Wednesday, 21 December 2016

BMW 5 Series Clock Set

Driveway Dudes Will shows you how to set your clock on a BMW 5 Series e39 2002 model.

This is easy and will only take a minute.

This may apply to other BMW's.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please Feel free to comment, Like, Share and Subscribe.

Please refer to your BMW handbook or contact your local BMW dealership for further assistance.

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Lenovo Ram Upgrade

In this video Driveway Dudes Paul shows you how to upgrade Ram in your Lenovo Thinkpad.
This Thinkpad is a model X220.
Other Models may be the same.

This video is for guide purposes only.

Please feel free to Comment, Like, Share and Subscribe.

Thursday, 8 December 2016

Unblock and Redirect Washer Jets

In this video Driveway Dudes Paul shows you what you need to do to unblock and or redirect your washer jets on you car.

This would apply to most makes of cars, vans, jeeps, trucks, etc.

Please feel free to comment, like, share and don't forget to subscribe for more videos from Driveway Dudes.

This video is for guide purposes only

Saturday, 26 November 2016

How to Test a Battery and Alternator

In this video Paul shows you how to check that your battery and alternator is in good working condition.

You will only need the use of a digital multimeter. If you haven't got one, you can borrow one or purchase a basic one online for less than €10.

This video is for guide purposes only.

Feel free to comment, like, share and subscribe

Friday, 25 November 2016

Time and Date set Audi A3

In this video Will shows you how to set the Time and Date on a 2008 Audi A3 (8P)

This may apply to some other makes and models of Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, etc.

This video is for guide purposes only.

Feel free to comment, like, share and subscribe.

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

DIY Samsung Notebook N150Plus Ram Upgrade

In this video Paul shows you how to upgrade your ram in a Samsung Notebook N150Plus from 1gb to 2gb.

This video is for guide purposes only. If you follow this guide, you should be be to upgrade your notebook ram yourself.
If you are unsure, please feel free to ask a question in the comments below.

Sunday, 20 November 2016

Audi A3 OBD / EOBD Port Location in Car

Will shows you the location of the OBD / EOBD port in your Audi A3.
This model is a 2008 Audi A3 (8P).

Feel free to Comment, Like, Share and Subscribe.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please consult your Audi Handbook or  Dealership for further assistance.

Friday, 18 November 2016

Audi A3 Oil Service Indicator Reset

Will shows you how to reset the oil service indicator on a 2008 Audi A3 (8P).

This may apply to other vehicles i.e. Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, etc.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please refer to your handbook or Dealership for further assistance

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Do you know what key you're using in your Audi ?

Do you know what key you're using in your Audi A3.
Will shows you how to check it in a 2008 Audi A3 (8P)
Other makes models (Volkswagen Audi Group) may be the same.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please refer to your handbook or dealership for additional assistance.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Citroen C5 Quick Headlight Bulb Change

Watch as I change the headlight bulb in a Citroen C5. See how long the Bulb change takes.

For a detailed step by step guide please view my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TZnC_pHUlU


Thanks to
#Freemusic you can use for your YouTube videos.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpS97Oe6JRfiHOS9yaP8Hg

Friday, 11 November 2016

How to Twist and tape two wires together. No solder needed

This video is how you can make a good strong joint by twisting and taping two wires together.

You only need a cable stripper or knife and some insulating tape.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please use caution as some tools may be sharp and can cause injury. Please be safe

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

How to solder two pieces of wire together and applying heat shrink

This video is a home repair and shows you how to solder two pieces of wire together and applying heat shrink.

This can be used to repair or extend low voltage wiring, i.e. speaker, car,  motorbike, etc

This procedure can be carried out by anyone who has the following things at hand:

Cable stripper or knife,
Soldering iron,
Solder,
Heat shrink or Insulating tape,
Cigar or Cigarette lighter,

This video is for guide purposes only. Some of the tools used can be dangerous or can cause harm. Please use caution and be safe.

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Monday, 31 October 2016

Halloween Special Pumpkin Carving with M4


Driveway Dudes 2016 Halloween Special.

Pumpkin carving with a M4 Airsoft Assault Rifle.

Please be safe and enjoy Halloween.

Happy Halloween. Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving

This video is a guide on how to carve a face on a pumpkin.

The knife used was very sharp. Please be safe and enjoy

Fitting an F connector to a coax cable

This video shows you how to easily prepare and fit an F connector to a coax cable.
For use in Satellite, TV, Broadband, etc.

This video is for guide purposes only.
Using a blade or box knife can be dangerous. Please be safe.

