Crazy Hack Tried to get State Inspection

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Alright guys, I want to show you something that absolutely blew my mind when this truck rolled in for a state inspection. This guy genuinely thought he was going to pass inspection with this setup, and honestly, I don’t know whether to be impressed by the creativity or horrified by the danger. What…

#tesla #automobile #mechanic #howto eadlight replacement in Tesla model s

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Alright guys, so today we’re gonna walk through how to replace a headlight bulb in a Tesla Model S. Now, the thing is, this is actually more accessible than a lot of people think. You’re not gonna need to take the whole front bumper off or anything crazy like that. Basically, you’re gonna go in…

Honda battery light, not what you would think! #automobile #Honda

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Alright guys, so you’ve got your Honda battery light on and you’re probably thinking it’s the alternator, right? That’s what everybody assumes. But the thing is, on a lot of modern Hondas, that battery light coming on isn’t what you’d expect. I ran into this exact situation recently and when I…

P0420 code? How to clean your catalytic converter. #converter #mechanic #diy #automobile

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Alright guys, so you’ve got that dreaded P0420 code lighting up your dashboard. Before you panic and start looking at expensive catalytic converter replacements, I’m gonna show you a trick that might just save you hundreds of bucks. The thing is, a lot of times your cat isn’t actually dead – it’s…

Three major reasons never to buy a Kia.

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Alright guys, so I’m gonna lay out three major reasons why you should think twice before buying a Kia. And look, I’m not just trying to bash Kia here – these are real issues that affect real owners every single day. We’re talking about insurance companies refusing to cover these vehicles, theft…

How to Program Jeep Grand Cherokee Key Fob

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# How to Program Jeep Grand Cherokee Key Fob (And What to Do When It Fails)

Alright guys, so picture this: you’re sitting in your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited, and there’s this annoying beep that just won’t stop. The dash is telling you “Key Fob has left the vehicle” even though you’re holding the…

How to figure out what engine sensor to replace.

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# How to Figure Out What Engine Sensor to Replace

Look, one of the most common things I see people do is just start throwing parts at their car when the check engine light comes on. They’ll swap an O2 sensor, then a cam actuator, then another sensor, and basically just keep guessing until either…

P0011 Fix Camshaft Timing Money Saving Tips #carrepair

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Alright guys, so if you’ve got any of these codes showing up on your scanner – P0011, P0012, P0013, P0014, or any of those camshaft timing codes – this could literally save you hundreds of dollars. I’m talking about one of the most common diagnostic mistakes people make when they see these VVT…

How To Program New GMC Key / Theft Pass Lock Key

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Alright guys, Flat Rate Mechanic here. So you need to program a new key for your GMC truck, or maybe you just replaced an ignition lock cylinder like we did on this one, and now you’ve got that annoying theft light flashing and the truck won’t start. The good news is you can do this yourself…

How to Find AC Leak Most Common Places Your Cars AC Leaks!

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Alright guys, so I had a customer come in who’s been dealing with one of those really frustrating AC problems – he keeps filling up his system and within a week, all the refrigerant just leaks right back out. If you’ve been dealing with the same thing, I’m gonna show you exactly where to look for…