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This simple channel is a helping hand. We BUY GOOD QUALITY (when possible) and try to "MAINTAIN AND REPAIR" more often than we "THROW OUT AND REPLACE."
Tackling many automotive and home do-it-yourself (DIY) challenges are not very difficult with the right guidance, know-how, and desire. Having the right tools not only help with efficiency but makes the tasks more fun as well!
Follow along with us as we do our best to maintain and repair our home and automobiles for our family and friends, while trying to minimize our general waste footprint by trying to reuse as much as we possibly can.
In these videos, we show you what we do when things need to be maintained, fixed, or replaced. We don't encourage you to do the same as us unless you are comfortable with the activities, tools, and concepts. We're not liable for anything you decide to do yourself and always recommend seeking help from a professional, when in doubt!
We hope you enjoy your DIY journey as much as we do!
Tackling many automotive and home do-it-yourself (DIY) challenges are not very difficult with the right guidance, know-how, and desire. Having the right tools not only help with efficiency but makes the tasks more fun as well!
Follow along with us as we do our best to maintain and repair our home and automobiles for our family and friends, while trying to minimize our general waste footprint by trying to reuse as much as we possibly can.
In these videos, we show you what we do when things need to be maintained, fixed, or replaced. We don't encourage you to do the same as us unless you are comfortable with the activities, tools, and concepts. We're not liable for anything you decide to do yourself and always recommend seeking help from a professional, when in doubt!
We hope you enjoy your DIY journey as much as we do!
Cheap and Easy Coolant Leak Fix
Stick around to the end for the 6-month review.
Here we do a cheap and easy fix on a coolant leak. I always have high-pressure sealant tape in my emergency kit and I use this on leaky Chevy transmission and power steering hoses and fittings (quite common on Chev/GMC trucks). I think everyone should have this stuff in their roadside emergency kit too.
Fix high temp and high pressure lines or leaks that last for a while, even though it’s meant for temporary use. :)
Here we do a cheap and easy fix on a coolant leak. I always have high-pressure sealant tape in my emergency kit and I use this on leaky Chevy transmission and power steering hoses and fittings (quite common on Chev/GMC trucks). I think everyone should have this stuff in their roadside emergency kit too.
Fix high temp and high pressure lines or leaks that last for a while, even though it’s meant for temporary use. :)
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Ryobi Inflator Tool Review
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Ryobi has a lightweight, portable inflator tool that runs at 150 psi and uses the 18v one battery system. But is it the right tool for you? Check out our review and we’ll share our likes and dislikes. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Design 4:11 Usability 8:08 Likes 9:59 Dislikes 12:31 The Verdict
PowerStop Z36 Heavy Duty Brake Pad and Rotor Review
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The PowerStop Z36 TRUCK & TOW BRAKE KIT is a brake upgrade designed for trucks that do towing or hauling, or drive off-road or through mountainous terrain. But how do they hold up towing our travel trailer and for day-to-day driving? Find out as I get them installed, walk you through the break-in procedure, and give you my 3-month (7000km/4400mi) review. We're using them on my 2013 Chevy Silver...
2007 Honda Pilot spark plug replacement
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It’s been 100,000 km since my last spark plug change on our 2007 Honda Pilot and I recently replaced the valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seals but didn’t have new spark plugs to install at the time. This video shows a how to replace spark plugs on a Honda Pilot, and the procedure should be similar for 2003 to 2008 Honda Pilots with the 3.5L SOHC vtec engine. You’ll need the following: 6...
Replace Valve Cover Gaskets and Spark Plug Tube Seals on 2007 Honda Pilot
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Got oil leaking on to your spark plugs and ignition coils/boots? That’s what happened to our 2007 Honda Pilot with 330,000 km on it. We’ll walk you through what we did to diagnose and fix it. Enjoy! This procedure should be similar for 2003 to 2008 Honda Pilots with engine model J35A9. 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Remove air filter box and intake hose 2:45 Remove throttle body 3:53 Remove intake mani...
Simple Outer Tierod End Replacement on 2007 Honda Pilot
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In this video, I replace the outer tie-rod on our 2007 Honda Pilot with the following parts and tools: 13mm wrench 19mm wrench 19mm impact socket 1/2” impact wrench penetrant spray hammer side cutters new outer tie rod end with castle nut cotter pin safety glasses hearing protection This procedure should be similar for 2003 to 2008 Honda Pilots. 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Prep work 0:48 Remove old ...
