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by ProStreetDriver
Sat May 03, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Make a Test Light (Video)
Replies: 3
Views: 3646

with a test light being so cheap. why would anyone want to make one. they are in the dollar store. That is true, but what if you needed one in a pinch and the stores weren't open ;) but if you do want to make one, solder works much better than tape This was just intended to be for temporary usage a...
by ProStreetDriver
Tue Apr 29, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Make a Test Light (Video)
Replies: 3
Views: 3646

DIY: Make a Test Light (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbzBFyn6V2c Video tutorial on how to make a cheap and easy temporary test light. If you have all the materials laying around, you should even be able to make this for free! This test light can be used to determine if you are receiving power at a certain area. This is ...
by ProStreetDriver
Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: DIY: Leather Cleaning (Video)
Replies: 0
Views: 11704

DIY: Leather Cleaning (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4DG0mI96yw Video tutorial on how to clean and condition your leather seats. Taking care of your leather will help prevent it from excessively wearing out or cracking over time. When cleaning the leather, you want to make sure any debris which can scratch or damage th...
by ProStreetDriver
Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Porting & Polishing a Throttle Body (Video Tutorial
Replies: 0
Views: 11043

DIY: Porting & Polishing a Throttle Body (Video Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lxa-GHEQo4 Video tutorial on how to port and polish a vehicle's throttle body. In order to do this procedure, you must remove the throttle body from the engine so you can probably polish and port the throttle body and the material shavings do not enter the engine. Thi...
by ProStreetDriver
Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Diagnosing a Faulty Water Pump (Tutorial Video)
Replies: 0
Views: 2449

DIY: Diagnosing a Faulty Water Pump (Tutorial Video)

Tutorial video on how to diagnose a faulty water pump in your vehicle. This video consists of two different areas which include gaskets or the bearing. Now this does vary between make and models of vehicle of what type of water pump your vehicle is equipped with. Some do have mechanical clutch fans ...
by ProStreetDriver
Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: DIY: Removing Salt Stains from Carpet (Video Tutorial)
Replies: 0
Views: 8762

DIY: Removing Salt Stains from Carpet (Video Tutorial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp3KN5ODZYU Video tutorial on how to clean the salt satins from your vehicle's carpet. Salt stains usually occur during the winter months when you have slush on your shoes and drag it into the vehicle. Once the slush melts, it soaks into the carpet, then the moisture e...
by ProStreetDriver
Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Refinishing A Vehicles Wiper Arms (Video Tutorial)
Replies: 0
Views: 2467

DIY: Refinishing A Vehicles Wiper Arms (Video Tutorial)

Video tutorial on how to clean up those rusty pealing windshield wiper arms on your vehicle. This method applies to both front and rear windshield wiper arms of a vehicle. Procedure: -the wiper arms can either be painted on the vehicle or removed from the vehicle, extra taping off will have to be do...
by ProStreetDriver
Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: DIY: Vehicle Rim Cleaning (Vid Tutorial)
Replies: 1
Views: 8612

DIY: Vehicle Rim Cleaning (Vid Tutorial)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lre7EIeb86M Video tutorial on how to clean road debris, brake dust, or any types of dirt of your vehicle's rims. The cleaning products that I used in this video is Spray Nine and MR82 Aluma Brite (hydrochloric and sulfuric acid based cleaner). This particular rim has ...
by ProStreetDriver
Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Testing for Continuity with a Multimeter (Vid Tutorial)
Replies: 0
Views: 1812

DIY: Testing for Continuity with a Multimeter (Vid Tutorial)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDzRsOpne_Q Video tutorial on how to test an electrical circuit for continuity/break in the wiring or a poor connection. Procedure: -a multimeter is required for this test -using a multimeter, set the multimeter to the lowest ohms increment or to the continuity settin...
by ProStreetDriver
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: DIY: Automotive Upholstery Shampooing (Video)
Replies: 0
Views: 9088

DIY: Automotive Upholstery Shampooing (Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H1xDFCuZK0 How to shampoo/clean the carpet and fabric within your vehicle's interior. This video includes both the floor carpet and fabric seats. This method can also be applied to the fabric which is located on some door cards, depending on the vehicle. This video do...
by ProStreetDriver
Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: DIY: Engine Bay Washing (Video)
Replies: 1
Views: 12891

DIY: Engine Bay Washing (Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq6ve_OCOj8 How to wash dirt, grease, or grim away from your engine bay. Make sure your engine is cool when you do this procedure. Spray the solution onto the engine and around the engine bay, let it soak for approximately 5 minutes, then continue to rinse off with hos...
by ProStreetDriver
Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Scanning With An OBD 2 Code Reader (Video)
Replies: 0
Views: 1961

DIY: Scanning With An OBD 2 Code Reader (Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDB136WsQ0M How to scan your vehicle with a generic OBD II code reader to diagnose the check engine light (CEL). How the code reader operates may vary between makes and models. OBD II was used on vehicles in the mid 1990s and newer. Before OBD II was the OBD I system w...
by ProStreetDriver
Sat Nov 12, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: DIY: Deodorizing A Vehicle's Interior (Vid Tut)
Replies: 0
Views: 9135

DIY: Deodorizing A Vehicle's Interior (Vid Tut)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk6Sk1uMn2U This video demonstrates how to remove any smells/odors in your vehicle's ventilation system. This is a special solution which is used by dealerships, garages, and car lots that is sprayed directly into your vehicle's heater/air conditioning system that kill...
by ProStreetDriver
Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Installing A Plug To Repair A Tire Leak (Video Tutorial
Replies: 0
Views: 1616

DIY: Installing A Plug To Repair A Tire Leak (Video Tutorial

How to install a plug to repair a puncture/hole in the tread face of a tire. The sidewall cannot be repair as it is unsafe and illegal. Procedure: -remove tire from vehicle -find air leak using soapy water and watch for bubbling -remove object in tire using a screw driver, pliers, etc -using the rea...

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