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Humble Mechanic Gives 5 Quick Tips for Replacing Camshafts

If you’re rebuilding an engine, odds are you will replace the camshaft or crankshafts. Here are some must-follow tips for replacing a camshaft on just about any engine.

The Humble Mechanic: Proper Tool Usage Versus Getting the Job Done

Charles shares a few things that he keeps in mind when weighing whether or not to use a tool exactly as it was intended or do to just get the job done.

Charles Sanville
CRP Automotive Features ‘The Humble Mechanic’ During Two Educational Sessions at AAPEX Booth 3471

Tuesday’s session will cover 2.0 TSI failures and Wednesday’s will cover factory scan tool benefits.

The Humble Mechanic: My 6 Biggest Screw Ups as a Mechanic

Mistakes are a normal part of life, but it’s how you handle them and make them right that determines the type of technician you are.

Parasitic Draw Test

With a multimeter in hand, Charles shows how he efficiently performs a parasitic current draw test.

The Humble Mechanic: VW Check Engine Light Diagnostics

When the check engine light came on in Charles’ Passat, he took it as an opportunity to walk us through his diagnostic process.

Charles Sanville video on VW Check Engine Light Diagnostics
Humble Mechanic Tackles Temp Gauge Issues and More

In this video, the Humble Mechanic, answers viewers questions about heat, temp gauges, leaking vacuum pumps and more.

The Humble Mechanic – Removing a Serpentine Belt Tensioner & Alternator from a Volkswagen

The Humble Mechanic shows how having the right tools can make removing a serpentine belt and alternator easy.

The Humble Mechanic Conducts Live Podcasts at CRP Automotive Booth

During the podcasts, Sanville interviews CRP Automotive product and brand managers on a range of topics and will also conduct Q&A sessions.

MAHLE TechPRO Diagnostic Scan Tool

The Humble Mechanic reviews the TechPRO Diagnostic Scan Tool from MAHLE Service Solutions.

Humble Mechanic: Thinking Like A Diagnostic Technician

Charles’ diagnostic processes may be very different from yours, which may be very different from the tech that works next to you. But the end goal is always the same: Fix the car right the first time, and do it as fast as possible.

Humble Mechanic Volkswagen Check Engine Light Diagnosis

Check out Charles’ diagnosis on his own VW Passat when the check engine light came on recently.