Basic Automotive Maintenance (Part 1)

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In this episode of Saturday Mechanic, Ben Wojdyla shows how to perform some basic maintenance on your vehicle. Find out how to do-it-yourself in this week's episode of Saturday Mechanic.
In this episode, Popular Mechanics' Associate Auto Editor Ben Wojdyla:
* Checks power steering, washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and engine oil
* Checks and replaces air filter
* Lubricates hood latch, hood, door, and trunk hinges
* Checks tire pressure
* Replaces windshield wipers
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@walleye306 4 жыл бұрын

This man did everything in his power to remain professional and not cuss out everything in a 10 mile radius

@haseebqureshir9324 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍

@mature942 Жыл бұрын

I know this all too well 😂

@Kiddomike 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of videos about car maintenance and most of them are aimed at car enthusiasts like me. This is probably the most precise and complete routine checks of a video that any car owner should do to ensure the car would be in good working condition.

@altha2008 8 жыл бұрын

Just decided to learn more about auto repair. I'm 55 Disable due to Parkinson. Money is tight being on SSDI. Last year I learn Gardening growing a lot of food in our back yard helped with our food bill. Now. this year my goal is to learn auto repair. Just got hit with a $400.00 car repair bill. I can do basic stuff like checking the fluids changing batteries, changing head lights. I even change the spark plugs, I know that can to everything at home, can you help me get started. Thanks was thinking about take a auto class at a Vocational school just to learn the basics.

@solaarx 8 жыл бұрын

Pick up some books :)

@PlatinumTech 8 жыл бұрын

five months later, hows your learning going?

@lol-zz3vn 8 жыл бұрын

+Caleb Stevens he gona😢😢

@jakemaple891 8 жыл бұрын

+lol no he didn't that's sad

@s3oood2008 7 жыл бұрын

altha2008 Are you still alive grandpa❤️?

@beckz4952 Жыл бұрын

Posted 10 years ago and still helping out folks like me! Thank you!

@perthcarmechanics1 9 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I believe that people who owns car should know the basic of automotive maintenace to keep your car in a great shape.

@StankPlanks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Never really bothered with car maintenance but starting to enjoy doing it and saves money.

@Andrew-ri1ym 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! Going down the Mechanic path for school and hopefully work my way up to engineering. Thanks again -Andrew

@suaz94 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck bro! :)

@smurph_dawg 4 жыл бұрын

Same brudduh

@michaelday6590 2 жыл бұрын

Follow up??

@toefungi136 Жыл бұрын

UPDATE US!!

@haydenhjorthegod2548 Жыл бұрын

My dad is going away to work so I’m just trying to learn as much house yard and vehicle maintenance information as possible, I found this video very helpful

@gonazbogan299 8 жыл бұрын

bro did u do the voice over for Lester on gta5

@brianlopez2931 5 жыл бұрын

R u sure youbaint lester

@prosperous7243 5 жыл бұрын

BRIAN LOPEZ underrated

@cristianelvis5788 4 жыл бұрын

lol 😂😂😂

@putaschimi2185 4 жыл бұрын

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@babyyoda1462 4 жыл бұрын

this is so random lmao

@BlazingLimeJello 11 жыл бұрын

This video helped a lot!! I'm getting my first car next week and I want to make sure I know how to take care of it. I've been watching your other videos, too. They are all very informative. Thank you!!

@Seqtopus 8 жыл бұрын

That head light fluid looks a little low. You might want to top that off.

@ismaelarellano871 5 жыл бұрын

I stuck a screwdriver they mine and filled her right up

@cuteface88 4 жыл бұрын

HAHA OMG I GET IT CUZ HEADLIGHTS DONT USE FLUID BIG LAUGH

@sparksperformanceandrepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Meat Dragon haha good one Chrisfix has blinker fluid somewhere on his channel I seen a few days ago

@michaelmac2247 4 жыл бұрын

It’s best to leave it when it’s low. Less dear-hitting

@vol.6667 6 жыл бұрын

This first video was rather helpful! I’ve always loved cars and I always will but I really wanna have more of an understanding of them and knowledge of repairing and maintenance on the engine!

@tyleranderson6942 11 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the video series, very informative!

@supanutte9357 4 жыл бұрын

Bout to go to vocational school so I prepared myself watching this

@gabrielli3354 10 жыл бұрын

useful for rookies like me!

@garo306 11 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised the air filter is still in 1 piece the way he shoved it in!

@AmericPet 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was a good refresher, I appreciated it.

@michor10 10 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent. Thanks for sharing!!

