The CAR WIZARD shares 10 Crazy Easy and Essential Mechanic Tips

The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ shares 10 tips he’s developed from his 20+ years of working on cars.
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[@zew1414]

I've been a mechanic (auto,diesel, machine, race shop) for 26 years but had to basically resort to doing it part time in my driveway because my wife (RIP) got very aggressive cancer and I had to become her full time caretaker for the last 8 years. Now that she has passed, I have to go back to doing this because really what else can I do. So I'm rebuilding my tools and doing my homework all over again, I've missed a lot in the last 8 years. And even these videos are reminding me of some stuff I have completely forgotten about and it's always a good idea to refresh your brain. You can always forget some tricks that maybe you haven't used in a long time. 👍

[@henrytepasse2101]

I feel like quitting life after watching only 30 seconds

[@jin6000]

Really sorry for your loss. Respect for picking back up the work!

[@kathyellis1705]

Bless your heart! It's hard but, if you're nervous, draw on her confidence and strength to get you through. 💪Go shine.

[@jaimeb4774]

My condolences , i hope life finds you well enough to keeping moving forward, stay strong, she'll always be with you.

[@zacki5663]

sorry for your lost brother. happy to see you getting back into it

[@michaelodonnell8209]

My best tip for a baffling mechanical problem, when your frustration level rises, is to just walk away, get a good night's rest, and you might even know the answer with coffee even before you pick up a single wrench the next morning. Often it takes some distance and time away, because we cannot always see the forest since the trees are in the way. Never push on a job when you are irritated by the seeming complexity. It can become a safety issue and seldom yields good results. A smart mechanic knows when it is time to stop, take a rest, and wait for another day.

[@shawnkelly695]

Get too frusterated and wrenches fly hitting stuff

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

When you start thinking I'm just not applying enough force, it's time to walk away.

[@DrDrobotnik]

@@TheOnespeedbiker unless you're doing suspension... Channel that anger into reconnecting that upper control arm. Then on the next side, you'll be so sore you'll think of using something for leverage 👍

[@user-white007]

When’s things get tricky my mentor always said “Let’s make that a tomorrow issue and chill today” do some other brainless things and often think of a new way to try it

[@troublesomecreek9932]

I read that in a book called 'The Jeep Bible'. Excellent resource.

[@rickhartman3960]

Mr. Wizard, I been a mechanic for 40 + yrs. Back in my younger years I had a local repair shop that would let me watch them work on cars and teach me what video does today. What I'm trying to say is Thank you for inviting us in ur shop, ur tips r awesome. Keep on keeping on.

[@JonFinnguitar]

Most good mechanics I know are too busy to make videos like this. I appreciate the time and energy you take to make these. This tips are amazing! Thank you for your generosity!

[@jaxnaturals]

I've been a mechanic for 33 years and I learned from your tips! Everyone sees the trees different so don't think that experienced mechanics can't learn from your videos. Going to get those relays. A+

[@LiveSoundTips]

I make videos specifically for beginners trying to learn about concert sound but I get a fair number of veteran concert engineers (who are way more experienced than I am) saying they learned new things from what I've shared. As you said, "Everyone sees the trees different". 😮🤯🤘

[@UncaringAsshat]

I've been an IT systems administrator for about as long. I'm used to thinking of things end to end in a systematic way, paying attention to cause and effect, cascading problems, focused methods of troubleshooting. And I do stupid, random stuff when out of my element in the car. Always good to realize that we are constantly learning, and nobody knows it all. Grateful to find the Car Wizard. The paper trick for sockets and the superglue for washers; I can't believe I've never tried that!

[@jameswhiteii4679]

@@UncaringAsshat Paper tape or a bit of thread or even a blob of heavy grease can also hold on a washer to help get it in place.

[@z.b6506]

Where can i buy such relays ???!!!

[@freesoul9324]

@@z.b6506 you would better make it yourself, it only contacts the pins 30 and 87 together, nothing complicated.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

For someone who makes their living working on others vehicles it's incredibly nice of him to share some tips for your backyard mechanics. Due to financial limitations I've always repaired whatever I can myself so learning any new tips or tricks is always very appreciated no matter how small or easy they seem. Excellent video.

[@Xibyth]

Even when it's not a matter of finances, I make it a point to not require society to maintain myself. It's an extremely vital skill, particularly when going through a disaster aftermath, I'm not talking in terms of a zombie apocalypse, but when just a bit too much water can shut down your town your comfort and confidence depends highly on your ability to keep basics running.

[@manedwolfwithagmailaccount1478]

@@Xibyth independence is glorious

[@elijahirby250]

No cap

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

He’s the The Wizard. Don’t think he doesn’t have more...

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

@@CheekyMonkey1776 you mean his whole skill set wasn't displayed in a few minute video? Here I was thinking I was on the same level as him now 🧐

[@brad3201]

I am pretty inexperienced with working on cars but here’s my tip for people like me trying to learn. When you’re watching a KZbin video to learn how to do a job, watch one for the specific car you’re working on (ex. Changing brake pads and rotors 2016 Mazda 3) and then watch another one that is a general video (ex. How to change brake pads and rotors). The first video can help you see things specific to your car and the second more general video is likely more thorough and might have some additional tips or steps

[@No_914]

Good tip

[@scottbartlett4853]

Two more tips. #11 The fuel pump hammer trick can work on any electric motor that has locked up. Your window regulator motor is a good example. Tap the motor lightly with a hammer as you apply power. Same with a bad starter. #12 When dealing with a very stubborn bolt or nut especially one that is already slightly damaged Tighten it to break it loose, then loosen it. Sounds counterintuitive but it works many times.

