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Dmitry Sapko
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I'm Dmitry Sapko, an automotive journalist and former car mechanic.
I've been working for several large online-platforms which I have no rights to disclose here (but you can check that through Google if you want).
My aim here, at this channel, is to provide you with the information that a lot of car mechanics don't want you to know. I'm focusing on DIY repairs and working with myths that dealerships keep creating to rip you off. Unfortunately, this scenario is more common than you may think.
So, I film short videos explaining a certain problem with a certain car model or brand and give you tips on how you can solve the problem. Sometimes, I will also make "all-purpose" videos explaining common questions about cars from my point of view.
Everything I say here is my personal opinion based on my experience. If you don't agree with my opinion, I'm glad to discuss that in comments.
I've been working for several large online-platforms which I have no rights to disclose here (but you can check that through Google if you want).
My aim here, at this channel, is to provide you with the information that a lot of car mechanics don't want you to know. I'm focusing on DIY repairs and working with myths that dealerships keep creating to rip you off. Unfortunately, this scenario is more common than you may think.
So, I film short videos explaining a certain problem with a certain car model or brand and give you tips on how you can solve the problem. Sometimes, I will also make "all-purpose" videos explaining common questions about cars from my point of view.
Everything I say here is my personal opinion based on my experience. If you don't agree with my opinion, I'm glad to discuss that in comments.
“Stop Vehicle, Leave Engine Running” Warning in Mercedes vehicles
If your Mercedes says “Stop Vehicle, Leave Engine Running”, there is actually no need to stop your vehicle. You may keep driving but it’s not recommended to shut off the engine until you reach some safe place to leave your car. Because it may not start after you shut it off.
In most cases, this message means that there are issues with the 12V battery. And, most likely, your Mercedes also may have an auxiliary battery that also may trigger this message on the dash of the car. So, both batteries require checking and maybe charging.
12V batteries in modern cars don’t tend to last very long. On average, modern Mercedes vehicles will kill them after about 4 years of driving. So, it’s very likely...
In most cases, this message means that there are issues with the 12V battery. And, most likely, your Mercedes also may have an auxiliary battery that also may trigger this message on the dash of the car. So, both batteries require checking and maybe charging.
12V batteries in modern cars don’t tend to last very long. On average, modern Mercedes vehicles will kill them after about 4 years of driving. So, it’s very likely...
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“Theft Attempted” Message in Vauxhall or Opel vehicles
Просмотров 3417 часов назад
If you see the “Theft Attempted” warning in your Vauxhall or Opel vehicle, or actually in any GM car, it may mean that one of the anti-theft system sensors registered anomalies. For example, something hit your car when it was parked. Or the dash cam fell off the windshield. This message doesn’t mean that there is a problem right now. You can drive your car but you should carefully look around a...
“Key not in range” warning in Volkswagen
Просмотров 77614 часов назад
If you see the “Key not in range” warning in your Volkswagen, it means the KESSY or the keyless entry system is registering problems with the connection of your key fob to the car’s equipment. In most cases, the problem is caused by the low battery in your key fob. And this can happen just several months after you installed the new batteries or bought the car. Also, this can happen when the 12V...
“Low battery, please start engine” warning in Range Rover
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.21 час назад
If your Range Rover says ““Low battery, please start engine” warning in Range Rover”, there is a very high chance that the battery is about to die. Of course, this can also happen if the BMS wasn’t reset after battery replacement. The message means that the BMS or Battery Management System has registered low voltage in your vehicle. If this is gone after charging, things are OK and you can driv...
CC ID 136 code in Mini Cooper - What’s Wrong?
Просмотров 66День назад
CC ID 136 code may be seen in Mini or BMW vehicles and it means that one of the rear brake lights (most likely on the left side) isn’t working. But the code may mean that any light on the rear side of the car isn’t working. In various models, there are different lights on the rear including marker lights that are installed in the trim, not necessarily in the tail light. So, you will need to che...
Code 24 in Vauxhall or Opel - How to Fix?
Просмотров 8414 дней назад
If you see the Code 24 error on the dash of your Vauxhall or Opel vehicle, it means that the rear license plate light isn’t working properly. When you check it, it can work. But the signal is intermittent, so the bulb should be take out and at least cleaned, or better replaced. It’s not that hard to replace the bulb, so you can obviously do that on your own. Fortunately, in most Vauxhall and Op...
Wet timing belt. What is it and why is it bad?
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.14 дней назад
Have you heard of wet timing belts? Car manufacturers are trying hard to make you believe this is a modern technology that is aimed at helping you avoid expenses on belt replacement. But this is a very bad engineering that is known to be absolutely insane in terms of longevity and reliability. It will eventually kill your engine and make you spend thousands. Wet belts are not so common and I wa...
Car engine clicking when trying to start: Reasons
Просмотров 9321 день назад
If you hear car engine clicking when you try to start the vehicle, it means that the starter motor can’t rotate the engine for some reason. In most cases, it’s all about the weak electric current because of the low or dead battery. But it can also be the problem with the starter motor itself or with the connections. I recommend checking the connections first. After that, you may try charging or...
