Real Mechanic Reacts to More Horrible Tiktok Car Advice

Summary by Krater

Real mechanics review TikTok car repair hacks, determining which ones are legit and which are bad advice.

From the video

Answers: Are TikTok car repair hacks legit or bad advice?

• car repair hacks
• mechanic tool tips
• turbo priming
• brake line clamping
• degreasing cleaning
• valve seating check
• pilot bearing removal with bread

What it concludes

• Cutting a channel in pliers to hold hose clamps is a legitimate hack.
• Using a screwdriver as a lever under a screw to get more torque is a bad idea.
• Priming a turbo by cranking the engine dry is bad advice.
• Using a vice grip and wire to clamp a brake line is a legitimate hack when in a bind.
• Spraying carb cleaner into an air hose to clean grease is a legit hack.
• Applying tape around a tail light clip to pull it out is a legitimate hack for stubborn clips.