Car Connection Workshop

Nile Jenkins

Five things you need to know about vehicle maintenance and repairs that will save you time money and a few bloody knuckles.

  1. 22h ago

    Dems the Brakes: Stop Throwing Money Away on Brake Jobs

    Think a four - wheel brake job means you're good for the next 18 months or two years? Think again. In this introductory episode of "Dem's the Brakes," Motormouth explains why neglecting regular brake service can turn a relatively simple maintenance job into an expensive replacement of pads, rotors, calipers and hardware. A brake system needs more than parts replacement. Cleaning, lubrication, inspection and regular servicing can keep good components working properly - and potentially save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary brake parts. We'll break down every component and every aspect of the braking system throughout this series, including what fails, why it fails, what can be saved, and what you can do to prevent expensive repairs. And as proof, Nile points to the 1992 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, Episode 11, where brakes that had been installed correctly years ago survived the vehicle sitting since 2008. The calipers and hardware were still serviceable because somebody had done the original job properly. The goal is simple: break through the barrier of " replace it all" and learn how proper brake maintenance can save you money. Skippy is watching. Let's talk brakes. #DemsTheBrakes #BrakeService #BrakeMaintenance More Episodes and....project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network .com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do, connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends. We need them & YOU TOO๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ How can you support Motormouth..... If you Enjoy wha twe do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show. 1) โ˜•๏ธ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - At....buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is well appreciated friends, Skippy ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’• 2) ๐Ÿ‘• Motormouth Merch: Every Purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ & ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ where a life change happens everyday friends, grab some merch join the crew, together we can take a stand against addiction! ๐Ÿ™Œโค๏ธ 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com, with subscriber - only Savings ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page Fill in the Order Form.....it'll be on it's way friends ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ NMJ 4) ๐Ÿ“ง E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) ๐Ÿ Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community! You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ See You in the Next one Friends, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ NMJ & Skippy๐Ÿ‘‹

    Dems the Brakes: Stop Throwing Money Away on Brake Jobs
  2. 1d ago

    The Forgotten Blower Motor: Your HVAC's Unsung Hero.

    The cooling system revival is wrapped up, but before we move on, there's one often-forgotten part of the HVAC system that deserves some attention: the blower motor. That little motor works behind the scenes every time you ask for heat, defrost, or air conditioning. If it's making a strange noises, slowing down, or struggling to move air, don't ignore it-winter is coming. And if your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, now is the perfect time to replace it. Don't go exploring the cabin-filter crevasse looking for a lucky "look and see." If it's due, change it and move on! We'll wrap up the Cooling System Revival and then kick off our brand-new series tomorrow: DEMS, DA BRAKES We're going front to back, sideways and upside down to unpack your vehicle's braking system and explain why equal, predictable braking is so important heading into winter. Because. when the braking system isn't doing its job equally, you may find yourself taking an unexpected trip to the rhubarb patch. Motormouth Fall/Winter Tech Tip #5: don't wait for winter to find out your HVAC or braking system has a problem. #CarMaintenance #HVAC #WinterDriving More episodes and....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com You'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business. We need them & we need YOU TOO๐Ÿ’• How can you support Motormouth....If you enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show๐Ÿ‘ 1) โ˜•๏ธ Support the show: Buy Me a coffee- At: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile You gift of sny size really helps us out s lot FRIENDS, Skippy๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ Tnx a Bunch! 2) ๐Ÿ‘• Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ & ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Where a Life change happens everyday friends, Join our crew grab some gear, together we can help change a life too๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’• 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐVisit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & fill out the order form and.....๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ it's on it's way! 4) ๐Ÿ“ง E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or Something you want us to talk about? Reach us at : nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join our Motormouth Community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ See you in the next one friends...... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, ๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ NMJ & Skippy๐Ÿ’•

