Prefer to do it yourself? We've curated helpful video guides for common auto repairs. Each video walks you through the process step by step. If you get in over your head, just call (509) 713-2614 and we'll take it from here.
Learn how to test your antifreeze, and how to change your coolant to make sure it is protecting your car's engine and cooling system properly. In this video I cover what how to properly test your coolant and top off your radiator so it is a 50/50 mix that way your car wont overheat and your engine block wont freeze or corrode.
Learn how to replace spark plugs, inspect spark plugs, gap spark plugs, figure out what spark plugs are best for your car and where to use antiseize and dielectric grease. I cover every aspect in spark plug and wire replacement all in one video!
Learn how to test if your car battery is bad and how to recharge a dead car battery. Also learn which car battery is best for your car. Learn how to test your car battery with a multimeter, clean corrosion from the battery terminals, test your alternator, test for a parasitic draw, load test a battery, and replace a car battery properly. See the inside of a car battery with a bad cell, how batteries work with multiple grids, and how they go bad with heat, vibration and corrosion. Learn the main difference between the different grades of battery and which is right for you.
Learn how to Super Clean your wheels with 5 simple steps. Not only will I show you how to clean the brake dust off but I will show you how to remove stains and tar which can be difficult to clean off. Then I will show you how to protect the wheel surface and also add tire shine to the tire sidewall to protect it from UV rays and ozone.
Does your car idle poorly, have a rough idle, or in general have an idle problem? Learn how to fix a car with high or low idle, and learn how to fix a car that idles up and down by cleaning the idle air control valve. The IAC valve is what keeps the cars idle at around 800rpms. If you turn the ac on and it idles low or your car stalls at lights or in reverse, or your car shakes at idle, this video can also help!
Learn how to diagnose and replace a starter in your car or truck. In this video I show you the common causes of a car that doesn't turn over, and then I show you how to replace the starter along with many tips and tricks to make the job go easier and better.
Learn how to remove and replace a bad alternator and correctly install a new alternator with this simple step by step video. Whether the alternator is not putting out the correct voltage or it is making noise from a bad bearing, you can fix it yourself and save a lot of money.
Learn how to replace a water pump at home using common hand tools. I was able to easily replace this water pump in under an hour. Replacing the water pump on many cars is not difficult and this is a perfect example of an easy to replace water pump.
Power steering pump making noise? Heavy steering? Power steering leak? Learn how to replace a power steering pump and leaking power steering lines to fix a steering wheel that is hard to turn or a noisy power steering pump. Replacing a power steering pump and power steering lines is really simple to do and can be done at home with common hand tools.
Learn How to Solder Correctly. In this video I show you the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques to properly solder, from what type of solder and flux you should use to how to splice the wires together for a strong soldered joint. I show you how to strip the wires, add heat shrink, splice the wires, solder, and melt the heat shrink to make a perfect soldered connection!
Stop your brakes from making squeaking and grinding noise! I show you the top 5 reasons your brakes make noise and how to fix them so they stop making noise! I cover checking brake pad and brake rotor wear, brake contamination, brake hardware, brake lubrication, and the dust shield.
Need new brake pads and rotors? If you have never replaced brake pads and rotors before, after watching this video, you will know how! I show you every step including how to remove the old pads and rotors, how to install the new pads and rotors, where to use brake grease, how to grease the guide pins, and how to torque the bolts for a safe and complete brake job. Save money, do the job right, and feel proud to work on your own car!
Drum brake replacement. Learn how to replace your drum brakes including the wheel cylinder and bleeding the brakes. This is the only video you need to watch to learn everything you need to know about replacing drum brakes!
How to replace inner and outer tie rods. This video will show you in depth how to change the inner and outer tie rods of your car or truck. You need a special tool, an inner tie rod end tool, to complete the job (this can be rented for free at your local parts store). The job straight forward and anyone with basic tools can do it!
Bad wheel bearing? Wheel bearing noise? Learn how to replace a wheel bearing in your car or truck. In this video I show you how to replace a front or rear wheel bearing hub assembly. With this wheel bearing replacement you need to remove the axle nut, the brake caliper and rotor, and unbolt the bad wheel hub bearing assembly. It is that simple!
Learn how to replace control arms and bushings to fix a car with a bouncy suspension. I show you how to figure out what is causing the bounce (shocks or bushings) and then I show you how to replace the upper and lower trailing arms and install new poly bushings.
Learn how to replace the ENTIRE front suspension of your car in this two episode series. First I will show you how to remove the wheel bearing, ball joints, control arms, tie rod, strut, and axle.
The ball joint and wheel bearing has to be pressed out of the knuckle and I have a bunch of tips and tricks to make that easy. The upper control arm ball joint and tie rod can get stuck in the knuckle so I show some tricks on how to easily remove that. The rest of the suspension parts are pretty simple to remove and replace.
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