[@bluestripes6037]

Washing machine motor too, do you think?

[@reuven2010]

@@bluestripes6037 Can work haha.

[@jagmarc]

Used this trick for many decades, electric windows, stater motors, shavers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners anything with brushes

[@clydedoris5002]

If i tighten a bolt until its loose I got way more problems pass

[@abramwalker882]

No you tighten it just a hair to break it loose from its current position. It works man, I promise. ​@@clydedoris5002

[@sovindercalvin]

I can't believe how calm he was explaining the fuel pump problem right after going full *beast mode* on the fuel tank

[@Greenrosettas]

He also had a couple mini beast modes when he cleaned out those hex bolts. This guy is great 👍

[@rogergaudette9511]

;0

[@JtMotley]

I died when he went from calm to banging on the gas tank

[@jerrymoreno6396]

No capp

[@diemman70]

That’s how he fixes the Hoopties.

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Yeah he let out some repressed anger there!

[@800624]

I was a fleet mechanic for many years. Tapping on the gas tank to get a fuel pump to run works.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Works for a stuck level sender too.

[@douglasburnside]

Super glue trick and relay/switch were new to me. All 10 of these tips are gold.

[@wes518171]

Great video, my dad was a successful automatic transmission mechanic in the 60s and 70s. He was good and he was fast (air tools galore) working a flat rate hour. He gave me all his tools after he retired and I noticed he had several 3 and 4 ft. Extensions hanging on the side of his tool box and I wondered what he used then for. Now I know.

[@LuckyCharms777]

Sounds like he was a pro. 😃

[@busman2050]

Avoid air tools when reassembling a transmission, you are going to get more comebacks

[@ronaldwilliams9600]

David is like that older brother or dad you never had who could show you some of his experience. Thanks Car Wizard.

[@joeleyendecker5346]

Yeah don't forget to take the piece of paper that held the bolt so the car doesn't catch fire....lol 🙄

[@maddog3768]

That daddy is only scotty

[@cardo1111]

The Bob Ross of auto repair, good info and relaxing to watch.

[@theRhinsRanger]

If your fuel pump is stuck, get a rubber mallet, go to the gas tank and just beat the devil out of it :) lol

[@vig5100]

Happy little bolts

[@blackice7408]

Yeh. Kind of asmr for mechanics

[@amerlin388]

However, unlike painting there are no 'happy accidents' in car mechanics.

[@AlexMartinez-1316]

The new generation of shade tree mechanics is us KZbin mechanics. 😎

[@rupertomontalvo285]

I watched the video for the full 26 minutes and I will say that it's done with much talent. The way car wizard explains the details of the different tips is unique. It's great help for all those owners that are looking to save money with car repairs. Great job Car wizard!!!!!

[@dyingbreed5386]

To expand on tip #1; not only do you not want to get mentally stuck in one area, don't get stuck on one vertically either. Sometimes it's easier to get to a bolt on the underside by going in from the top.

[@charlescos]

The sound is clear, no noise, well balanced (as you prove at 4:49) and high quality. The improvement is great. Just like your content! Now teach Hoovie and Doug how to do sound.

[@StaticImage]

Dude, do you remember when Doug had that HORRIBLE microphone however many years ago? It looked like a stupid Bluetooth headset from the 2000s and it had a really bright, obnoxious blue light on it (the one Wizard has is small and not annoying)... that mic was so bad

[@cheesesyrkyer5290]

the club. Doug got me into Hoovie, Hoovie got me into the one and only Car Wizard. Now who will the Wizard get me into in about 2 years?

[@ryanchenier-poulin8570]

@@cheesesyrkyer5290 you know... youtube must be fixed. Lol

[@charlescos]

Probably will inspire someone to show how to make clear, informative, entertaining, non-click-baiting, polished content with no BS , minimal investment, high following, trustworthiness videos that don't waste our time. The Wizard embodies this and is worth every minute viewed. I think focus and value will prevail in a sea of crap that still surfaces so much.

[@blockpartyvintage1568]

@@charlescos like hoovie says, the Bob Ross of mechanics

[@TruNorthBandit]

This guy makes me feel bad for mistakes that I've never done.

[@halfpack69]

LMAO!!

[@keyrussell2567]

hahaha ..... same

[@drizler]

Hell I’ve proudly 🥴made most of them😖 repeatedly. Since I slaved in the Rustbelt though all these years how about a bit of forgiveness🤷🏻

[@LarryMorales77]

I've made some of these mistakes. Thank goodness for KZbin University.

[@answeredaxis7968]

Ahahaha same

[@DirtyRottenBikes]

Another Tip I use on occasion is when your trying to install spark plugs in tough locations, you can take a piece of fuel hose and slide it onto the end of the plug and use it to guide the spark plug into the hole and can twist the end of it to screw the plug in enough so that you can finish up with a socket and an extension. I’ve also used the hose Tip when installing knock sensors on some Hondas when they are really difficult to get your fingers in there.