    The Forgotten Blower Motor: Your HVAC's Unsung Hero.
  3. 4d ago

    Keep It or Replace It? $2,800 Repairs, New Car Prices & OEM vs Aftermarket

    Three great questions are on the table for this Saturday's Motormouth Q&A! Cindy is on a fixed income and wondering how she's ever going to replace her vehicle as it gets older, especially with today's new car prices. Shirley has been told her eight - year - old vehicle needs approximately $2,800 in repairs. With money tight, should she spend the money on an older vehicle or start thinking about replacing it? And Jonathan brings us a question from the DIY side of. the garage: OEM parts versus aftermarket parts - what's my preference, and when does it matter? Three different questions, but they all comeback to the same thing: making good automotive decisions with the money you have. As always, we're going to break it down from the mechanic's perspective without the sales pitch. #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair #OEMParts More Episodes and...project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends๐Ÿ‘ We need them & YUO TOO๐Ÿ’• How can you support Motormouth....If you enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the Show๐Ÿ‘ 1) โ˜•๏ธ Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is so appreciated๐Ÿ’•Skippy 2) ๐Ÿ‘•Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ & ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ™Œ where a life change happens everyday! Grab some Motormouth Gear join the crew to stand against addiction๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Schedule kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings. ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule profile Page & Fill out the order form, it's on it's way friends,๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ 4) ๐Ÿ“ง E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at, nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) ๐Ÿ Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like,Subscribe,Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! Skippy๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ We'll see you in the next one friendsโค๏ธ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ‘ NMJ & Skippy

    Keep It or Replace It? $2,800 Repairs, New Car Prices & OEM vs Aftermarket
  4. 5d ago

    5 Car Checks You Should NEVER Skip | Your Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection

    Before you hit the road, there are five simple things you should know about your vehicle. On this Fub Friday, we're doing a quick multi-point vehicle inspection and looking at five that can tell you a lot about the health and reliability of your car: ๐Ÿ”งBelts - condition and signs of wear ๐Ÿ”ง Hoses - how old are they and what condition are they in? ๐Ÿชซ Battery - age, condition and whether it's still up to the job ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Coolant - age, condition and whether it's time for service ๐Ÿš˜ Overall vehicle condition - don't wait for a breakdown to discover a problem These aren't complicated checks, but knowing what's under the hood can prevent expensive surprises and keep your vehicle safer and more reliable.. Know your car before your car tells you something is wrong. #CarMaintenance #VehicleInspection #PreventativeMaintenance More Episodes and.....projects Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do, click on their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business๐Ÿ‘ We need them & YOU TOOโค๏ธ How can you Support Motormouth.....If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five Simple ways you can support the show.๐Ÿ‘ 1) Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - AT: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is so appreciated friends, ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’• Skippy 2) ๐Ÿ‘• Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ &๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ where a life change happens everyday friends! Grab some Motormouth gear, Together we can Help make a difference against addiction๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com, with Subscriber - only savings. ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Page & fill out the order form & it's on it's Way friends ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ 4) ๐Ÿ“ง E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) ๐Ÿ Help us reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community. Skippy & I Thank You So Much Friends๐Ÿ’• We'll see you in the next one๐Ÿ‘ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, NMJ & Skippy ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’•

    5 Car Checks You Should NEVER Skip | Your Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection
  5. 6d ago

    The Belt That Can Kill your Engine

    The Accessory drive belt may not look like a cooling-system component, but on many vehicles, it plays a critical role in keeping the engine alive. If that belt drives water pump, a broken or failed belt can stoop coolant circulation almost instantly-and the engine can go from running normally to catastrophic overheating in a very short time. So how long should you keep that belt. in service? Until it breaks? Until you hear it squealing? Until you can see cracks? I wouldn't recommend pushing it that far.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜‚ If your vehicle is one you plan on keeping for the long haul, preventative maintenance is your best insurance. A relatively inexpensive belt can be a whole lot cheaper than replacing an engine damaged by a severe overheat. We've covered nearly every component in the cooling system during this revival series, and today we're putting the spotlight on one of the simplest-and potentially most destructive-failures. Don't wait for the belt to tell you it's done. #CoolingSystem #PreventativeMaintenance #EngineOverheating More Episodes and.....project Details are available at ccbusnet.com you'll fine everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do& connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them. Thank You for giving them your business friends๐Ÿ‘ we need them & YOU TOOโค๏ธ How can you support Motormouth...... If you Enjoy wha twe do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show. 1) โ˜•๏ธ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - At...buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is so appreciated friends, Skippy๐Ÿ’• 2)๐Ÿ‘• Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ & ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ where a life change happens everyday friends, grab some Motormouth gear join the crew, together we can help make that change Happen! Thank You๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’• 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com while supplies last friends, With subscriber - only savings ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ Visit the Car Connection Maintenance schedule profile page & fill out the order form, get yours today ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ 4) ๐Ÿ“ง E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. We'll see you in the next one friends, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always....๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ NMJ & Skippy

    The Belt That Can Kill your Engine
  6. Sep 2

    "Cooling System Snake Oil: Do Those Leak Stopper Products Really Work?