@richardvaughan9994 8 жыл бұрын

+ChrisFix this would be such an awesome video idea, I'd love to see your version. " 10 things all first time car owners should know new car or used " Lol

@chasehigginbotham1582 5 жыл бұрын

What do I need to do to ask about a problem

@sarkiszoboyan2299 Жыл бұрын

Very simply explained, even answered all of the worries I had about the car

@reubenmccann7135 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been working on bikes for about 4 years. The winter in Canada doesn’t create good business for a local bike shop. I love cars, I wanted to weld. But this seems like the perfect job for me.

@916alberto 12 жыл бұрын

Great video man! I'm 16 and I'm getting a 5.0 Ford Mustang in about a month or two. This video will surely come in handy for a new driver like me. Thanks.

@TatangGucci08 10 жыл бұрын

this is really helpful, thanks a lot sir

@jburi01 12 жыл бұрын

Very informative Ben. Keep the vids coming!

@celsorod 12 жыл бұрын

I feel ya, The interior and stereo in my A6 was amazing. the 2.8 is a solid motor.I miss it though. lol

@Mark-dq5qf 8 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy a can of beep? My horn is faint.

@carljohnson4996 8 жыл бұрын

LOL

@carljohnson4996 8 жыл бұрын

A can of beep oh you mean air horn hmm?

@benjaminlopez3508 7 жыл бұрын

Mark 001 dude 😂

@valeriecarole 6 жыл бұрын

😂

@staniclol7063 4 жыл бұрын

A can of beep 😂

@MrJustintheginger 10 жыл бұрын

Jeez I lucked out on this. I've got the exact same car.

@elichi7513 4 жыл бұрын

Justin Graver Audi?

@fifty5hundred 4 жыл бұрын

No one fucking cares loser

@miraikahoro2595 3 жыл бұрын

@@fifty5hundred tf

@jeremiahflores7825 2 жыл бұрын

@@fifty5hundred who hurt you

@Latif127 6 жыл бұрын

It looks very helpful, thank you

@WheeeOoh 12 жыл бұрын

probably the best channel about cars in youtube

@Sanjaymaxtorque 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was very useful!

@ChrisPargon 3 ай бұрын

I googled "things to know about cars" and it was all racecars and really suped up cars and i was like "nah man, give me the videos from 10 years ago" and i found this gem. 😄

@RyogaEchizen 2 жыл бұрын

Knowing how to handle one's vehicle has to be one of the most badass things ever.. I need to learn.

@surrendeavour6850 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this!

@kimberlyc8554 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video!

@Doble_kayud Жыл бұрын

THANKS ALOT FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

@Abenezerf 7 жыл бұрын

thanks dear for your kindness

@backyardmechanic4160 4 жыл бұрын

Do your own maintenance yourself if you can! It will save you a lot of money and you'll know it was done correctly. I track my maintenance schedule using software on my laptop www.lonewolf-software.com/automotivewolf.htm It sends me reminders when any type of maintenance is required. It also tracks all the parts, expenses and creates a very detailed vehicle maintenance log.

@frankcranker7188 4 жыл бұрын

The Automotive Wolf software is excellent!

@huideyin4774 7 жыл бұрын

it's good to know that put the air filter cover back may take a little efforts, some video just cut it off and make it looks too easy; it makes people think `am i doing the right thing now, should this be so hard`.

@smsaddamhossain6415 Жыл бұрын

Very good and simple thanks

@diykhan 3 жыл бұрын

Wow great stuff

@ralphanslyerlytzr6731 2 жыл бұрын

very good training

@AnQsh143 8 жыл бұрын

very useful information .

@aboaws1 2 жыл бұрын

شكرا لك Thanks my friend

@petergoettler8680 4 жыл бұрын

Workable Knowledge.Thxs.,Merci.

@y.k8628 5 жыл бұрын

Could you please make similar video about Toyota Camry 2012 hybrid! Things to check, things to change and how often should things be checked/changed ( cabin filter.......)

@blucklightfoxartinnovation9357 5 жыл бұрын

nice work well done a+ car and diver i love your video

@jans6261 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@yehingizieeneyew3525 3 жыл бұрын

well explained thanks

@kompheakphon5908 3 жыл бұрын

Very good

@fireandiceproductionz7093 2 жыл бұрын

This is super cool! Im thinking of learning this for a hobby! And i could make more money!

@teslawizardvvv3 12 жыл бұрын

thanks for the refresher course , make more car diy videos

@cabdikariinraabi9097 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks teacher

@sujeewalakmal9 4 жыл бұрын

Good lesson...wish you

@ghosttmann8432 8 жыл бұрын

Doing my own studying before I get hired as a general technician with Bridgestone God willing so that I can have knowledge of auto repair and this is very informative, thank you all for uploading this and taking the time to make it. I live in San Antonio, TX. GO SPURS GO and a big shot out the RIO GRANDE VALLEY, CAMERON< WILLACY< HIDALGO AND STARR counties. HARLINGEN,TX is where I grew up on S.16th and Little Creek. God bless

@edmondmadu1969 10 ай бұрын

I love your video's.

