Automotive Insight

Check engine light codes p0089, p0174, p228c and "Reduced Engine Power" message. 2009 acadia, 2010 acadia, 2011 acadia, 2012 acadia, 2013 acadia, 2014 acadia, 2015 acadia, 2016 acadia, 2009 enclave, 2010 enclave, 2011 enclave, 2012 enclave, 2013 enclave, 2014 enclave, 2015 enclave, 2016 enclave, 2009 traverse, 2010 traverse, 2011 traverse, 2012 traverse, 2013 traverse, 2014 traverse, 2015 traverse, 2016 traverse. GM LLT 3.6 direct injection

Today we show you how to replace a front wheel bearing assembly on a 2008 Ford Focus. It is a press in unit so you will need to plan accordingly. This repair is the same for 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus, 2007 Ford Focus, 2008 Ford Focus, 2009 Ford Focus, 2010 Ford Focus, 2011 Ford Focus.

Tools: Wrenches: 13(flexible is best), 14mm Sockets: 7, 8, 10mm Other: R-134 manifold gauge set, a/c vacuum pump, pliers for the spring clamps, Parts: Condenser, accumulator/drier, r-134a refrigerant, pag oil, Mercon 5 transmission fluid, something to put the "sweat box" back together (rtv, zip ties, super glue, plastic weld, epoxy...) Additional services: A/C evac and/or recharge 2009 Ford Escape, 2010 Ford Escape, 2011 Ford Escape, 2012 Ford Escape. No A/C, A/C does not work, A/C leak, low refrigerant.

Today we have a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with the 5.7 engine that is not charging. The vehicle has had 2 alternators replaced already and is still not charging. We found that the ecm is actually faulty, but in this case, is quite expensive. We found an aftermarket external regulator kit that will send the appropriate voltage to the alternator to make it charge properly. This repair should be the same for 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2009 Dodge Challenger, and 2010 Dodge challenger with the 5.7L engine. Music Credit: Loser lover Story by @hellakidz1898 courtesy of @independencetunes

Parts: A/C compressor, dryer, a/c oil, r-134a Wrenches: 10,12 14 Sockets: 10,12,14, E8 e-torx Others: pry bar, hammer, a/c manifold set, vacuum pump Additional service: A/C evacuate and recharge. 2014 Corolla, 2015 Corolla, 2016 Corolla, 2017 Corolla, 2018 Corolla, 2019 Corolla, 2020 Corolla, DTC B1479 Flow Sensor Circuit.

Today we have a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with the 3.6 V6 4X4 that needs an air conditioning compressor. It's a tight squeeze to get the bolts out but it can be done from up top and the lf fender hole. This procedure should be the same on 2015 Colorado and 2016 Colorado.

Replacing the water pump on a 2007 Dodge Charger with a 2.7 V6. The timing chains had been replaced about a year ago so we reused them, but this video would also be helpful in showing you how to replace the front chains if you were doing them. The 2.7 engine is in several cars and the process is very similar no matter which vehicle you are working on. Vehicles include: 98 Intrepid, 99 Intrepid, 2000 Intrepid, 01 Intrepid, 02 Intrepid, 03 Intrepid, 04 Intrepid, 99 Concorde, 2000 Concord, 01 Concorde, 02 Concorde, 03 Concorde, 04 Concorde, 01 Sebring, 02 Sebring, 03 Sebring, 04 Sebring, 05 Sebring, 06 Sebring, 07 Sebring, 01 Stratus, 02 Stratus, 03 Stratus, 04 Stratus, 05 Stratus, 06 Stratus, 05 300, 06 300, 07 300, 05 Magnum, 06 Magnum, 07 Magnum, 06 Charger, and 07 Charger.

