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Great so you got your first project car, now it’s time to make sure that it is ready for some mods! Before we throw any new bits at our Mazda Miata we want to make sure that it is in good running condition and healthy. So, we will do some basic but very necessary maintenance on our project car and you should do the same. We will talk about and show you how to DIY change your engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, diff fluid, brake fluid, and transmission fluid. We’ll also cover air filters, fuel filter, belts, and spark plugs. Even if you don’t have a project car these are all routine basic things that you can do yourself to keep your car running for a long time and also save some money!
Money Pit goes hands-on in the garage with Zach Jobe as he shows you the fundamental principles of how cars work, and how to apply your DIY knowledge to your very own project car –all using our very own 1994 Mazda Miata.
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Good overview. I would like to have seen notice that more detailed videos are available on line for specific procedures, sometimes for specific car models. Tips and additional matters to cover..
Removal/Installation of spark plugs should be done on cold engines. Caution needed when starting the spark plug threads (before ratchet tightening) to avoid cross-threading. I think the general consensus is that other styles of gap gauges are preferred over the coin style.
Proper disposal of the other fluids besides engine oil.
Some fuel filters are in the gas tank and perhaps better left to a professional. If not using a fluid line clamp, put short pieces of fuel line or other tubing over the locking plier jaws so they don't cut into the fuel line.
If you changes your own engine belts,
Even though not DIY for most people, timing belt deserves some mention.
you forgot about the blinker fluids
Zach is like the dad you never had.
Oh my god that guys not wearing gloves!!
In the next lesson we deal with how to do all this when everything is rusted to shit.
You should also show a video with a 1 person brake bleed. You hook vacuum hose to the bleeder, loop it up high, hook around hood strut, antenna, etc. Then you can bleed it by yourself because it won't suck air back in
The W in 10w-30 doesn't stand for weight…it stands for winter, to represent cold operating viscosity. SAE J300 standard. Good video overall though
What about the blinker fluid?????
Miatas are so cute
Is the transmission/differential oil change the same procedure for the newer ND Miata?
Thanks