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Sidetracked Because These Forum Posts Grind My Gears • Cars Simplified Outtakes
While answering a question on the first Q&A video, Steve got sidetracked by something that has been on his mind a lot lately, forum threads that lack the information they should have because someone said "use the search function" and the answer never ended up in the thread. Ugh.
Forum folks, you're great; you provide a ton of information to more people than you probably think you are when posting, but that habit you have needs to change.
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Forum folks, you're great; you provide a ton of information to more people than you probably think you are when posting, but that habit you have needs to change.
Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more: https://carssimplified.com/social-media.php
https://www.patreon.com/cars
Cars Simplified is a show dedicated to automotive education, including DIY repair, automotive news, auto industry changes, automotive technology, performance modifications, and more, all presented in a friendly and easy to digest manner!
#CarsSimplified #CarsSimplifiedS6 #CarsSimplifiedOuttakes #Automotive #Education #Cars #Search #Car #Forums
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This is an unscripted Q&A session from Steve, the host of Cars Simplified.
00:00 Introduction
This is a Q&A video! It's not scripted and not all the comments are questions.
00:22 How do I find out if my engine is interference of non-interference?
Steve talks about the method he uses to discover if an engine is interference or non-interference. In this case, it looks like the engine being mentioned is interference.
01:24 Do you also have a brake disc differences video?
Steve talks about a video in the early stages of development about the different types of brake rotors.
03:21 What if a spark plug came with no washers?
Steve reveals the purpose of the washers; spark plugs with a taper don't use them, while flat faced plugs generally do. It's a crush washer that seals what the threads can't.
04:25 Can a clogged or dirty air filter cause windshield condensation?
Steve clears up what causes condensation on the windshield glass and if a clogged or dirty cabin air filter has any role in that.
05:50 Does the total amps of all fuses equal the full power draw with all things on?
This was close to being true, and likely was in older vehicles.
08:42 Your music is bad and you should feel bad.
Steve talks about early Cars Simplified intro music and his slight hearing loss.
11:26 How do you clean up old bulb grease and do you need to?
Steve uses a brush-free method to clean up old dielectric grease.
12:48 Do electronic throttle pedals need to be programmed after replacement?
These throttle pottles, er, throttle pedals typically need to be programmed to the ECU due to resistance/amperage differences.
14:04 Is getting oil on electronics okay?
Technically not put in a question, so this is just a reply to a comment saying oil getting on electronics is okay.
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In order for most LED replacement bulbs to work for turn signals and other systems where amperage/resistance matters, a resister needs to be used in order to get the bulb to function properly. However, I have seen some people claim that it needs to be put in series with the bulb, which may be the case with resistorless LED units, but nearly no one makes those.
This video shows how the flasher circuit works, and why these LEDs need to be paired with a resistor in parallel in order to function as desired. This thermal flasher demonstration may be specific to older designs, but it is the same method I used to get flashers to work on the 2005 Mercury Montego, a Ford product that has computer-monitored turn signal circuits.
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https://carssimplified.com/ • This video covers how to replace ceiling lights in any 2009 to 2015 Honda Pilot (second generation). The lights shown are the map lights (at 0:09 in the video) and the second row dome lights (at 0:51 in the video).
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http://carssimplified.com/ • The basics of mechanical battery maintenance! If you need to do anything with your automotive battery, this is the video to watch!
While swapping out the Optima battery (D35) in his Pontiac GTO, Steve takes the time to show you proper safety and techniques for working on a battery in your car or truck. Included in this video:
Be Safe!
What Order to Remove Terminals
How to Replace a Battery Terminal
How to Remove a Battery Clamp
...And more, of course!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section!
What do the "mechanical basics" not cover? Chemical issues, such as filling a battery, corrosion, and electrical testing. These will be covered in a future video.
Here is where the links to other battery replacement videos would be, if we had any yet. Until then...
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http://carssimplified.com/ - In this Cars Simplified Quick Tip, Steve explains the way valve stem seals can easily be removed when you have the cylinder head off of a GM 3100 SFI/3400 SFI V6 engine. This technique should work for most valve stem seals that are facing upwards.
