Top 5 Mechanic Tricks and Hacks I use on the Reg

In this video I will share with you some tricks and tips that I as a mechanic use, things like how to install spark plugs in hard to reach places, how to cut down on time while reinstalling parts back on your car, or loosening a stuck or rusted on wheel bearing and hub assembly and much more.
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[@HotWheelsATL]

How about a video on "if it's really worth fixing it or not?"

[@kdog773]

HotWheelsAtl Gre gory yes!!! Good idea

[@tonylars4128]

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[@YeetxBoi]

Just do a compression test, usually gives a decent idea of the shape the engine is in

[@megaman4201]

Except that is 100% subjective based on what it's worth for YOU to keep the car and how cheaply you can get a repair done.

[@mr.anderson9938]

Do videos on your home improvements! That would be awesome as well 🎉

[@L35inColorado]

Yes, that would be cool! You're a good teacher, so the home improvement videos would be cool, too.

[@MetcalfeCycles]

Yes!

[@leadweightguy6134]

That's not a bad idea

[@mr22guy]

Faucets and Fixtures lol

[@joshsk8erx1]

Can you make some videos on what your doing on your house? I Know you mostly do car stuff but maybe you can show us what and how you're fixing different parts of your house.

[@jchavez53]

I'm almost 70 years old and I like to do most of my simple mechanic work, and if I had a dollar for every bolt I dropped in an engine, I'd be rich. That paper towel trick will sure come in handy for me.

[@nickv1008]

Dark,on the roadside with dead battery, only a ratchet wrench that was too big, cut strip off soda can, put it into socket, got the bolt loose. Indian friend showed me use a flat screwdriver to make open end wrench small enough to fit on nut. Use flat screwdriver to turn socket. Dont take apart the carburetor at night on the side of road. If you loose the needle valve you learn to pray. 👍Thanks for sharing.

[@shelstone66]

Best trick I've learned in years

[@rusuclaudiu1988]

Great video. I like the measuring your wrist torque. It has reminded me what a professional mechanic told me, as an amateur: start learning tightening bolts for a car not for a ship :)

[@BlainsTube]

Nice tips. Don't worry about your video output pace. Take care of your home needs.

[@theodor222]

I would love to see a house tour and see what kind of changes you have made so far!

[@jeffquinn5653]

Glad to see you back, really enjoy your videos. They have been very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@wyattoneable]

Good to see you back.

[@GOMEZJ76]

Welcome back. Been waiting for the "update" lol.. Glad you are back!🍺🤟🍻

[@apollocreed3549]

I wish you uploaded more regularly. Your videos are the best!

[@mexviewer]

Good seeing you back at it! Saludos desde Tecate Baja México 🇲🇽

[@pmgear]

good to have you back with your sense of humour and ruggedly good looks! ;-)

[@powpow50cal24]

Always helpful, welcome back!

[@dgdynasty2149]

Glad you're back...... Do a video showing your handy work on your house

[@venomhemi3914]

1 of the few mechanics that I watch, thanks for the info! Thumbs up.

[@danielmoses9430]

Venom Hemi same where has this guy been?

[@danielsimpson8929]

@@danielmoses9430 I figured he died and no one knew his password to update the channel to let everyone know! Glad he's back

[@CopCat34]

Great video. Our senior shop foreman showed me the paper towel and bolt trick years ago. What a fantastic technique to install those hard to reach bolts.

[@wilydimayuga519]

Welcome back and nice to see you and your vids again!

[@balajinarasimhan533]

Good to hear from you man. I can't tell you how much I enjoy your tips and tricks.

[@oljames1687]

..Glad you're back!! i was beginning to wonder if you wound up in witness protection or an orange jumpsuit. The paper towel trick is Great...

[@ajnr711]

wut

[@robertwilder5479]

Glad you're back!

[@Volusiaev]

Glad you're back!!!!!

[@geniusfde]

This channel is where you can learn something... keep the great job!

[@garyk.8674]

Good to hear from you. I did some remodeling on my house awhile back and basically did all the work alone. Very tiring.

[@chuckjeffcoat483]

Welcome back! Missed your videos

[@lawl114]

Quick tip: if you're adding oil to your toyota using toyota oil bottles, you can cut the bottom off the bottle and the cap end threads perfectly into the oil cap hole, making a no-spill funnel. I use this daily adding 0w-16 to the modern camrys.

