Auto Repair Basics

Overcome the fear of car repair

What you'll learn

Learn all the basic tools used in car repair and their prices

Learn about the service a car requires at specifc mileage

Complete basic car repairs by yourself at home

Learn the name, role, function of various car parts

Learn to shop for car parts at the right places for the best prices

Requirements

No car repair experience required.

Description

Learn the basics of car repair at home. I will guide to through the basics of car repair and build your confidence so that you can tackle your own basics car repair on your own car. With this new skill you will save lots of money on basics services you can do yourself with minimal tool investment. I will show you step by step process on how to tackle small car repairs just like the professional mechanics. This course is for complete beginners. I will show you all the basic tools, power tools, fasteners head, techniques, important preventive maintenance and lots of tips and tricks so you can be comfortable and eager to tackle your next repair on your vehicle. In this course you will learn how to safely raise a vehicle, how to perform and oil change, how to replace the cabin air filter and engine air filter in your vehicle, how to replace spark plugs, brake pads and rotors, tires, how to plug a tire, how to perform a brake service and the importance of all the services listen above. I will also show you where to buy the parts and tools needed to complete every time of services and MUCH MORE!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: The Basics

Lecture 2 Disclaimer

Lecture 3 Why Car Repair Can Get So Expensive

Lecture 4 6 Questions to Ask Before Any Repair

Lecture 5 Ratchets Basics And Rules Of Fasteners

Lecture 6 Power Tools Overview

Lecture 7 Basic Tools Overview

Lecture 8 Identify The Fasteners

Lecture 9 Hose Clamps And Plastics Retainers

Lecture 10 Tools Shopping List

Section 3: Service Cabin Air Filter

Lecture 11 Service: Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Lecture 12 Example 2: Ford Escape 2014

Lecture 13 Example 3: Nissan Sentra 2013

Lecture 14 Other Examples : (Kia, Nissan)

Section 4: Identify Engine Bay Components

Lecture 15 Identify Engine Bay Components

Lecture 16 Example 2: Chevrolet Cruze 2011

Lecture 17 Example 3: Ford Escape 2014

Lecture 18 Engine Bay Components Other Makes

Section 5: Lifting The Vehicle

Lecture 19 Raising Vehicle And Jacking Points

Lecture 20 Raising Rear Of Vehicle

Section 6: Tires

Lecture 21 Introduction To Tires

Lecture 22 Tire Damage and Wear Patterns

Lecture 23 Removing And Tightening A Wheel

Lecture 24 Tire Plugging Specialty Tools

Lecture 25 Flat Tire Repair

Lecture 26 Flat Tire Other Scenarios

Section 7: Service: Oil Change

Lecture 27 Oil Change Specialty Tools

Lecture 28 Oil Change: Nissan Sentra 2013

Lecture 29 Cartridge Filters Explanation

Lecture 30 Oil Change: Chevrolet Cruze 2011

Lecture 31 Cartridge Filters Designs And Locations

Lecture 32 Oil Change: Ford Escape 2014

Lecture 33 Other Examples : Undercover, Filters

Lecture 34 Oil Light Reset Other Makes

Lecture 35 Tool Shopping List

Section 8: Service : Engine Air Filter

Lecture 36 Engine Air Filter: Nissan Sentra 2013

Lecture 37 Example 1: Chevrolet Cruze 2011

Lecture 38 Example 2: Ford Escape 2014

Lecture 39 Air Filter Replacement Other Examples

Section 9: Wipers

Lecture 40 Wiper Blades Ford Escape 2014

Lecture 41 Wiper Blades Hook Style

Lecture 42 Rear Wiper Arm Replacement

Lecture 43 Rear Wiper Insert Replacement

Section 10: Car Battery

Lecture 44 Battery Overview

Section 11: Automotive Lights

Lecture 45 Automotive Lights Basics

Lecture 46 Tail Light Removal Example

Section 12: Car Remote Battery

Lecture 47 Car Keys Battery Replacement

Section 13: Brakes

Lecture 48 Brake System Components Preview

Lecture 49 Brake Job Specialty Tools

Lecture 50 Brakes Up Close Visual

Lecture 51 Bake Job Overview

Lecture 52 Brake Job Disassembly

Lecture 53 Brake Job Assembly

Lecture 54 Nissan Seized Threaded Guide Pin

Lecture 55 Seized Threaded Guide Pin Problem

Lecture 56 Bracket Bolts Problems

Lecture 57 Ford/Mazda/BMW Brake Setup

Lecture 58 Rear Brake Setup Explanation

Lecture 59 Danger Pattern + Other Examples

Lecture 60 Tools Shopping List

Section 14: Service: Brake Service

Lecture 61 How To Perform Brake Service

Lecture 62 Regular Brake Service Why It's Important

Section 15: Service: Spark Plugs Replacement

Lecture 63 Spark Plugs Replacement Specialty Tools

Lecture 64 Spark Plugs Intro

Lecture 65 Spark Plug Replacement

Lecture 66 Example 2: Chevrolet Cruze 2011

Lecture 67 Example 3: Ford Escape 2014

Lecture 68 V6 Spark Plug Warning

Lecture 69 Tool Shopping List

Section 16: Shopping For Parts

Lecture 70 Navigate Rockauto.com

Lecture 71 Ebay and Amazon

Section 17: The END

Lecture 72 Conclusion

Beginners who like to be hands-on and eager to learn about car repair.