Using Amazon Transfer Pump for Transmission Fluid Service on Chevrolet Silverado
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I had performed a transmission service (replace transmission fluid filter and fluid in the transmission fluid pan) on my truck last year but I suspect the previous owner’s did not do this work regularly. So I want to replace more of the transmission fluid with new stuff. My 2013 Chevrolet Silverado uses Dexron-VI automatic transmission fluid and I have a jug by AC Delco. This should be the same...
Simple and Easy Alternator and Serpentine Drive Belt Replacement on Chevy Silverado
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On my 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, I have had issues with the charging voltage and power fluctuations, dimming headlights, a dead battery and the “service charging system” message a couple of random times while I was driving. So, I decided it’s time to change the alternator. You do not need a lot of tools to complete this job, which is really easy to do on a Chevy engine, or GMC Sierra! 0:00 ...
Throttle Body Replacement on Nissan Altima P2101 Code
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Diagnosing and resolving a P2101 Check Engine Light (CEL) code on a 2012 Nissan Altima. Replacing the throttle body is also covered in this video. 0:00 intro 0:29 Diagnose P2101 check engine light 1:52 Removing the throttle body 8:38 the new throttle body 9:38 install new gasket and throttle body 14:10 testing out the new throttle body 15:00 summary
Dishwasher Not Draining No Power
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Have a dishwasher that won’t drain, or has no power, or won’t drain AND has no power? Well, that happened to us so join us as we taken you on our journey to fix our dishwasher on a random Saturday morning! @7:20 Removing the parts in the dishwasher @11:10 Before and after cleaning @12:15 Putting the dishwasher parts back together @17:22 Remove, check, and replace the thermal fuse The keys: regu...
Install Catback Exhaust and Cold Air Intake on Chevy Silverado
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I decided to give my 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a performance boost by installing an aftermarket Amazon cold air intake, MBRP cat-back exhaust system AND Bullydog tune! I think these are the same parts for 2007 to 2013 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. I’ll show you how to install the cold air intake and MBRP exhaust system and show you before and after sounds, mileage change and perfor...
Front Strut DIY on Honda Pilot
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When your shock absorbers begin to leak, it’s time for a replacement. Struts should always be replaced in pairs and, in this case, it will need a front-end wheel alignment when you are done. We’ll show you how we replaced the struts on our 2007 Honda Pilot. The front strut replacement should be the same procedure for all Honda Pilots from 2003 to 2008. Tools I used (you may not need all this, I...
Simple Throttle Body Clean on Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra
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Keeping things running smoothly with a little throttle body cleaning on our 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. This should be the same procedure for 2007 to 2013 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado. Very quick procedure, with some care. Exercise caution when cleaning or touching the throttle body and don’t be aggressively moving the butterfly in the throttle body if you clean yours. Have a scan tool read...
Replace Motor Mount on Honda Pilot
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Honda Pilot motor mounts contain oil inside. When they oil is leaking out, it’s a good indicator that the motor mount needs to be replaced. This should be applicable to Honda Pilots from 2003 to 2008. This video outlines how I removed and replaced the passenger side motor mount on my 2007 Honda Pilot. This procedure should be applicable to all 2003-2008 generation Honda Pilots.
Replace Front Sway Bar End Link on Honda Pilot
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Replace Front Sway Bar End Link on Honda Pilot
Replace Power Steering Pump on Honda Pilot (in near realtime)
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Replace Power Steering Pump on Honda Pilot (in near realtime)
Replace Spark Plugs on Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8
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Replace Spark Plugs on Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8
DeeZee Bumper Step Review on Silverado or Sierra
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DeeZee Bumper Step Review on Silverado or Sierra
Replace Oxygen (O2) Sensors on Chevy Silverado
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Replace Oxygen (O2) Sensors on Chevy Silverado
Central Vacuum System Not Working Properly - How to Fix it!
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Central Vacuum System Not Working Properly - How to Fix it!
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on Chevy Silverado
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Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on Chevy Silverado
Swap Summer or Winter Tires (the right way)
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Swap Summer or Winter Tires (the right way)
DIY Engine Flush using Automatic Transmission Fluid
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DIY Engine Flush using Automatic Transmission Fluid
Headlamp Faceoff Coast vs Milwaukee!
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Headlamp Faceoff Coast vs Milwaukee!
