Hot Maintenance How-Tos — Page 12 of 14 « Maintenance

How To: Check and replace belts in your automobile

Many of your cars engines critical components are driven by belts. Belts operate in tough conditions, such as high heat, high speed, and are under considerable tension. Since rubber is an unpredictable material, even under ideal conditions, belt failure is one of the most common causes of auto breakdowns on the road. Vehicle belts are easy to check, like serpentine, drive, and multi rib belts, and to replace them at home is relatively easy and inexpensive. This is the best way to take care of...

How To: Check and replace hoses in your automobile

Probably the most important hoses under your automobile's hood are the ones that transfer coolant. Since coolant is very hot, about 200 degrees and under pressure, these engine hoses are prone to failure. A failure in one of these hoses will definitely ruin your day, and maybe your car or other vehicle.

How To: Read trouble codes in your automobile

You may have seen a "check engine" sign on your car's dashboard when driving your vehicle. Maybe "service engine soon," or just "check". What does this mean if the alarm won't turn off, or comes on when you're driving? Find out in this automotive video tutorial how to read those trouble codes on your automobile.

How To: Change light bulbs in your automobile

There are dozens of light bulbs on your vehicle, illuminating everything to the road in front to the license plate in the rear, and for all of the modern technologies given us, most automotive bulbs are essentially the same as on out grandfather's car. So, it's no wonder why burnt out auto light bulbs are the number one cause of lighting failure.

How To: Service your car's automatic transmission

It's generally easy to service your automatic transmission. You won't need any special tools or knowledge.

How To: Replace brake pads

Changing your brake pads at home can save you a bunch of money. And you don't need to be a mechanical genius to do it!

How To: Repair a car's cooling system

Overheating causes serious engine damage. Here are some repairs that keep your engine running cool.

How To: Replace spark plugs

New spark plugs will increase your fuel economy. All you need are a few basic tools and a free afternoon.

How To: Fit new spark plugs

Worn spark plugs can cause difficult starting, misfiring, erratic running and poor fuel consumption. Haynes shows you how to fit new ones yourself. Fit new spark plugs.

How To: Fill holes or dents in car bodywork

Don't pay bodyshop charges to fix small holes or dents in your car's bodywork. Haynes gives you some tips on getting good results with fibreglass and filler. Fill holes or dents in car bodywork.

How To: Change car air filters

If you can clean the lint filter in a tumble drier then you can change a car air or pollen filter. See how easy it is with Haynes. Change car air filters.

How To: Maintain your car's cooling system

Avoid overheating and serious engine damage. Haynes shows you how to top up the cooling system and change the coolant. Maintain your car's cooling system.

How To: Touch up car paintwork scratches

Maintain your car's value by touching up any scratches in the paintwork. Haynes shows you how to get a professional-looking result. Touch up car paintwork scratches.

How To: Change your car's oil and filter

Changing the oil is the single most important thing you can do to prolong engine life. Why pay a garage to do it? It's easy when Haynes shows you how. Change your car's oil and filter.

How To: Top up your car's brake fluid

Your brakes won't work if the fluid level is too low. Haynes, the world's leading publisher of car manuals, shows you how easy it is to top it up. Top up your car's brake fluid.

How To: Fit new brake pads and discs

Are your car's brake pads and discs worn? It's easy to save money by fitting new ones yourself. Haynes shows you how. Fit new brake pads and discs.

How To: Tighten the spokes on your motorcycle

See how to tighten the spokes on your motorbike, with a little help from MotoSport. You're going to want to take care of that sports bike if you want to pull powerful wheelies and jump barricades or whatever. Tighten the spokes on your motorcycle.

How To: Protect and clean alloy rims

Fast, cheap and easy! Make those rims/wheels shine and stay that way in a few minutes with this surprising method...WD 40. Don't spray directly on wheel/rim. Spray on cloth..

How To: Keep RV toilet paper from unraveling

RVtravel.com forum administrator Adrienne Kristine explains an old RVer trick that keeps toilet paper from unraveling as the RV rolls down the road.

How To: Change a light bulb in an RV

Professor of RVing shows you how to change a light bulb on the patio lighting section of an RV or motorhome.

How To: Recondition leather interiors

Woolies of Market Deeping gives some tips on leather restoration - and how to tell leather from vinyl.

How To: Boost your car battery with fruit

This is a great video that shows you how to boost your car battery with the help of fruit. That car battery will be longer lasting and more efficient through the aid and support of grapefruit.

How To: Steam clean a car

In this episode the Mighty Car Mod team show you how to remove Human Slime from the interior of your car with steam cleaning. We show you how to restore the original look of the factory seats and interior.

How To: Change the oil in a Ducati

Watch and learn how to change the oil on your 2 Valve Monster, Supersport, Multistrada, Sport Classic, or ST Ducati motorcycle. This video is great if you want to learn how to save time and money by doing the work yourself.

How To: Prevent & Remove Condensation Inside Headlights

If you have aftermarket headlights (or any headlight with condensation inside), there are a few things you can do to remove condensation (and prevent it from happening again or at all) from inside them. Click through to the site below for detailed written instructions. Prevent and Remove Condensation Inside Headlights | AutoHow.TV.

How To: Change oil and oil filter in a 4.6L Mustang

Do you like to spoil your car with the highest quality oil but hate paying $80 every oil change? If you have the time and patience to follow this video you can have the best for your car at a fraction of the cost. Changing oil is not as hard as you may think - this video shows you how on a Ford Mustang. Change oil and oil filter in a 4.6L Mustang.

How To: Raise a car onto jack stands

Many repairs and modifications require you to work under your car. If you are fortunate enough to have a lift skip this video! For the rest of us, we need to make sure we raise our cars safely—this video gives an overview of steps applicable to most cars.

How To: Check for worn shocks on your vehicle

This video shows how to check your shock absorbers also known as dampers, shocks, shockers or shox. If they are no longer doing their job, they will need to be replaced.

How To: Replace wiper blades on a car

This is a short video to ensure that you fit your wiper blades for a squeak and smear free swipe to provide perfect vision. The TP Performance blades won the auto express award of excellence.

How To: Change spark plugs in a Cobalt

This video shows you how to replace the spark plugs in your vehicle. This video is using a Chevy Cobalt but the procedure is similar on most cars -just make SURE you check your manual and buy the right kind of spark plugs and get them gapped.

How To: Change the cabin air filter in your car

Cabin air filters help purify the air you breath while in your car. A cabin air filter should be changed every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or every year. This video will demonstrate how to change your cabin air filter and why it is important.

How To: Fill your car's brake fluid

Brake fluid is used in hydraulic brake systems to help apply immediate force to the brakes when you step on the pedal. It's essential for your road safety to use the correct type of brake fluid and keep it at the recommended level at all times. So fill your car's brake fluid with this video's advice. Fill your car's brake fluid.