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ever feel like you're spending way too
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much at the mechanic what if I told you
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there are car maintenance secrets that
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could save you hundreds if not thousands
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of dollars stick around because today
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I'm uncovering seven tips that mechanics
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might not be rushing to share with you
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let's dive straight into it these are
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tips You'll wish you'd known
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sooner secret hash one your check engine
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light isn't always an
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emergency when that check engine light
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pops on it feels like an immediate
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crisis right but here's the thing it's
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not always as urgent as it seems many
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times it's something minor like a loose
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gas cap invest in an OBD2 scanner it's a
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small device that plugs into your car
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and tells you exactly what's wrong trust
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me it can save you a trip to the shop
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and a hefty diagnostic fee secret hash
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too premium gas might be overrated
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here's a common myth premium gas is
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better for your car unless your owner's
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manual specifically says your car
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requires premium you're just burning
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extra cash for no reason regular gas
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works just fine for most vehicles keeps
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your engine running smoothly secret hash
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3 mechanics make a fortune on air
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filters ever been told your air filter
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needs replacing and then charged a crazy
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amount for it here's the truth changing
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your air filter is one of the easiest
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DIY jobs you can grab a filter for under
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$2 and it takes about 5 minutes to swap
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out no tools needed secret hash 4
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synthetic oil isn't always necessary oil
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changes can be confusing especially with
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mechanics pushing synthetic oil while
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it's great for performance car s or
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extreme climates most Vehicles do just
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fine with conventional oil check your
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manual to see what's recommended for
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your car you might save $30 or more per
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oil change secret hash 5 break pads have
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a wide range of lifespans here's one I
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learned the hard way not all squeaky
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brakes mean you need new pads
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immediately some brakes make noise even
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when they're perfectly fine always check
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the thickness of your brake pads before
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agreeing to a replacement many auto
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stores will inspect them for free secret
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hash 6 rotate your tires at home
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rotating your tires is crucial for even
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wear but you don't always need a
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mechanic to do it if you've got a Jack
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and a little patience this is a simple
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weekend project that can extend the life
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of your tires significantly secret hash
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7 the power of preventive maintenance
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the best way to avoid expensive repairs
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preventive maintenance things like
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checking fluid levels replacing wiper
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blades and inspecting belts and hoses
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are easy to overlook but can save you
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from breakdowns a little effort now can
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save you a fortune down the road so
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there you have it seven car maintenance
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secrets that could save you serious
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money remember understanding your car
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doesn't just save you cash it gives you
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confidence if you found this video
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helpful give it a thumbs up share it
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with a friend who could use these tips
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and hit that subscribe button for more
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Insider advice take control of your car
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care and I'll see you in the next video
