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Mike's Do It Yourself
United States
Приєднався 21 тра 2015
Helping Do It Yourselfers with home and automotive projects in a concise and informative manner. My name is Mike and I've been doing auto and home repair projects for over 35 years. I haven't done it all, but have a good working knowledge of almost any kind of home or auto repair. Thanks for watching the channel!
How to Replace a Garbage Disposal
This video shows how to remove and install a garbage disposal. The disposal was purchased at a local home improvement store. If you found this video helpful, feel free to share, like, subscribe and comment. Thanks for subscribing!
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How to Replace Lower Control Arms on a 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner
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This video shows how to replace your lower control arms on a 2000 (3rd Gen) Toyota 4Runner. Thanks for watching and feel free to share, like, subscribe, and comment. See more of Pebbles on Instagram at shiba_inu_pebbles
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This video shows how to upgrade your Steam Deck by installing a higher capacity SSD, formatting and installing a SD Card, and by installing a matted screen protector. The Steam Deck was purchased through the Steam Deck website. The SSD, SD Card and Screen Protector was purchased from Amazon.com. Thanks for watching and feel free to share, like, subscribe, and comment. See more of Pebbles on Ins...
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Ram Truck Bug Guard Install
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This video shows how to install a bug deflector on the front hood of a 2023 Ram Truck. Thanks for watching and feel free to share, like, subscribe, and comment. See more of Pebbles on Instagram at shiba_inu_pebbles, #diy #diyprojects #automobile #howto #tipsandtricks
How to Replace A Nissan Altima's Headlamp Assemblies
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How to Install A Water Softener, Pre-Filter, and Program the Control Head
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Hello, Everyone! This video shows the steps needed to install a water softener, pre-filter, and how to program the control head. The water softener and pre-filter was purchased through Amazon. The water softener unit is a Fleck 64,000 grain, 10% resin, 5600SXT, metered on demand, whole house water softener system. The sediment filter housing is SimPure Whole House 10 inch x 4.5 inch sediment fi...
How to Fix/Replace a Bathtub Spout Diverter
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Installing a Cabinet Pullout Waste Container
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Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtering System Setup and Demo
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This video shows an unboxing and demo of the Sim Pure Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System Y7P-BW. Water test results are as follows: Tap Water showed 50 Total Hardness (GH), 50 Nitrate (NO3), 20 Ammonia Chloride, 3 Bromine, 80 Total Alkalinity (TAL), 80 Carbonate, 9.0 pH. The refrigerator filtered water showed 25 (GH), 50 (NO3), 5 (A.C.), 0 Bromine, 80 (TAL), 80 Carbonate, 9.0 pH...
Removing and Installing A Dishwasher
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Ryobi 18V One + Brushless Angle Grinder Unboxing and Demo
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2018 Nissan Armada Gen 2, Y62 Nissan Patrol, Infiniti QX 56 Auto Transmission Fluid Change
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Swapping Your Brake Line from Caliper to Caliper
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Front Brake Change for the Nissan Armada, Y62 Patrol, Infiniti QX80
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Front Brake Change for the Nissan Armada, Y62 Patrol, Infiniti QX80
Just in case you lose your instructions, or weren’t granted common sense at birth, this video presents to you, how to install….seriously though….seriously ?
what about right and left ?
@NASSER1989able Hello, there's no adjustment for left or right headlamp tilt. If you have one that is pointing in a certain direction, I would check the bulbs fit into the headlamp to make sure it's flush with the housing or check for possible damage somewhere. Some vehicles may have a left/right adjustment screw. I don't believe the 2018 Armada is one of them. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Is the pump protector oil? I just bought one on Facebook marketplace and he told me to make sure i maintain it with oil but I couldn’t any spot on where oil would go is it the spot that u sprayed the pump protector is what he was talking about?
@cookieman1738 Hello, the pump protector has anti-freeze and lubrication properties. I wouldn't call it an oil. It's more of a foam. This is all you need to protect your pressure washer. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Good 👍 😂😂😂
What’s the hand tool u r using that splices the wire inline.
Hello! A Fish tape reel is what I used to move the wires through the tailgate or a wire crimping tool is what I used to connect the wiring. Good luck with your project! - Mike
@ just finished my entire system 😟 speakers ATOTO S8 Unit and the rear camera. I swear I saw u cut wire in the middle of the wire then soldered. Was just wondering if that was a special tool. Thanks much
An inline wire stripper or self adjusting wire stripper should do the trick to splice a wire inline, then solder. - Mike
@ thanks Mike much appreciated, wired the radio unit in then when to the camera n ran into a snafu: the wires could not be ran through the roof gourmets so me being lazy cut the wire OH IT WAS HELL! to anyone if u run into my issue DO NOT CUT entire wire HEADACHE! Anyways appreciate the video very helpful for brake light I actually did not remove the tail light behind the interior panel u have the wires right there just made my splices to the red n blue and the white and black wires. 👍🏾👍🏾
Just what I needed. Thanks. I might have never found that adjuster.
