Comments for Auto Repair Information Blog http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress Auto Repair Information and Facts From MasterTechMark Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:40:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Being A Car Mechanic by Mark http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/20/being-a-car-mechanic/comment-page-1/#comment-25104 Mark Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:40:46 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=508#comment-25104 MartiG: I have to say that I have come full circle on the issue. I use to think that technician was the proper word to describe what I do. But have gone back to the reality that I am a Auto Mechanic. There is no shame in the word mechanic for me. Although many in my field do find it offensive. MartiG: I have to say that I have come full circle on the issue. I use to think that technician was the proper word to describe what I do. But have gone back to the reality that I am a Auto Mechanic. There is no shame in the word mechanic for me. Although many in my field do find it offensive.

]]> Comment on Being A Car Mechanic by MartiG http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/20/being-a-car-mechanic/comment-page-1/#comment-25086 MartiG Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:30:55 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=508#comment-25086 I have the utmost respect for Auto technicians. I think they're awesome because they have skills that most people do not posses. With that said, I have a friend who is an auto technician. He gets really angry when I mistakenly say the word "mechanic." He says I'm insulting him and his entire industry with that word. What do you in the industry say: Is calling someone a "mechanic" really insulting? I have the utmost respect for Auto technicians. I think they’re awesome because they have skills that most people do not posses. With that said, I have a friend who is an auto technician. He gets really angry when I mistakenly say the word “mechanic.” He says I’m insulting him and his entire industry with that word.
What do you in the industry say: Is calling someone a “mechanic” really insulting?

]]> Comment on Auto Repair Guide by sydney http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/free-auto-repair-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-24815 sydney Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:12:55 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?page_id=114#comment-24815 long story made short ok? any questions asked and i'll be sure to give a long answer whatever ya need... my LS430 2003 engine seized while on the highway. the dealer is telling me everything checks out...oil is in the car water etc... the only recourse? they say culprit must be in the engine block assembly... 14K is the cost. i'm getting a second opinion of course meanwhile i'm paying on a rental from enterprise and thinking about an atty. this car has been maintained with ONLY this lexus dealer regularly... every time we received a notice for upkeep, it went in the shop within a week total cost of the upkeeps? 10379.06 long story made short ok? any questions asked and i’ll be sure to give a long answer whatever ya need… my LS430 2003 engine seized while on the highway. the dealer is telling me everything checks out…oil is in the car water etc… the only recourse? they say culprit must be in the engine block assembly… 14K is the cost. i’m getting a second opinion of course meanwhile i’m paying on a rental from enterprise and thinking about an atty. this car has been maintained with ONLY this lexus dealer regularly… every time we received a notice for upkeep, it went in the shop within a week total cost of the upkeeps? 10379.06

]]> Comment on Air Conditioning Auto Repairs by bill sorvillo http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/03/29/air-conditioning-auto-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-24659 bill sorvillo Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:50:11 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=130#comment-24659 it seems like the pulley on the a/c compressor keeps seizing up and making the belt rub when the car is idling then will go again and seize up again. any ideas what this is. the car is a 2005 jeep liberty sport 6 cylinder 4x4. thanks it seems like the pulley on the a/c compressor keeps seizing up and making the belt rub when the car is idling then will go again and seize up again. any ideas what this is. the car is a 2005 jeep liberty sport 6 cylinder 4×4. thanks

]]> Comment on Being A Car Mechanic by tyre changers http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/20/being-a-car-mechanic/comment-page-1/#comment-24562 tyre changers Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:59:13 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=508#comment-24562 I would say being a car mechanic is a lifetime career.It's a profession,a job,passion and source of income.My dad is a mechanic for eight years and he's teaching me the basic for now.I will be glad to learn everything and be a good mechanic too. I would say being a car mechanic is a lifetime career.It’s a profession,a job,passion and source of income.My dad is a mechanic for eight years and he’s teaching me the basic for now.I will be glad to learn everything and be a good mechanic too.