Replace Air Intake Hose on Honda Pilot
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Replace Air Intake Hose on Honda Pilot
Replace Front Brake Pads and Rotors on 2005 Acura TL
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Replace Front Brake Pads and Rotors on 2005 Acura TL
Fix Broken Tow/Haul Button on Chevrolet Silverado
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Fix Broken Tow/Haul Button on Chevrolet Silverado
Where is the idle air control valve located on this motor?
I took my side mount off without removing so much. I guess everyone thinks differently 😅😅
Nice! You should make a video on it! 👍
I paid to have this done about a year ago, and enjoyed seeing the process, and understanding it better.
Hope it was helpful. I've now done it 3 times on a Honda Pilot. Becoming very efficient at it and about to do it on an Acura TL and a Honda Accord!
Have a 2007 Pilot EXL, bought it new 17 years ago, have just started watching your videos. Excellent. Just watched brake cleaning video, and I'm curious.... I had an independent shop do 4-wheel , pads and rotors service 2 years ago, and for the first time since 2007, I started to get a metallic brake squeal when backing up at SLOW speed, more pronounced first thing in morning. They said they couldn't find anything wrong, but.... Wondering if you have an opinion about whether that might be lack of putting silicone brake pad lubricant on the ears of the brake pads where they might contact the brake pad clips, or if it's common for the clips to get bent or re-installed incorrectly. ( If it's poor etiquette of me to ask this question in this way, please let me know, and apologies. )
Hi @travsprad if it's mainly in the morning it could just be condensation. I've learned to put silicon grease on all parts where metal rubs metal (except between the pads and rotor of course 😂) and it certainly helps. I haven't had any brake squeal with regular maintenance and we have very hot and cold snowy weather here. In a safe place you could also try braking in forward or reverse, and using the parking brake only to see if it's louder in the front or rear. That might help isolate it but I wouldn't be able to diagnose it remotely sorry.
I should mention that this was after installing new pads and rotors and maintenance. I've previously had a shop install new brakes and rotors all around and they ended up squeaking after a year and they couldn't figure it out at the shop at all... It was futile but that was with that particular shop.
Sorry skip that suggestion. I had it fresh in mind because I'm doing it on my truck but it has drum brakes in the back. The pilot has disc rear so this is not a valid suggestion...
@@lmsdiy Thanks for your reply! My issue is mostly when braking while backing upo, and mostly only at VERY low speed, like in parking lots. I read your suggestion about silicon grease, but was unsure if your later post was nixxing that suggestion. It's not critical, I've been living with it for a good while.I figured one of the clips might have bent, etc.
@@TravSprad silicon grease: yes. Testing rear brakes vs front: no. 🙂
On silverado the wider orange tube fits in dipstick hole. If you do it when fluid is cold and has drained into pan overnight it works way better and faster ... drain container being lower makes big diff also ... and being parked with front downhill overnight tilts pan so more fluid is near dipstick where tube picks up ...
Thanks for the suggestions!
It is rated for 1800 in-lb which is 150 ft-lb. Since loosening requires about 80% the tighten torque this should break free 187 ft-lb. PROBLEM IS, and nobody seems to test, is this only has about 60% of the CLAIMED torque with the 4 Ah battery and 30% with the 3Ah batteries fully charged. Yes the size of the battery affects torque. You broke free 100 ft-lbs so with that battery if you tightened the bolts until it stopped turning would only get you to 80 ft-lb. That is, take a torque wrench and see how much torque to make the nut turn tighter (mark it with a sharp pencil) would only be about 80 ft-lb. Then call Ryobi and ask them why u don't get 150.
Greetings from northern Vermont. Been using them with Z36 pads on a 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban driven all year. They do stop the vehicle better than anything I have had on it. The downside is the rotors rust easily and only last about 3 years. If you don't clean and lubricate the slide pins annually, the pads and rotors are shot in 3 years, in under 10000 miles. They don't last in corrosive environments on dirt roads.
Hey @thomasbartlett3409 thanks for sharing your experience with these. I will take it apart and clean and lube before next winter. 👍
it will work but at the cost of taking the finish off your main and rod bearing, keep transmission fluid where it belongs in your transmission. there are better engine cleaner than that on the market.
Good video but I have one side the sliders are stars... And are rusted
Stars? Somebody modified them / put in some aftermarket bolts?
Thank you! With “blow a coat” season in full force, your video really saved my sanity! Fixed and back to the war on hair.
Awesome! Glad to hear it. DIY!
Engine is Eff'd ! Lifters are sticking as their Oil feed is clogged.. period. IF you changed oil and filter 'occaisionally' there wouldn't be a problem. ATF (being 7 w) likely allowed some oil to reach the lifters.
