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Quick Tip-Throttle Cleaning

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:42:06 +0000

This one goes out to BowlingBallOut who posted a question about a sticky throttle on his Saturn. It was a great question so I decided to make this video in response to it. There are many different configurations of throttle assemblies but for the most part if you have a throttle that is sticking you might be able to fix it using the procedures in this video. I am aware you may not able to purchase spray throttle cleaner in some states now but I’m sure they have some alternative available at your local parts store.

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Stay dirty

ETCG

Duration : 0:3:10

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Car Smarts Challenge Question from Alaska

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:15:08 +0000

Marcia Hansen of Allstate Insurance asks another driving safety trivia question in this Car Smarts Challenge. What item is illegal to push out of your car in Alaska?

Duration : 0:1:40

Technorati Tags: Allstate, behavior, cars, driving, Funny, safety

No Start, Diagnostic Basics

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:15:07 +0000

This video is a response to the Honda Main Relay video that I did. I’ve had a couple of people come to me with questions about no start conditions and how they should go about fixing them. This video is a starting point to a series that I plan to cover on this subject. The point I make in the video over and over is, don’t make assumptions. Assumptions get expensive and can frustrate you to the point of homicide, follow these simple tips and it will lead you down the path of success.

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Stay dirty

ETCG

Duration : 0:6:57

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Auto Repair & Maintenance : Diagnosing Car Starting Problems

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:41:01 +0000

To diagnose problems with a car starting, check the owner’s manual for a troubleshooting section, and follow instructions for running diagnostic tests. If no reason is found for the engine failure, take a car that won’t start to a mechanic with advice from a certified master mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

Duration : 0:1:9

Technorati Tags: auto, automobiles, car, cars, changes, maintenance, oil, repair, vehicle, vehicles

Episode 7, How To Jump Start A Car

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:40:51 +0000

Pretty straight forward I think. This one went very smoothly and I was pleased with the outcome. I think this video accurately describes the best way to jump start a dead battery. I want to thank Jennifer Sharon for submitting this question via e-mail at EricTheCarGuy.com, I thought it was an excellent topic to cover. I do wish to hold some kind of contest for the best car question submitted but I need to work out the details (I’m also hoping to gain more subs from it so I think I want to make that part of the contest). In the mean time if you have a question you would like answered please feel free to submit it at any time as a response to this video or visit the EricTheCarGuy forum, or EricTheCarGuy.com for a direct conduit to me.

Till next time be safe and stay dirty

ETCG

Duration : 0:7:22

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Changing a Flat Tire Using The Tools In Your Car

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:15:01 +0000

This one goes out to BigLoveZone who posed this question to me while I was editing the video. I hope this is helpful to those that watch. I tried to collect as much accurate information as I could for you but if you have any other questions you can post them to this video or visit the EricTheCarGuy fourm under “Car Questions” and I will take it from there.

After making this video I discovered a way to use the hook and lug wrench to jack the car up much faster. I will make an amendment video in the future.

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Duration : 0:9:24

Technorati Tags: auto, auto repair, automotive, cars, do it yourself, flat tire, how to, jacking up a car

Getting Down and Dirty With Car Gearbox Repairs

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:18:02 +0000

If your car is having gearbox problems, you need a specialist company to take care of it…

Duration : 2 min 14 sec

Technorati Tags: cars

Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Remove Tar From Car Paint

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:00:09 +0000

Remove tar from car paint by applying tar remover to a rag and rubbing vigorously to get remove the tar. Avoid leaving tar remover on the car for long periods of time with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on cleaning cars.

Expert: Thomas Brintzenhofe
Bio: Thomas Brintzenhofe has been a certified mechanic for the past 14 years, and a certified master mechanic for the past eight years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:29

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Auto Repair & Maintenance : How Does a Remote Car Starter Work?

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:09:14 +0000

With a remote car starter, a small box is wired to the ignition circuit of a car and controlled with a remote attached to a key fob. Install a remote car starter, which will run the starter for five to 10 minutes, with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

Expert: Thomas Brintzenhofe
Bio: Thomas Brintzenhofe has been a certified mechanic for the past 14 years, and a certified master mechanic for the past eight years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:6

Technorati Tags: auto, automotive, car, care, cars, engines, paint, repair, repairs

Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Clear Up Clouded Headlights

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:54:15 +0000

To clear up clouded headlights, apply plastic cleaner to a dry rag and rub the headlights back and forth for several minutes. Wash headlight cleaner off with water and avoid scratching the headlights using advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

Expert: Thomas Brintzenhofe
Bio: Thomas Brintzenhofe has been a certified mechanic for the past 14 years, and a certified master mechanic for the past eight years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:22

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