]]> Comment on Replacing Spark Plugs by Mark http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/replacing-spark-plugs/comment-page-1/#comment-23954 Mark Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:12:08 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=399#comment-23954 Charlie: Replacing the exhaust manifolds and upgrading to headers is a big job on a V8 Camaro. Depending on the brand and shape of the replacement headers (but in most cases) you do have to raise the engine. Also note (just my opinion) the stock exhaust manifolds have a pretty good flow rate. You don't really gain much as far as horsepower. Again depending on the brand and the configuration of the exhaust you put behind them (maybe 10-20 hp increase. Charlie: Replacing the exhaust manifolds and upgrading to headers is a big job on a V8 Camaro. Depending on the brand and shape of the replacement headers (but in most cases) you do have to raise the engine. Also note (just my opinion) the stock exhaust manifolds have a pretty good flow rate. You don’t really gain much as far as horsepower. Again depending on the brand and the configuration of the exhaust you put behind them (maybe 10-20 hp increase.

]]> Comment on Replacing Spark Plugs by Charlie http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/replacing-spark-plugs/comment-page-1/#comment-23924 Charlie Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:23:49 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=399#comment-23924 Dear Mark: I gave up the Sparkplug change in My Camaro RS V-8 , so I took the car to a professional Mechanic and he did it just Right . Now I have an another question Mark . To change the headers in this Camaro is it hard? My Camaro has an A/C, i just want to replace the old one for a new ones obviously I will put a new Cat . My Mayor dilemma is if I need to lift the engine to remove the old headers? I thank you deeply for your great help. Sincerely. Charlie Dear Mark: I gave up the Sparkplug change in My Camaro RS V-8 , so I took the car to a professional Mechanic and he did it just Right . Now I have an another question Mark .

To change the headers in this Camaro is it hard? My Camaro has an A/C, i just want to replace the old one for a new ones obviously I will put a new Cat . My Mayor dilemma is if I need to lift the engine to remove the old headers?
I thank you deeply for your great help.
Sincerely. Charlie

]]> Comment on Online Auto Repair Manuals by Car AC Diagnostics : Auto Repair Information Blog http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/05/04/online-auto-repair-manuals/comment-page-1/#comment-23748 Car AC Diagnostics : Auto Repair Information Blog Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:58:53 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=170#comment-23748 [...] diagnostics off of system pressure it is very important to refer to the pressure charts in your online auto repair manuals. These pressure readings will vary greatly with humidity and outside [...] [...] diagnostics off of system pressure it is very important to refer to the pressure charts in your online auto repair manuals. These pressure readings will vary greatly with humidity and outside [...]

]]> Comment on Air Conditioning Auto Repairs by Car AC Diagnostics : Auto Repair Information Blog http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/03/29/air-conditioning-auto-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-23747 Car AC Diagnostics : Auto Repair Information Blog Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=130#comment-23747 [...] a previous post about air conditioning auto repairs I discussed how to test your system using manifold gauges. We also discussed how important the [...] [...] a previous post about air conditioning auto repairs I discussed how to test your system using manifold gauges. We also discussed how important the [...]

]]> Comment on Being A Car Mechanic by dennisb http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/20/being-a-car-mechanic/comment-page-1/#comment-23604 dennisb Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:04:18 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=508#comment-23604 Mark, good advice I enjoyed your article. I too have made a good living as an auto tech over the years - never had a demo though, that sounds great! I think that one of the best benefits to being a mechanic is being able to repair most problems yourself. Even if I decide to get someone else to do a repair, I have a good idea if what they are telling me makes sense or not. Anyways keep up the good work :) Mark, good advice I enjoyed your article. I too have made a good living as an auto tech over the years – never had a demo though, that sounds great! I think that one of the best benefits to being a mechanic is being able to repair most problems yourself. Even if I decide to get someone else to do a repair, I have a good idea if what they are telling me makes sense or not. Anyways keep up the good work :)

