Fluff-free DIY Auto Maintenance
Our guides are written by qualified and experienced auto technician John Cunningham, covering everything from checking your tire pressure to cleaning your MAF sensor and everything in between.
Begin your DIY journey, save time and money, and experience the satisfaction of repairing your own vehicle. So what are you waiting for? Explore the links below and learn how to care for your car like a pro.
- Introduction to basic car maintenance
- Adding coolant
- Auxiliary belt replacement
- Antifreeze strength check
- Air filter cleaning
- Air filter check & replacement
- Alternator belt replacement
- Battery charging (video)
- Battery polarity identification
- Battery test
- Battery replacement
- Battery replacement (video)
- Brake maintenance
- Brake pad check
- Brake pad replacement
- Brake noise repair
- Brake fluid level check
- Brake system bleeding
- Bulb replacement (front)
- Bulb replacement (rear)
- Boost starting (video)
- Cabin filter replacement
- Coolant level check
- Coolant/antifreeze strength test
- Classic car care
- Drive belt replacement
- Engine component identification
- Engine oil check
- Engine oil and filter change
- Fluids check (video)
- Fuse check & replace (video)
- Jumpstarting (video)
- Locks and latches lubrication
- Light checking
- MAF cleaning (video)
- OBD2 fault code reading & clearing
- Paintwork inspection
- Paintwork polishing
- Paintwork restored
- Paintwork scratch removal
- Paintwork washing
- Paintwork waxing
- Power steering fluid check
- Road trip maintenance checklist
- Serpentine belt replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Scratch removal
- Storing
- Transmission oil level check
- Transmission oil & filter change
- Tire valve replacement
- Tire pressure adjusting (video)
- Tire rotation guide
- TPS wheel relocation calibration
- Throttle body cleaning
- Torque wheel lugnuts (video)
- Torque wrench setting
- Undercoating
- Wiper blade replacement
- Wiper washer fluid top up
- Window lubrication
- Window regulator replacement
- Wheel change
- Wheel and hub lube
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- About the Author
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John Cunningham is an Automotive Technician and writer on Rustyautos.com. He’s been a mechanic for over twenty-five years and has worked for GM, Volvo, Volkswagen, Land Rover, and Jaguar dealerships.
John uses his know-how and experience to write fluff-free articles that help fellow gearheads with all aspects of vehicle ownership, including maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.