Car Maintenance Part 2: Under the Hood

Cars need checkups just like people do! Here's a guide to some basic maintenance under the hood that anyone can do to keep their car in tip-top shape.

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[sofftgiraffe]

As a part three, maybe you could do some "advanced" car tips like; what kind of things to listen for while driving/idling, common car maintenance misconceptions, what to do if you break down, etc. People my age often come into work thinking their car is fine only to find out that it needs a couple thousand dollars worth of repairs that could have been avoided if they'd been more proactive.

[pseudogenesis]

"Dilution is the solution to your pollution"

Okay that was adorable

[AzuriteReverb]

Good stuff, but also AIR FILTERS. A dirty engine air filter can reduce mileage and power, while broken ones (although highly unlikely) can damage sensors, stick the throttle open, and cause internal engine damage.

[thatjillgirl]

When my dad was showing me how to check the oil, he said, "If it ever looks got problems." Lol.

[mojonacho]

I am Rachel's "good health insurance" face.

[lukevoe]

I would like to add that if you own a Honda you shouldn't disconnect the battery because if the car still has the original Honda radio in it, it will lock out the radio and you usually have to run through a complicated procedure to then unlock it if you do not know the code. let your mechanic do that if you are concerned because they essentially a backup battery to keep the car powered with the battery out. TL;DR- if you have a Honda let a mechanic deal with battery maintenance.

[NinjaFalllow]

My family had a '92 Pontiac and a 2002 Ford Taurus that had fluid leak issues quite often- the Taurus was worse. But the Pontiac had a hole in the steering column fluid once and we had to fill it at least once a day or...the steering wheel wouldn't work while you were driving! I became a pro at checking fluids.

[GoddessError]

I have been waiting for this for weeks.

[zackjohnson]

Fun fact check your oil BEFORE you start the engine

[darienmorgan]

If your car is already running, you should check transmission fluid first, and then turn off your vehicle.

Also note that it is usually handy to have a few gas station napkins handy when checking fluids, and most will have free paper funnels upon request.

[AbigailSmith]

I've been looking for something like this forever!!!! Thank you!!

[jrnhaugen]

You should probably have mentioned that you need to fill the same colour ebgine coolant that is already in your engine, different colours may react with each other, and make a thick paste.

[DeMolayman]

You guys should do a video over electric car or hybrid maintenance

[TheSwitzAutomotive]

Hey guys on my new channel I do a deep dive on how to really take care of your car (as deep as you want to go) and buy used tires the right way.

[MariaSkampili]

26/11/2023 Love Cyprus house home economics grade:16 9/11 2003!

[katiefrank]

If the car is running fine is this the kind of thing a yearly MOT would check? (I am aware I sound stupid, but no one ever taught me cars and I honestly only have one out of necessity, I do not particularly like cars)

[ZaDowlan]

THE "W" ON THE OIL BOTTLE DOES NOT STAND FOR WEIGHT!!! IT STANDS FOR WINTER!! IT'S THE COLD TEMPURATURE VISCOSITY.

[autism_and_niamh]

why am i watching this
i don't own a car
....well i guess it's a life skill??? °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°
thank u

[sarahsilvers]

My car broke down once on a busy higway. It sucked, I am glad I found a company that offers unlimited roadside assistance. Just google ricks vehicle protection

[thatguycalledart]

lmao why dont people know this stuff. where were your fathers