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Dont forget to check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com Is your DeLorean suffering from unreliable electrics, random stalling, or cooling fan problems? In this video, I install the K111168A Improved Relay Update Kit and show you exactly how to upgrade the...
In this video, I go in-depth on how the LOADpro Dynamic Test Leads work and how I pair them with the Power Probe for faster circuit testing. I build a simple circuit to demonstrate real-worldish conditions and show why a circuit can appear to have full voltage—but...
Check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com If you like this video, check out @ScannerDanner he is the GOAT here. In this video, I take a deeper dive into how I use the LOADpro Dynamic Test Leads along with the Power Probe for real-world diagnostics. After...
Our website - sixstarautomotive.com At Six Star Automotive, efficiency isn’t just for the shop floor—it starts in the front office. In this video, I show the process of building a brand-new service advisor desk designed to streamline daily operations. By centralizing...
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We have invested heavily in our shop to serve you better. In this tour, I walk you from the frontage and after-hours drop box through our front shop (new floor + new lifts + reorganized layout for efficiency), into the inventory room where we stock high-quality OE...
I had a lot of fun making this one. I even managed to through in a few funnies. I may have gone over some of the topics twice, but they are twice as important. Squealing? Grinding? Clicking? If your brakes are making noise, your car is trying to tell you something. In this video, we break down the most common types of brake noise, what they mean, and when it’s time to take action.
🔧 What you’ll learn:
Common brake noises and what causes them
Squeaky brakes vs grinding brakes – big difference
When brake noise is normal (and when it’s not)
How weather, dust, and rust can affect noise
Why cheap pads can make more noise
What a clicking or clunking sound might mean
How to prevent premature brake wear and noise
Real-world examples from our shop floor
Whether you’re driving a Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, or any vehicle, this video helps you understand which sounds mean safety issues—and which ones are just annoying.
⚠️ Ignoring the wrong sound can cost you your brakes—and your safety.
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