    Got a cooling system leak? Before you pour a bottle of "fix - It" into the radiator, let's talk about what those cooling system leak sealers actually do - and what they can potentially do to your cooling system. In this segment of the Cooling System Revival, we're separating the promise from the reality when it comes to radiator stop -leak, cooling system sealers, and those miracle-in-a-bottle fixes. Sometimes they may get you home, but a bottle isn't a substitute for finding and properly repairing the leak. Find the leak. Fix the problem. Don't just hide it. #Cooling System #CarMaintenance #AutomotiveRepair More Episodes and......project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business, we need them & YOU TOOโค๏ธ How can you support Motormouth.....if you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’• 1) โ˜•๏ธ Support the show: Buy Me a coffee-at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount will help out a lot Thank-You so much friendsโค๏ธ 2) ๐Ÿ‘• Motormouth Merch: Every - purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses in ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ & ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ where a life change happens everyday friends, grab some merch & Join our crew, together we can make a difference against addiction๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ Tnx.. 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Kits: Available while supplies last friends, through ccbusnet.com, with subscriber - only savings.๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page fill out the order form, 7 it's on it's way๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ 4) ๐Ÿ“ง E-mail Motormouth: Have a question? or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) ๐Ÿ Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. Thank You Friends๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ You do your part. We'll keep doimng ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ We'll see you in the next one...... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, NMJ & Skippy

    "Cooling System Snake Oil: Do Those Leak Stopper Products Really Work?
  7. Sep 1

    Cooling Fans: Are They On? What It Means When They're Not

    Are your cooling fans supposed to be running? And what does it mean when they aren't? As we continue our Cooling System Revival, today we take a close look at one of the most important parts of keeping your engine at the proper operating temperature -the cooling fan system. We'll explain what the cooling fans are, what it means when they're running, and what it means to you when they don't turn on when they're supposed to. We'll also look at how the fan system is controlled by the thermal switch and the ECM (Electronic Control Module) -the brainiac in the car-and why the fans may come on somewhere around 212-225F, depending on the vehicle and system design. And remember, proper coolant mixture matters too. The right antifreeze/water blend helps provide both the freeze protection and boil-over protection your cooling system needs. No need to become an electrical engineer today. We're simply going to get you familiar with the system, what you're looking for, and why making sure those fans are in top-drawer condition can save you from a very hot-and potentially expensive-problem. Cooling system revival continues! #CoolingSystem #CoolingFans #CarMaintenance More Episodes and....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business friends, we need them & We need YOU TOOโค๏ธ How can yopu Support Motormouth...If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show! 1) โ˜•๏ธ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is appreciated Thank You! 2) ๐Ÿ‘• Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ & ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ where a life change happens everyday friends! Join our crew๐Ÿ‘ 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com, with Subscriber - only Savings. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & fill out the order form. 4) ๐Ÿ“ง Email Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) ๐Ÿ Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth moving! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ See you in the next one friends, Happy Healthy Motoring. Peace Patience Kindness Always๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ NMJ & Skippy

    Cooling Fans: Are They On? What It Means When They're Not
  8. Aug 31

    Your Heater Control Unit May Be the Reason You Have NO HEAT

    You've got a good thermostat, a good heater core,coolant is flowing, and yet.....NO HEAT! What gives? Todauy we'ree looking at the Heater Control Unit (HCU)- the commander that tells the heating system what you want it to do. And sometimes, that command has to travel to a component you may know as the hot water valve, but the manufacturer may call something completely different. Case in point: a Crown Victoria that had visited multiple shops on the Hamilton Mountain without anyone finding the reason it wouldn't make heat. The wiring diagram finally revealed the culprit hiding behind a very fancy name: thermal blower lockout. Yep. That was the hot water valve. Before winter catches you off guard, you want to know that the HCU can actually command that valve to open-and that the valve responds. Modern heating and A/C systems are increasingly computerized, which means the problem may not be where you thoink it is. Sometimes you have to stop guessing, grab the wiring diagram, and follow the command. #AutomotiveRepair #CarMaintenance #Heating System More Episodes and.....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network .com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them & Thank YOU! We Need Them & YOU TOOโค๏ธ How can you Support Motormouth, if you enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the show๐Ÿ‘ 1) โ˜•๏ธ support the show: Buy Me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is truly appreciate friendsโค๏ธ 2) ๐Ÿ‘• Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ & ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ where a life change happens everyday! Together we can help, grab some gear help change a life๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’• 3) ๐Ÿš˜ Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber, -only Savings๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form while supplies last๐Ÿ‘โœ… 4) ๐Ÿ“ง Email Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) ๐Ÿ Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ See you in the next one friends, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ NMJ & Skippy

    Your Heater Control Unit May Be the Reason You Have NO HEAT

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Five things you need to know about vehicle maintenance and repairs that will save you time money and a few bloody knuckles.

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