Monday, 24 October 2016

Friday, 21 October 2016

Shooting a G36C AEG at Target Bottles - Making Music





Shooting a G36C AEG at Target Bottles - Making Music

Delicious scrambled egg in minutes

In the kitchen, Paul shows you how to prepare and cook delicious scrambled egg in minutes using a microwave oven.

This video is for guide purposes only. For further assistance please refer to a cook book or similar.

Thursday, 13 October 2016

70 essential things to carry in your car during Winter

Will shows you 70 things you can carry in your car over winter.
Some would be mandatory and some are recommended. All may help you if you're stranded and stuck and awaiting rescue.
Also consider carrying water and some sealed food or snacks and candy.

NB. This video is for guidance purposes only. Please consult with your local Road Safety Authority for further advice and assistance.

Thanks to the following:
Draper Tools.
Haynes.
WD-40 Multi-Use Product.

Monday, 10 October 2016

How to check your oil and antifreeze coolant levels in your car for free

This is a video on how to check your oil and antifreeze coolant levels in your car for free.

This is a quick and easy procedure and may save your thousands in repair bills.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please refer to your local dealership or garage for further assistance.

Saturday, 8 October 2016

Replacing a BMW full/high beam halogen bulb with a full/high beam xenon effect bulb

This is a video on how to replace upgrade a H7 55W full/high beam halogen bulb with a H7 55W full/high beam xenon effect bulb on a 2002 BMW 5 series e39.
This is an easy and inexpensive way to make your car lights look fantastic.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your dealership or local garage for further assistance.

Friday, 7 October 2016

How to replace or upgrade BMW halogen dip beam bulb to Xenon effect dip beam bulb

This is a video on how to upgrade a H7 55W halogen dip beam bulb to a xenon effect dip beam bulb on a 2002 BMW 5 series e39.
Very straight forward and inexpensive upgrade that will make your car headlights look fantastic and giving the impression that you just had a HID upgrade.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please refer to your local dealership or garage for further assistance

Thursday, 6 October 2016

Removing 3rd brake light on a 2007 Opel Vauxhall Astra h GTC

This is a video guide on how to remove the 3rd brake light on a 2007 Opel Vauxhall Astra h GTC. It may aid you when you need to change a bulb or are simply upgrading your unit.

Thanks to Draper Tools.

Thanks to Opel.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your local dealership or garage for further assistance.

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Upgrading halogen angel eye bulbs to LED angel eye bulbs on a BMW

This is a video on how to replace or upgrade halogen angel eye bulbs with LED angel eye bulbs. Simple and straight forward upgrade that only takes a few minutes and gives your car a fantastic look.


This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your local garage or auto retail outlet for further assistance

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

How to remove the rear lenses on a 2007 Opel Vauxhall Astra H GTC

This is a step by step and instruction video on how to remove the rear lenses on a 2007 Opel Vauxhall Astra H GTC.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your local Opel, Vauxhall GM dealership for any assistance

Monday, 3 October 2016

Flat battery? How to safely jump start your car

Flat battery?
Will shows you how to safely jump start your car with a 12V jumper pack
This should also work on Vans, Jeeps and Trucks.

This video is for guide purposes only. Please refer to your local dealership or garage for further assistance.

Sunday, 2 October 2016

How to check and adjust your tyre pressure

This is a video on how to check and adjust your tyre pressure on you car. The same would apply to your van, jeep or truck.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please check with your local tyre dealership or garage for further assistance.

Saturday, 1 October 2016

How to check the tyre thread depth on your car for free

This is a video on how to check the tyre thread depth on your car for free.

The minimum tyre thread depth varies from Country to Country.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your local Tyre dealership or Garage for further assistance.

Paul setting up an indoor digital antenna and tuning Free HD digital channels

NOOB. Paul setting up an indoor digital antenna and tuning in Freeview / Saorview channels on a DVB (Digital Video Broadcast)/ Freeview TV. Unbelievably easy and straight forward. Lots of free channels in 10 minutes.

This kit is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

This video is for guide purposes only. You may need to contact your local aerial/antenna installer or TV retailer for further assistance. Please feel free to comment or ask questions and we will be happy to offer any advice we can.

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Oil Change on a 2007 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi. Part 2: Oil filter, washer and filling with oil

Oil change on a 2007 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi. Part 2. Will is replacing the cartridge oil filter, compression washer on sump plug, filling with oil and engine run on his car.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact you local Citroen dealership for further assistance

2007 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi. Bleeding and priming the diesel fuel filter

Will and Paul bleed and prime the diesel fuel filter on Will's 2007 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact you local Citroen dealership for further assistance.

