Maintenance
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Celebrity mechanic Edd China is returning with a new show that looks to be both entertaining and informative.
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How to remove car door handle scratches
Finally learn how to deal with one of life's pains in this video tutorial.
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Not all wax and ceramic coatings are created equally
YouTuber Scott H coated a car hood with 34 waxes and ceramic coatings and showed how they fared after 18 months in the elements.
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How to spring clean a car without fancy equipment
As many parts of the world begin to thaw after winter, it's time to give the cars a much-needed bath after months of snow, salt, slush and other road debris. Some may recall AMMO Auto Care produced a video showcasing an intense detailing routine to rid any car of salt last year, but this time...
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Here's why your car needs an alignment
Car owners are told to get oil changes, rotate their tires, and top off fluids, but we often don't hear as much about alignments. However, that doesn't mean they're not an important part of vehicle maintenance. A video from Learn Engineering aims to explain why we should be mindful of alignments...
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Here's the right way to pour oil
Watching oil spill out over the valve cover is never a good time. Why do we often have a mess to clean up when doing an oil change? There's actually a right and wrong way to pour oil, believe it or not. A video from FCP Euro, a company that specializes in European car parts, explains why the way...
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The Lamborghini Huracán doesn't call for an average oil change. Then again, the Huracán isn't an average car, either. But, for DIYers, a new video from Royalty Exotic Cars shows off to change the Italian sports car's oil. It all begins with sourcing the oil filter, which sits in the middle toward the cabin. The technician uses a long ratchet extension to provide leverage and then unscrew it by hand. Then, once the car is in the air, the tech locates the panels covering the multiple amounts of drain plugs for the oil. On a typical car, there's just one, maybe two, drain plugs. On...
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Learn how to be a better car detailer in this 1 video
Keeping up on regularly scheduled maintenance and ensuring a car runs in tip-top shape is only part of the ownership experience. If an owner plans to keep a car for the long haul, proper car care and detailing is a must. Not only will it ensure a car looks great, but it will also protect against...
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Replacing brake pads and rotors--it’s not as hard as you think
No matter if you buy a new car, a pre-owned car, or lease a vehicle, maintenance is unavoidable. And at some point, the brakes will need to be replaced. Although many will let a mechanic take care of the work, it's not a terribly difficult process. Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained is here to...
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5-year old shows you how to change the oil in a Lamborghini
Well, color us impressed, this kid is starting out young. Not only does 5-year-old Marcus "the mechanic" know how to change a car's oil, he's learned how to properly perform the particular maintenance procedure on a Lamborghini Gallardo. Marcus' parents clearly set out to ensure this kid has a...
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New study shows synthetic oil handily outperforms conventional oil
While not everyone may forge a special bond with their car, there's never a chance to avoid scheduled maintenance. At some point, every single car needs a thing or two, and oil changes are simply one area of maintenance. While consumers are often tempted to pick the cheapest option, there's good...
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What happens when an engine runs without oil?
It’s one of those crazy thoughts which has really no way for the average person to go about solving: what happens if an engine runs without any oil flowing through it whatsoever? Thankfully, Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained is back to do it for us and cure the curiosity at large. You...
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Change your oil. Let me repeat that. Change your oil! Tell your friends and family to get their oil changed, too, because neglecting that precious fluid will turn your car into an expensive lawn ornament. Amazingly, not everybody fully understands this concept. Some just forget to get this done while others simply don't even know it's something that's required of a modern automobile. A mechanic named Brian is here to show you what an oil filter looks like when you don't change your oil. In this video, the oil has turned to sludge. The poor filter shown above was plucked from a car that went...
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It's this easy to change your own oil
Our friend Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained has been teaching us a lot about our favorite subject: cars. Today, he's here to talk about something that just might inspire you to get your hands dirty under the hood of your own car. It's basic, but every car guy should know it. The topic of the...
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How engine oil systems work
Besides fuel, oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. It keeps your engine rotating smoothly. This is accomplished by the properties of oil that allow it to lubricate moving parts and reduce heat generated by friction. If the moving parts in your engine weren't lubricated, you'd hear a lot of...
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Is synthetic engine oil better than conventional for your car?
Our pal Jason Fenske at Engineering Explained addresses one of the most commonly-asked questions about car maintenance: should you use synthetic motor oil or conventional motor oil in your car? The safe answer, of course, is to read your car's owner's manual and follow the automaker's directions...
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Tesla Model S Maintenance: Almost None Required, Actually
The Tesla Model S battery-electric luxury sedan is a remarkable car, and it's elevated the public perception of electric cars to a new level. It's won awards, thrilled thousands of buyers, and demolished a lot of stereotypes. But among the things you may not know about Tesla is this: The Model S...
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3 Million Miles By 2013? Volvo P1800 Still Breaking Records
Modern cars can do over 100,000 miles without pausing for breath. If you really pile on the miles, you might have 200,000 or even 300,000 miles on the clock. If the car Gods are really shining on you, you might have managed more than half a million. Prepare to feel insignificant. Irv Gordon from...
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It is recommended that you regularly check certain areas of your car, ensuring that there are no defects potentially leading to component failures or breakdowns. You should make sure your car is in generally good condition, ensure all your lights work and that your tires are in good order as well as checking they're at the right pressure. It's also advised that you check your oil levels once a week to prevent excessive engine wear leading to eventual failure. What about the oil's condition though? A simple dipstick check will reveal the level, and if the oil has gone black or milky then...
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Ferrari Announces Free 7-Year Maintenance Program
You might not think the cost of oil changes and tire rotations would be a barrier to Ferrari ownership, but with the brand eying hugely expanded sales over the next few years, the company appears to be seeking to ease the cost of ownership somewhat with its new Ferrari Genuine Maintenance program...
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What's Under The Hood? 4 Million Brit Drivers Can't Tell You
They say that cars are getting more complicated, and that home maintenance is becoming less easy to accomplish under all the plastic covers and with unfathomable electronics. Still, for four million motorists in Great Britain, dabbling in a little mechanical upkeep is the least of their problems -...
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Maintenance-Free All-LED Headlights For 2012 Audi A6 Sedan
Following the lead of Audi's other models the R8 supercar, A7 Sportback and A8 luxury sedan, the 2012 Audi A6 executive sedan now comes as standard with all-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, the latter a feature familiar to most modern Audis. The all-LED lights were first seen on...
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Dodge, Mopar Offer 'No-Cost' Maintenance For Top-Trim Durango, Journey
If you're plunking down something north of $30,000 for a well-trimmed crossover or SUV, $50-100 for an oil change every few months probably isn't going to put your family out on the street. Nevertheless, it's nice to get things included in the purchase price, and that's just what Dodge and Mopar...
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Update: Apple's iPad Does Fit in the 2011 Hyundai Equus
We've driven the 2011 Hyundai Equus a few times, and have come away impressed with the Korean automaker's first take on traditional, full-size luxury. Since we're poverty-stricken Apple fanboys, too--only $100 more for a phone that's locked to AT&T?--we geeked out over the announcement earlier...
Martin Padgett