[@robindee7577]

Great to see you again. I enjoy your videos

[@leadweightguy6134]

Enjoyed the video, appreciated the tips. Good to see you back!

[@jayp7453]

Welcome back!!... I really enjoy your videos and your sense of humor... lol...

[@CruiseTexas]

Glad to see you’re back!

[@RTD1947]

Fantastic video, us first time DIYers need all the help we can get!!

[@charlestredway8253]

You are a real person with real person life problems. Great videos!

[@goldblueberries326]

Thx for the update.... I know it takes a long time to make videos and to edit them. It's good to see you back

[@BosllaLighting]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and please take care!

[@rodritejedart]

Welcome back, thanks for yours videos.

[@jamesschlueter8035]

Welcome back! I bought that ratcheting wrench set and it is the best ever! Keep up the good work.

[@charleswilliams3771]

Glad to see you again, missed t Your videos..thanks for the helpful tip on the paper towel.

[@benpracht2655]

I love the funnel and paper towel trick. And your sense of humor!

[@sirgesound9514]

Yes, pleased you're back and also knowing sometimes you have to do other things too around the house yourself. I'll definitely come up with questions in the near future, but until then... welcome back !!

[@1WEEBLE1]

Really helpful information thank you very much

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Great tips on torque. Truly a professional trick. Great one on the hub assembly too.

[@jp003456]

Good to see you back!!!!!

[@zlabfab487]

Awesome ! Nice knowing you are back! Love your videos :)

[@Cavs1975]

Learned that trick with hose on sparkplug couple yrs ago, its the best , wish i would of known about 25 yrs ago, would have saved alot of headaches

[@larrysouthern5098]

Great old school basics!! Thank you sir!!

[@fastrice3461]

Just yesterday I was wondering about you. Nice to see you’re back!

[@spelunkerd]

Great to have you back!

[@Whosteeny]

Wow welcome back!

[@MagnusUltor]

I'm glad to see you back! Your channel is one of my favorite car channels on KZbin. Here's my question: I have a 2003 Toyota Avalon with dual climate control. The drivers's side is stuck on cool and the passenger's side is stuck on heat. What do you think the problem could be? Do you think this is something I could fix on my own with limited tools and car repair experience? If not, do you have a ballpark for how much this would cost to fix at a shop?

[@juanchavez450]

It’s hard to do things by yourself,I feel you, in any case glad to see your vids again!

[@usernamechris2525252]

Great job ... keep up the great work .... loved your top 5’s and top 10’s .... and if there are any haters, that’s their problem, you have done nothing to cause legitimate hatred... many thumbs up to gentle, patient, entertaining person ...👍👍👍👍👍

[@jwelchon2416]

Good to have you back!!

[@aamaya13]

Mad Respect, Humble & Logical Thank you for your consideration & I just suscribed. Keep on keepin' on!

[@matth.4932]

Keep it up my man! Thank you always!

[@aaronwoodward2772]

Thanks for the videos...very helpful!

[@apophis2042]

You're finally back! I was wondering about you

[@1hcorley]

I enjoy watching your videos and sometimes learn new things please continue to make them

[@billk6336]

Good tips. Nice to see you back .

[@Doomzdayxx]

Thanks for making videos, they're great

[@tedenderpalmer6550]

Really good to see you back

[@hugelavalava]

Welcome back buddy.☺👍

[@edwinferreras4820]

Whoaaa!!! It's been a while! Nice to see you back on track. 😎👍🏼

[@AngieMusicArt]

Love it, clear instructions!!!

[@dedwards777]

Glad your back, keep up the good work.

[@hoody6954]

Nice to have you back.

[@jmsbtz1353]

Welcome back!!! 👍👍🎊

[@juannuno7134]

Oh, glad you are back....nice to have someone besides Scotty

[@planetterry2057]

Thanks brother. It's people like you who make the world a better place.

[@drivewaygarage1561]

I always enjoy your videos

[@jhfjhfkf]

thanks for your videos, very very helpful

[@kirkbanton9181]

Great to see you forward.