Saturday, 24 September 2016

Thursday, 22 September 2016

Oil change on a 2007 Citroen C4 1.6HDi. Part 1: Draining the oil

Oil change on a 2007 Citroen C4 1.6HDi. Part 1. Draining the oil.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact you local Citroen dealership for further assistance

Tuesday, 20 September 2016

FlyEye Lense wrap on a 2007 Opel Astra H GTC Part 3

                  

FlyEye lense wrap on a 2007 Opel Astra H GTC Part 3. Wrapping the 3rd brake light lense.
Wrapping carried out by our guest presenter Jonathan on his own car.
Model 2004 - 2014.

Thanks to Draper Tools.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your local automotive parts and accessories store for further assistance.
Please check if this is legal in your local jurisdiction.

FlyEye Lense wrap on a 2007 Opel Astra H GTC Part 2

                    

FlyEye lense wrap on a 2007 Opel Astra H GTC.
Part 2. Wrapping and refitting the lenses carried out by our guest presenter Jonathan on his car.
Model 2004 - 2014.

Thanks to Draper Tools.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact you local automotive parts and accessories store for further assistance.
Please check if this is legal in your local jurisdiction.

Monday, 19 September 2016

WD-40® Multi-Use Product

Another Big Update! We have been granted approval from WD-40® Multi-Use Product to use their name and brand logo for our Driveway Dudes Channel. A big thank you to WD-40® Multi-Use Product and all our viewers for all the support.

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

FlyEye lense wrap on a 2007 Opel Astra H GTC. Part 1.

FlyEye lense wrap on a 2007 Opel Astra H GTC. Part 1. How to remove the rear lenses, 3rd brake light lense and side indicator lenses with guest presenter Jonathan. Model 2004 - 2014. NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your local Opel dealership for any further assistance.

Monday, 12 September 2016

2007 Opel/Vauxhall Astra H 1.4 Petrol Project Car

The "before" shot of the Astra.

Using the old tried and trusted Draper flat head screwdriver to remove parts from Jonathan's Astra.

Jonathan applying FlyEyes to his taillight.

Jonathan applying FlyEyes to his 3rd Brake Light.

Putting the finishing touches on the 3rd Brake Light.

A sneak peak of the results of the FlyEye upgrade ;);)

2007 Opel Astra EOBD Port

Guest presenter Jonathan shows us where the EOBD OBDII is on his 2007 Opel Astra H. Same for Vauxhall.
May also be the same for GM Chevrolet Vectra Cruze

For model 2004 - 2014.

NB. This video is for guide purposes only. Please contact your local Opel dealership for any further assistance.
Here's how to set the service indicator on a 2007 Opel Astra H. I believe it's the same as Vauxhall and possibly Chevrolet Vectra and Cruze.
https://youtu.be/jn1W-hNKMno



Friday, 9 September 2016

Basic how to wear Military Scarf. How to put on Shemagh

                                   
Basic how to wear Military Scarf how to put on Shemagh

Viewer's Photo

 
One of our viewers sent us this picture on their way home. Modification has had different styles and trends over the years. What are your opinions of this car?

Thursday, 8 September 2016

Tuesday, 6 September 2016

Activating the Automatic Central Locking on a 2011 Fiat Qubo

This video is a guide on how to set the automatic central locking feature on a 2011 Fiat Qubo.

This feature may also be available in other models like Fiorino.

Ford

The great news keeps on coming! We have been given permission from Ford to highlight their models as part of Driveway Dudes. A big thanks to Ford Motor Company and viewers for helping us grow.

Monday, 5 September 2016

Fiat Qubo Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation

This video is a guide on how to deactivate the passenger airbag on a 2011 Fiat Qubo, also known as Fiorino.

For safety reasons it is advisable to deactivate the front passenger airbag when fitting a child seat and to reactivate it when the child seat is removed.

Sunday, 4 September 2016

Tyre Hangar

More Great News! We have gotten official permission from Tyre Hangar to use their name and logo for our Driveway Dudes Channel. A big thank you to Tyre Hangar and all our viewers for all the support.


Fiat Qubo EOBD

Where to locate the EOBD/OBD port/plug on a 2011 Fiat Qubo. Same as Fiorino. May be the same as Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper

How To Adjust The Time On A 2010 Seat Ibiza

How to adjust the time on a 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.2 petrol model

Friday, 2 September 2016

Battery Replacement Citroen C5 Key

Battery Replacement Citroen C5 Key

How to replace the battery in the Citroen C5 Key

Battery type: CR 1620

How to upgrade your ram in a 2010 MacBook7,1 Model A1342


Follow this tutorial and you can replace/upgrade your ram in less than 15 minutes.
Tools needed:
1. Precision slot head Phillips screwdriver, cost €3.
2. I pair latex rubber gloves, cost €0.12

Thursday, 1 September 2016

Draper Tools




Great News! We have gotten official permission from Draper Tools to use their name and logo for our Driveway Dudes Channel. This is a very big step for us as we grow and develop our content. A big thank you to Draper Tools and all our viewers.

