Tag: automotive education
Honda Element Power Window Diagnosis and Repair
The passenger window on my daughters Honda Element stopped working one morning. In this video I show you how I diagnosed and repaired this problem….
How To Repair Structural Rust Damage
Every situation is unique when it comes to rust and structural repairs like this. Consider this video a basic guide to structural body repairs, and…
LOCTITE® Sticks- These Things Are Awesome!
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Bodywork Without Welding
I was working on my very rusty 2003 Honda Pilot when I found a big hole in one of the inner rear panels. The location…
GEARWRENCH Indexing Pry Bars
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Honda Pilot Complete Rear Suspension Rebuild (Part 2)
This is the conclusion to the rear suspension rebuild on a first generation Honda Pilot. It includes all control arms, dampers (shocks), rebooting the rear…
My Grandson Takes Apart His First Engine
I had the pleasure of having my grandson in the shop so I decided to show him how to tear down an engine. The engine…
The Fixing it Forward Odyssey Blew Up! (Episode 8)
On the same day Jennifer picked up her new Odyssey, the engine seized up on the highway. This is my worst nightmare. After all that…
Breathe Easy with FRAM TrueAir™
*Sponsored Video with great information* Replacing your vehicles cabin air filter yourself can save you a lot of money, and as you’ll see in this…
Honda Element Fixes and Upgrades
My 2005 Honda Element gets a lot of repairs and upgrades in this video. I’ve broken things down so that you can jump to the…
2005 Honda Odyssey Give Away (Episode 7) Fixing it Forward
Your donations and my hard work, all pay off in this episode. Yes, it’s time to give away the 2005 Honda Odyssey to a deserving…
2005 Honda Odyssey (Episode 6) The VCM Episode Fixing it Forward
In this episode of Fixing it Forward I fight with a pesky check engine light that just won’t go away. The code is for the…
Honda Element Suspension Rebuild (Part 2)
Link to (Part 1): https://youtu.be/DiLBoUzOLFs This is part 2 of the Honda Element/CRV suspension rebuild. In this video I wrap up the suspension work, get…
Honda Element Suspension Rebuild (Part 1)
After putting a new engine in my 2005 Honda Element, it was time to turn my attention to the suspension. I went all in and…
Honda Element Clutch Diagnosis and Replacement
My brothers 2005 Honda Element was having a strange issue with the clutch. Even with the pedal depressed, it seemed like the clutch was still…
How To Fix a Dead Clutch Pedal
My brother brought me his 2005 Honda Element. He said he had difficulty shifting it into gear. When I inspected it, I found the clutch…
How to Diagnose and Fix a P1457 Code
The P1457 code indicates a small leak in the evaporative emissions system of your vehicle. In this video I explain how the system works, how…
Finding and Fixing Broken Engine Mounts
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Bolt Biter™ Sockets from GEARWRENCH
**Sponsored Video**with great information. Have you ever had to deal with a fastener that was so rusted or damaged you couldn’t get a socket to…
Honda K Series Fail, What Went Wrong?
Not long ago I posted a short series of videos replacing the 2.4L K series engine in my, new to me, 2005 Honda Element. Many…