Thanks for the info. I bought the truck at over 300k so no idea how previous owners (didn’t) take care of it. I changed it out for a 2013 Silverado!
Your tick/knock is from a worn out oil pickup tube o-ring. Its a $3 part. Drop the oil pan and replace the o-ring and problem is solved .
Interesting! Why does that tube cause a ticking sound?
Loss of oil pressure, oring allows air through and aerates the oil@@lmsdiy
Thank you, bro! I was missing 3. I knew I was missing 2, the one above the splash guard I didn't even know about. The owner's manual just says to grease all fittings. Useless! If they at least gave a number, I would've kept looking.
Totally know what you mean... This video IS the definitive greasing user manual for Chev 😂
If I jack the vehicle up to relieve tension on suspensions. Does greasing makes any difference? I keep thinking that greasing it full when raised then if I lower it the boots will burst.
Although I wouldn't know for sure, the regular practice is to grease them up when under load, so perhaps your reasoning makes sense!
@@lmsdiy yeah that sounds like a safe bet
You can leave the atf in your engine fir much longer periods. It will do your motor good to have it moving around in there fir a few hundred, even 1000 or so miles.
Awesome. Thank you sir!
Awesome! Hope it solved your issue too.
Great video best one I found foe this issue
Awesome! Hope it solved your issue too.
Quiero la Referencia de ese filtro para mi crv 2005. Grasias..❤
What size o ring did you need
The one for the size of your impact. It's just based on 1/2" or 3/8" impact friction ring (that's what I searched for on eBay).
Ticking is gm's cylinder deactivation system clogged and half stuck. It will wipe out the cam lobe in no time
Most of the time, yes, and completely agree. The 2006 engine doesn't have AFM.
@@lmsdiy 2006 has displacement on demand DOD. Same thing as active fuel management. Just changed the name
10 minutes run is just not enough to clean
I used your process to clean the throttle body and it worked great. The 3 min on, 1 min off process worked perfectly for the truck to relearn the proper idle. Thank you very much. You helped me save a lot of money
Awesome! Happy to hear about the successful DIY. 👍🙂
Ive been doing this for years in my older chrysler. Every 6 months i pump out 3 quarts, and dump 3 new quarts in. Smooth shifts always.
Nice!! 👍
"Hello, I'm your subscriber from Indonesia, please help, when I have a new car, replace the high pressure hose on my power steer pump because initially there was an oil leak. But after I changed my steering wheel, if I made it turn left or right, there was a buzzing sound that could be felt in the car cabin. Where does this come from? I tried consulting with a repair shop and they said my power pump was damaged. In your opinion, is the mechanical analysis in Indonesia correct? And finally, can my power pump be repaired and what parts do you think need to be replaced? Thank you very much in advance, I am waiting to hear from you. GBU."
Hello, to be completely honest with you, I would trust the opinion of a licensed repair shop that has seen and diagnosed your vehicle over me, a DIY guy in Canada who has no access to your vehicle. I really can't offer you an appropriate opinion on this. I'm sorry but I would rather you and your family be safe and check with a local licensed repair shop on that issue.
According to your analysis, my steering pump is the couse of the humming sound ? And the repair shop that handles my car also confused about analysing the couse of the sound because before replacing the high pressure hose there was no sound .
@@darmawanwardhana1836 hello, unfortunately I cannot offer you a diagnosis over the Internet. I recommend you have your vehicle inspected by a licensed service technician in Indonesia. 🙂
"Hello, I'm your subscriber from Indonesia, please help, when I have a new car, replace the high pressure hose on my power steer pump because initially there was an oil leak. But after I changed my steering wheel, if I made it turn left or right, there was a buzzing sound that could be felt in the car cabin. Where does this come from? I tried consulting with a repair shop and they said my power pump was damaged. In your opinion, is the mechanical analysis in Indonesia correct? And finally, can my power pump be repaired and what parts do you think need to be replaced? Thank you very much in advance, I am waiting to hear from you. GBU."
Wow...Thanks!
You are most welcome. Hope it helps!
Make sure you use ONLY ATF 4 . Dont use that new stuff.
I mistakenly purchased one of these when I meant to get a die grinder ... I'm hoping it will work out for me as the price was much lower for one of these. Thanks!
Thanks for the test :) , I was bit skeptical to get the 1/4 inch one.
Check out the part two video with a proper Ryobi battery!
