Troubleshooting Car Problems : How to Become an Auto Mechanic

Posted by admin on March 7, 2010

In order to become an auto service technician, or mechanic, a person should take classes that are based in science, physics and math. Discover how entry-level skills can be obtained at a community college with help from an automotive technology professor in this free video on car mechanics.

Expert: Bob Ricewasser
Bio: Bob Ricewasser is a former automotive technology professor, and an avid car collector.
Filmmaker: Nathan Boehme

Duration : 0:1:36

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Auto Repair: Fundamentals Of Electronic Ignition Systems – 1 of 2

Posted by admin on February 28, 2010

More info: http://www.metacog.com This video is from the early 1990’s. It provides rock solid info on electronic ignition systems. It’s a great teaching aid for automotive students and DIY’ers.

Duration : 0:9:48

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Auto Repair : How to Check a Fuel Pump Relay

Posted by admin on February 28, 2010

A fuel pump relay’s job is to take some of the voltage load off of the wiring harness to allow a better current flow from the battery to the fuel pump. Determine whether a fuel pump relay is bad and needs to be replaced with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on testing car performance.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:2:32

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Auto Repair : How to Remove Window Cranks on Cars

Posted by admin on February 14, 2010

In order to remove window cranks on cars, it may be necessary to remove the door panel or to service components inside the door. Find out how to obtain a window crank removal tool with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:1:54

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Auto Repair & Mechanics : How to Test a Car Voltage Regulator

Posted by admin on January 25, 2010

Car voltage regulators are usually tested with a multimeter, which is clamped directly onto a car battery’s terminals. Find out why a car battery should have 12 volts with the car off with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repairs and mechanics.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:2:19

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Auto Repair : Symptoms of a Transmission Problem

Posted by admin on December 28, 2009

A number of symptoms can indicate a problem with a transmission, including grinding in gear changes, excessive gear noise, difficulty shifting or a burnt smell from the fluid. Check to see if a transmission is dealing with excessive friction with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on troubleshooting car problems.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:2:24

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Auto Repair : How Do You Clean or Check a Mass Air Flow Sensor?

Posted by admin on December 1, 2009

A mass air-flow sensor is used on fuel-injected vehicles to tell the computer how much air is going into the engine. Discover why a mass air flow sensor must be removed in order to be checked with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto parts.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:3:27

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Auto Repair: Serpentine Belt Replacement

Posted by admin on December 1, 2009

More info: http://www.metacog.com

Duration : 0:4:48

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Auto Repair: Car Shocks & Struts Replacement – 1 of 3

Posted by admin on December 1, 2009

More info: http://www.metacog.com

Duration : 0:9:41

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Auto Repair: Mass Air Flow Sensors – Testing and Replacing (1 of 2)

Posted by admin on November 11, 2009

More info: http://www.metacog.com

Duration : 0:8:23

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