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Thank You for 8,000 Subscribers – How2FixIt Milestone

  🎉 Thank You for 8,000 Subscribers – How2FixIt Milestone! Reaching 8,000 subscribers on the How2FixIt YouTube channel is a massive milestone — and it genuinely wouldn’t be possible without your support. What started as a simple idea — helping people fix their own cars, save money, and understand common faults — has grown into a brilliant community of DIYers, mechanics, and car owners from all over. 🔧 What the Channel Is All About If you’re new here, How2FixIt focuses on: Real-world DIY car repairs Common faults on diesel & petrol engines Injector leaks, timing belts, fuel systems & diagnostics Honest, step-by-step guides you can actually follow at home No fluff — just practical fixes that work. 🙌 Thank You for the Support Every like, comment, share, and subscription helps the channel grow and reach more people who need help fixing their cars. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found the channel recently — thank you. 🚗 Wh...

Vauxhall ECOTEC Timing Belt Change – Full Step-By-Step DIY Guide

  🔧 Vauxhall ECOTEC Timing Belt Change – Full Step-By-Step DIY Guide Replacing the timing belt on a Vauxhall ECOTEC engine is one of the most important maintenance jobs you can do. If it fails, it can cause serious engine damage and costly repairs. In this video, I take you through a full timing belt change step by step, showing you exactly what to remove, how to line up the timing marks, and what to watch out for to avoid common mistakes. Whether you’re a DIY mechanic or just want to understand what’s involved before paying a garage, this guide will help you do the job properly and safely. 🎥 Watch the Full Video Tutorial If you find the video helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel 👍 🧰 What’s Covered in This Video ✔️ Vauxhall ECOTEC engine overview ✔️ Removing covers and access components ✔️ Locking the engine timing correctly ✔️ Timing belt removal and installation ✔️ Checking camshaft and crankshaft alignment ...

Qashqai Injector Leak: Chuffing Noise, Diesel Smell & Black Death Fixed!

Qashqai Injector Leak: Chuffing Noise, Diesel Smell & Black Death Fixed! Have you ever heard a chuffing noise from your diesel engine, smelled diesel fumes inside the cabin, or spotted black sooty buildup around your injectors? In my latest video, I tackle one of the most frustrating and common diesel problems — a leaking injector on a Nissan Qashqai and the dreaded “Black Death.”   🎥 What This Video Covers In this video, I walk you through: Identifying a leaking injector — the tell-tale chuffing sound and diesel smell.   What causes “Black Death” in diesel engines and why it’s so messy and damaging if left alone.   How I fixed it — diagnosing the issue, replacing seals (or the injector), and cleaning up the engine bay. Helpful tips for anyone with a diesel Qashqai (or similar engine) so you can spot this problem early. Whether you’re a DIY mechanic, own a diesel vehicle, or are just curious about how these problems happen and how to fix them, this video wi...