Car Fix DIY Videos

You take your Porsche in for something simple… and somehow leave with a recommended service estimate that looks completely unreasonable. In this video, I walk through an easy Porsche DIY maintenance job that dealerships commonly charge hundreds for — even though it can be completed in less than an hour at home with basic tools. […]

We’re tacking a bunch of the small and tedious jobs on our 986 Boxster that we’ve converted to a 992 Porsche GT3 RS using 3d printed panels. Polt Designs Channel – https://youtube.com/@poltdesigns?si=GhSU0M4q2Wo–jY4 Get your Bambu Lab 3d printers HERE: https://tidd.ly/48HMjPB Get 15% off Turbosmart gear using code ‘ML5’ HERE: https://bit.ly/tiper-itsmikelake-turbosmart Buy the printing files HERE: […]

Old cars rarely tell you clearly whether your work actually helped — until something goes wrong. So in this episode, I build a simple handheld diagnostic tool for my Porsche 964 to finally listen to what the DME has to say. Using a few LEDs and resistors and some very old forum knowledge, I first […]

Dead battery and can’t open the frunk on your Porsche? The button won’t work because it’s electric—and the battery is under the frunk. Use the positive terminal in the interior fuse panel to hook up a jump box. This powers the frunk release—not the whole car. Once it pops open, you can access the battery […]

►Vintage 911s are full of quirks compared to the many other European cars we love. Its rear-engine positioning is chief among them, making servicing quite a bit different compared to others. Vintage 911s are also increasing in age, and the money of their drivetrains needs significant servicing. Removing the engine and transmission in an air-cooled […]

Is the plastic trim on your Porsche 997 or 987 scratched, peeling, or sticky? In this video, I’ll show you how to make them look brand new using Color Bond LVP plastic refinisher. Link to products below: Plastic Scrapper Tool: https://amzn.to/4g3cktS 3M Fine Grit Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3CIeWPq Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/3CIeWPq Color Bond LVP Refinisher (OE-Matched for […]

Update your Porsche crest with this new Turbonite one. I really like the monotone look for my already 50 Shades of Grey 911. A great piece that makes it just a little different from the other ones in a not so massive way. #porsche #911 #porsche911 #cars #mods #carmods #automobile #vehicle

My original subframe was corroded and had several holes (due to the corrosion). Since this is a structural component, I decided to replace it before it fails. Stay tuned. Full video coming out soon (in parts).

Here’s what will happen when the incorrect water pump parts are installed on a Porsche 968.

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I found the cheapest 911 Turbo available and rebuilt it. But was it worth the cost or should I have gotten a nicer example? Comment your guesses on the total!

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In this video, I’m installing the BlackVue DR970X LTE Plus dash cam in my Porsche 911. I’ll go over the step-by-step installation process, take it for a test drive to see how it performs and then compare it against 3 other popular dash-cams including pricing, key features, video quality, and why I decided to chose […]

Rock chips and road rash are unavoidable on any Porsche — but fixing them doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. In this video, I walk you through a simple, clean, DIY method to repair paint chips and restore your car’s finish without a body shop. Whether you drive a 911, Cayman, Boxster, or Macan, […]

In this video we demonstrate how to replace the cabin air filter and pollen filter on a Porsche. This applies to most Porsche from 2016 on. #porsche #porschepollenfilter #porschecabinairfilter #porschediy #driverstherapy Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBJbYT_DnqgpgUF6y0lPtqA/join

There was a small paint chip on the trunk of this Boxster, I tried to make it better, I think it at least won’t get worse, and if you look at it in the dark its okay.

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Installation of timing chain and tensioners on a 2020 Porsche Macan S 3.0 engine.

The project Porsche gets a refreshed cooling system and a third radiator from the beautiful folks at @pelicanparts let’s just hope we can get this car on the road without ANYMORE problems. Spoiler alert: watch the video. – – – #projectcar #automotive #carbuild #porsche #s14

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17 Habits to Make Your Porsche Last Over 500k Miles Without Repairs Porsche maintenance tips to make your 911, Cayman, Boxster, Cayenne, Macan, or Panamera last 500,000 miles and beyond—without surprise repairs. In this video, I reveal 17 proven habits and DIY Porsche service routines that real owners use to keep engines strong, PDK (Porsche […]