P1351 Trouble code in Peugeot cars - Glow Plugs?
Просмотров 9821 день назад
If you get the P1351 code in your diesel Peugeot car, the problem is most likely not with the glow plug relay as the code suggests. This is very often the problem with the glow plugs not working. It’s especially common for winter time when your Peugeot is very hard to start because glow plugs don’t heat up the chambers. In summer, your car may still work even if glow plugs are dead. If you see ...
Engine Oil Pressure Fault in Peugeot 208 - common reasons
Просмотров 58721 день назад
Engine Oil Pressure Fault and the oil warning light on the dash are very common problems for the Peugeot 208 (and other Peugeot and Citroen models) equipped with the 1.2L turbo engine. This is the 1.2 PureTech engine codenamed EB2 and its modifications. The problem is usually with the clogged oil pump and oil passages. The wet belt construction is extremely unreliable and the belt starts degrad...
Hyundai i30 Steering Knock: Bad $10 coupler, most likely
Просмотров 5628 дней назад
If you experience the steering knock in your Hyundai i30, it’s very likely the plastic coupler in the steering column that is absolutely cheap. It’s not that cheap to replace, but still much cheaper than changing the rack or the column. This plastic coupler is very weak and gets absolutely demolished after several years of driving. It needs replacement and things come back to normal. Also, afte...
Tire pressure low in cold weather: True or Myth?
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
Actually, tire pressure is changed with temperature. The change to every 5 degrees Celsius or 10 degrees Fahrenheit, on average, brings the change to 1 PSI or about 2% of the initial tire pressure. This happens due to air changing its volume in the tire under different temperatures. But, in most cases, this will not lead to any serious problems because the change is not huge and it will not cau...
Warning light “Car with Squiggly Lines” - What’s this?
Просмотров 242Месяц назад
If you see the warning light “Car with Squiggly Lines behind it”, it means you are observing the Traction Control System warning light. The TCS is responsible for proper traction of your vehicle. It can operate each wheel’s brakes and also engine power to avoid skidding and wheel slipping. When you see this light on the dash of your car, there are basically two possible options: the traction co...
4 Common symptoms of the carbon-clogged engine
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Месяц назад
Carbon buildup is one of the major and common problems with the modern internal combustion engines. This is the buildup on valves or other parts of the engine that slowly grows and disturbs the normal work of the engine components. Spotting the carbon contamination of an engine is not that simple. In this video, I will tell you about the 4 common symptoms that can tell you about carbon buildup ...
Vauxhall 1.2 Turbo engine: Problems and key features
Просмотров 218Месяц назад
In this video, I will tell you about the common problems with the 1.2 Turbo engine in Vauxhall and Opel vehicles. This is the Peugeot-engineered EB2DTS engine that is also used in a ton of other European cars. Vauxhall started using it in 2017 and has been implementing in several models. While this is a very good engine for fuel economy and emissions level, it has one serious flaw with the timi...
Will you save money buying fuel when it’s COLD?
Просмотров 1 тыс.Месяц назад
Will you save money buying fuel when it’s COLD?
Mini One 1.2 Engine Problems: Common issues and life expectancy
Просмотров 257Месяц назад
Mini One 1.2 Engine Problems: Common issues and life expectancy
Here’s how new EMISSION RULES are killing your car
Просмотров 854Месяц назад
Here’s how new EMISSION RULES are killing your car
5 Things you should NEVER do to your CVT
Просмотров 9 тыс.Месяц назад
5 Things you should NEVER do to your CVT
Symptoms of voltage regulator problems. What causes its failure?
Просмотров 635Месяц назад
Symptoms of voltage regulator problems. What causes its failure?
Here's how you are killing the ALTERNATOR in your car
Просмотров 96 тыс.Месяц назад
Here's how you are killing the ALTERNATOR in your car
Why is changing oil ONCE a YEAR so important? Basics of oxidation
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Why is changing oil ONCE a YEAR so important? Basics of oxidation
5 Things that reduce car BATTERY lifespan. And ways to fix that
Просмотров 7912 месяца назад
5 Things that reduce car BATTERY lifespan. And ways to fix that
Here’s why changing fluid in modern AUTO transmissions is vitally important
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Here’s why changing fluid in modern AUTO transmissions is vitally important
Transmission adaptation reset after fluid change? Scam!..
Просмотров 1742 месяца назад
Transmission adaptation reset after fluid change? Scam!..
What side is the gas door on? Quick lifehack for drivers
Просмотров 1472 месяца назад
What side is the gas door on? Quick lifehack for drivers
How long do timing chains last? Another myth from car manufacturers
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How long do timing chains last? Another myth from car manufacturers
Warmup time for modern petrol and diesel cars. Still Important?
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Warmup time for modern petrol and diesel cars. Still Important?
What transmission is in the new Nissan X-Trail? CVT… Again…
Просмотров 3532 месяца назад
What transmission is in the new Nissan X-Trail? CVT… Again…
“Restricted Performance” Warning in Range Rover: REASONS
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“Restricted Performance” Warning in Range Rover: REASONS