]]> Comment on Replacing Spark Plugs by Mark http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/replacing-spark-plugs/comment-page-1/#comment-23432 Mark Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:46:37 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=399#comment-23432 Charlie: I feel for you because I have done this task my self a few times on your model and year camaro. It's just plain hard. And each plug has a different technique to get to it. Some are easier from the bottom reaching up ( having a vehicle on a lift is nice). The hardest one I remember is around the steering shaft and exhaust manifold. On that one I slide my spark plug socket on (that has a hex base) and use a straight flat wrench to back it out. They make several different types of spark plug sockets but none specially for the camaro that I know of. Nothing really makes it much easier. But you can protect your hands with tight fitting gloves. That will at least make it less painful! Charlie: I feel for you because I have done this task my self a few times on your model and year camaro. It’s just plain hard. And each plug has a different technique to get to it. Some are easier from the bottom reaching up ( having a vehicle on a lift is nice). The hardest one I remember is around the steering shaft and exhaust manifold. On that one I slide my spark plug socket on (that has a hex base) and use a straight flat wrench to back it out.

They make several different types of spark plug sockets but none specially for the camaro that I know of. Nothing really makes it much easier. But you can protect your hands with tight fitting gloves. That will at least make it less painful!

]]> Comment on Replacing Spark Plugs by Charlie Diaz http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/replacing-spark-plugs/comment-page-1/#comment-23422 Charlie Diaz Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:39:24 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=399#comment-23422 Dear Sir: I don't feel my hands no more after do my best to remove My Spark Plugs from My Camaro V-8 1992 is almost imposible to remove the plugs. I need your help is any special tool for get this SP out???. I thank you in advance for your fast response to this matter. Sincerely. Charlie Dear Sir:
I don’t feel my hands no more after do my best to remove My Spark Plugs from My Camaro V-8 1992
is almost imposible to remove the plugs.
I need your help is any special tool for get this SP out???.
I thank you in advance for your fast response to this matter.
Sincerely.
Charlie

]]> Comment on Being A Car Mechanic by self defense Rob http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/20/being-a-car-mechanic/comment-page-1/#comment-23140 self defense Rob Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:24:15 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=508#comment-23140 My dad isn't a certified mechanic, but he more than knows his way around under the hood. When I was little and my dad would tinker with the family cars, either changing the oil, fixing some belt, getting the winter beater running again, etc. I should have paid more attention. My grandfather was a mechanic, and taught my dad. Unfortunately I didn't want to be bothered learning from my dad. So now I am stuck paying for all those services I could (should) be doing myself. That is of course unless I give my dad a call. :) My dad isn’t a certified mechanic, but he more than knows his way around under the hood. When I was little and my dad would tinker with the family cars, either changing the oil, fixing some belt, getting the winter beater running again, etc. I should have paid more attention. My grandfather was a mechanic, and taught my dad. Unfortunately I didn’t want to be bothered learning from my dad. So now I am stuck paying for all those services I could (should) be doing myself. That is of course unless I give my dad a call. :)

]]> Comment on Automatic Transmission Fluid Service by Automatic Transmission Problems : Auto Repair Information Blog http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/13/automatic-transmission-fluid-service/comment-page-1/#comment-23000 Automatic Transmission Problems : Auto Repair Information Blog Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:11:51 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=475#comment-23000 [...] today because of all of these electronic controls. I do believe in following the recommended automatic transmission fluid maintenance schedule as recommended by the manufacturer. But keep in mind that in most cases if you are having [...] [...] today because of all of these electronic controls. I do believe in following the recommended automatic transmission fluid maintenance schedule as recommended by the manufacturer. But keep in mind that in most cases if you are having [...]

]]> Comment on Being A Car Mechanic by Rob http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/20/being-a-car-mechanic/comment-page-1/#comment-22736 Rob Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:46:40 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=508#comment-22736 There's part of me that thinks it would be fascinating to be a car mechanic (and practical, too, so I could figure out why my '99 Sienna makes these odd periodic squeek noises when I drive around 65-70). I'm thinking someday (maybe even near retirement) of taking some classes, just for the heck of learning. Maybe by then, the technology will all be different and cars will just have two parts: a computer and a big battery... :) There’s part of me that thinks it would be fascinating to be a car mechanic (and practical, too, so I could figure out why my ‘99 Sienna makes these odd periodic squeek noises when I drive around 65-70).

I’m thinking someday (maybe even near retirement) of taking some classes, just for the heck of learning. Maybe by then, the technology will all be different and cars will just have two parts: a computer and a big battery… :)

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