Today we have a 2018 BMW 550i with a brake pad warning message. We do a front and rear pad slap as well as replace both the front and rear wear sensors. We show you how to retract the rear parking brake caliper, reset the brake wear warning message, and reset the parking brake after we're through. These parts are typically done with a scan tool, but we show you how, with a little know how, you can work around that with some fairly simple tools. This process should be the same on 2018 BMW 550i, 2019 BMW 550i, 2020 BMW 550i, 2021 BMW 550i, and 2022 BMW 550i and is pretty similar to most all BMW's.

Today we have a 2011 BMW X5 That has the rear suspension stuck in the low position. We don't hear the compressor running and walk you through the diagnostic procedure to determine that the compressor is faulty. We show you how to replace and verify the repair. This process should be the same on 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2013 BMW X5 Music Credit: Loser Love Story By @hellakidz1898 Courtesy of @independencetunes

If you find yourself alone and need to bleed brakes on a car, which method do you use? We demonstrate 4 common methods and give our 2 cents on which methods we like, which ones we don't, and why. Disclaimer: we allowed all methods to gravity bleed until we weren't getting air out after each testing method.

Today we review the BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool. This tool is a fairly capable unidirectional code reader for all fitted systems on a vehicle. It features live data for the ecm only and is capable of graphing up to 4 different pids at one time. It gives the most common failure for each DTC and can direct you to an Amazon link to the most common part. The car we used for the demo probably wasn't the best since it only had a few systems, but we have tried on different cars with many many systems and it had no issue accessing them. In our experience, the most common repair suggestion was usually correct, but we're not entirely sure of the methodology on how they determine "verified repairs". An amazing feature that they don't hype at all is that it gives you access to tsb's (technical service bulletins). This feature alone is nearly enough to justify the cost of this unit by itself. Overall we've been fairly impressed with this unit. To be clear: we're not sponsored, nor have any affiliation with this company and have receieved no compensation in any way for this video. We purchased it ourselves and these are our unvarnished opinions.

Whether you're installing new bearings or just performing a service on old wheel bearings, packing them by hand is a fading art form. If you are younger or never learned how to it can be a useful skill to add to your knowledge toolbox. In this episode we replace the bearings and races on a small boat trailer, but the concept is the same no matter what kind of conical wheel bearings you are servicing.

Whether you're a customer, technician, or service advisor, understanding the difference in the quality of parts can go a long way to ensure unnecessary repairs are not needed; saving both time and money. Not all car parts are created equal, so don't be fooled by cheap imitations or deals that are too good to be true. As a general rule of thumb, the more something costs, the better it is.

Today we have a 2006 Honda Accord with the 3.0 V6 engine. The battery light is on and the battery is not being charged. We check and condemn the alternator, then show you how to replace it. This procedure is the same for all 04-07 V6 Accords but is very similar overall across the entire "J" series V6 spectrum within the Honda/Acura family of cars. 2004 Honda Accord, 2005 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Accord, 2007 Honda Accord, 3.0 Honda Alternator, V6 Honda Alternator, J30 Alternator, Honda battery light, Honda not charging.

Today we have a 2004 Honda Accord the the customer requested us to replace the timing belt and water pump as a preventative maintenance measure. There are a lot of these 3.0 Hondas out there and the procedure for it is very similar whether it's on an accord, odyssey, Acura MDX, or Acura TL. 2003 Honda Accord, 2004 Honda Accord, 2005 Honda Accord, 2006 Honda Accord, 2007 Honda Accord, 2008 Honda Accord, 2008 Honda Accord, 2009 Honda Accord, 2010 Honda Accord, 2011 Honda Accord, 2012 Honda Accord, 2013 Honda Accord, 2014 Honda Accord, 2015 Honda Accord, 2016 Honda Accord, 2017 Honda Accord, Honda timing belt, Honda V6 timing belt, Honda 3.0 timing belt, Honda J30 timing belt.

Today we are tackling a very simple starter on a 2014 V6 Honda Accord. The symptoms were intermittent no start. The start button had previously been replaced. It's simple enough that Joe did nearly all of it one handed while holding the camera. This job will be the same on 2013 Accord, 2014 Accord, 2015 Accord, 2016 Accord, and 2017 Accord with the 3.5 V6 engine.

