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Posted on 11/4/22 at 8:18 pm to REB BEER
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I consider myself an above average shade tree mechanic, and I guarantee you, there is almost nothing I can fix under the hood of a new car today.
Honestly, if you have a basic set of mechanics tools* and an ODB II scanner you can find a Youtube video to walk you through damn near anything on a modern car. Now you will curse the packaging engineers everytime you take something off because guaranteed half the stuff will have a hidden bolt, not so hard to remove but can be a bitch to line up and start blind when you have your hand jammed into a spot that only fits the average 8 yo boys. The good YT videos are infinitely easier to follow than a Haynes manual.
* besides just having the tools you have to be willing to modify them sometimes like cutting a combo wrench in half to get it into a tight spot, they don't make engine bays you can stand inside and work on the engine anymore.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 8:22 pm to gizmoflak
Why would you look under the hood? That’s your chauffeur’s responsibility.
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 11/4/22 at 8:25 pm to Obtuse1
Have an Audi?
Posted on 11/4/22 at 8:58 pm to Obtuse1
Do people actually buy the scanners?
I used to always change my own oil etc until the price of oil and filter wasn’t too much different than just having the dealer do it. With some of the shields etc under some of these new cars screw it.
I used to always change my own oil etc until the price of oil and filter wasn’t too much different than just having the dealer do it. With some of the shields etc under some of these new cars screw it.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 8:59 pm to gizmoflak
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But I'd also feel weird looking at the engine and pretending I know or care about what's going on in there. The car had 5 miles on it, so wear & tear wasn't an issue.
If it is an electric car, it may be empty. And you have a frunk now in addition to your trunk.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 1:09 am to Allister Fiend
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Do people actually buy the scanners?
I guess that depends on the person, I see it as a necessary item.
I like to know what is wrong before taking it to the mechanic since it may be something I can fix or at least I will have an idea of what it should cost. I actually keep a scan tool in the glove box of my travel car. A couple of years back the car started running rough right before getting to the hotel. I ran the scan and determined it was a #4 cylinder misfire and knew it was a 90+% chance it was the coil over plug. Ran to the closest auto parts place bought the coil for $60 and because it was a front cylinder I was able to replace the coil in under 10 minutes with a 5mm fallen key and a 10mm wrench. The car then ran perfectly. I avoided ruining half the next day and some amount of money.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 4:12 am to TigerLunatik
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I bought a truck less than 3 weeks ago and put a new intake on it yesterday.
Did you add a k and m air filter to make it fast baw?
Lol
I remember people in high school used to think that shite did something.
No reason to change the air filter or intake on a new vehicle. K and n should be sued for that marketing ploy they get every 16 year old to believe.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 5:12 am to gizmoflak
I got a new truck aboot 2 weeks ago, and just put it in 4L yesterday, to get that feel for when I need it. 
Posted on 11/5/22 at 5:29 am to Allister Fiend
The older I get the cheaper I get. Years ago I decided to never buy a brand new vehicle. My two main vehicles have 130k and 210k miles on them. When I do get a check engine light I use my scanner to get the codes and then google and then YouTube certified mechanics to see if I can fix it myself. And if I can’t at least I know what the issue is before I bring it to an expensive mechanic. A scanner is well worth the money.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 6:48 am to gizmoflak
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I bought a new car 6 months ago and still have not looked under the hood
You're supposed preface this by saying "Bless me, baws, for I have sinned".
Posted on 11/5/22 at 6:56 am to Jim Rockford
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Checking the fluid levels are kind of important and something anyone can do.
There are a hundred lights on the dash that let me know if a level is low. No need to look under the hood
Posted on 11/5/22 at 7:40 am to gizmoflak
it’s most likely good. But I at least check the oil level in between changes just in case.
And I also had to add window washing fluid due to using it a lot in summer months with bugs.
And I also had to add window washing fluid due to using it a lot in summer months with bugs.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 8:00 am to gizmoflak
I honestly cannot believe there are grown men out there who don't have a basic understanding of how an internal combustion engine works.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 8:02 am to gizmoflak
It might be a new car but it still makes sense to look at a few things. Frame rails, radiator mounts, paint job, hood latches and hinges, etc... can all give an indication if there's been an accident or bump. I'd hate to buy a 6-mile car that got smooshed coming off the trailer. Look for same in the trunk, door sills, and gas tank filler.
Cars do have problems during the delivery process. I'd hate to drop $70k on this Jaguar that fell off the trailer.
Cars do have problems during the delivery process. I'd hate to drop $70k on this Jaguar that fell off the trailer.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 8:51 am to Jim Rockford
I have a Range Rover Sport and still check fluid levels...especially coolant. It's just basic car ownership 101.
I still change my own brakes, sensors...etc.
I still change my own brakes, sensors...etc.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 9:08 am to gizmoflak
You should check the oil every month on a new car. All cars burn oil. Some more than others. Maybe even a quart every 500 miles. You need to pay attention and alert the dealer in extreme oil loss cases.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 10:05 am to gizmoflak
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I feel a little weird about this. But I'd also feel weird looking at the engine and pretending I know or care about what's going on in there.
Why did you make a thread about this?
Posted on 11/5/22 at 10:12 am to gizmoflak
Your husband should be taking care of this.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 10:33 am to yellowfin
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There are a hundred lights on the dash that let me know if a level is low. No need to look under the hood
And as we all know nothing electrical ever breaks /sarc
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