Mechanic Videos

30/03/2025

Watch as Chris Long takes you through installing the B&W Trailer Hitches Continuum Weight Distribution Hitch. https://bit.ly/4l7zSAV

30/03/2025

AMSOIL INC. knows that different vehicles endure different challenges depending on their design and usage. That includes high-mileage engines, which have unique needs and can benefit from a motor oil designed specifically to address those challenges. https://bit.ly/4cdwmkA

28/03/2025

The Retro Manufacturing RetroSound Quadraphonic amplifier is a plug-and-play solution for adding additional power to your classic car stereo system. The Quadraphonic is a 4-channel amplifier and connects directly to your RetroSound radio delivering 45-watts RMS to all four speakers. Pair it with a RetroSound 8" powered subwoofer for a complete audio system that's a breeze to install. The Quadraphonic amplifier offers an exceptional dynamic range and low distortion with built-in variable high-pass/full-range filters for both front and rear channels.

Listen to your favorite 60's rockabilly or 80's pop hits in your classic ride with perfect clarity and experience the music the same way you do in your daily driver. Dual gain control allows you to match the input sensitivity to the output of your RetroSound radio for the best possible audio reproduction in your classic vehicle.

The Quadraphonic is a Class D (digital) amplifier with advanced circuitry and thermal overload protection. The amplifier's ultra-low current draw, advanced shielding, and compact size of just 7.25" x 3" x 1.75" allows installation almost anywhere, even behind the dashboard, where most amps fail due to electrical interference! A perfect solution for classic cars where space is limited. Join Riley from ‪Hodson Motors‬ as he installs a RetroSound Quadraphonic Amplifier in a 1987 Jeep Comanche: https://bit.ly/427AAWa

28/03/2025

The HD Repair Forum is set to take place this April in Frisco, Texas, according to a recent press release.

Slated for April 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas, the event is open to those in the heavy- and medium-duty collision repair industry, including dealer, independent, and fleet collision shop owners; managers, estimators, and executives; as well as OEMs, insurers, suppliers, and appraisal companies.

This year’s event will feature general assembly presentations and panel discussions, as well as different breakout sessions attendees can choose based on their interests.

Registration for the event and group hotel rates at the Hyatt Regency are now open.

28/03/2025

If you need more power outlets, swap out valve springs or seals, or an extra set of hands holding things together, Summit Racing Equipment has the tools you need to get the job done.

Summit's LED Workbench Power Station gives you lots of outlets to plug in power tools, extra lighting, and USB ports for keeping mobile devices charged and ready to go. Features include:

• Ten 125-volt/15 amp AC outlets
• Two 5-volt/3.4 amp USB ports
• Two 1,000 lumen/6000K daylight pivotable LED lights
• Built-in cradle to hold mobile devices or tablets
• Separate resettable power switches to turn on power and the lights independently
• Integrated 15 amp circuit breaker
• All-metal construction with two keyholes on the backside for wall mounting
• Four foot power cord

The Summit Racing™ Large Valve Spring Compressor allows you to remove and install valve springs and valve stem seals with the cylinder heads mounted on the engine block. It has an offset two-jaw design to compress the valve springs evenly and hold them securely. The jaws can be adusted from 1.375 to 5.875 inches with a throat clearance of 5.875 inches. The Summit Racing Large Valve Spring Compressor works with valve spring retainers up to 1.32 inches in diameter.

Get your panel fabrication project off to a perfect start with Summit Racing™ Cleco Fastener Kits. The pin-type fasteners temporarily attach aluminum or steel panels and/or other items together so you can check fitment before permanently joining them. The kits include 20 Cleco pins in your choice of 1/8- or 3/16-inch sizes, Cleco pliers, and side grip clamps that fasten around the edges of your work to hold everything together.

27/03/2025

Learn how to replace a bad power door lock actuator with our detailed instructions and a step-by-step video from O'Reilly Auto Parts. This video demonstrates how to replace a power door lock actuator on a 2003 Ford Focus, but procedures may vary by vehicle. For exact replacement specifications, repair instructions, and more, consult your vehicle’s service manual. https://bit.ly/4iP0e96

Learn how to replace a bad power door lock actuator with our detailed instructions and a step-by-step video from O’Reilly Auto Parts. This video demonstrates...

25/03/2025

Watch as etrailer walks you through installing the Torklift International front hitch on a 2022 Ram Trucks 2500. https://bit.ly/4hOaKwp

23/03/2025

In this video, AMSOIL INC. talks about alignment and how it affects your vehicle. They show you how to check if your wheels are aligned correctly, what the wear patterns on your tires can indicate, and more. https://bit.ly/41Vzddo

21/03/2025

Have you been towing your car and made it to your destination? Well, you're in luck. This video from U-Haul demonstrates basic procedures for unloading a vehicle from their Auto Transport.

Remember to always secure your load and follow safety guidelines such as using the right vehicle and hitch combinations, loading your trailer correctly, and following the rules of the road. https://bit.ly/4bONAEO

21/03/2025

The fuel pressure test kit from O'Reilly Auto Parts includes everything you need to test fuel pressure on most vehicles, including a fuel pressure tester and gauge, adapters to fit fuel rail valves, and more. If you’d like to know more about how to test fuel pressure using the fuel pressure tester Loaner Tool, check out this informative video. https://bit.ly/4bOASG6

20/03/2025

Watch etrailer a look at and show you how to install the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs on the rear axle of this 2021 Ram 1500. Air helper springs like this air lift kit are really going to improve the ride of your truck, especially when you are towing or hauling heavy loads. If you've ever towed or hauled with the factory suspension, you'll notice that your rear end of your truck will sag down a little bit and that's really gonna affect the way the truck drives. What that does is it takes weight off of the front of the vehicle. That's where all your steering components are, and also that's where most of your braking is gonna come from. https://bit.ly/4iF9rRi

20/03/2025

According to a press release from the Automotive Service Association - ASA, organizations representing the country’s independent automotive repair industry, service professionals, collision repair experts and leading automakers today presented a legislative proposal to Congressional leaders on automotive right-to-repair.

According to the release, the Safety as First Emphasis (SAFE) Repair Act, drafted by the Automotive Service Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists and Alliance for Automotive Innovation, "guarantees independent repair facilities will continue to have the same ability to perform diagnostic and repair services as franchised auto dealers.
The bill will give consumers confidence their vehicles are safely repaired, in well-equipped shops, by well-trained technicians using the repair information made available by automakers."

The release continues to say "the SAFE Repair Act builds on a 2023 agreement by independent repairers and automakers that said: 'independent repair facilities shall have access to the same diagnostic and repair information that auto manufacturers make available to authorized dealer networks.'"

In a letter to Congress outlining the proposal, the coalition of repairers and automakers wrote:

“While... existing frameworks have created a thriving and competitive repair marketplace, we understand the desire for a federal legislative solution that addresses evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. That’s why our three organizations have come together to propose a new path forward – one that builds on existing protections while introducing additional measures to prioritize consumer safety and choice.”