Guenter Hohmann
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Car Mechanics Pay
The general public has a misconception that automobile mechanics make a lot of money, more so than most trades are paying. This article will explain that this is not so. In fact for the high technology of today's vehicles, the amount of training required, the tool investment, the poor labor rate provided by the manufacturers and the plan a technician gets paid with makes him in my opinion grossly under paid. Read on. This article may be... (posted by Guenter 2 years 185 days ago.)
The general public has a misconception that automobile mechanics make a lot of money, more so than most trades are paying. This article will explain that this is not so. In fact for the high technology of today's vehicles, the amount of training required, the tool investment, the poor labor rate provided by the manufacturers and the plan a technician gets paid with makes him in my opinion grossly under paid. Read on. This article may be... (posted by Guenter 2 years 185 days ago.)
Rule Of Thumb Automobile Service Schedule
Your owner's manual will give the information when all maintenance tasks should be done. Most tasks will be listed according to the mileage and the type of driving you do. These services should be followed to give your vehicle maximum dependability. Basically the following list is the average service schedule for most automobiles. 3000 Mile Maintenance Change the engine oil and filter every 3 to 4 thousand miles.... (posted by Guenter 3 years 261 days ago.)
Your owner's manual will give the information when all maintenance tasks should be done. Most tasks will be listed according to the mileage and the type of driving you do. These services should be followed to give your vehicle maximum dependability. Basically the following list is the average service schedule for most automobiles. 3000 Mile Maintenance Change the engine oil and filter every 3 to 4 thousand miles.... (posted by Guenter 3 years 261 days ago.)
Check The Fluids Often To Keep Your Vehicle Trouble Free
Keeping your vehicle top shape requires checking the fluids often. Engine oil - Usually towards the front of the engine and marked "OIL" Always check your oil level with the engine OFF. Remove the dipstick and wipe the oil off with the rag or towel then put the dipstick back into the hole. Now pull out and get a reading. On the dipstick there will be two marks indicating a maximum and minimum level... (posted by Guenter 3 years 261 days ago.)
Keeping your vehicle top shape requires checking the fluids often. Engine oil - Usually towards the front of the engine and marked "OIL" Always check your oil level with the engine OFF. Remove the dipstick and wipe the oil off with the rag or towel then put the dipstick back into the hole. Now pull out and get a reading. On the dipstick there will be two marks indicating a maximum and minimum level... (posted by Guenter 3 years 261 days ago.)
“Check Engine Light” on. Why Always Me?
When the check engine light comes on you can pound on the dashboard all you want hollering Why Always Me. This Car Is A Lemon. #@%$**$%@###. Etc, etc,etc. Is it the car or is it you? Read on. If the "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light on your auto comes on it does not mean you have to panic. Take stock of the events that were happening when it came on, if possible. For example, does the engine run rough... (posted by Guenter 4 years 174 days ago.)
When the check engine light comes on you can pound on the dashboard all you want hollering Why Always Me. This Car Is A Lemon. #@%$**$%@###. Etc, etc,etc. Is it the car or is it you? Read on. If the "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light on your auto comes on it does not mean you have to panic. Take stock of the events that were happening when it came on, if possible. For example, does the engine run rough... (posted by Guenter 4 years 174 days ago.)
Backyard Mechanic Rest In Peace R.I.P.
When I started in the automotive field 40 years ago I did much of my own work and work for other people in the backyard. Where the time went I have no clue but cars were a lot simpler and easier to work on then. Spark plugs and wires, air and fuel filters, distributors and carburetors where all in the open and easy to get to. There were many ways to make adjustments to make your auto run smoother. Today everything... (posted by Guenter 4 years 209 days ago.)
When I started in the automotive field 40 years ago I did much of my own work and work for other people in the backyard. Where the time went I have no clue but cars were a lot simpler and easier to work on then. Spark plugs and wires, air and fuel filters, distributors and carburetors where all in the open and easy to get to. There were many ways to make adjustments to make your auto run smoother. Today everything... (posted by Guenter 4 years 209 days ago.)
How to Help Diagnose Your Automobile Problems
If you go to a doctor you dont just say my body hurts. Of course not, you would be more specific. How about going to your bank and say theres a problem with my money. They will look at you as though you had two heads. If you take your automobile to a repair shop and say my car doesnt run right, what are they supposed to do with that lack of information? I guess by now everyone should have gotten what I am... (posted by Guenter 4 years 224 days ago.)
If you go to a doctor you dont just say my body hurts. Of course not, you would be more specific. How about going to your bank and say theres a problem with my money. They will look at you as though you had two heads. If you take your automobile to a repair shop and say my car doesnt run right, what are they supposed to do with that lack of information? I guess by now everyone should have gotten what I am... (posted by Guenter 4 years 224 days ago.)
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