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Auto Repair & Diagnostics : How to Diagnose an Engine Problem

Submitted by on Tuesday, 1 June 201040 Comments

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Diagnosing an engine problem requires that a person checks the spark plug wires, their vacuum lines, the car battery and more. Discover how to diagnose an engine problem without using pricey equipment with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics. Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe Bio: Tom Brintzenhofe has been a mechanic for the past 17 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLCrnVideo Rating: 4 / 5

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When changing brake pads on a vehicle, make sure the car is jacked up, remove the bolts on the caliper and remove the brake pads. Replace brake pads in a automobile with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and fixes. Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe Bio: Tom Brintzenhofe has been a mechanic for the past 17 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLCrnVideo Rating: 4 / 5

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40 Comments »

  • egylink2009 said:

    Thanks alot for your help
    you are so knid

  • AyCorundum said:

    Strange ticking noises? Dang, if there is a strange ticking noise I’m gonna get the hell out of there before it explodes!! Nice video. Informative.

  • carmotonline said:

    Thank you

  • rumerboyz said:

    What is the light see thur test? I checked the filter looks clean. How do you check the injectors? Thanks for your help. The truck does run fine though!

  • LongHairedSally said:

    @rumerboyz
    pull your air filter . . .
    if not heavy do a light see thru test . . .
    air filter not a problem . . . check you injectors . . .bet number 1 cyclinder has a problem injectod . . . 2005 is likely closer to 100 K miles.

  • rumerboyz said:

    I have a 2005 ford 5.4 Gas superduty with 21,450 miles and my check engine light is on. The code says p0174 running Too lean. Could it be the MAF sensor? Do you know of a common problem with this on these trucks? Any help would be great.

  • 1nazchan said:

    yeah try a 2nd hand MAF

  • Dannyboy3825 said:

    these expert village videos are a good idea and all, if only they wernt done by such a bunch of douchbags. I hate the way most of em are done in 100 parts, and most of them really dont tell you anything

  • mahdyk said:

    so may the MFA prevent the car from starting ??
    please help, i spent 900$ so far at nissan dealerships , and they cant help me >

  • mahdyk said:

    ok , im having a huge problem with my 99 maxima ,it wont start or i have to push it very hard to start , after 2 weeks in nissan shop they told me that it needs new ECM ,i bought one but it didnt solve the problem then they told me that the flywheel is bad , i took it to another michanic who told me that the timming chain , but i noticed that it always start normal in the morning (cold) , and once it start the RPM flacuate for couple time beetwwen 1 and 2 , so somebody suggested it might be MFA

  • tmaley613 said:

    WRONG

  • tmaley613 said:

    wow man i work in the industry and most people cant identify these problems even if u told them all of these things

  • greenbike11 said:

    wow, that was almost helpful.

  • televizorcarpati said:

    14 volts idiot

  • ElCharroCafe said:

    Hey, thanks for posting, every lil bit helps, I am use to the old stuff, Points. ect………..Thanks Much

  • theguy1224 said:

    @csidaznigga Hes not putting the old pads back on. Hes using the old pads and a c-clamp tool to push the caliper piston back in, for reinstallation.

  • csidaznigga said:

    @lustatus Whats the point of putting the old brake pads back on 1:40?

  • Snowman374th said:

    Q: 1974 For gran Torino, Not S/H. Mine is better. lol,
    My fender is hanging over top of wheel, Front end pops a little both sides, going over speed bumps. Only pulls right when tire is low on air, Tires have no wear on them. What could this be a problem from, Also, It has a sqeak in rear, Vibrates a little while on the gas, Any Ideals. Thanks. Snow.

  • fitnessfirstlie said:

    Great video very helpfull, thank you

  • opsvideo2008 said:

    @wc9394, Spray it with WD40 and wait for around 3 minutes. If possible, extent the length of your ratchet using a hollow metal tube, so as to leverage and increase your torque force, or alternatively use a longer rachet.

  • 7inchexhaust said:

    @guerrillatactical

    bottom right hand corner of screen. CC.

  • cillher said:

    Thanks….This video made it easy for me to change my brake pads for the first time.

  • guerrillatactical said:

    How do you get rid of that huge paragraph right in the center of the video? I can’t see sh*t!!

  • guerrillatactical said:

    How do you get rid of that huge paragraph right in the center of the video? I can’t see sh*t!!

  • f1fan84 said:

    he didnt forget , notice when he pushes the piston back hes already place the pad in the back of the caliper

  • aziqbal said:

    cant u just push the calipher pistol back with ur hands?

  • 26dolla said:

    loooks like rob scnider

  • jimmydash said:

    If you know that the rotor is not overworn, or gouged and all you need to do is replace the pads, then this video is very good.

    Too often people only realize their brakes are done when they have a grinding feeling and noise coming from the brakes, when applied. That usually indicates the pads are gone, and the metal backing is grinding into the rotors. More steps and more money to fix right.

    If your brakes aren’t fixed properly, you could void your insurance. Be careful what you are doing.

  • Ridoch said:

    great video

  • kemshifarm said:

    is there a better tool to use to remove a pad from a cliper than a C-clamp? whats it called?

  • KingKassius said:

    he made it look easy and its not that easy for a beginner. i push the caliper back with a c – clamp.But my mother actually told me what to do so it must be easy …. it just took me all day.

  • TylertheGeek28 said:

    i did this on a car like 2 years ago forgot how to do it lol

  • adelonic1 said:

    i agreed he didnt show the last pad but u can see the new 2 pads on its simple like the 1 to replace not hard thx nice video

  • gs5774 said:

    Remember to remove the reservior cap first, as you could spray brake fluid over the car when you push the piston back. Add an anti-seize grease to the back and top of the brake pad to avoid seizure and squeal. Remember to use torque settings when tightening bolts.

  • kimchijeegeah2 said:

    he forgot to reinstall the back brake pads =

  • rubberbandman03 said:

    its not a lazy brake change, he does this all the time he can do it fast,

  • ocol81 said:

    @kimchijeegeah2 your an idiot that shit isn’t hard and if you think it is then you shouldn’t be touching cars

  • princessahh1 said:

    thank you. u just saved me 300 bucks. i just lleft monroe muffler that was their quote on new pads. :0

  • helipilot3333 said:

    Excellent video. Informative and not too long. Thanks!

  • GangreneVagina said:

    KJBfreak-

    Dipshit. He DID replace the inside (not rear, INSIDE) brake pad out, they just didn’t show it in the video because it’s THE SAME AS REMOVING THE OUTSIDE! This is just an instructional video. Inside is same as outside, so why drag the video out?

    Don’t believe me? The old pads are rust colored and the new ones are shiny gray – 1:10 they’re both rust colored and at 1:35 you see both pads gray. Come on, people!

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