Basic Auto Maintenance

Summary: Every car needs routine maintenance, whether you do it yourself or have a mechanic shop do it for you. Checking the condition of your tires, wiper blades, motor oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and the levels of other engine fluids is essential not only to the life of your vehicle, but to the safety of your car as well.

In this free online video series, expert auto mechanic Jake Burt shows you how to check the engine fluids of your car or truck. You'll learn why regular maintenance and inspection of auto fluids is essential to the performance and life of your car. You'll learn how to find the various dipsticks for motor oil, power steering fluid and brake fluid, as well as where to add antifreeze, and how to check and diagnose the leaks under your car. Jake also shows you how to check your tires for wear, and offers tips and advice on how to buy new tires for your vehicle, including all-season and snow tires.