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Maintenance Check on Citroen C4 - Part 2

A visual and maintenance check on Wheel Bearing, Brake Disc and Brake Pads on a Citroen C4 prior to it's 'National Car Test' (NCT) in Ireland

Maintenance check on Citroen C4 - Part 1

Checking Wheel bearing, Brake disc and brake pads - Part 1
Part 1. Checking wheel bearing by shaking wheel side to side and top and bottom.

C5 Hydraulic Suspension

CITROEN C5 HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION.

Citroen C5 1.6 HDI

How to repair, remove and replace a dip headlight bulb on a Citroen C5

How to repair, remove and replace a dip headlight bulb on a Citroen C5

Bulb Type: H7 12V 55W

Resetting The Service Indicator On A 2007 Citroen C4

Will resetting the service indicator

Citroen C4 Wiper blade replacement

Will replacing a wiper blade on his 2007 Citroen C4 1.6 hdi

Battery Removal

Where to find and how to remove and refit the battery in a Citroen C5
How to open the bonnet/Hood of a Citroen C5

Citroen C5 1.6 HDI parts of engine

A quick look at the 1.6 HDI engine of a Citroen C5

How to remove the bolt from a rifle. CZ 452

How to remove the bolt from a rifle. CZ 452 

Alfa Romeo

1999 Alfa Romeo 1.6 Twin Spark petrol. Not been driven for nearly a year. Stale petrol. Fires up first time.

Monday, 29 August 2016

Glass of Water Test on a BMW Straight Six Engine

See how smooth a legendary straight six BMW M54B22 (2171cc) engine is even with 250,000 Kilometers on it and built 14 years ago (MY 02). We put a glass of water on the engine after it was warmed up and revved it until the engine hit the limiter.

2011 Fiat Qubo (Fiorino) 1.3 Multijet Diesel

Cleaning the grot out of our 2011 Fiat Qubo project car. People please clean your cars before selling them. You'll see a before (top photo) and after (bottom photo) of the cleaning we did on a Sunday morning

2007 Citroen C4 1.6HDi Project Car

Got at the tools we may need ready and about to get to work

Taking wheel off after checking the wheel bearing. Presenter/cameraman Paul is removing the wheel bolts and also filming his work.

Caliper and brake pads checked. Caliper may look a little worse for wear due to the Irish roads, but is in perfect working order. Brake pads have plenty left even after 40k km of use.

Filming another episode of Driveway Dudes for YouTube. This time we're changing the oil, oil filter and purging the fuel filter.

Comparing the new and used sump plug washer while changing the oil on our 2007 Citroen C4 1.6HDi

Presenter/Cameraman Paul undoing the oil filter housing in order to replace the oil filter during the service we were doing on a 2007 Citroen C4 1.6HDi

Presenter/Cameraman Paul has just just put the new copper sump plug washer on the the sump plug. He is test fitting it before Presenter/Cameraman Will bolts the sump plug back into the sump before finishing off the service on our 2007 Citroen C4 1.6HDi

How to do things on your driveway

As a family we have always had an interest in doing things ourselves.
We have set a channel on youtube called driveway dudes with the intention of demonstrating things that can be done by the average person with a few basic tools.
At the moment we have several how to's -
Opening the bonnet / hood on a Citroen C5,
Replacing a light bulb on a Citroen C5,
Adjusting the ride height on a Citroen C5,
Removing and replacing a car battery on a Citroen C5 and Alfa Romeo 146,
How smooth a bmw six cylinder is with the glass of water test,
Resetting the trip service indicator on a Citroen C4.
Listening to an Alfa Romeo 146 starting up for the first time in nearly a year.
How to remove the bolt from a CZ 452 rifle. General descriptions.
Replacing a wiper blade on a Citroen C4
Our latest is a maintenance check for the Citroen C4 prior to it going for it's mandatory National Car Test (Ireland) We check the wheel bearing, Brake disc and brake pads.

The cars that we are able to carry out work on are as follows:
BMW 5 Series, Citroen C4, Alfa Romeo 146, Fiat Qubo/Fiorino, Citroen C5, Ford Focus and Seat Ibiza.
Motorcycles include: Kawasaki ZXR750H1, Yamaha RD80MX, Piaggio Vespa PX125E.

We hope to be able to upload at least one video a week but will upload as many as we can as often as we can.

If you have any suggestions as to what you would like to see. please let us know