@cristianelvis5788 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thx!

@nedthomasjr.8652 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mr.ben wojlydil

@aishahshamsul8642 5 жыл бұрын

"Let's check over here....that looks good" Yeah don't bother elaborating what is good and what is bad.

@ishahrukhqasim 4 жыл бұрын

Normally it's written on the cap. The levels are on the side of the container.

@taterobinson6172 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re referring to the brake fluid, (the one near your feat) then I’m sure it’s fine, usually there aren’t too many problems other than just needing to refill it.

@betheltylor9010 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video clip! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your thoughts. Have you thought about - Tarbbatigan Cars Rehabilitation Tip (search on google)? It is a great one off guide for learning how to repair your car the easy way without the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my BF got amazing results with it.

@nathaniellindsay2728 9 жыл бұрын

Good, It is a helpful video.

@wwjd526 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!!!!

@fallenslave6684 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. In colledge I learned auto mechanics.

@nedthomasjr.8652 2 жыл бұрын

This is educational.

@palmettofarmer 6 жыл бұрын

I love your video content! **Problem** I have a 2005 GMC Yukon XL 5.3 Vin# 1GKEC16Z75J154574. Start no crank problem until 2nd start attempt. Checked fuel pressure at the test port on the fuel rail. With the Key on but not started the pressure indicates 25+- psi but quickly declines to 0. Checked after vehicle starts pressure holds steady at 48psi. Once vehicle cranks no problem accept a light rough idle. Fuel pump is original from factory. Current mileage is 241k. I don't see a fuel regulator to check. Anything else to do before replacing fuel pump. Hesitant to replace pump cause once cranked there are no problems. I thought fuel pump failure was all or nothing. Thank you for your help.

@goodgophertv5074 9 жыл бұрын

Love it copying it all in my notebook

@salihahzem 11 жыл бұрын

Hi, first thanks for the great series, I really appreciate the videos. Regarding changing the wipers, it is always good to place a rag or some kind of a cover on the windshield since wiper arms/blades could crack the windshield when they dropped fast carelessly or by mistake while holding the arm with one hand. Keep it up and stay dirty!

@yanzclet5493 3 жыл бұрын

Nice good job

@MoonMan-zb8yn 5 жыл бұрын

i job as a car mechanic, when i look the tyre pressure i never look at the recommended pressure becuse i think its always pretty low so i look how big the car is and put pressure with that knowledge

@cunkeymonkey 11 жыл бұрын

Ben's right, what the car manufacturer recomends is what you should go by in most cases. Most manufacture air pressure recommendations can be simply found on the side of the drivers' door panel and in some vehicles the gas cap cover. The wall of the tire only tells the max air pressure which is not good to go off of since this number is usually higher then the recommended and meant for the most strenuous capacity the vehicle can take, not typical driving. Most cases you'll only have to worry

@dufonrafal 9 жыл бұрын

If I'm correct this air filter is a high performance one wich can be cleaned. No need to change it, especially by a basic one. And you change high-end wipers by basic ones as well.

@ianparsons849 8 жыл бұрын

+dufonrafal Looks like a K&N to me

@Darksyne 8 жыл бұрын

typical move by mechanics. If the customers aren't familiar with parts then they use the cheapest ones possible to get the job done and increase profit.

@carljohnson4996 8 жыл бұрын

What dark said but never tell them where you get your products

@pakautomotivetp411 5 ай бұрын

I Love professionalism showing to make a training video

@farookdubba2414 6 жыл бұрын

Sembly and good show

@sugarandpie 9 жыл бұрын

Good, helpful video. But I do have to say, the way you shoved that air filter in without properly removing the top cover was extremely unprofessional and downright lazy. The fact that you even decided to show a zoomed in edit of you doing it is beyond belief. If you didn't know how to remove the cover then why didn't you "check the manual"? LOL

@fahadbhatti5377 9 жыл бұрын

sugarandpie exactly

@fahadbhatti5377 9 жыл бұрын

sugarandpie did you see the way he just shoved it in and how it got deformed? I was like wtf!

@MitaliusTheGreat 7 жыл бұрын

Oh damn someone beat me to it and I didn't even know. :P

@nellyj4181 6 жыл бұрын

+sugarandpie Excellent Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you researched - Tarbbatigan Cars Rehabilitation Tip (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to repair your car the easy way without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my BF after many years got astronomical success with it.

@sandmastermaster 6 жыл бұрын

Filter looks like it lost some life getting crumpled like that and he could’ve got some dust and dirt in there rubbing on the cover like rhat

@harbin9er 12 жыл бұрын

Question: does it matter whether you check the tire pressure when the vehicle weight is sitting on the tire, or when the vehicle is propped up, like how you have it in the video?

