Category Archives: DIY and How-to

Video tutorials for all you DIYers out there!

Scion tC Brake Pad Replacement

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In our latest video, Rich takes us to his driveway to swap out the brake pads on a 2005 Scion tC. This is a beginner level maintenance job that anyone can do with basic tools.

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Cheap Car Fixes: Making MacGyver Proud

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Anyone who was alive in the 1980s probably remembers “MacGyver”, a show about a man who could have single-handedly beat the Russians into space using only a rolled up newspaper, a used condom, and a gallon of gasoline. He was … Continue reading

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Oxygen Sensor Knows Best!

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This week, the AutoShepherd film crew is taking a trip to the past to demonstrate how the Oxygen Sensor interacts with your engine.

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Air Filters and Your Engine

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One of the most simple maintenance jobs you can do on your vehicle is replacing the engine air filter. Many of us may have started our hobby of working on cars by performing this simple job. For those who have … Continue reading

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Nickel and Dime-ing Your Way to Better Fuel Mileage – Pt. 2

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Welcome back to the conclusion of AutoShepherd’s “Nickel and Dime-ing Your Way to Better Fuel Mileage”. For those of you who missed part one, we’ve been kind enough to include the link to it here. Now, the conclusion of the … Continue reading

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Nickel and Dime-ing Your Way to Better Fuel Mileage – Pt. 1

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As gas prices rise, many people are wondering how to bring their miles-per-gallon up, and AutoShepherd is here to help. While there is no one magic, end-all be all cure that doubles your fuel mileage, you can nickel and dime … Continue reading

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Radiator and Battery Terminal Replacement

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Our Repair Shepherd team gets to work on a 1986 SR-5 Toyota Corolla with AE86 chassis. Our first order of business is a replacement radiator and new battery terminals. This is another example of a simple repair job you can … Continue reading

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Install a Rampage Frameless Soft Top

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We had the pleasure of installing a Rampage Frameless Soft Top on a TJ Jeep Wrangler, and believe me it was a breeze!

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Car Safety for Canines

As you can probably tell from our logo, we love dogs, and we love cars. We also love dogs riding in our cars. However, unbeknownst to most, letting a dog ride loose in a car is a huge safety hazard … Continue reading

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Headlight Restoration

One of the first things you see when you look at a car is the headlights.  The “eyes” of the vehicle peer out, lighting the way for driver in the darkest of night. If a vehicle has cloudy, oxidized headlight … Continue reading

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