So you replaced the harness that comes out with the light connections but what is the other wire harness thing that stay connected to the truck that you connected the harness you replaced to called ? Because i think that is what i have to change but dont know what it is called
@B38-13 Hello, the wiring that goes from the headlight wiring harness may go to the headlamp switch, battery, or headlamp relay or fuse. You have to find out what wiring is defective and replace that one. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thank you. I have been a Chevrolet man for 30 years. My wife just got a used Aramada everything is obviously very different. This is just what I needed.
Can you use dish detergent for the soap?
@@MrDRTK Hello, if you use dish soap, I would dilute it by using no more than a few ounces of soap per gallon of water to prevent pump damage and excessive foaming. Good luck with your project!- Mike
No dish soap!
Thanx a bunch for showing us how to have mold free, sparkling clean tanks'n toilets❣ it's something important to clean regularly cuz it's gross how black spots appear shortly after you scrub the bowl & yet neglect scrubbing out the tank 🥴
I wish i saw this video before going to a local shop They installed 2 midrange speakers in the back doors because the oem ones were damaged and subwoofer in the trunk. All those three hooked up to a big amplifier fitted under the passenger seat. The music now sounds much better but i think i need to install 2 coaxial speakers in the front door but keep them on the original harness which is not connected to the amp This way i can listen to music at least on the two front speakers when the car is not on while waiting or something What do you suggest i wish i was near you i am living abroad and the shops here are basic. Now too much bass and vocals i dont like much the setup though paid big for it
@ramiad90 Hello, I always liked having 2 or 3 way speakers in all the doors, just to get as much range as possible around me while sitting in the vehicle. With an amp, you're sending different signals to different speakers, so it doesn't matter as much getting full, dynamic speakers at every door spot. I've personally gone away from having amps and subwoofers to utilizing the factory systems or simply upgrading the head unit. If I did have an issue with a speaker, I would replace it with a full, dynamic range speaker. For your situation, I would upgrade my other speakers as needed and utilize the subwoofer only as needed. You can always adjust the subwoofer settings if it's too much bass, etc. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Is it the same for a 2020 Nissan Altima?
@marquisetinch Hello, 2019 to current is the 6th generation of Nissan Altima, so it could be similar but this video is for 2013 to 2019 Altima's. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Wow! You clearly explained what to do. In addition, your work is well done and clean. I am a DIY, and it is so important to see detailed videos like yours. Congrats!
Thanks for the Pebbles break and the breakdown. Was just what I needed
If you look to the right of the PCV valve it tells you on the cover what to torque it to.
So I’m just entirely sick of the self closing door. I just want it to be a normal door. If i don’t want my hinge to be spring loaded at all, can i just adjust it to be a normal door hinge or do I have to replace the hinges completely?
@snowydonahue2923 Hello, you can remove the pins from the hinges or adjust the tension all the way down and leave the pins in. Just remember, you're losing one of your safety features of your fire rated door by making it not self closing. This is common, though. I did this same thing at the house to garage door for my in-laws because they are elderly, and they don't want the door slamming on them as their trying to get into the house. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself So when I put the Allen wrench in, Im able to turn only counterclockwise and only about a half inch turn and it stops. I see the pin wiggling but it’s pretty flush. How do I get it out? There’s nowhere to grab the pin
@@snowydonahue2923 strong tape or needle nose pliers might work if the tension is off the pin. - Mike
@@mikesdoityourself YOU’RE A GENIUS! It worked!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How to u soften door , so it doesn’t slam.. makes loud noise .. there’s must be some , cushion something Thxs
@natusfreedom472 Hello, you could check into using weatherstripping, like they use for interior to exterior doors, or something similar inside the doorframe to soften the blow when the door closes. If you have more than one door hinge with spring tension, eliminate one, or make the tension so light that the door closes softly. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Always check you can remove the fill plug prior to just draining otherwise you might find yourself in a pickle once youve drained and can't get the fill removed.
Thanks dude 👍🏽
Thanks for the video. I am trying to find out how to check the transmission fluid level since I can’t find a dipstick and nothing online about where it is. My Armada has a leak and since all other levels look good I am wondering how much transmission has been lost.
So how much is that going to cost me because mine just went out too.
