# AFRICAN MECHANICS : Latest YouTube Videos & Shorts

Markdown version of https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/ from vidIQ YouTube Stats. Link to that page, not to this file.

As of 2026-10-27, AFRICAN MECHANICS has 541,000 subscribers, 488,746,076 total views, and 2,996 videos. It ranks #140,957 by subscribers among channels tracked by vidIQ.

The most recent uploads from [AFRICAN MECHANICS](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/). Each video links to its own stats page. The page lists the rest of the channel's videos to signed-in vidIQ users.

## About this sample

- The latest upload vidIQ has for AFRICAN MECHANICS is “How to test piezo Nozzles with a modern machine”, a Short published Oct 25, 2026.
- These are AFRICAN MECHANICS ’s 48 most recent public uploads vidIQ has data for, published between Sep 7, 2026 and Oct 25, 2026 (13 long-form videos and 35 Shorts).
- Median views across these 48 uploads: 4,213. 24 videos are above that median and 24 below.
- Most viewed in the sample: “Strong African Mechanic” (576,525 views, Oct 8, 2026). Least viewed: “Restored 1941 Indian Scout 741 Wins Overall at Concours d'Elegance 2026!” (555 views, Oct 19, 2026).
- Median length: 17:12 for 13 long-form videos; 0:38 for 35 Shorts.
- In this sample, AFRICAN MECHANICS ’s consecutive uploads were a median of 1 day apart (shortest gap 0 days, longest 5 days).
- Views are lifetime totals as of Oct 27, 2026, so newer uploads have had less time to collect them. These figures describe only the videos listed here, not the whole channel, and do not show why any video performed as it did. Dates are UTC.

