Car Maintenance: 10 Things Every Car Owner Should Know - The Short List

How much do you know about the inner workings of your car or truck? It’s alright if you’re not an automotive engineer. Coming your way next, 10 basic things EVERY driver should be able to do to his or her vehicle including checking motor oil, changing a tire, installing new windshield wipers, jump starting a car, replacing the air filter and much more!

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[ryanado]

I’m 14 and trying to learn as much as I can before I drive😂

[scummies]

I'm here because I was never taught this stuff, and I want to keep my car in good shape for a while 😆

[growing]

0:35 Windshield fluid
1:06 Windshield wiper
1:50 Engine Oil
3:15 Oil Filter '
3:30 Tire Air
4:10 Change Flat Tire w/ Spare Tire & Jack
4:45 Rotating Tires '
5:06 Jump start Dead Battery
6:00 Engine Air Filter
6:47 Cabin Air Filter '
7:10 Serpentine Belt '
7:59 Coolant

[worldofmemes_]

Understanding car terms is crucial for any car owner to effectively communicate with mechanics, make informed decisions, and maintain their vehicle. Familiarizing yourself with terms like "cylinder, " "torque, " "horsepower, " "transmission, " "suspension, " and "brake pads" can empower you to better care for your car and address potential issues.

[DukeOfKidderminster]

BMWs do have dipsticks; they’re located behind the steering wheel.

[thomasalias]

Car guys be like "You forgot to include engine swapping!"

[avedonfivestar]

You forgot to include one major part in jump starting a vehicle. The vehicle providing the charge should be running prior to the car with the dead battery starting. This will prevent excessive draining of the battery of the vehicle that is providing the charge.

[arnoldguisa]

The #1 thing to do if you want your car to run forever is Maintenance.

[mariamvrck]

So this is how Logic is spending retirement?

[aexiong]

What about the brakes? That's another simple but extremely important thing to learn how to change.

[manakchemistry]

1.Wiper washing water
2.engine oil level
3.tyre air pressure
4.betry power
5.air filter
6.engine belt
7.coolant water

[WryTrvr]

This video made me feel smarter than i previously thought i was. All this stuff is stupid easy

[kiefergrossest]

Thank god someone has made a video about simple car maintenance that every motorist should know and shouldn’t be allowed there licence until they learn everything in this video it should be made a part of the test

[YoungMisfit]

Logic looks kinda different! Thanks tho

[CalmRice]

Pro tip : Loosen the bolts on your tire before jack it up !

[damienleigh]

When I heard this guys voice i thought it was Linus Tech Tips

[Danilo-fvtt]

I mean, when changing oil, you change the oil filter too. Ive been doing in car service for like a month, and then quit, volunteered so i can learn abut cars. And it is the basic. Also, if you see your air filter too dusty/havent changed it for a long time, now is that day. Do not use blowers to blow it off the dust and think that youve done the job. Its still filled with small particles that you cant see, which can lead to engine problems, so its better if you just buy a new one.
EDIT: Also dont buy really cheap filters, or parts in general, as their quality is close to zero.

[joel]

I remember when I was searching up bike maintenance videos years ago, got quite good at it, Now I'm hoping to do the same thing with this newfound knowledge, thanks!

[calebbaynton]

Add brakes and roters, ball joints, bearings, struts and springs, change all four tires (meaning take the worn tires off the wheels and put new ones on setting the bead, then you got changing all the fluids ( coolant, engine oil, transmission fluid, gear oil in the diffs and transfer case oil) then there’s changing spark plugs, headlights, tail lights, fog lights, and if you really want to have fun you can do the full engine rebuild ( top and bottom)