Flir One™ Thermal Camera ~ Review and Demo

Flir One thermal cameraToday we are checking out the FlirOne Thermal imager for iPhone and IOS devices. This camera is also available for Android devises as well. This is a great thermal camera, and can do so much more than we even talk about in this video. As an automotive technician, this is a very valuable tool.*Flir provided this imager for review*

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How To Remove A VW Cooling Fan ~ Salvage Yard Tips

This is the first in a series of DIY’s for the Salvage yard. I teamed up with the folks at Pull A Part used auto parts to help teach how to maximize time at the salvage yard. Today I will show you how to pull an electric cooling fan from a Volkswagen. The vehicle we are using for this diy is a MK4 Jetta. Cooling fan failures on a MK4 is somewhat common. This is a pretty easy DIY that only requires basic hand tools.

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  • Where the MK4 cooling fan is located
  • What tools are required to remove the fan
  • The easy way to remove the MK4 fan
  • This can apply to the small fan too
  • More salvage yard DIYs
  • and more


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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 167

Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day

CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com

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  • Road To SEMA Meet up
  • How DSG Mechu

Join me today as we discuss:

  • (1:24) ~ Road To SEMA
  • (2:09) ~ How to properly break in a new car
  • (5:13) ~ How most cars get broken in
  • (7:59) ~ Should I buy a used hybrid battery?
  • (10:22) ~ How do I diagnose an engine misfire?
  • (13:02) ~ Should you buy a Jetta Hybrid?
  • and more

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Synthetic Motor oil

Your Synthetic Engine Oil vs NASCAR Synthetic Oil

Today I am joined by Ron and Hank from Sport Dimensions Inc. When it comes to engine oils, and racing these are the smartest two guys I know. We We are talking the differences between an passenger car Synthetic oil change and a NASCAR oil change. This video has been compensated by Pennzoil. All opinions are mine alone. Join Hank, Ron and I as we discuss:Synthetic Motor oil

  • Why the synthetic engine oils NEED to be different.
  • How synthetic engine oils are different
  • 500 mile VS 10,000 mile engine oil
  • How NASCAR synthetic motor oil is similar!
  • What is PurePlus™ technology?
  • How NASCAR engine oil is analyzed
  • What is foaming oil?
  • They hold HOW MUCH oil?
  • Preheating synthetic engine oil
  • Synthetic engine oil in other race cars (F1, Indy Car)
  • and more

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Tips For Getting Your Project Car DONE ~ with EricTheCarGuy

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Today I sit down with EricTheCarGuy and talk project cars. Both ETCG and I are both way deep in getting project cars finished.
There are a lot of struggles with project cars, from budgeting projects, to staying motivated and even keeping the fun alive. This can be a lot more challenging than many people think. Also as Eric will mention we are documenting the entire process. We are teaching “how-to” and showing all our mistakes. This adds a whole new set of challenges. But in the end, it’s about building a car you will love!

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Salvage yard DIYs

Pull A Part Outtakes with EricTheCarGuy

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Today I kick off the series of DIY videos with Pull A Part used auto parts. I wanted to share some of the bloopers and outtakes from the week. Eric from EricTheCarGuy was my camera man. When you are kinda goofy, and have a great friend as your camera guy, hi jinx will ensue! This is a fun video, but the real deal videos will be coming out over the next several weeks.

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 166

Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day

CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com

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Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

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Join me today as we discuss:

  • (1:08) ~ Road To SEMA
  • (1:53) ~ Which Fluke DVOM to buy?
  • (3:59) ~ Rusted oil pans covered under warranty?
  • (6:56) ~ Vacuum Pump part differences with Paul?
  • (10:53) ~ Working at A “Quick Change” oil place?
  • (14:17) ~ Heat not working 2007 Passat FSI?
  • and more


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