[@wilsonsantiago3046]

Good to have you back. You were dearly missed.✌🏻

[@azactor]

Nice to see you're back!

[@craig84downunder]

Glad you have returned, do some videos on rebuilding components eg alternator

[@jamesu]

Glad to see you are well!

[@doglegjake6788]

you have a very very good channel i appreciate all the information you share !!

[@josephbenassi9697]

Been waiting for you to come back ive learned a lot from you bro, best in the buisiness in this category, good luck on the house and two thumbs up.!! booooooom

[@MrOTcomputer]

Thank you. Awesome stuff.

[@miroslavkrajcovic6792]

I appreciate your reappearance, thank goodness for you being well.

[@zippythechicken]

glad to see you're still around

[@mulehead3697]

Where do you get your torque wrenches calibrated and what is the cost?

[@niksemjonovs1711]

I was going to ask the same question.

[@okkrom]

Curious and Lazy here.

[@lockcracker]

I calibrate all the tools at the place I work. Even the cheaper click type torque wrenches are very accurate. Just release the spring pressure on them by setting the torque spec at 0ftlbs when storing the wrenches. Sometimes auto parts stores can check the accuracy of your tourque wrenches. If you have a trust worthy torque wrench, tighten a bolt down to specific torque setting and mark the bolt or nut so you can see if it turns, then get the torque wrench that is questionable and set it to the same ftlbs and tighten the bolt, then check to see if it turned. Torque wrenches are the most accurate in the middle of their torque range. Use the same technique and hold each time you use a torque wrench. A lot of variability can be induced by holding the wrench differant or when using a different technique when turning the bolt.

[@jimmybean5291]

Snap on and mac tool trucks can have that done for you. And sometimes the bigger tire outlet places will have that capability.

[@gabrielmerza6904]

adam hinton harbor Freight Tools

[@Yesterday23071]

This is gold . Thanks .

[@georgeburns7251]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@carlosroberto167]

Loved this tricks awesome video Thanks!!

[@pick4u2]

you doin great, take your time, make it grow, rock on

[@ex-engineer6657]

Thanks for taking the time to make this. We've all missed you, some of us were concerned for your well being. SO glad you're OK. My rules; it takes longer than expected. It costs more than planned. You make LE$$ than hoped for. Exceptions are celebrated.

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Great video guy welcome back.

[@TimothySmithii]

Congrats on the house brother. Great content as always. Don't hesitate to tell us the stuff like the hub trick, that is one of the things I like about you, you don't try to "nanny" your viewers by removing content deemed "too risky" or could cause damage. There are a thousand videos on YT with car tips, that type of content differentiates you from the masses, as well as prove your experience as you must have battled quite a few hubs before learning that trick. Don't sweat the absence man. Life happens and the people who matter understand that. Thanks again!

[@ricardogarcia1730]

glad your back

[@markbaginski1038]

good to hear you again

[@1divemaster1]

Glad your back.

[@drewthomas566]

Love your channel Omg my new favorite!

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Ratchets and wrenches keep up the good work.

[@TheDIDSBIAK]

Glad you're back 👋😎

[@codered5431]

Love your videos

[@mdavid7149]

I missed you mang welcome back!

[@kylefenrick293]

The paper towel trick is so simple, but amazing. Thank you for the video. A man's home is his castle. Once you make your personal paradise, is will show in your videos. Also, maybe so what you are doing on the house, with little tips and tricks for each operation. I know one, where you can take an old shirt, rip it up, and unscrew some of the bigger pipe nuts, by wrapping the torn shirt. It adds more force, and I have personally done it, for some of the larger nuts

[@al-zj2sy]

Glad to see you're posting again bro hope all is well

[@stever5887]

I honestly don't get why people would be directing hateful comments toward you. You're a professional mechanic, offering assistance in the form of videos and answering follow-up questions on them and related topics. You're doing these, like others that post on KZbin, for the viewer's benefit and at no cost. I wouldn't pay much attention to them; we all know you can't please everyone, no matter how nice you are or what you do to try to help them. For every one of them there's a hundred of us who appreciate your efforts and your common-sense answers to questions, so don't be discouraged. For all of us who do enjoy your videos, please accept our thanks for taking time to help and inform us.

[@yoda55555]

Long time no see. Happy that you are back.