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How to learn about auto maintenance? * spin off
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:26 pm
I want to learn how to work on cars, both for financial purposes (saving money) and as a hobby. Any suggestions on where to start?
Should I take classes at a Voc school?
Should I take classes at a Voc school?
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Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:29 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Google
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:30 pm to Vols&Shaft83
If it can be done there is a youtube video out there showing you how.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:31 pm to Vols&Shaft83
I learned from watching pron about girls with broken down cars.
You learn something new and reward yourself at the same time
You learn something new and reward yourself at the same time
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:32 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Buy an 85 Ford Escort, and try to drive it to work everyday.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:38 pm to Vols&Shaft83
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Any suggestions on where to start?
get a vehicle you can practice on
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:30 pm to NYCAuburn
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get a vehicle you can practice on
This, and a friend with a shop / lots of tools. It'll teach you what you want and keep you from wasting serious cash on shitty unneeded tools.
Remember- Most all of the "good idea" tools are shitty.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:40 pm to Hardy_Har
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Remember- Most all of the "good idea" tools are shitty.
except ratcheting combo wrenches and flex heads. those are gods gifts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:46 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Growing up in the 80's and starting out driving a shitty 80's model American car helped me learn. That thing(84 Buick Regal) was breaking down all the time.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:47 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Start with smaller engines, lawn mowers.
Most everything is common sense after a diagnosis is made. However, with newer cars, I don't even bother with anything other than changing the fluids, filters and batteries. Everything you freaking do affects the computer just about.
Most everything is common sense after a diagnosis is made. However, with newer cars, I don't even bother with anything other than changing the fluids, filters and batteries. Everything you freaking do affects the computer just about.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 3:48 pm to roadGator
My dad is a diesel mechanic for an International dealership, but working on vehicles never did anything for me until I moved out and had to pay for that stuff on my own. I have saved a ton of money watching videos from this guy; apparently Chrysler Pacificas (2004) and Chevy Impalas (2001) have tons of problems and this guy can fix them all.
1aauto videos
That won't help you with a lot of stuff, but just knowing how to kind of diagnose (through google and in talking to someone like my Dad who knows what the hell he's talking about) and use a scan tool has saved me hundreds.
1aauto videos
That won't help you with a lot of stuff, but just knowing how to kind of diagnose (through google and in talking to someone like my Dad who knows what the hell he's talking about) and use a scan tool has saved me hundreds.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 6:42 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Go to junkyard buy an old engine. Order complete service manual for said engine. Buy a set of basic hand tools of good quality. Read manual and tear down and rebuild said engine. Any speciality tools you may need can be borrowed from an auto parts store. Once you have a basic knowledge of engines then pick a different system ie: electric or suspension etc. and do the same thing.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 6:40 am to Agforlife
Buy a Haynes (or equivalent) manual for your vehicle first; they're pretty good even for beginners. You Tube what you don't understand.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 6:50 am to Vols&Shaft83
Google and YouTube.
Dead serious.
Dead serious.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 6:58 am to auggie
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Buy an 85 Ford Escort, and try to drive it to work everyday.
Hey... I had an 86 Mercury Lynx. Solid car. No A/C.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:06 am to kywildcatfanone
Drove an '86 Chrysler New Yorker my first couple years in college. No power steering. No A/C. In Texas.
I loved that car
I loved that car
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