Tag: EricTheCarGuy

This video gives you tips and tricks on how to make your truck last a long time and run at peak efficiency. It may also help you avoid costly repairs and increase fuel economy. My…

I asked social media for suggestions on how to deal with this broken electrical connection on the right reverse light on my 2000 Integra Type R. The suggestion worked great and my reverse light works…

TRQ has a variety of brake pads for your vehicle. In this video I installed their ‘performance’ brakes with drilled and slotted rotors. They also have ‘normal’ brakes for everyday driving if that’s what you…

In my experience as a mechanic, SUV maintenance is something that is often not considered when purchasing an SUV. In this video I cover the basics of SUV maintenance so that you have some idea…

A P1456 code is a small evaporative emissions leak that has been detected in the fuel tank side of the system. The first thing I often check is to see if the fuel cap is…

Join me on my journey to AAPEX to learn more about the products you use to upgrade and repair your vehicles. More info: http://jlinks.io/Eric @AAPEXShow

*Sponsored Video* If you are going to store an engine for an extended period of time, fogging oil can help preserve it and keep the internals from corroding. It’s a simple procedure that only takes…

Join me on my journey to AAPEX to learn more about the products you use to upgrade and repair your vehicles. More info: http://jlinks.io/Eric @AAPEXShow

All you need to do is sign up at EricTheCarGuy.com to be eligible for the tool giveaway. Premium Membership NOT required. I will pick the winner on Thursday and announce them on Friday 11/10/2023. Good…

*Sponsored Video* Here are some tips that can help you with your next DIY oil change and a way to make it more environmentally friendly by using Havoline’s new oil packaging. Learn more at www.havoline.com/smartchange…

*Sponsored Video* I recently installed insulation on my garage doors and was impressed with the results. It only took a couple of hours to install, and the garage is already much warmer, quieter, and brighter…

*Sponsored Video* Windshield covers are designed to prevent ice and snow from building up on your windshield, but I wanted to know if it could also help prevent frost. In this video I show the…

*Sponsored Video* Here are a couple of items I use for simple maintenance on my vehicles. Vehicle ramps are a quick way to get a vehicle off the ground for inspection and work. A maintenance…

I don’t like to let my vehicles sit in the winter so I start them up now and then to get the fluids circulated. The engine is a 383 Stroker I built a couple of…

The next time the hood is open on your vehicle, take a little time and clean the debris from the cowl area. This will help keep the debris out of the HVAC system and allow…

My mother-in-law got a 2023 Honda Civic Sport recently. She needed to use our van so we traded vehicles for a couple of days. I decided to take it for a drive around the neighborhood…

I had my mother-in-laws 2023 Honda Civic for a couple of days and had fun getting to know it. This video covers my first impressions of the 2.0 engine in the 2023 Honda Civic Sport….

Have you noticed the brakes on your vehicle getting rusty? If so, this video may help explain why, and offer ideas on what to do about it. #ETCGVideo #EricTheCarGuy #Short Thank you for watching! Become…

*Sponsored Video* Techron sent me some of their Techron High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner to try. I tried it in my 2004 Honda Pilot with about 220000 miles on it. I also had my wife,…

Does your Honda have a dead battery for seemingly no reason? Check the drivers side floor matt for remnants of the brake light switch stop. If you see broken plastic, watch this video. #ETCGVideo #EricTheCarGuy…

I’ve seen this issue on Hondas many times over the years. The plastic clip that the clutch pedal contacts degrades and breaks over time. This can cause a no start condition (no crank, no start)…