The author discusses their experience with their current car, which they bought at a good price due to some issues. They cleaned the engine, fixed scratches on the windshield, and replaced the transmission oil. They also upgraded the radio, added an auxiliary audio port, and improved the car's aesthetics by addressing scratches, dents, and worn parts. They thoroughly cleaned the interior, including seats and dashboard, and repaired the bumper. The author encountered engine transmission problems, which they resolved by cleaning and repairing the coils and replacing the spark plugs. The author emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of these DIY repairs.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker bought a car that they found with a "for sale" sign.
2. The car was cheap, but it had some problems that needed to be fixed.
3. The speaker changed the transmission oil, which improved the car's performance.
4. The car had a broken exhaust pipe that touched the bumper and made noise.
5. The speaker removed the exhaust pipe and replaced it with a smaller one.
6. The car had a lot of scratches and dents that needed to be repaired.
7. The speaker used a steam cleaner and distilled water to clean the engine.
8. They used cerium oxide and a polisher to remove scratches from the windshield.
9. The car's interior was dirty and had mold, bacteria, and stains.
10. The speaker cleaned the interior with ammonia and water, and used a liquid vacuum to remove dirt and stains.
11. They replaced the car's radio with a more modern one that had GPS and an auxiliary input.
12. The speaker added an auxiliary port to the radio using a computer connector and a jumper.
13. The car's transmission had a problem that caused the car to jerk and vibrate.
14. The speaker fixed the transmission problem by cleaning the coils and spark plugs.
15. They used a wire brush and contact cleaner to clean the coils and spark plugs.
16. The speaker replaced the spark plugs with new ones.
17. They sealed the coils and spark plugs with grease or lubricant to prevent rust.
18. The car's engine was fixed and the speaker was able to drive it without any problems.
19. The speaker mentioned that the car's engine is reliable, according to what people say.
20. The speaker plans to keep the car, but doesn't know for how long because they don't love its aesthetics and it's not very powerful.
21. The speaker prefers manual transmission cars, but was surprised by how well the automatic transmission worked.
22. The speaker is working on a van project, but is having trouble due to humidity and cold weather.
23. They are considering showing the progress of the van project in a future video.