Today we have a 2012 Mercedes CLS300 4Matic that has a bad universal joint and requires a new front driveshaft. This is a fairly painful process overall so make sure it is something you're comfortable attempting, don't be fooled by the video editing. This process should be the same on 2008 Mercedes CLS 300, 2009 Mercedes CLS 300, 2010 Mercedes CLS 300, 2011 Mercedes CLS 300, 2012 Mercedes CLS 300, 2013 Mercedes CLS 300, 2014 Mercedes CLS 300, 2008 Mercedes C300, 2009 Mercedes C300, 2010 Mercedes C300, 2011 Mercedes C300, 2012 Mercedes C300, 2013 Mercedes C300, and 2014 Mercedes C300

Today we show you how to perform a transmission fluid flush on a 2016 Toyota Highlander with a U660E automatic transmission. This process can be done at home, but does require a few special tools to ensure the proper fluid level afterwards since these cars do not have dipsticks. This process is the same for 2014 Toyota Highlander, 2015 Toyota Highlander, 2016 Toyota Highlander, 2017 Toyota Highlander, 2018 Toyota Highlander, and 2019 Highlander, 2014 Lexus RX350, 2015 Lexus RX350, 2016 Lexus RX350, 2017 Lexus RX350, 2018 Lexus RX350, 2019 Lexus RX350. This process is very similar to most Toyota, Lexus, Scion models that use World Standard transmission fluid. Music Loser Lover Story by @hellakidz1898 @independencetunes

Today we have a 2016 Mazda CX5 in for rear brakes. This car has an electric parking brake so we show you the procedure to put the vehicle into service mode, then show you what is basically your garden variety brake job. This process should be the same on 2016 Mazda CX5, 2017 Mazda CX5, 2018 Mazda CX5, and 2019 Mazda CX5.

Today we have a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder with the 3.5 V6 (VQ35) engine. We're knocking out some preventative maintenance in the form of spark plugs. This job should be the same for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2016 Nissan Pathfinder 2017 Nissan Pathfinder 2018 Nissan Pathfinder 2019 Nissan Pathfinder and 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. Music: Loser Love Song by Hellakidz @hellakidz1898 @independencetunes

Today we finish up our 14 Durango by replacing the rear struts. This process should be the same on 2011 Dodge Durango, 2012 Dodge Durango, 2013 Dodge Durango, 2014 Dodge Durango, and 2015 Dodge Durango.

Today we have a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The customer's concern is that there is a noise from under the hood whenever the air conditioning is on. We diagnosed the issue as a faulty set of cooling fans and show you how to replace them. This job should be the same for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2016 Nissan Pathfinder 2017 Nissan Pathfinder 2018 Nissan Pathfinder 2019 Nissan Pathfinder and 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. Music: Loser Love Song by Hellakidz @hellakidz1898 @independencetunes

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Today we have a 2014 Honda Ridgeline that has a vibration/noise coming from under the hood whenever the air conditioning is on. We diagnose the issue as a faulty condenser fan motor and show you how to replace it. This is a very easy job and can be done with basic hand tools. This procedure should be the same on 2009 Honda Ridgeline, 2010 Honda Ridgeline, 2011 Honda Ridgeline, 2012 Honda Ridgeline, 2013 Honda Ridgeline, and 2014 Honda Ridgeline.

Today we have a 2014 Dodge Durango. The customer wants front struts replaced due to poor ride quality. This one is 4x4 so it is a little more time consuming to do than a 2wd model. Full disclosure: consider removing the driver's side axle if yours is 4x4. It CAN be done leaving it in, but in retrospect we feel it probably would have been easier to remove it. This process should be the same on 2011 Dodge Durango, 2012 Dodge Durango, 2013 Dodge Durango, 2014 Dodge Durango, and 2015 Dodge Durango.