[@daviddowns7552]

Good tip with the rubber air hose those are very hard to get back on.

[@robertmckeown3014]

My dad showed me that one back in the 70s

[@dirkzwack9918]

It also very difficult to cross thread something when using that rubber hose.

[@tgeliot]

It helps a lot if you can get some hose that is straight. Curved hose is a PITA.

[@Michaelobama184]

I've been wrenching for 44 years and I've learned a lot from you by watching only a few of your videos. I'm not a mechanic by trade. Only for my own stuff. But thanks so much for these videos

[@Intruderzz]

I’m in the Automotive trade 25 years now, and I have to say ,Car Wizard is absolutely on the ball with All his tips and tricks, listen up folks ,you’re goin to learn a lot from this guy,could listen to him all day,love his no nonsense approach.

[@ollie2244]

You are the Bob Ross of car mechanics. Sometimes I come across a youtuber and say to myself, "I'd like to drink beers and BBQ some meat with this guy". You're one of those dudes invited to my BBQ. I have a lot of humble people coming along. Life is good.

[@baronvonteuchter1412]

No happy little accidents though - I hope! 😂👍

[@Realizinq]

could i please come to ur BBQ

[@scottyreynolds2804]

J

[@th1545]

@@Realizinq same lol I'll bring the potato salad

[@hemetelectricalservices]

Well said!! I am one of those guys!!! Lets make a club!!!

[@aidan6029]

For tip number 4, it's essential to use a non-petroleum based lubricant. Can't just be any old grease. If you use a petroleum based grease it will cause the o-ring to swell up and wreck it. I've seen o-rings swell up enough to break plastic housings.

[@joecoool100]

Just use the “PAG” oil that the compressor is supposed to use….35 years of auto ac work can’t be wrong…..

[@robertmaybeth3434]

how about silicone spray? The only non petroleum lube only comes as a grease and that's the silicone stuff that comes in a can. If you need a spray you're just out of luck, sometimes I even use R/C model car shock lube since it's a liquid...

[@engineerisengihere44]

​@robertmaybeth3434 you can use sex lube, it wont cause gaskets to swell. Only problem is it costs more than just buying the proper silicone stuff 😂😂

[@EricMilner-qo2jn]

Molykote is what I use.

[@dirkzwack9918]

​@engineerisengihere44 Most sex lube is just glycerin. It's really cheap.

[@Lee-San247]

For Tip #6 I’ve used sticky wax for many years to keep a bolt in the socket. Wax rings for toilets or if you can find a block of soft beeswax. Either one works great and it eventually melts away.

[@zaklarue-buckley3906]

I use Vaseline. Fill the socket with vaseline and the bolt stays in. Can also use it to stick the washer to the bolt.

[@DanielJohnson-ec8rk]

Also a piece of plastic bag like grocery bag over top of a bolt head will hold something in place

[@1guitarfreak4]

I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much. Now I've favorited this video for future reference

[@yakobwakjera2102]

Nice comment

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

I was expecting some wizardry, because I've been following him for a bit now, but I still saved it also.

[@grantperkins368]

Me neither, thought I'd seen 'em all ... but there were a couple, I'm like "hmmm, good idea" ... Nice one, Car Wizard!

[@kingkongxxi2625]

Litterly all of these were great and new tips to me

[@chillinwithdylan636]

@@kingkongxxi2625 *literally 😎✌

[@sebastianmackay5657]

"With a flip of a switch, I can answer five questions at once" that was such a flex 🥵😂

[@Josef_R]

And then proceeds to list all 4 of them...

[@MiggyCW]

What is that relay tester called?

[@thomasmiller9001]

Y'all be hating on him and close minded at the same time smh. He answered 4 of them in sequence of what they were not. Proceeded to tell you the what the final 2 results could be, which is the 5th answer. 😅🤫.......🤯🤪 listen with your eyes some more Tommy, that's what they used to tell me, your ears work just fine.

[@thomasmiller9001]

Any ways good night trolls

[@dan_zehner]

Started working as a part time mechanic at a shop specializing in classic Land Rovers. Thanks for an inspiring video for thinking up my own wizardry on these old trucks!

[@johnb1268]

About three years old. However, I do appreciate your content tremendously. I enjoy working on vehicles, home issues ( hardware) as well when not "an emergency" as in getting to work, and you cannot afford a good mechanic. I do all my repairs on my oun, not by choice, but necessity. Your tips here help me take care of my family. Experience is underrated and undervalued. Honestly, I just cannot afford it presently. So your tips are and were critical to me. I wish I could afford a good honest mechanic, but I can't right now. I just have to figure things out in the no choice but myself mode. Thank you for your help.

[@paulvalley2125]

Hello David, As an Electronics Technician for over 40 years another trick that I have used especially with electronics circuit boards when you have to attach a fastener that is not magnetic and is hard to get to, I use beeswax. This will hold a Phillips head or a Allen head screw securely attached to the tool. What's great about this tip is that the beeswax is inert and non-conductive. To keep the beeswax handy but not sticking to everything I will put some into an old cleaned out deodorant container. This way every time you need some you take off the cap and screw up the beeswax to expose it and dip your screw head or your to head into the beeswax. To obtain the beeswax I use the wax ring for a toilet. Hope this helps. Paul

[@coyote5735]

The internet really has made life easier for the engineer, when I get stumped with a problem the answer is nearly always on there. It can save hours of struggling and testing.

