Category: Automotive Repairs
Automotive Repairs
A More Eco Friendly Oil Change
*Sponsored Video* If you’re looking for a more eco friendly oil change solution, you might check out the new packaging from Havoline made by Chevron. It uses 70% less plastic than other oil containers! Havoline…
How to Replace a Clock Spring (airbag light & horn not working)
Learn how to turn off your airbag light and fix a horn that doesn’t work by replacing your clock spring. Replacing a clock spring is very simple, saves us over $600 and takes less than…
How to Diagnose and Fix a P1457 Code
The P1457 code indicates a small leak in the evaporative emissions system of your vehicle. In this video I explain how the system works, how to diagnose the problem, and also how to fix it….
How to Clean Out the ENTIRE Fuel System (Vandalized with Sugar in Gas Tank)
Sugar in the gas tank? Rust in your fuel lines? Clogged fuel injectors? Fill your car with diesel instead of gas? In this video I show you how to clean out the entire fuel system…
I Just Bought 2 Honda Elements
Yes, you read that correctly. I just purchased 2 2005 Honda Elements with manual transmissions no less. In my experience it’s not easy to find Elements with manual transmissions. In this video I do a…
Monster Transmission Failure?
While driving my 1990 C1500 with a 4L60E built by Monster Transmission, I lost 3rd and 4th gear. I was able to get the truck back to the shop in 2nd gear fortunately. Monster Transmission…
How to Change EVERY FLUID in your Car or Truck (Oil, Transmission, Coolant, Brake, and More)
Learn how to do an oil change, transmission fluid change, coolant flush, power steering fluid flush, brake fluid flush and bleed, differential fluid change, transfer case fluid change, grease the suspension, and finally add washer…
Honda K Series Fail, What Went Wrong?
Not long ago I posted a short series of videos replacing the 2.4L K series engine in my, new to me, 2005 Honda Element. Many of you asked about what went wrong with the engine….
Bolt Biter™ Sockets from GEARWRENCH
**Sponsored Video**with great information. Have you ever had to deal with a fastener that was so rusted or damaged you couldn’t get a socket to fit onto it for removal? I have, and recently I’ve…
How to Fix a FREE CAR that Cranks but Won’t Start
Car wont start but cranks? Learn how to fix a car that turns over but wont start. I also show how to fix a car that has been sitting for a long time! I go…
Finding and Fixing Broken Engine Mounts
**Sponsored Video** With great information. In this video I show you how to diagnose and replace broken engine mounts in your vehicle. Specifically, I’m working on a 2014 Jeep Patriot in this video, but the…
How to Buy a Used Car for $300 (Runs and Drives)
How to buy a used car for $300. I show you where to find inexpensive used cars that need work so you can fix them up and have a reliable car. I also show you…
2005 Honda Odyssey Introduction (Episode 1) Fixing it Forward
This 2005 Honda Odyssey marks the return of Fixing it Forward to my channel. This time, instead of fixing up an existing vehicle, I purchased this 2005 Odyssey to fix up and give away to…
SUNFIRE Heater Review
**Sponsored video** with great information. SUNFIRE sent me one of their SUNFIRE 150 heaters to try out in my shop. I’ve been using a ‘torpedo’ heater for years, it works, but it’s quite loud. That…
How to Replace Piston Return Springs (and Head Gasket)
Blown Head gasket? Learn how to replace your head gasket and piston return springs so your car or truck can run and drive again! In this video I show you how to replace the piston…
Honda Element Engine Replacement and Restoration (Part 1)
This is (Part 1) a Honda Element engine replacement and restoration. To say this video is packed with information would be an understatement. In addition to replacing the engine and going from an automatic transmission…
Sandblaster Basics
Earlier this year I picked up a new sandblaster. I’ve always wanted one for the shop because it makes cleaning and prepping parts so much easier. Along the way, I learned a few things about…
How to Fix a Car that Wont Start (I bought it for $500)
Car wont start? Learn how to replace a fuel pump and fuel tank. I show you how to buy a car that wont start for $500 and fix it to make a $2100 profit. The…
01-05 Honda Civic Manual Transmission Rebuild
In this video I show you how to replace the input shaft bearing on a 2005 Honda Civic manual transmission. This information will also apply to older Honda manual transmissions found in Civics an Acura…
Look at How Far my Project Car has Come in a Year!
What is it really like to have a project car for one year? I show you how far my drift car, the DriftStang, has come with a new fuel pump, supercleaning, and ebrake, to coilovers,…
Windshield Wiper Restoration Integra Type R
Ever since I got my 2000 Integra Type R, the windshield wipers have had issues. Not only were they installed incorrectly, but they were also loose and didn’t operate properly. The paint was also coming…