@Anna-tc6rz 5 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous of that winshield reservoir. Mine holds about 124ozs (128 is a gallon)

@TheKrookedAlliance 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to KZfaq where everyone is a professional critic. SARCASM. Thanks for the video, not easy trying to help people.

@MrAllproandrew 12 жыл бұрын

as mrjost55 said this video is a little vague. Oil is usually a lighter brown,brake fluid is light brown,Coolant is usually green or orange, when checking the air filter grab a flashlight and shine it underneath facing up and if you can't see the light its better to change it, when checking oil grab a paper towel and wipe it then put it back in and take it out and check it with the handle facing down to get a accurate reading, with tire pressures its easier to check the drivers door.

@wrestlemania157 11 жыл бұрын

Genius! Genius! Genius!

@jimpeace5843 5 жыл бұрын

Super ..

@Luybaton 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@gabecole2637 5 жыл бұрын

What's the best way to get more knowledge on Cars (Mechanics in general)

@writerspen010 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I don't feel like I learned anything. I can't tell what I'm supposed to be looking for with the camera either being so far away or obnoxiously zoomed in to the point that I can't tell where in the car he's working on...

@walleye306 4 жыл бұрын

Your cars manual is basically its life line

@bendao4595 2 жыл бұрын

been inrested in machins is good

@darthzak7970 7 жыл бұрын

I mean I love cars and my cousin is a technician. i work as a porter and would love to learn about being a technician. but have no basic knowledge of maintenance on cars but I really want to learn.

@Narenprime 7 жыл бұрын

hello im naren, wondering changing oil whats the best time or year to change , also wanting know that if I where to change my engine to say a v8 or v10 whats the best option to aviod less gas usage. Whats the most popluar oil to use and to have good transmission

@rickwilliams4647 10 жыл бұрын

Car maintenance should be an all-encompassing routine covering both the exteriors and the interiors.

@illcelebrateyoursuccess8907 6 жыл бұрын

I thank God for this easy too do video! thanks Nicholas Cage!

@2012boracho 12 жыл бұрын

yes

@ranashahidvlogs9999 3 жыл бұрын

Good

@ertugrulautomotivemechanic3745 3 жыл бұрын

great

@samanization 6 жыл бұрын

Hi dear! I got one quick question which is this! what system is in closing lube or open lube mean ? in the same time before setting ignition timing should the system be in closing lube or feed back mode ? Thanks in advance.

@ahilesh228 6 жыл бұрын

Please tell about mechanical basic Concept

@northperthmechanic 10 жыл бұрын

This is pretty much very essesntial. If you just drive your car without learning basic maintenance, then you better start learning from this video. You'll never know when accidents might happen, it's best to prevent them beforehand. Good vid, very informative.

@ruphastevens3245 10 жыл бұрын

Please post a video of tune up of 03 infiniti g35. Thank you. Need more info let me know.

@soapenthusiast8874 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like there were a lot of crucial topics of automotive repair hit in this video that every car owner needs to know if they want to own a car. The big ones are reading tire pressure, checking oil levels, and checking your anti-freeze to identify leaks or low levels. For anyone who thinks they are ready to do their own mechanic work now, who thinks they could benefit from using their soap after working on their car? www.naturesgardencandles.com/candlemaking-soap-supplies/item/00mecsoa/-mechanics-soap-recipe.html

@ronaldmccready9980 5 жыл бұрын

I just changed my front brake pads on my 2004 Chrysler T/C 3.3 V6 van. I als checked my rear drum brakes, everything appeared to look good. My problem is when I go out in the morning and start my car when I start driving it sounds like something is dragging in the rear wheels. This only happens when I first start to drive. After go a short distance it goes away. When I say a short distance I mean less than a mile. For the rest of the day it's fine. Any ideas. Mccreron

@Komol7strikeagle 6 жыл бұрын

Sir, I met with an accident in my car the whole cooling system got damage. I kept the engine running for half n hour in idle position, a very bad smell came out of the engine do u think that it has damage the block head or the gasket.... Sir plz help me

@spazADHD99 6 жыл бұрын

Questions about how many miles to check air filters

@sawsickness 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta check the blinker fluid as well guys!

@ABCRapster 7 жыл бұрын

forget to mention the part about changing the air in tires according to the season's!

@MsPoohdy 7 жыл бұрын

u said not to used the break fluid after 3 weeks is that after purchase or look at the expiration date at the store then judge from the date that's my first question next does all car air filter come in the same size or does size varies and what's the exact tire pressure for the average standard coupe

@BradOnCars 5 жыл бұрын

For tire pressure use 32 pounds all around. That's a good baseline.