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Brake Pads
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    How to change brake pads on a car [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    25K views
    Published on: 03/12/2021
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    How to change rear brake discs and brake pads MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    184K views
    Published on: 31/05/2017
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    How to change a rear brake pads FORD FOCUS 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    169K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    154K views
    Published on: 11/07/2016
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    140K views
    Published on: 20/04/2016
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    How to change front brake discs and brake pads Mitsubishi Outlander 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    140K views
    Published on: 30/05/2017
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    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    139K views
    Published on: 19/04/2016
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    How to change a front brake discs and front brake pads FORD FOCUS 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    118K views
    Published on: 25/03/2016
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Brake Discs
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    How to change brake discs [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    18K views
    Published on: 29/10/2021
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    How to change rear brake discs and brake pads MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    184K views
    Published on: 31/05/2017
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    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    154K views
    Published on: 11/07/2016
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    140K views
    Published on: 20/04/2016
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    How to change front brake discs and brake pads Mitsubishi Outlander 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    140K views
    Published on: 30/05/2017
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    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    139K views
    Published on: 19/04/2016
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    How to change a front brake discs and front brake pads FORD FOCUS 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    118K views
    Published on: 25/03/2016
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on TOYOTA COROLLA E120 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    115K views
    Published on: 07/04/2016
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Spark Plug
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    How to change spark plugs on your car [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    21K views
    Published on: 12/12/2022
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    How to change spark plug on SUZUKI SWIFT 3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    112K views
    Published on: 25/10/2018
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    How to change spark plug on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    97K views
    Published on: 04/11/2019
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    How to change spark plug on NISSAN QASHQAI 1 (J10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    70K views
    Published on: 04/02/2019
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    How to change spark plug on BMW X5 E53 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    62K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    61K views
    Published on: 26/09/2019
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    How to change spark plug on CHEVROLET AVEO T-250 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    58K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
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    How to change a spark plug MERCEDES-BENZ S W220 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    57K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
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Air Filter
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    How to replace the air filter in your car [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    12K views
    Published on: 11/08/2021
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    How to change Air Filter on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    81K views
    Published on: 18/01/2017
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    How to change air filter on RENAULT SCENIC 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    63K views
    Published on: 24/04/2017
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    How to change air filter on BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    53K views
    Published on: 10/06/2020
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    How to change air filter on PEUGEOT 308 I [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    49K views
    Published on: 10/01/2019
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    How to change air filter on AUDI Q7 4L TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    48K views
    Published on: 16/06/2016
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    How to change air filter on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    46K views
    Published on: 05/11/2019
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    How to change Air Filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    45K views
    Published on: 08/11/2016
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Fuel Filter
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    How to change the fuel filter on your car [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    33K views
    Published on: 09/11/2021
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    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E90) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    241K views
    Published on: 17/04/2019
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    How to change fuel filter on HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ CM TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    214K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change fuel filter on OPEL ASTRA H TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    187K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change fuel filter NISSAN X-TRAIL T30 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    139K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change fuel filter VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    115K views
    Published on: 04/11/2019
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    How to change fuel filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    106K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change fuel filter on OPEL VECTRA C TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    93K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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Pollen Filter
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    How to change the pollen filter in your car [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    11K views
    Published on: 03/09/2021
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on AUDI A6 (C6) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    150K views
    Published on: 25/10/2019
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    How to change pollen filter on OPEL ASTRA H TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    130K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    93K views
    Published on: 20/05/2020
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    How to change pollen filter on FORD FOCUS MK2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    90K views
    Published on: 29/10/2020
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    How to change a Pollen Filter FORD FOCUS 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    87K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
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    How to change pollen filter on RENAULT SCENIC 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    82K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
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    How to change Pollen Filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    71K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
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Poly V-Belt
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    How to replace a serpentine belt [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    24K views
    Published on: 15/03/2022
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    How to change serpentine belt on FORD FIESTA V JH, JD [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    78K views
    Published on: 29/04/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on MERCEDES-BENZ B200 (W245) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    72K views
    Published on: 24/04/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt on OPEL CORSA D [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    69K views
    Published on: 04/08/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on RENAULT SCENIC 2 (JM) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    67K views
    Published on: 12/07/2019
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    How to change poly V-belt, idler pulley on FORD MONDEO 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    62K views
    Published on: 17/07/2018
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on AUDI A4 B8 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    55K views
    Published on: 08/06/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt on MERCEDES-BENZ W203 C-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    54K views
    Published on: 24/09/2020
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Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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    How to change transmission oil on the OPEL ASTRA G CC (F48, F08) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC] problem-solving
    200K views
    Published on: 03/04/2019
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    How to change transmission oil / gear oil on SKODA FABIA 1 (6Y5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    83K views
    Published on: 07/06/2019
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    How to change transmission oil / gear oil on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    71K views
    Published on: 16/05/2019
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Engine Oil
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    How to change the engine oil and oil filter on a car | Tips from AUTODOC
    15K views
    Published on: 08/10/2021
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    How to change oil filter and engine oil on BMW 3 (E90) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    138K views
    Published on: 18/04/2019
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    How to change Engine Oil and oil filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    91K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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    How to change engine oil and oil filter on BMW X5 E53 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    82K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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    How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on FORD FOCUS 2 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    74K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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    How to change oil filter and engine oil on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    63K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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    How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    57K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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    How to change oil filter and engine oil on CITROËN C5 Estate [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    56K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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Power Steering Fluid
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    Changing the power steering fluid | AUTODOC tips
    37K views
    Published on: 15/12/2020
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Antifreeze
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    How to change engine thermostat on PEUGEOT 207 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    147K views
    Published on: 09/12/2020
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    Thermostat replacement on a VW PASSAT B7 saloon – problem-solving [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    132K views
    Published on: 11/11/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    45K views
    Published on: 11/02/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    36K views
    Published on: 25/01/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    30K views
    Published on: 15/03/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    25K views
    Published on: 05/07/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    23K views
    Published on: 23/11/2020
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    How to change engine thermostat on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    22K views
    Published on: 08/03/2021
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Brake Fluid
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    How to change brake fluid [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]
    29K views
    Published on: 20/09/2022
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Brake Pads
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Fuel Filter
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Pollen Filter
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Poly V-Belt
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Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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Engine Oil
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    Published on: 04/05/2021
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