[@Your_username_]

Coyote That is true. Especially in engineering, you don`t have to reinvent the wheel because someone else has already found the solution.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

So true. I think back to how much I, and my friends, did things the hard way because we simply didn't know there was a different approach to take. Now all that tribal knowledge can be shared.

[@addambyers]

Note to engineers: don’t engineer shit until you work on it! So many times we have all hated engineers for stupid solutions for easily solve able issues without the added headache.

[@antoniorafaeltoneperna6368]

I've been working on cars professionally for 8 years and studied in college automotive technology and I've got a few new tips and just wanted to say I love what you do and how you do it

[@eugeneweeks3325]

You are the best mechanic I have ever come across. Glad I found this channel

[@RonAmundson]

35 years ago, an old mechanic taught me the newspaper/socket trick. Last year, I taught it to another fellow, who visited the now very old mechanic in a nursing home and shared the story of how his teaching continues all these years later. The superglue washer idea is awesome.

[@TheRealGunnap]

The car wizard really is one of the better KZbin channels. He seems like an honest and fair man. Thanks for all you do!

[@DonBMW]

Just hurst my ears as he’s screaming at me. But I keep listening.

[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

As a professional porcelain throne viewer , I can agree with this info. Thank you.

[@icandigitbabe]

wonderful . so refreshing to encounter a master of their work expressing total honesty and revelation of technique

[@allenh118]

I used to check youtube when I couldnt figure something out... now I check it before I even try!!!

[@collisiontech_nick399]

Tony Lam can you guide me to the short to ground section on my Mercedes c63? cAnt seem to find it and I read it in all the languages.

[@DickiMonster]

Just like building a lego set with just the picture not the instructions plan

[@hughwolf5418]

Me to, I own my own shop business, I check KZbin first .

[@chriswilliams2652]

Me too. I tell my kids they have no idea what it was like before the internet. Before just about any answer is at your fingertips. Answers....and porn. I left out the porn comment with the kids fyi.

[@connorschill9469]

Video and audio quality are great wizard. Well done this channel has came an incredible way since the beginning.

[@StaticImage]

Yeah, they're really learning as they go and adjusting to it as opposed to trying to overproduce something and putting out garbage. I like it.

[@justinnitsuj7041]

That some sort of underhanded comment? The channel has always been wizard level! And yes he improved the audio/video components of channel :D

[@justinnitsuj7041]

@@StaticImage imo it seems to "jive" with the posit that tyler had influence at the beginning..lol

[@TheOzthewiz]

Has to be among the BEST youtube presenters.

[@StaticImage]

@@justinnitsuj7041 If you were asking me, the answer is NO. I mean what I say- this channel started off very simple and with very little know how on how to do most of this KZbin stuff. So they stuck to simplicity and focused on finding ways to improve. Others would have gone down the path of just trying to throw heavy production at everything and it would turn into just garbage. But Team Wizard has stayed true to form and they're better off because of it. tl;dr- I have tons of respect for Wizard. He's doing it right and I really like it.

[@rickjacobson50]

The first sign of wisdom is...."restatement of the obvious". Your videos are very good and a nice reminder that more people can handle this car mechanic stuff if they have a little curiosity and some gumption. I was an executive headhunter most of my career but was always trying to figure things out or fix something. This included maintenance and issues specific to my cars, the family and even some friends and neighbors. Most of my vehicles have been Honda the last 37 years. I even did some time at Monro and Firestone as an entry-level tech during Covid-19. I agree with your Tip #10 and would also add beyond Google and KZbin searches, look up the "Forum" for your car online. I've been part of Piloteers for many years and get outstanding wisdom from owners and actual mechanics on Honda Pilots. I told every customer who would listen how to look that forum up for their cars because a good handful of people who love their common cars, find a place to share ideas. Kind of like "birds of a feather flocking together". Keep up the good work Car Wizard.

[@quinnduerkop7341]

I love this I’m going to be getting out the military and I want to pursue a career in being a mechanic. I grew up watching and fixing cars with my dad and always had some of these problems thank you for this💪

[@joseyar9356]

To lubricate "O" rings I've used Vaseline Petroleum Jelly for 40 years, never had a problem cutting or nicking seals. The Navy called it Petrolatum Technical, same thing, works great and it's cheap.

[@richeyrich2203]

That will work well with any rubber that's not a natural base rubber. There are a few types of rubber which are not used much any more that will degrade from contact with petroleum distillates.

[@chikogota]

vaseline is also used to assembly rotaries

[@ItsMeUrDaad]

Astroglide work well too lmao

[@seanwieland9763]

Silicone spray lubricant is also the secret to pulling electrical wires through rubber gaskets without struggling.

[@scottfirman]

Hoses also. Dish soap works too. Dilute some in a sprayer and shoot some on the wires. They slide in.

[@gokblok]

YUUUUUUUUUUUUPPP

[@letzrockitrite8469]

Love your tips Mr. and Mrs. Car Wizard ... can't learn enough these days and I appreciate everything you share ... well done and well said

[@SwaggingWithBen]

With Tip #9 make sure you're not running your engine, otherwise you probably won't see the interior lights dim due to the alternator putting out 14 ish volts.

