Tag: #ETCGVideo
It Took Days To Do This
*Sponsored Video* When I got my 2003 Honda Pilot it was in pretty bad shape, and it smelled. Chemical Guys Fabric Cleaner and Chemical Guys Interior cleaner helped me transform my dirty Pilot into a…
Meguiar’s Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer
*Sponsored Video* The plastic panels on my 2005 Honda Element were showing their age. I used Meguiar’s Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer on the plastic panels and was very happy with the result. It brought back…
What’s Leaking From My Car?
In this video I give you tips on how to identify what is leaking from your vehicle. It’s an easy technique with an everyday item. My friends at TRQ let me use their studio and…
When It’s Time To Buy a New Car, Or Not Buy it at All
In this video I go over the things that will make a vehicle unroadworthy, or no longer worth investing into. It will also apply to a potential purchase if you’re considering buying a used vehicle….
Misfire Diagnosis with Sue from 1A Auto!
In this video Sue, from 1A Auto, and I show you how to diagnose and repair a misfire condition on a Toyota 4Runner. Sue is an excellent technician and in this video she teaches me…
Tuning Dads Truck #Shorts
I’ve been dialing in Dads Truck for the past couple of days. It has an Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 MPFI system where I can adjust timing and fuel. The main indicator I’ve been chasing is…
A Mechanics Guide To Maintaining Your Car
In this video I provide tips and insight into maintaining your car. This will not only make your car last longer, but it will be more efficient and use less fuel as well. As you…
A Mechanics Guide To Maintaining Your Truck
This video gives you tips and tricks on how to make your truck last a long time and run at peak efficiency. It may also help you avoid costly repairs and increase fuel economy. My…
Jet-Hot is Awesome! #Jet-HotHighPerformance
I sent the headers and Y pipe for my dads truck, a 1990 C1500 Sport, to get coated by Jet-Hot. What I got back is what you see in the video, and I think it’s…
A Mechanics Guide To Maintaining Your SUV
In my experience as a mechanic, SUV maintenance is something that is often not considered when purchasing an SUV. In this video I cover the basics of SUV maintenance so that you have some idea…
Save Your Engine With Fogging Oil #enginemaintenance
*Sponsored Video* If you are going to store an engine for an extended period of time, fogging oil can help preserve it and keep the internals from corroding. It’s a simple procedure that only takes…
Milwaukee 3/8†Insider Giveaway! #ericthecarguy
All you need to do is sign up at EricTheCarGuy.com to be eligible for the tool giveaway. Premium Membership NOT required. I will pick the winner on Thursday and announce them on Friday 11/10/2023. Good…
Oil Change Tips #vehiclemaintenance
*Sponsored Video* Here are some tips that can help you with your next DIY oil change and a way to make it more environmentally friendly by using Havoline’s new oil packaging. Learn more at www.havoline.com/smartchange…
Garage Door Insulation Results! #homeimprovement
*Sponsored Video* I recently installed insulation on my garage doors and was impressed with the results. It only took a couple of hours to install, and the garage is already much warmer, quieter, and brighter…
Can You Stop Frost From Icing up Your Windshield? #Timesaver
*Sponsored Video* Windshield covers are designed to prevent ice and snow from building up on your windshield, but I wanted to know if it could also help prevent frost. In this video I show the…
How Turbos Work #trubo
Here’s a quick video showing what makes a turbo work efficiently and the engineering challenges needed to make them work. I’m impressed, how about you? #ETCGVideo #EricTheCarGuy #Short Thank you for watching! Become a Premium…
O2 Sensor Install with Catalytic Converter Shield #ericthecarguy
Catalytic converter shields are a great way to prevent catalytic converter theft, but what happens if the O2 sensor in the converter goes bad and you need to replace it? My solution is in the…
How To Fix a Lithium Ion Battery #M12 #M18
Do you have a lithium ion battery that won’t charge? This video will show you how to fix that. Remember you don’t need a power supply, just a good battery of the same type and…
Maintenance Must Haves #ad #amazonautomotive #amazonfinds #carmaintenance
*Sponsored Video* Here are a couple of items I use for simple maintenance on my vehicles. Vehicle ramps are a quick way to get a vehicle off the ground for inspection and work. A maintenance…
Dads Truck Cold Start 2024 #ETCGDadsTruck #ericthecarguy
I don’t like to let my vehicles sit in the winter so I start them up now and then to get the fluids circulated. The engine is a 383 Stroker I built a couple of…
Clean This on Your Car When You Have the Hood Open #ericthecarguy
The next time the hood is open on your vehicle, take a little time and clean the debris from the cowl area. This will help keep the debris out of the HVAC system and allow…
Driving a 2023 Honda Civic Sport For the First Time #testdrive
My mother-in-law got a 2023 Honda Civic Sport recently. She needed to use our van so we traded vehicles for a couple of days. I decided to take it for a drive around the neighborhood…
First Look at the 2023 Honda Civic 2.0 Engine #engine #honda
I had my mother-in-laws 2023 Honda Civic for a couple of days and had fun getting to know it. This video covers my first impressions of the 2.0 engine in the 2023 Honda Civic Sport….
What To Do About Rusty Brakes #brakenoise #brakes
Have you noticed the brakes on your vehicle getting rusty? If so, this video may help explain why, and offer ideas on what to do about it. #ETCGVideo #EricTheCarGuy #Short Thank you for watching! Become…
Can You Make a High Mileage Engine Run Smoother? #fuelsystemcleaner #fuelinjectorcleaner
*Sponsored Video* Techron sent me some of their Techron High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner to try. I tried it in my 2004 Honda Pilot with about 220000 miles on it. I also had my wife,…
Future-proof Your Honda Brake Pedal (can cause dead battery) #honda
Does your Honda have a dead battery for seemingly no reason? Check the drivers side floor matt for remnants of the brake light switch stop. If you see broken plastic, watch this video. #ETCGVideo #EricTheCarGuy…
Future-proof Your Honda Clutch Pedal (no crank no start) #honda
I’ve seen this issue on Hondas many times over the years. The plastic clip that the clutch pedal contacts degrades and breaks over time. This can cause a no start condition (no crank, no start)…