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WEB-EXTRA VIDEOS: Auto Primer Tips, Volume 2 From "Auto Primer" episode DAPR-102

DIY's Auto Primer is an introductory course on the basics of keeping your car safe and trouble-free. Following are three web-extra videos featuring automotive tips from Auto Primer host and professional race-car driver Leilani Munter. Each of these bonus videos is one minute in length.

Scroll down for the second set of videos in this special series available only from DIY broadband and diynetwork.com.

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Video 1: Getting the Best Deal for Repairs

Taking proper care of your vehicle sometimes comes down to finding a skilled and reliable mechanic. One reality in the world of auto repair is that prices for the same parts and services may vary considerably from one shop or dealership to another. In this video, Leilani offers tips on what you can do in order to get the best deals for repair work.

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Video 2: Checking Your Oil

Automotive fluids, like motor oil, have been called "the life-blood of your car." One of the most important things you can do to ensure a long life for your car's engine is to change the oil at the recommended intervals. Some auto pros recommend changing oil even more often than that. Regardless, it's also important to check the level and condition of your oil frequently. Fortunately, doing that is no more complicated than filling the gas tank -- and probably will take even less time. In this video, Leilani shows you how to keep tabs on your car's health by checking its oil.

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Video 3: Making an Emergency Kit

No matter what precautions you take, there's still the possibility that you may one day find yourself temporarily stranded on the road because of a mechanical failure, flat tire, accident or weather emergency. Though it hopefully won't happen to you, it's best to be prepared should a roadside-emergency situation ever arise. Leilani offers advice on preparing an emergency kit for your vehicle, and talks about some of the things you should include in it.