[@RustyMustang45]

As a qualified mechanic i can vouch for this guy he knows how to make life easier

[@Nicole-dj3jf]

I live in north Dakota my belt has a sound only on the first start of the day it's really cold is this because of the cold weather? It squeals just for a minute or so then everything is fine until the next cold start in the morning?

[@GhostBlueEternalFlame]

@@Nicole-dj3jf That can be several things. The belt can be bad, the bearings to that pulley can be bad. Squeals are typically metal related. You should search on KZbin. Engine squeals when I start it in the cold. Reasons belts squeal. If that belt goes, then you are dead in the water on that engine. It’s not going to run.

[@marcpaesen460]

@@Nicole-dj3jf Belt to loose or worn out

[@Nicole-dj3jf]

@@marcpaesen460 thank you it just got the alternator and started changed so I'm guessing bad belt he said all the bearing and pulleys where good thx

[@hiendkle]

​@@Nicole-dj3jf bless you for coming back and letting us know

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

The hammering of the fuel tank is like the beating on your starter motor when it won't start.

[@gtarules1]

Does that actually work??

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

@@gtarules1 Yes if it can unstick the float or jiggle a wire int becoming connected. These methods are not a permanent fix.

[@reivertomwilson4959]

Even if it doesn't work, you'll feel better after you beat the crap out of your fuel tank.

[@javiervalenzuela7214]

@@reivertomwilson4959 this trick has never worked for me but your right, I did feel much better.

[@cccycling5835]

same with blower motors

[@theredbaron057]

This was great, I could watch another hour of your tips. Thank you Car Wizard!

[@timjeckel2667]

Me wanting to get into the auto mechanic field your videos are very informative thank you! Keep up the awesome vids!

[@TheOzthewiz]

Excellent video! BTW, the fuel pump trick will also work on starter that has a bad spot on the commutator by rapping it with anything you can reach it with.

[@jackwood8307]

ojars zvaigzne/ drove a vw van for a few years doing this! Was broke and was hanging on by my fingernails so I had to do it. Sucked though if I stalled out at a light and had to get out and crawl under it to do this! My road companions were not usually very happy. Finally this stopped working and i got a new starter.

[@atodaso1668]

this got me back from being 30km down a logging road , my friend would get out with a piece of wood and hammer the tank and it would run for 5 mins then die. The dealer towed it 300km home for me under warranty, I partied in whistler for the weekend instead.

[@WBush-uc9pe]

Right on! "Percussive Maintenance" to the rescue. :-)

[@picklemetimbers3003]

I drove a 97 Honda accord for daily for about 3 months from banging on the starter. At that time in my life all I could afford was a hammer. That I borrowed.

[@mikealvarenga3721]

Can rap it with my mixtape?

[@Rickmakes]

Google has changed the game on repairing things. I even google things I know just to make sure I am using the best techniques and practices.

[@Cartier_specialist]

The Internet in general has changed the world. It allows the free flow of knowledge to be shared as fast as your connection to the Internet is.

[@Rickmakes]

Perry Elyod Good point! There can be very valuable information in the comments.

[@glasser2819]

any tip about fixing SAM's acting up on Benz ?

[@freshstart3555]

Same here. I personally look for more efficient way of doing things. My way is or doesn't always have to be the best if sometimes anothers way is better.

[@robertcurrey1929]

I have a trustworthy mechanic do a front end service on my MIL van. The next day she says “it’s acting weird” (the PS was pulsing at slow speed turns). I returned it, showed the issue, and it was something he had never seen (weird was used again). I and a tech of his found the TSB at about the same time via a search that the PS hose needed a loop added. Longer hose, added with new loop, problem solved. It was something you would never notice until the worn bushings had been replaced.

[@jamesrahn8339]

I have been wrenching for a long time off and on and this video helped me with things I have forgotten. Thank you

[@LokiSadie]

Great tips for the back yard mechanic I use some of them but now I have more to make the job easier thanks Car Wizard.

[@noiricha]

You can always learn something new if someone is willing to share their knowledge .Thanks for sharing ...

[@markmiranda9461]

If I lived near this guy he’d be my mechanic. He has integrity, knowledge, and... wizardry.. Awesome video.

[@bholway223]

Great information! Just now ran onto your video. I’m now a subscriber. I’ve been a mechanic for several years now, and am constantly learning new tips and tricks to do my job better and more efficiently. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos! Thanks.

[@justinweavers2781]

I gotta say the long 3/8 extension is so true!!! My dad, an auto mechanic for 30+ years, showed me this and i was just like why didn’t i think of that super useful!!!

[@karmicmessenger]

I've been twisting wrenches for over 45 years and can say that these tips are pure gold. I've known this stuff since I was a kid but the accumulation of this kind of knowledge takes years for someone who works on vehicles daily and I am glad that there's someone out there sharing these tricks of the trade. BTW, grease works if you don't have super glue handy.

[@dillasoul2228]

I was just about to mention the grease/pomade alternative, works like a charm

[@redtandem8483]

A wee bit of surf wax works. Also a wee dot of chewing gum.

