Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing your front brake pads, rotors and sensors on a 2007 Mini Cooper S (R56). The job is done with all hand tools. Estimated repair time 1.50 hours. If you do it yourself you will save $150-$200.
How to Replace a Cabin Air Filter on a 2009 Mercedes E350
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing your cabin air filter on your 2009 Mercedes E350. Only tools needed are a 10 mm socket and ratchet. Very easy to do.
How to Reset the Service Light on a 2009 Mercedes E350
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of resetting your service light on a 2009 Mercedes E350. No special tools needed.
How to Replace Rear Brake Pads and Rotors on a 2009 Mercedes E350
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the rear brake pads rotors and sensor on a 2009 Mercedes E350. Job is done with all hand tools. Estimated time for the job is 1.5 hours. Job is easy enough for most DIY to handle.
How to Automotive Recommended Tools to Get You Out of a Bind
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive brings you a tool review of a snap on ultrathin thin wrench. This is an excellent tool for getting in tight spots.
How to Replace an Alternator on a 2009/2010 Honda Odyssey
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing your alternator on a 2009/2010 Honda Odyssey 3.5 L V6. Estimated repair time 1.5 hours. If you know the car inside and out, you can do it in that time. If it's your first time, it will take a little longer.
How to Replace the Blower Motor and Fan Resistor on a 2010 Chevy 1500
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing your blower motor and fan resistor on a 2010 Chevy 1500 pickup. Estimated repair time is 3.00-4.00 hours. The only tools you will need are a flat blade screwdriver, quarter inch ratchet, 1 inch quarter inch extension, 7 mm socket, 5.5 mm socket and a flashlight.
How to Replace the Steering Gearbox on a 1968 Buick GS400
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the steering gearbox and 1968 Buick GS400. Overall job easy. Estimated repair time 1.5 hours. Can be done with hand tools or with power tools.
How to Replace Spark Plugs on a 2011 BMW 128i (E82)
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing spark plugs on a BMW 128i E82 with N51 3.0L Engine. All done with hand tools. Estimated repair time 2.25 hours. I was able to do it in about an hour and 15 minutes.
How to Automotive's Tips for Dashboard Work
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive.com discusses what to do before you remove a dashboard on your car or truck. Brian recommends that you thoroughly check all electrical systems before taking the dashboard apart.
How to Reset the Maintenance Light (Oil Light) on a 2013 Acura MDX
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of resetting your maintenance light/oil light on a 2013 Acura MDX. No special tools needed.
How to Automotive's Best Recommended Tool for the New Mechanic: Cornwell's 1/4 inch Ratchet
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive reviews a new tool from Cornwell tools: the new EC4S12L 1/4 inch ratchet. The cost is about $60. Recommended for just starting out.
How to Make Extra Cash as an Automotive Technician
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive discusses making extra money as an automotive technician. Brian talks with you about investment ideas, investing in yourself, tools, emergency funds, and your future.
How to Automotive's Must Have Tools to Remove Oxygen Sensors
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive gives you a tour of the tools you'll need to remove oxygen sensors from exhaust systems.
How to Remove a Stuck Oxygen Sensor
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of removing an oxygen sensor that is stuck in the manifold. You will need an acetylene torch, a variety of oxygen sensor socket wrenches, penetrating oil, and some leverage.
How to Read the Under Hood Emissions Label
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of reading the under hood emissions label. You will learn what type of mission systems it has, if it's California certified, vacuum diagram, and tuneup specifications.
How to Automotive's Tool Review of Must Have Ratchets
Brian Eslick from How To Automotive discusses what tools you need to own to be a professional automotive technician: 1/2 inch ratchets, 3/8 ratchet, and 1/4 inch ratchet.
How to Automotive's Tool Review of the Exhaust Hanger Pliers Removal Tool
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive reviews the exhaust hanger removal tool made by Lisle part # is 38350. This tool can save you time and money.
How to Replace the Cam Plug (Common Oil Leak) on a Mercedes
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the cam plugs on the back of the cylinder heads of your 6 cylinder Mercedes. Job was done with hand tools in about one hour. DIY doable.
How to Replace a Rear Window Regulator on a BMW 325 E46
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing a rear window regulator on a BMW E46. All done with hand tools. Estimated repair time 1.00 hour. Overall a very easy job for a DIY project.