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🛢️ Beginner
Routine Maintenance

Complete Oil & Filter Change

Step-by-step guide to changing engine oil safely, including drain plug replacement and proper disposal.

⏱️ 45 min 🔧 Basic Tools
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🛑 Intermediate
Brakes

Front Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement

How to remove calipers, replace worn pads, resurface or swap rotors, and properly bed-in new brakes.

⏱️ 2 hours 🔧 Socket Set, Jack
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🔋 Intermediate
Electrical & Lighting

Battery Replacement & Terminal Cleaning

Safe battery removal, cable inspection, terminal corrosion treatment, and secure installation procedures.

⏱️ 30 min 🔧 Wrench, Gloves
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🛞 Advanced
Suspension & Steering

Strut Assembly Replacement

Complete strut removal, spring compressor safety, bearing plate service, and reassembly torque specs.

⏱️ 4 hours 🔧 Spring Compressor
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⚙️ Advanced
Engine & Drivetrain

Timing Belt & Water Pump Service

Critical interval replacement including tensioner inspection, coolant drainage, and cam alignment verification.

⏱️ 6 hours 🔧 Specialized Tools
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💡 Beginner
Body, Interior & Trim

Headlight Bulb Swap (H11/H7/H8)

Access panels, bulb orientation, connector handling, and beam alignment checks without damaging housing.

⏱️ 20 min 🔧 None Required
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🌬️ Beginner
Routine Maintenance

Engine Air Filter Replacement

Locate airbox, secure clips, filter removal, cavity cleaning, and proper seal verification for optimal airflow.

⏱️ 15 min 🔧 Screwdriver
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🔩 Intermediate
Brakes

Brake Fluid Flush & Bleed

Master cylinder inspection, sequential bleed order, vacuum pump vs. pressure methods, and fluid disposal.

⏱️ 1.5 hours 🔧 Bleeder Kit
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🔌 Intermediate
Electrical & Lighting

Alternator Removal & Installation

Belt routing documentation, mounting bolt access, pulley removal, and output testing post-installation.

⏱️ 2.5 hours 🔧 Belt Tool, Ratchets
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🛠️ Intermediate
Suspension & Steering

Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Press-out procedures, alignment considerations, torque specs, and post-repair inspection checklist.

⏱️ 3 hours 🔧 Press/Impact Gun
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🚗 Beginner
Body, Interior & Trim

Wiper Blade Replacement

Hook vs. bayonet vs. side-pin connections, proper angling technique, and parking pad recommendations.

⏱️ 10 min 🔧 None Required
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🌡️ Intermediate
Engine & Drivetrain

Radiator & Thermostat Service

Coolant recovery, hose clamp handling, thermostat orientation, bleed procedures, and pressure testing.

⏱️ 2 hours 🔧 Drain Pan, Torque Wrench
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