[@SaintBuick]

Really anything that's sticky helps. I used pine sap once out on the trail.

[@GMLCoder]

@@SaintBuick pine sap... niiice! im strangely inspired

[@SaintBuick]

@@GMLCoder Awesome! Just remember the next time you get in a bind to keep your cool and get creative. Anything can be a tool or a substitute in dire enough situations.

[@Chimera6297]

hitting random things with hammers has proven to be a surprisingly effective technique

[@eringrave6622]

I was at the airport dropping my friend off for a flight. This was way back when you could watch the flight take off. Everyone was boarded and they were firing up the engine and made a loud boom and it seemed to cause some concern because they didn't move out if the docking spot. After a couple of more booms that I could feel in the terminal they were delaying the flight. I was watching out the window from where they all just boarded and a maintenance guy is fast walking to the plane with a claw hammer in his hand. When after a half hour if sitting in the not running plane they let everyone off the plane. I said my friend they are trying to fix that big booming noise with a claw hammer. Let's see if you can reschedule. They did let him reschedule. They flew that same plane empty to Detroit and the next day, his rescheduled time it was the same plane again! It made us all a bit nervous.

[@monkeseeaction21987]

Except putting on the O ring

[@m80thewolf86]

And if it doesn't work, you already have something to help vent that frustration lol.

[@paulkeating2049]

I learned that from Arthur Fonzarelli, "heyyy!"

[@Steven-ro4of]

Does it work on people too? 😁

[@trustedcastings4396]

Very helpful video, the socket extensions to get to the gearbox bolts is a great idea, you can also take the bolts out the cross member and lower it to get to the 2 bolts on the top of the gearbox.

[@mikeholt1248]

Absolutely one of the best pearls of advice you will ever hear is what this gentleman just said, just call it a day (or a night), go get cleaned up, relax and quit thinking about that blankety-blank frustrating problem. Almost every time when you re-address the problem the next day or whenever you get to it, then you will solve it much quicker than you believe possible. I should know, I am an expert at getting into frustrating auto repairs! PS: At at least it’s not a total loss, you learn lots of new cuss words each time

[@maurosgarage]

"it evaporates and you never see it again "... ahhh you mean like my paycheck? Wow that fuse trick you pulled out is so simple yet genius!

[@kio9922]

😂😂😂

[@zaneullman2543]

Wow, been a family mechanic a long time and still learned from your tricks, thank you! Tomorrow I’ll spray some silicone on my legs before I pull my pants up 😂

[@Squares.SSs.and.Bowties]

Mr Wizard, 1st I'd like to comment on the TV show - you are a true asset to the show. Appropriate humor, good knowledge etc... good car show type entertainment! Thanks for that. 2nd I understand you served for our good ole r,w & b... Thank you for your service! Finally- this sort of video is a really great concept. The world thinks there are 2 types of mechanics- professionals and diy guys or hobbyists. I have a small excavation company and below a certain level of difficulty, l fix most of my own problems and do ALL of my own maintenance. I also enjoy hot rodding but dont have nearly enough of that in my life. Anyhow, never being formally taught the art of mechanics I know my speed is way behind the curve or my techniques dont evolve because I'm too focused on getting the job done. So these tips are SUPER helpful! Also, would love to view your approach to larger or harder jobs that you see people procrastinating over. I have a terrible habit of youtubing the hell out of something only to find out there was nothing left to doing it... but doing it! I still fall into that trap a lot. Anyhow there are many types of mechanics other than the two stereo types I mentioned that will really benefit from your tips. These tips, order of operations, good tool advising, troubleshooting techniques etc are all going to help us folks that find ourselves doing this on a daily basis in one way or another! Thanks! You are the man!!!

[@sluggo5260]

Great video, with some excellent tips. I especially like the rubber mallet to the gas tank for a stopped fuel pump. I used to drive GMC Safari vans and had three of them over the years. Loved the vans but every single one of them had fuel pumps stop working after about 60 thousand miles or so...and there is no warning...they just stop. left me stranded every time. One of them even did it to me twice, even after I put on a new pump. GMC was infamous for those faulty fuel pumps, and they could have easily designed a cut out in the floor above the tank where the fuel pump was installed, but didn't.

[@allisself8819]

I just graduated 6 months of classes in automotive and learned the basic but there isn’t nothing like hearing from mechanics that deal with everyday issues. I’m not done learning and love this industry because this is my passion. I want to do things the right way and make customers happy. Thanks again for helping me with simple mistakes that can be avoided with just a little thought and effort.

[@byloyuripka9624]

Good luck if you are interested in learning you can become a great mechanic. A great place to learn is a shop where there are fleets of mechanics and equipment, you can see others working and learn from a plethora of knowledge accrued over time and a good shop should have constant breakdowns that require troubleshooting. I work on boats nowadays so half my time is driving sourcing weird parts and its sadly rare that i have to troubleshoot a complex problem but i am ahead of many because my earlier experiences.

[@alexd4171]

You put exactly how I feel into works. Finding the right 2 year school and the right degree it hard

[@ronniemullis8717]

Wizard is great, also check out Rainman Rays Repairs and South Main auto.