@Blackdog4818 usually, you can find a new LED board for $20 to $50 USD, depending on where you find it at (Amazon, parts supplier, etc) and the specific part number or equivalent. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Drain and fill is a must on these trucks. I’ve been hunting the shifting for over a year. I finally did the drain and fill 4 times within 2 weeks. The fluid on the last time finally looked red. The truck bangs all the gears now. No shudder.
Were you having shudder/needle bounce under light acceleration? - 2017 owner
@@mercury_64 Yes
I payed 14:00 for mine
THANKS FOR SHOWING ME NOT TO WASTE MY MONEY !!!
Help! 7mm jack isn’t unscrewing the bolts? What do I need to do..
@Meredithlovification I would recommend finding the right size socket- possibly 6 or 8 mm, or using an adjustable wrench. If there's a slot in the middle, you could use a flat head screwdriver. Good luck with your project!- Mike
When you use the soap tank, is there a switch to go between soap and fresh water for rinsing or do I have to use the whole tank of soap before the fresh water is available to rinse?
@MrSPM-h6s Hello, no, there isn't a switch to go from soap to fresh water, so you have to wait for the soap to run out before it goes to supply or hose water. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself Great thank you for the quick response.
Thank you! My wife has been asking me to get our garage door entrance door to stop closing so aggressively for four years! I had no idea it was this easy!
How to get thick foam? That isn’t nearly enough
Thank you you just save me money because you taught me how to do it myself
looks like you used a plastic part!
Going out now to do this. Headlights have been way too low for the longest time. Thanks!!!
Thanks man appreciate the video and time.
Disassembled the light, removed the LED and ordered a new one. Now the freezer does not work. Does the lighting assembly need to be re-installed for the freezer to operate??? 🤔
@gregvincent5821 Hello, it shouldn't make a difference whether the LED is disconnected or not. I would reconnect it just to verify. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself Thank you, Sir! 👍
So how do I replace the refrigerator led?
@HelenLoveGod_ hello, it should be similar to the freezer; remove the cover, unplug the connector, and remove any screws that may be holding it down. Then, remove the LED strip/bulb. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Is there a high chance of getting air in system
If you keep adding coolant to the filler hole, with the engine running, this will move bubbles through the coolant system while the engine warms up. Make sure the thermostat has opened before locking the radiator cap back on. Good luck with your project!- Mike
I bought the Kimo because it was the name of my first dog when I lived in Hawaii, loved that dog and love my ratchet
I should've seen this video in the beginning😂
I popped mine because I didn’t push the switch in.
Thank you for this video! My driver side sunvisor is doing the exact same thing and it broke. Need to replace now that I know how!
Would the process be similar for a 2014 Sentra SV? I can't seem to find the plug on the bottom of the engine. All the bolts just look like normal bolts!!!
@@MightyMemeKing yes, the process should be the same. The plastic drain cock should be at the bottom of the radiator facing towards the engine. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself I found the drain cock, but not the bolt on the engine to drain the coolant. I'll look again today though. Thanks!
Thanks
My "2022" Nissan Armada has an electrical box in front of cabin air filter behind glove box
Awesome, according manufacture specification.
I see what looks like a rubber oil cooler line. Rubber is known to leak over time carrying hot oil. Whats your opinion?
@Michael-db4sn Hello, rubber or silicone oil cooler lines are rated for oil and pressure, which should give them a 10 - to 15-year life expectancy. I would check them for bulging or deterioration every oil change, as you get close to the 10 year mark. Of course, this could be sooner or later, depending on weather, road conditions, driving habits, etc. Good luck with your projects!- Mike
You need a larger funnel, looks like a 1/4 inch hole in that baby.
Good stuff, thanks
The strut-to-knuckle bolt was the exact trick I needed to cleanly slot the LCA ball joint into the knuckle. Wasted 20-30 minutes rolling on the ground trying to lever the thing into place like some of these other weird ass videos out there.
Thanks. Just did my 23 and other than one module that partially blocked the filter went great. Module comes out with a 3 Phillips head bracket. No big deal.
Go information, lo beam was my issue, other folks want to disassembly the whole front. Thanks again
Any issues doing just the rear? Or is there a reason people just do the rear? Is the stance better having the back lifted ?
@passatman1000 Hello, I thought the stance was better, but I replaced the rear springs only because the back end lowered/sagged a lot when I towed a small travel trailer. The springs made a big difference, and I was able to get rid of the air bags within the rear coils. It also seemed better riding when not towing anything. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Hello. I have a 2010 Altima 2,5L 110K. I cleaned my valve cover 1 year ago but there is again little oil on it and around the pcv valve. Do I have a problem or is it the same with your altima? TY
If you have oil around it, the valve may need to be tightened some more, or the hose on it may need replacement. You could try a clamp on the hose if there isn't any right now. Good luck with your project!- Mike