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Car Maintenance Basics

Stop guessing about your car — and stop overpaying for it

12 lessons4 modules9h 15m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

A single missed oil change or an ignored warning light can turn a $40 service into a $4,000 engine replacement. This course walks you through your owner's manual schedule, the fluids and parts you can check in your driveway, and the roadside skills every driver needs. You will finish able to keep a simple maintenance log, change a tire in the dark, judge what is safe to DIY versus when to book a mechanic, and walk into a shop without being upsold.

Curriculum

Module 1: Know Your Car: The Manual, the Schedule, and the Log3 lessons

Decoding Your Owner's Manual and Service SchedulePreview45m
Your Driveway Tool and Supply Kit🔒40m
Building a Simple Maintenance Log🔒40m

Module 2: Fluids: The Lifeblood of Your Car3 lessons

Checking and Topping Engine Oil🔒50m
Coolant, Brake, and Power-Steering Fluid🔒50m
Transmission Fluid, Washer Fluid, and Spotting Leaks🔒45m

Module 3: Tires and Brakes: Where Safety Lives3 lessons

Tire Pressure, Tread, and Rotation🔒50m
Changing a Flat Tire Safely🔒55m
Recognizing Brake Wear and Battery Health🔒45m

Module 4: Warning Lights, Smart Repairs, and Staying Ahead3 lessons

Reading Dashboard Warning Lights🔒45m
DIY or Mechanic? Avoiding Upsells🔒45m
Seasonal Care and Building the Habit🔒45m