[@hazmania4794]

@@alexd4171 If that’s how you feel, I hope you go for it, and find the right school! I’m 58, disabled, and trying to learn how to fix/maintain my own car, because I’m SO tired of walking into a repair shop and being treated like ‘payday’. I don’t mind paying for necessary repairs/maintenance, but I’m so tired of being ripped off by unscrupulous mechanics, many of whom don’t even know how to fix the car! People like you, and All is SELF, who are honest, passionate about learning, and genuinely want to make customers happy are so needed! Do it!

[@70sfred1]

Good luck and always be honest, because as a customer, some have and some have not. I finally found an honest place and I go there for all of my car needs!

[@thejoneseys]

Using paper on a bolt head and super glue for washers. Genius tips in this video, thank you. The microphone works great by the way, great quality 👍🏻

[@bobtheelectrician6692]

You can also use softened candle wax to temporarily bond a screwdriver tip to the fastener.

[@mr.slaphappy3794]

I find that a bit of grease instead of superglue works, although it can be a bit fiddly sometimes.

[@andyt3938]

I keep a ball of “dum- dum” or window sealing tar in bottom drawer for this. Sticky, and handles banging around.

[@brickwal92tt]

A fresh leaf works just as well!

[@fishhuntadventure]

I didn’t realize superglueing stuff wasn’t common. doesn’t nascar crews do that with lug nuts?

[@loreadaauto]

This video really helps me a lot about the mechanical problems. Thank you！

[@mccainfam2020]

You’re doing great man! Good content and thank you for helping

[@sirich7751]

I immediately had visions of me in a lawn chair while fixing the car w/ 10' of extensions.

[@zachtaylor1288]

Just need 400ft lbs to turn it😂

[@oneofmany1087]

extensions are good even at tax time

[@garynew9637]

Haha

[@viktorhansen3331]

SI Rich I can do all my repair work from inside my house from now on

[@mayasevelen]

😩

[@kurt666kurt666]

Young mechanic voice “hey Dave I glued my finger to the bolt,

[@watermonkey9440]

lolz

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Are use duct tape to tape some Lugnuts to my friends drive shaft

[@bakerloobadboy]

@Mike Anderson I had a neighbour who was too tight to fix his exhaust that was blowing very badly. On my home from work one morning I came across a dead rabbit at the side of the road. I took this home and secured it to his exhaust. A couple of days later after he had given some money to the local repair garage he told me that some little s**t had strapped a dead rabbit to his exhaust (I faked a surprised look). "Man, it stunk" he said as he cried about how the mechanic told him that they had removed the exhaust to find the problem and it was unlikely to survive being put back on so he should really replace it.

[@chrisepps6902]

@@bakerloobadboy what the fuccck 😂😂😂

[@TheMotorcycleMuse]

Hilarious 😂

[@user-ce2yc4no1f]

Dave, "You are the mechanic BOSS of the world! (I just want to share my enthusiasm for sharing your wonderful suggestions!) ... After 60+ years of doing my own wrenching, I also learned something!!! Thanks Dave!

[@jeffreytaylor4211]

Thanks for your time in sharing these great tips.

[@danielpleskot2768]

The one with the fuel pump actually works with the starter too, I've done it for whole summer 😀

[@yubasunproductions2494]

yup a little tap with a lighter

[@bluor3713]

Also, a few taps on a bad a/c blower motor can get it turning again.

[@paulkeating2049]

..hit the starter with a broom handle while the key is held on. Just remember to let go of the key as soon as the car starts.

[@emmettrodriguez111]

Broom handle will work on fuel tank also ! No dents on fuel tank either , truly an emergency procedure .

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

I was shown with a starter if I am stuck somewhere to get a long screw driver and make contact with the two outside screws n it will jump it some I can make it to the mechanic.

[@deplorabass1588]

We DEMAND more mechanic tips!!! Those were very useful.

[@Mrbfgray]

See my pilot bearing tip here. ;-) I totally agree, love USEFUL content!

[@danlevesque5437]

I was expecting to see the rubber vacuum hose inserted into the spark plugs for easily starting them into the holes during the paper and glue demonstration

[@flyguy437]

Thank you. These are all actually useful tips. You are a good teacher!

[@spacecoast6426]

Great video, love how he explains it, straightforward, and the WHYS and WHY NOTS

[@Rexmorgan687]

Has to be my absolute fave channel on KZbin. Such a chill-dude sharing their wisdom w/ the world! Keep up the great work!

[@PullTab]

A tip that blew my mind was an easier way to align the input shaft when mounting the transmission to the engine.... Get some real long bolts and cut the heads off of them, then thread them into the engine. They will guide the transmission into to the correct orientation, then replace the long bolts with normal bolts as you bolt everything together,

[@calvingoodswimmer2944]

Yuup works really good,done that lot's.

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

maybesome long bars of all thread?

[@MindbodyMedic]

used this trick fitting gas lines to a 20 cylinder caterpillar gas generator engine.

[@IROCZ28PHOENIX]

damn genius level mech- witchery. XD

[@jhorne18]

With GREAT tips like yours, you need to get on KZbin, as well. The more knowledge out there makes it easier for all of us.

[@josephtrunk3565]

Masterclass in automotive work. Outstanding Sir! Thanks so much for posting and sharing.

