Learn Car Repair & Maintenance Free

Start with Do Head Gasket Sealers Actually Work (FULL 2yr TEST with Engine Teardown) (31 min, ChrisFix), then How Much Weight can you REMOVE from your Car? (Weight Reduction) (27 min, ChrisFix). All 2403 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need mechanic tool set, obd2 scanner, hydraulic floor jack and a few more basics (about $360 of kit). The book to keep beside you: Auto Repair For Dummies by Deanna Sclar.

What you'll need

Mechanic tool set: Sockets, ratchets and wrenches.
OBD2 scanner: Read check-engine codes.
Hydraulic floor jack: Lift safely.
Jack stands: Never work under a car on a jack alone.
Torque wrench: Wheels and engine bolts done right.

Lessons

Do Head Gasket Sealers Actually Work (FULL 2yr TEST with Engine Teardown) (31 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How Much Weight can you REMOVE from your Car? (Weight Reduction) (27 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Buy a Budget Friendly Project Car (22 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Finish Your Abandoned Project Car (Turbo Del Sol) (31 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Fix a FREE CAR that Cranks but Won't Start (16 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Fix a Sloppy Shifter and Leaking Transmission (33 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to PERFECTLY Maintain your First Car (57 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Remove Spray Paint from a VANDALIZED Car (27 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
10 Winter Car TIPS & TRICKS you NEED to Know (15 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
GM Dealer Made Huge Mistake! $500 Diagnosis & $3900 In Repairs! (39 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
How Brake Pads are Made (21 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Clean Out the ENTIRE Fuel System (Vandalized with Sugar in Gas Tank) (27 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to PROPERLY Install a Quick Release Steering Wheel (with Working Horn) (27 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to PROPERLY Repair a Rust Hole in your Car or Truck (DIY for Beginners) (34 min, ChrisFix, Beginner)
How to Repair a DEEP SCRATCH in Car Paint (DIY) (28 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Repair and Remove Dents from your Car (DIY) (31 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
What Causes a Spun Bearing in an Engine? (21 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Change EVERY FLUID in your Car or Truck (Oil, Transmission, Coolant, Brake, and More) (39 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Convert Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes (38 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to do a Complete Brake Flush and Bleed (13 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Get your Car Ready for an Endurance Race (and not blow up) (19 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to PROPERLY Spray Paint (Valve Covers and Engine Parts) (15 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Repair Rust on Your Car Without Welding (No Special Tools Needed) (22 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to SAFELY Install a Dash Camera in a Car with Airbags (Hard Wire and Rear Cam) (36 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints (ULTIMATE Guide) (22 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Fix a Car that Idles Poorly (Rough Idle) (14 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Install a COMPLETELY New Front Suspension in your Car or Truck (26 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Install LED Bed Lights (Fun DIY Project) (23 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Install Windshield Wiper Brakes (10 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Repair an Exhaust Leak DIY (No Welding) (23 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Replace a Power Steering Pump (25 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Replace a Transmission (Full DIY Guide) (28 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How To Replace a Water Pump and Save $783 (13 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to STOP your Engine from Smoking (How to Replace Valve Seals) (37 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Rebuild the Entire Front Suspension in your Car or Truck (23 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors (COMPLETE Guide) (14 min, ChrisFix, Beginner)
Spark Plug Replacement DIY (the ULTIMATE Guide) (22 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Replace Control Arms and Bushings to Fix a Bouncy Suspension (20 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
2017 GMC Denali: Service Suspension System - Total Hack Job (37 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
Even The Kia Dealer Couldn't Fix It! (31 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
Fixing A Blown Out Spark Plug - Honda Fit Edition (43 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
How to Change Your Oil (COMPLETE Guide) (20 min, ChrisFix, Beginner)
The "Other Shop" Told This Lady She Needed A New Instrument Cluster... (51 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
'18 Ford Explorer - Several Alternators Replaced And Still Not Charging (47 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
'20 GMC 2500HD 6.6 - Broken Manifold Bolts (74 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
A Jeep With A Misfire And It's Not The Coils, Plugs Or Injector - No Parts Required (28 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
Does a Performance Exhaust Increase Horsepower? (How to Install an Exhaust System) (23 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Fix a Car that Wont Start (I bought it for $500) (31 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Install a Performance Intake Manifold and Replace Gaskets (Dyno PROOF) (22 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Replace a Front or Rear Wheel Bearing (Full ASMR) (16 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Replace Piston Return Springs (and Head Gasket) (10 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to SUPER CLEAN your Engine Bay (22 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How Tool Boxes are Made (20 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
My Customer Is Getting Shafted By The Local Toyota Dealer (32 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
Top Car Tools and Gadgets of 2023 (Christmas Gift Ideas) (29 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
'09 Chevy 2500HD 6.0 Misfire | Finding the Real Problem (32 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
Ever Since The Boyfriend Changed Her Brakes.... (36 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
GM - Chevy Truck: Misfire Diagnosis (35 min, South Main Auto Repair, Intermediate)
How to Buy a Used Car for $300 (Runs and Drives) (15 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
How to Find and Repair Exhaust Leaks EASY (Without a Welder) (13 min, ChrisFix, Beginner)

Books on Car Repair & Maintenance

Auto Repair For Dummies by Deanna Sclar - View on Amazon
How Cars Work by Tom Newton - View on Amazon
Automotive Technology by Jack Erjavec - View on Amazon