Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 224

Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 224

Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask 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 so you can avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure. Everyone has car questions, I am glad to be able to help

Sponsor of the Day CRP AUTO
CRP 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 

Become A CrewMember
If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Help Support The Show
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.

Listen to the Show
It is finally here! The audio only version of the Humble Mechanic Podcast. So many of you wanted to listen on the go, in the car, working out, and now you can. While I wait for iTunes, Google approval you can listen to the show here on the blog. Once those approvals come, you will be able to subscribe and download the audio podcasts from your favorite place. 

Join me as I take your automotive questions on:

Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 224” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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My Experience at Automotive Tech School

My Experience at Automotive Tech School

As you know I went to Automotive tech school. I attended Universal Technical Institute in 2002. My experience at automotive tech school was great. If not for tech school I would never have become a mechanic, and wouldn’t be doing videos. A lot of you guys have asked me about my experience in tech school, so today we talk about what it was like for me, and what I had to do to attend mechanic school

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If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Help Support The Show
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.

Listen to the audio only version of  “My Experience at Automotive Tech School”.

Trouble viewing? Watch “My Experience at Automotive Tech School” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below.  Also if you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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Everything Wrong With The R32 ~ Problems and Walk Around

Everything Wrong With The R32 ~ Problems and Walk Around

The newest car to the Humble Mechanic fleet is a mk4 R32. I love this 2004 3.2l VR6 R32. But this VW does have issues. Today I am going to show you many common MK4 issues, and some things we are going to do to repair them. Worn suspension, leaks, bad bushings, and broken plastic are just some of the issues the R32 has. Luckily for us, she is in good shape overall, but needs us to give her the love she deserves.

Become A CrewMember
If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Help Support The Show
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.

Trouble viewing? Watch “Everything Wrong With The R32 ~ Problems and Walk Around ” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below.  Also if you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 223

Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 223

Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask 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 so you can avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure. Everyone has car questions, I am glad to be able to help

Sponsor of the Day CRP AUTO
CRP 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 

Become A CrewMember
If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Help Support The Show
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.

Listen to the Show
It is finally here! The audio only version of the Humble Mechanic Podcast. So many of you wanted to listen on the go, in the car, working out, and now you can. While I wait for iTunes, Google approval you can listen to the show here on the blog. Once those approvals come, you will be able to subscribe and download the audio podcasts from your favorite place. 

Join me as I take your automotive questions on:

  • Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 223 ~ Audio Only!
  • Patreon
  • Amazon affiliate link
  •  CrewMember Benefits
  • Do Catch Cans Really Work? 
  • 1:01 ~Why does coolant look this way, should I replace it?
  • 4:22 ~ Will catch can void my intake manifold warranty
  • 7:16 ~ Cam I replace a lobe on a 2.0t Cam
  • 8:24 ~ How can I check a fuel pressure regulator
  • 9:52 ~ What can cause my VR6 swap car to run poor
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 223” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

Don’t forget to follow me at:

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How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box
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How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box

How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box

Blend door foam

If your MK3 or MK4 has no heat, no AC, or the controls don’t work, it may be due to the blend doors. From the factory the belt door is covered in foam to soften the door close, and divert air in the proper direction. Over time the foam breaks down and blows out the vents. Well it’s time to fix that. This is the most comprehensive guide to fixing blend doors out there.

Today I show you exactly how to disassemble the HVAC box, clean and recover all the doors, and reseal the box. All the products I used are listed below. There are plenty of other options out there,  but most of these items can be found easily online, or at your local Home Depot Motorsports.

Become A CrewMember
If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Help Support The Show
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.

Products I used in this video

Trouble viewing? Watch “How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below.  Also if you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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Happy Birthday and CrewMembership Sale ~ ENDS 2/14/18

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Hey everyone. I hope you are all having an awesome day. As luck would have it, today is my birthday! While I like to get gifts and what not, I would rather hook it up for you guys. I am running the second ever CrewMembership sale. What is the “CrewMembership” you ask? Well it’s the premium membership side of Humble Mechanic.

USE THE CODE “Birthday” to get $20 off your first year of CrewMembers! 

What You Get As A CrewMember?
Remember when I said I wanted you to get a return on your investment? Well, here it is, for about $0.17 a day, you can help support the hard work that it takes to produce the show. You can feel good about that! But I want more for you. I put together benefits that you can’t get anywhere else. These benefits can more than pay for your CrewMembership.

This is what all CrewMembers will receive:

  • Discounts to a growing list of places we all shop now
  • Exclusive videos for CrewMembers
  • Free access to my VW/Audi training manuals (the classes to get these manuals cost $355 each)
  • CrewMembers only giveaways
  • Super secret Facebook page. I will be doing FB live videos from here.

This will be a growing list of CrewMember benefits. It’s important to me that you get an amazing return on your CrewMembership.

Join up as a CrewMember now!

Current CrewMember Discounts:

  • EuroWise ~ 10% off all Eurowise products
  • EastWood ~ 10% off select items
  • Sonic Tools ~ 20% off your first purchase, 10% off everything after that
  • S&P automotive ~ 10% off all purchases
  • MT Knives ~ 15% off purchases (limited edition knives not included)
  • Black Forest Industries ~ 10% off all BFI products.
  • PetrolBox ~ 10% off all subscriptions
  • ScannerDanner ~ 10% off Engine Diagnosis Ebook
  • Adam’s Polishes ~ 14% store wide
  • KermaTDI ~ 10% off store wide
  • Mychanic ~ 15% off store wide
  • Prime Shades ~ 25% off store wide
  • and more coming soon!

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