## Recent uploads

| Video | Published (UTC) | Format | Views | Duration | Outlier score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [How to test piezo Nozzles with a modern machine](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/a2m2UxxR-9o/) | 2026-10-25 | Short | 984 | 0:38 | - |
| [will he manage?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/qEM9KY9mbU8/) | 2026-10-22 | Short | 2,038 | 0:32 | - |
| [Perkins Engine Overhaul on the Roadside! CAT Backhoe Breakdown](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/TFpDh2J4yRA/) | 2026-10-21 | Long-form | 1,451 | 2:42:36 | - |
| [Restored 1941 Indian Scout 741 Wins Overall at Concours d'Elegance 2026!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/blcJ4I-xz7Y/) | 2026-10-19 | Long-form | 555 | 8:52 | - |
| [Complete CG 150cc Engine Repair Crankshaft, Piston Rings, Valves & Gaskets](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/1k0U1C1_Nw8/) | 2026-10-18 | Long-form | 2,785 | 18:53 | - |
| [This CG150 Smoked 0 5L of Oil EVERY DAY!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/tLaUK82cTQE/) | 2026-10-17 | Long-form | 3,258 | 9:12 | - |
| [you don't have a valve spring compressor? do this insted](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/htmXKc4A2DQ/) | 2026-10-16 | Short | 2,811 | 1:32 | - |
| [sandals made from old used tires](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/7P9W-8HNrqc/) | 2026-10-15 | Short | 2,799 | 1:01 | - |
| [Have You Ever Seen a Motorcycle Seat Made Like This?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/VDkAv4KWyN8/) | 2026-10-15 | Long-form | 1,430 | 12:10 | - |
| [what's happening here?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/XcGYJT1Mvdk/) | 2026-10-15 | Short | 4,391 | 1:06 | 1.04x |
| [Tricks on HOW to Remove Rounded Stripped Allen Hex Bolts](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/G2RDwUSnV_8/) | 2026-10-13 | Short | 4,397 | 1:46 | 1.23x |
| [How ruber ropes are made from old used tires #YouTubeChamps](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/8Esz3SDJVJE/) | 2026-10-12 | Short | 4,323 | 3:01 | 1.61x |
| [The strong African Mechanic](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/o_Q_hSPjrLY/) | 2026-10-11 | Short | 2,963 | 0:53 | 1.2x |
| [Strong Africa mechanics at work](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/VPHv6IIwsPs/) | 2026-10-10 | Short | 9,997 | 1:16 | 4.03x |
| [Strong African Mechanic](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/juECdJzh1jU/) | 2026-10-08 | Short | 576,525 | 0:52 | >100x |
| [A simple technique when you don’t have a special bearing removal tool.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/-urMjVs_2yY/) | 2026-10-08 | Short | 7,509 | 1:29 | 3.09x |
| [Broken Tappet & Cracked Head! Rescuing a Worn Out Mitsubishi 4D56](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/vKQUDI1W52E/) | 2026-10-04 | Long-form | 94,101 | 41:13 | 14.83x |
| [amazing sandals](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/kAmfoeLkzBw/) | 2026-10-03 | Short | 2,719 | 0:42 | 1.07x |
| [How bungee cords are made from old used tires](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/3wwV9mvqda0/) | 2026-10-03 | Short | 2,436 | 0:31 | - |
| [Old used oil stove](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/Jv9lxgRudVo/) | 2026-10-03 | Short | 1,917 | 0:28 | - |
| [what's happening here?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/cKmW7e008E8/) | 2026-10-03 | Short | 2,279 | 0:14 | - |
| [what yamaha bike is this?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/E9LkLnJKWtY/) | 2026-10-02 | Short | 2,635 | 0:29 | - |
| [would you like to watch us make this type of sandals?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/T4sIAh6x1d8/) | 2026-10-01 | Short | 2,518 | 0:50 | - |
| [amazing mechanics hack](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/PQcOOD4QJPU/) | 2026-10-01 | Short | 4,403 | 0:18 | - |
| [Mechanic idea and hacks #youtubechamps #youtubemadeforyou #pullupyoshorts](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/bXk6TUUAXrw/) | 2026-09-30 | Short | 5,852 | 0:29 | 1.08x |
| [Mitsubishi FH 6D146D16 Diesel Injection Pump Rebuild Elements, Calibration & Reinstallation](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/aMAK_Lpi7pQ/) | 2026-09-29 | Long-form | 2,566 | 20:08 | - |
| [This Boxer BM 150cc Was Smoking Like Crazy Full Repair Process](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/WsUeZ0ecY3I/) | 2026-09-27 | Long-form | 6,639 | 17:12 | 1.03x |
| [Water Destroyed This Isuzu 4JJ1 Engine Full Engine Rebuild](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/RqJMHfBiHK8/) | 2026-09-22 | Long-form | 6,412 | 51:19 | 1.16x |
| [How steady are your hands?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/jNzr5UM6MVo/) | 2026-09-22 | Short | 1,742 | 0:44 | - |
| [Watch how we bring this damaged thread back to life! 🔩 #recondition #rethr #rethread](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/kAEiL9pfXlg/) | 2026-09-21 | Short | 5,720 | 1:55 | - |
| [Sonlink 110cc Smoking Problem Solved! Full Engine Overhaul Rings, Valves & Timing Chain](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/fX-clNqPf_0/) | 2026-09-19 | Long-form | 31,090 | 14:43 | 7.07x |
| [How Is This Beautiful Motorcycle Seat Cover Made?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/A-IfTlYUGcs/) | 2026-09-18 | Long-form | 3,837 | 15:12 | - |
| [we are strong African Mechanic](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/QO_hWQ4BqzU/) | 2026-09-16 | Short | 30,630 | 0:29 | 4.66x |
| [Good or bad?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/TtX6qJA69CU/) | 2026-09-15 | Short | 2,632 | 0:22 | - |
| [We are strong African Mechanic](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/nE6u5f9l4QM/) | 2026-09-14 | Short | 5,600 | 0:50 | - |
| [How Did We Fix This Toyota 1KD Without Removing the Complete Engine?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/V-G70xP3GMo/) | 2026-09-13 | Long-form | 115,124 | 29:51 | 22.38x |
| [What could be wrong here?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/jTSgseAi7jo/) | 2026-09-11 | Short | 4,707 | 1:23 | - |
| [Have You Seen Motorcycle Seat Covers This Beautiful?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/M6SciUKJbqQ/) | 2026-09-11 | Long-form | 265,068 | 16:41 | 60.17x |
| [Why did he do that?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/x_j8_7Fl3uU/) | 2026-09-10 | Short | 71,878 | 0:19 | 9.43x |
| [How do you guys do it?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/CNiYq4JAs84/) | 2026-09-10 | Short | 98,696 | 0:27 | 12.95x |
| [Do you still remember engines that used tappets and pushrods like this?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/6gFVxo46oLM/) | 2026-09-09 | Short | 2,660 | 1:07 | - |
| [How do you do it?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/XklhQ0frpIk/) | 2026-09-09 | Short | 8,665 | 0:15 | - |
| [Why do all mechanics apply oil on the head gasket before installing it?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/hjAyXCZn1zM/) | 2026-09-08 | Short | 12,818 | 0:16 | 1.34x |
| [How does it work?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/AyDVzYVveZg/) | 2026-09-08 | Short | 2,535 | 0:11 | - |
| [Is this how to do it?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/ryTdT_u4GzM/) | 2026-09-08 | Short | 6,575 | 0:31 | - |
| [Strong African mechanics engine lifting #youtubemadeforyou #automobile](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/NiCcDfjeKMo/) | 2026-09-07 | Short | 4,103 | 1:16 | - |
| [How Is This African Man Lifting a Complete Axle With His Mouth? 😳💪🏿](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/iiZGn9j-wOM/) | 2026-09-07 | Short | 2,521 | 0:37 | - |
| [How to fix a bus wheel #maintenance #busrepair](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@africanmechanics/videos/WdXvQtKC918/) | 2026-09-07 | Short | 25,962 | 0:11 | 3.95x |

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