[@IanBuell]

That paper trick and superglue were amazing! The silicone spray as well!!! Amazing! Thank you

[@carlosmejia5728]

"Use Google, KZbin... I do that myself.."... you're an honest person ✌️

[@bobm7275]

He didn't mention, sometimes You need to look at a few to find the intelligent guy.

[@jeffdrum5541]

That and iATN. I think you have to be a working tech to be a member though. Can't tell you how many weird jobs I got through using KZbin. If someone made a video of the procedure (one I'm not familiar with), why not use it? I'm trying to fix cars and make money, not learning how to be a better narcissist by pretending I know everything.

[@scottdeason2940]

I knew some of these "old school " tricks of the trade, but learned some new ones. Very fresh and concise.

[@ashrafsiddiquee3190]

Thanks for this detailed video David. Its very informative for proffeionals and DIY community

[@danpatterson3511]

All good tips. I will definitely use the paper magnet one. And I love the tip to short power terminals at relay port (he uses special tool) to rule out everything except controlling signal and relay itself. Thanks for sharing, and for the thoughtful discussion instead of shouting and gimmicks.

[@Kinghavs]

Seems like such a nice gentle guy.. glad he is a youtube millionaire

[@channingsparks7759]

The mic is very good, very professional! Video quality as well.

[@user-wp1cr3wo9m]

As a Refrigeration Mechanic and working on Recip Compressers I appreciate your Honest and Forward Teaching. We overlap in many trades. Thank you. Calgary Canada

[@mk-jl3zd]

Thank you so much sir,appreciate your work,time and insight and of course the tips.

[@gilmour6754]

I've never worked on a car but some of these tips are awesome in other areas. I used to do computer repair and the bit about needing to make sure your tools are actually making full contact with what you're trying to manipulate is SO IMPORTANT! Even with other types of closures. Placement/contact is the difference between unclasping plastic tabs cleanly or ripping the back right off a laptop. I love this channel. It's great seeing an expert give master class lessons like this!

[@curtisangelamay1510]

The Wizard should run a "Shade Tree Camp" a two week course where you get to wrench with the Wizard and learn a ton.

[@robhughes8516]

C Curtis Klotz this is actually a really good idea!

[@ixionn563]

I'd love to work at the Wizard's shop, seems like a really cool down to earth guy.

[@dyingbreed5386]

19:35 Been there. Took 2 hours of fishing with a tiny magnet on a piece of fishing line to catch, and pull the washer out of the cylinder. I was just about to give up and start planning an engine pull since it was the only way to remove the head when I finally got it. After that I started plugging the intake ports whenever I removed the manifold.

[@JA-gx4hb]

After a blown power steering pump I went back to my mechanic 3 times for a squeaky serpentine belt. Not wanting to go back a fourth time I looked on KZbin, found the answer in 5 minutes (idler arm pulley). Great job on the video. Love those switched relays, I just nearly had my car towed to a shop, found the answer on KZbin again, bad relay.

[@MrForcat]

Best 26 minutes I’ve spent in months, I was aware of most but only one of these pays. My mentor in a garage taught me some tips back in 1991, every time I use them I remember the guy. I think open mind and ability to learn is the main skill for a mechanic, got a few cars and bikes and do most of the repairs cause I enjoy learning and finding out what the issues are

[@Mr3X7R3M3]

I learned to rebuild engines from an old retired mechanic and already knew most of these lol The relay tester switch was the best one for me

[@jagmarc]

Unfortunately the response you get back is "So how much is a new relay to fix it?"

[@sunking2001]

Wow...the wonders of KZbin...and the thousands of people sharing their knowledge to help everyone out! Thank you all...for your great and helpful videos...and thank KZbin!

[@markcole6475]

I’ve been an auto tech for 35 years and I’d always jumper the relay circuit with just a wire …..have to look up which wires are which so I’d didn’t short the pcm etc….I just bought those relay switches from your link! Great tool to have ! Thanks for the tip.

[@montestu5502]

Upcoming winter tip: Silicone spray on your shovel and/or snow blower chute keeps the snow from sticking!

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

I told my niece that once. She looked at me like I was crazy. I told her mom, my sister, that she should spray the area where huge clumps of frozen slush builds up right behind her car’s wheel wells. She thought I was crazy too.

[@kittykat999a]

Monte Stu What is this snow you speak of? Perhaps you should move south a ways. Lol..

[@scottfirman]

If its all rusty and nasty, paint the inside of the blower housing, the augar and shute That prevents the snow from sticking also.

[@jeffnorbert1871]

WD40 works too

[@scottfirman]

@@jeffnorbert1871 PB Blaster works as well

[@prawnk1ng]

Such a nice guy and good camera work from Mrs wizard.

[@GlamazonBarbie]

I just discovered your channel today. It showed up in my feed and I love it! I've been binge watching your channel and I did subscribe. However, I have tip #11 for you. Back when I was an apprentice and about 100lbs soaking wet there was a time when I just could not remove a bolt. My boss came to me and said I was doing it wrong. What I needed to do was get a good grip on my ratchet and then say, "MotherF******!!!" It worked ever time. True story. I hope my comment was not offensive but I had to share because I am enjoying your channel. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.

[@borax747]

Hey man you’re awesome dude I have been missing with cars for long time some of your tricks I knew but not all. I thank you buddy for you posting this 👍👍👍