from a VW Beetle Volkswagen Bug
In this automotive restoration tutorail Chris teaches you the proper way to take off your hubcaps for your vintage VW Beetle. So if you need to work on your wheels check out this video and learn how to remove the hubcaps properly without damage on your classic Volkswagen Bug.
How To: Maintain the engine seal in a classic VW Beetle Bug
In this short automotive maintenance and restoration tutorial Chris discusses the importance and often neglected engine seal in your vintage VW. So if you are restoring a Volkswagen Beetle, bug, thing, then watch this video and get tips on maintaining the engine seal in your vintage car.
How To: Check the fuel filter in a classic VW Beetle Bug
In this automotive repair video Chris gives you a few tips on your fuel filter and what to look out for when your VW bug gas tank may be dirty. If your fuel lines are dirty and your Volkswagen beetle bug isn't running as well as it should, it's time to change your fuel filter. Chris shows you how to keep your classic beetle running properly.
How To: Restore car headlights
headlights are important components for enhancing night time visibility and preventing accidents. Learn to restore car headlights from a professional mechanic in this free video series.
How To: Winterize a car
Keep a car in top running condition during the winter by taking a few easy steps. Learn how to winterize a car in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
How To: Do a basic car tune-up
Routine car maintenance is important for keeping your car running efficiently. Learn how to do a basic car tune-up with tips from a professional mechanic in this free automotive maintenance video series.
How To: Change fluid in a manual transmission
Keep the transmission of a car running smoothly. Learn how to service a manual transmission in this free car maintenance video from a professional mechanic.
How To: Do basic car fuel maintenance
Basic car fuel maintenance keeps an engine running and extends the life of a vehicle. Learn basic car fuel maintenance tips from a professional mechanic in this free maintenance video series.
How To: Apply "Rain-x" windshield treatment
"Rain-X" is a product that helps get your windshield clean. Get tips on properly applying "Rain-X" and "Rain-X Anti-Fog" from a automotive expert in this free car care video series.
How To: Change transmission fluid
Keep your car in good repair. Learn how to change the fluid and filter on an automatic transmission in this free car maintenance lesson from auto repair specialist.
How To: Recharge an auto A/C system
A/C system charging. Learn about recharging a car's air conditioner with refrigerant in this free car maintenance video.