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In this experiment, we test to see if these popular fuel system cleaners/motor treatments eat away at rubber fuel lines by submerging fuel line samples in undiluted samples of the cleaners. We tested:
Gumout Multi-System Tune-Up
STP Mulitpurpose Motor Treatment
Royal Purple Max-Clean
SeaFoam Motor Treatment
CRC Motor Treatment
Fuel system cleaners are designed to remove carbon from internal parts of the engine. Carbon can build up in the intake and combustion chamber and hinder engine performance/power. That's why these cans often advertise a power gain; it is designed to get rid of power-reducing deposits that build up, restoring the engine to the condition it was in when it made more power.
Watch to see what happened to the fluids and rubber hoses!
When you're done, check out the final video of season one which includes outtakes from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBSaMHfNM78
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In a future video, we will redo this test, fixing our mistakes, such as not adding fuel to dilute the mixture. We plan on testing ethanol treatments in the future, too.
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Dex-Cool is an ethylene glycol coolant that was introduced in late 1995 with the 1996 model year vehicles produced by General Motors. It was a derivative of the original formulation of coolant that eliminated silicates and phosphates from the formula, in order to extend the life span of the coolant. However, the chemicals that replaced them would soften some seals, and didn't handle an imperfectly maintained system. The orange coolant quickly gained a reputation for causing cooling system issues, but wasn't entirely to blame...
Dex-Cool is still used by GM today, still a factory fill for new vehicles. One way or another, the issue has been resolved, but it's still an important part of GM history, and, in Steve's opinion, a story worth sharing.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & What is Dex-Cool
1:09 Why Use a Different Coolant?
3:22 Perfection Required
5:10 All Roads Lead to Failure
6:54 Orange Bailout
8:40 New GM, Same Coolant
9:32 Closing Thoughts
The General Motors chapter 11 bankruptcy filing played an important role in the story of DexCool, but the full story of that and the Motors Liquidation Company (MLC) is a tale for another video.
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Main Sources:
GM Technical Service Bulletin 05-06-02-002B
Texaco DEX-Cool Antifreeze: https://www.hotrod.com/articles/texaco-dex-cool-antifreeze/
GM DEXRON Trademark: https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/680038/
GM DEXRON Web Site: http://www.gmdexron.com/overview.aspx
Coolant shelf life depends on if the bottle is sealed: https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/PDSDetailPage.aspx?docDataId=408996&docFormat=PDF
Penray DEX-Cool FAQ Information PDF: https://penray.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/01.010.pdf
Coolant Confusion: https://www.motor.com/magazine-summary/coolant-confusion-its-not-easy-being-green-or-yellow-or-orange-or/
DEX-Cool Lawsuit Pending: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/gm_dexcool.html
DEX-Cool Lawsuit: https://www.classlawgroup.com/dexcool/
DEX-Cool Lawsuit Finished: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-mar-27-fi-gm27-story.html
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https://carssimplified.com/ • Brief Moments in Automotive History presents:
The Chevrolet Aerovette: An Abandoned Chevrolet Supercar!
A mid-engined GM project based on the Corvette, the Aerovette was a concept car whose history hasn't been very well documented. BMIAH and Cars Simplified have put together this debut episode to share what is known about the XP-882 and XP-895, as well as the 4-rotor Wankel rotary engine that made it into the car.
Will traces of this car be seen in the Corvette C8, which may be the first mid-engined corvette?
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Written by: Stephen Brand, Benjamin Taylor
Narrator: Benjamin Taylor
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http://www.motortrend.com/news/c12-0511-concept-corvettes-comparison/
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Steve is 3D printing auto parts again! This time it's a headrest replacement to solve a slightly obscure problem: How to keep the rear view clear while also having the dogs' seat protector secured in place. This handle was a pretty simple design and it might even be useful for mounting a GoPro or other camera in the future, too. Mainly, this should keep the visibility high. We plan on using this 4Runner for road trips with Brumby and Fritz, so having good visibility out of the back will be helpful.
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Due to factors beyond the control of Cars Simplified, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Cars Simplified assumes no liability for any property or personal damage that may arise from doing a repair on your vehicle after watching any video. Due to factors beyond the control of Cars Simplified, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Again any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Cars Simplified.
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