Home car maintenance for anyone

Name: Home car maintenance for anyone
Rating: 4.6 (167 reviews)

Know your car and extend the life with Harper Sports Cars

Created byDale Robinson

Last updated 1/2020

English

What you'll learn

Understanding the fluids in your car
How to do a basic service on your vehicle
Tires, brakes, shocks, suspension
How to recognise different components of your vehicle
What your car parts should look like
How to change your oil
Understanding why and when your vehicle needs a service
Know which tools you would need for the job and how to use them
Recognize when mechanical repair shops are not being honest
Understanding the noises your car makes
Change Spark plugs

Course content

10 sections • 30 lectures • 1h 47m total length

Promo 10:41
Learn to perform oil changes and filter fluid changes, identify suspension issues, and perform basic home car maintenance.
Promo 20:56
Promo 30:52
Promo 40:48
Promo 50:51

Oil Intro4:18
Learn how engine oil degrades, when to change it, and how driving conditions affect intervals; recognize signs like oil light and darkening oil, and dispose of used oil safely.
Draining the Oil3:57
Learn how to safely drain engine oil by warming the engine and catching the oil. Use the correct tools and axle stands, then remove the oil filter for complete drainage.
Replacing the Oil 013:16
Replacing the Oil 027:54

Fluids6:10
Learn how car fluids—from engine oil to brake and hydraulic oils—protect performance and safety, and why brake fluid DOT specs and correct usage prevent brake failure.
Antifreeze5:28
Let’s talk Engine Oils2:54
Oil Viscosity and Grades4:26
Explore how oil viscosity governs cold starts and lubrication, the role of viscosity modifiers, and the difference between monograde and multi-grade oils for the right grade per the handbook.
Oil at Engine Startup2:44
At engine startup, allow oil to circulate for about 10 seconds, then use fully synthetic oil for better wear protection, stability, and fuel efficiency, per manufacturer guidance.
What is a Transmission1:43
Transmission Fluids2:11
Manual vs Automatic Oils1:14

Requirements

Yourself, Your car and recommended tools for the job

Description

A course to empower you with the basic knowledge to service your own car and recognize when it’s not getting serviced correctly. How to do a basic service on your vehicle, how to recognize different components of your vehicle, what parts should and shouldn’t look like, understanding why and when your vehicle needs a service and know which tools you would need for the job and how to use them.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who drives or owns a car

Home car maintenance for anyone

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Course content

What's in the course?5 lectures • 4min

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Spark Plugs2 lectures • 13min

Air Filter1 lecture • 3min

Batteries3 lectures • 10min

Oil and Oil Filter4 lectures • 19min

Wheels and Tires3 lectures • 15min

Brakes2 lectures • 9min

Suspension1 lecture • 5min

Fluids8 lectures • 27min

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