That adapter to change the red hose to the black hose needs to be AT the pump. The work you're doing is right, but the design is wrong. You're trying to suck fluid thru a very small diameter hose into a larger diameter hose where the pressure does collapse the red hose. ALSO, this pump is $7.49 at Harbor Freight.
Thanks. That's all it comes with and we don't have Harbor Freight in Canada. But it's all good, the thicker hose I used instead isn't collapsing but I see what you mean.
That jug you are using to recycle the fluid, use the old cap on it. Cut a hole in it big enough to put the hose in it so you can keep the hose from popping out. I should hold the hose in the jug. If needed, put a small hose clamp in the hose UNDER the cap so it won't slide out of the cap, that's if you cut the hole too big.
Thanks for the tip!
A 100 degrees isn't hot for a transmission my Silverado sits at 176 in my Silverado and the manual says that's where it's supposed to be
100 degrees Celsius is 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Im sorry i wasn't paying attention to that part
@@DustinKeating-yk3vq all good. 🙂 I'm adding an extra transmission cooler to the truck next month and that will help for sure.
What adapter is that? My adapters keep on snapping when I try removing a lug nut torque at 89 ft lbs
DeWalt adapter. Pretty strong and have never broken it (yet)!
That’s an exhaust leak your hearing. Common on these engines that the end bolts on the exhaust mainifold bust off. They have a fix it’s called kap adapter.
I believe Marvel Mystery Oil ain't nothing but tranny fluid.
What did you do about the worn/damaged end link?
I went and bought a replacement and replaced it at the same time. Both sway bar end links on the front are new now. There's a video on that too 😁 Replace Front Sway Bar End Link on Honda Pilot ua-cam.com/video/PQLp_-hyKvg/v-deo.html
Una pregunta debes desconectar la batería para hacer el cambio del sensor de oxígeno? o no es necesario.....
It's a good practice in general to disconnect the battery before doing most work. Not "necessary" to replace the oxygen sensor but a good practice.
It was the trap at 1:38. Clogged completely on a house I just bought. It worked just enough for the home inspector to miss it. This is a million-dollar home. They maintained NOTHING. Finding it all out now, piece by piece. THANK YOU SO MUCH! HIGHEST RATING.
Hey glad to hear the fix for you was easy and no cost! Congratulations on your new home and hope the rest of it is in good shape.
I just pulled and cleaned my throttle body per directions.I worked perfectly. Thanks for the video.
Awesome! Glad it helped you.
Basically, an impact driver isn't as strong for nut/ bolt removal as an impact wrench. The 1/4" to 1/2" adapter necessary can snap. The 1/2" impact wrench is more direct, not requiring an additional adapter.
that coast model now is 1200 lumens. ill get myself one for sure. ah sorry im referring to the XPH30R. my bad.
Wow that's bright. Come to think of it, I pretty much never use the super bright mode. I always forget it's actual an option on there because it's a "long press" to enable it.
Thank you so much for this video!!
No problem. Glad it was helpful!
That's awesome, this is the only video I could find the "How to" for that model of mastercraft torque wrench. Your right, it is different than most of the common designs out there. As I have the exact same model, this video has been a big help. Thanks 🥸
Very well done video. I need to do this on my 2017 pilot. Also need to do the swaybar links. I see you have a video for that too, that’s up next for me. Local mechanic wants $2100 to replace both.
Oh my gosh, really? So easy to save money on those jobs! Good on you. Best of luck and comment if you have any questions!
You definitely have to put a couple hundred miles on it before you drain it
At this point im asking what cant atf do 😂?
Ty sir, straight to the point good video
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!
My floor brush is working fine but the carpet one have power but not sucking upbthe dirt.What could be the problem?
If everything is working well except for the carpet head, my guess would be the carpet head attachment is clogged/obstructed. Disconnect power, detach it, inspect it, clean it. Best of luck!
@@lmsdiyThank you,I dont have a handy man around so have to find out myself with the help of your video. Thank you much!
The new seals won't slide over the spark plug tubes. This is driving me crazy. I'll try heating the the new seals. If that don't work I'm gonna burn this fkn car up
Ugh, frustrating! Maybe try seating them into the valve cover more? Any luck?
@@lmsdiy I destroyed all 6 seals last night. heating the new ones with the heat gun prior helped them slid on
Are these NorthEast Salty road rust resistant>?
They are zinc-plated to help "prevent corrosion." My guess is they probably hold up well enough compared to another brand, but anything continuously exposed to salt and extreme weather conditions will cause rust (in my opinion).