Comments for Auto Repair Information Blog http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress Auto Repair Information and Facts From MasterTechMark Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:04:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 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… :)

]]> Comment on Automotive Front-end Alignments by C-tech http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/11/25/automotive-front-end-alignments/comment-page-1/#comment-22671 C-tech Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:39:21 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=428#comment-22671 The problem at the consumer level is that alignments are sold as a maintenance item, when it actually is a check of the suspension components for accuracy. If a component is needed, the consumer may have already commited money to other items (some unnecessary flushes come to mind). I see many vehicles which would benefit from shocks / struts but with resources tight, it is a repaired delayed, set the toe and let it go. Also with "repaired" uni-body cars, incorrect chassis repairs create äs best possible" alignments. The problem at the consumer level is that alignments are sold as a maintenance item, when it actually is a check of the suspension components for accuracy. If a component is needed, the consumer may have already commited money to other items (some unnecessary flushes come to mind). I see many vehicles which would benefit from shocks / struts but with resources tight, it is a repaired delayed, set the toe and let it go. Also with “repaired” uni-body cars, incorrect chassis repairs create äs best possible” alignments.

]]> Comment on Automotive Front-end Alignments by Shawn http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/11/25/automotive-front-end-alignments/comment-page-1/#comment-22663 Shawn Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:46:21 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=428#comment-22663 By all means, get someone with the right tools and know-how to do an alignment. I can do almost all auto related repairs but I do not have the computerized equiptment, nor the know-how to make accurate wheel alignments. Go Pro don't cheap out on something that that can affect, not only your safety but the safety of everyone else on the road with you. By all means, get someone with the right tools and know-how to do an alignment. I can do almost all auto related repairs but I do not have the computerized equiptment, nor the know-how to make accurate wheel alignments. Go Pro don’t cheap out on something that that can affect, not only your safety but the safety of everyone else on the road with you.

]]> Comment on Chevrolet Oil Leaks by Bill G http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/03/15/chevrolet-oil-leaks/comment-page-1/#comment-22610 Bill G Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:10:07 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=117#comment-22610 I have a 96 montecarlo with 220,000 kms on it and it leaks so much oil I'm ashamed to park it in gravel. The car runs great but engine needs a diaper. Did I mention that it is for sale. I have a 96 montecarlo with 220,000 kms on it and it leaks so much oil I’m ashamed to park it in gravel. The car runs great but engine needs a diaper. Did I mention that it is for sale.

]]> Comment on Need for Good Mechanics by Orlando Auto Repair http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/12/31/need-for-good-mechanics/comment-page-1/#comment-22295 Orlando Auto Repair Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:34:24 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=460#comment-22295 You've got some interesting experiences of your life being a technician for quite a long time. I really admire your dedication and obviously your determination to support your own family. Certainly inspiring, I salute you for that. Being a technician is really a tough career, I feel you man. You’ve got some interesting experiences of your life being a technician for quite a long time. I really admire your dedication and obviously your determination to support your own family. Certainly inspiring, I salute you for that. Being a technician is really a tough career, I feel you man.

]]> Comment on Preparing for ASE tests by Orlando Auto Repair http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2010/01/07/preparing-for-ase-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-22294 Orlando Auto Repair Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=468#comment-22294 That's some test taking skills you got there man but what a tough luck to have left your admission ticket. That must have worsen the pressure you were carrying during the test. Anyways,I really appreciate the info and tips you shared regarding the ASE test, indeed it's a big help. More power to you. That’s some test taking skills you got there man but what a tough luck to have left your admission ticket. That must have worsen the pressure you were carrying during the test. Anyways,I really appreciate the info and tips you shared regarding the ASE test, indeed it’s a big help. More power to you.

]]> Comment on Water for gas scam part two by Tom http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2008/04/27/water-for-gas-scam-part-two/comment-page-2/#comment-22141 Tom Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:43:03 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2008/04/27/water-for-gas-scam-part-two/#comment-22141 To Michael Giles. You sir are only on this forum to tell people about how bad the world is. You are the one who tells others they can't do something because its your job to make people feel as bad as you feel. If others feel good and they find you, you will disappear because you are afraid of life and will do anything to cut people to pieces. If everyone listened to people like you we would still be drivng horse and buggies. I have used the HHO system on my car and it works. It works for people who can read and understand and dream about something better, WHICH you are incapable of doing. Take you LOSER attitude and go pound sand moron. There are several 1000's of people using hho to improve not only mileage but emissions, performance, and a cleaner internal engine. To Michael Giles. You sir are only on this forum to tell people about how bad the world is. You are the one who tells others they can’t do something because its your job to make people feel as bad as you feel. If others feel good and they find you, you will disappear because you are afraid of life and will do anything to cut people to pieces. If everyone listened to people like you we would still be drivng horse and buggies.

I have used the HHO system on my car and it works. It works for people who can read and understand and dream about something better, WHICH you are incapable of doing. Take you LOSER attitude and go pound sand moron. There are several 1000’s of people using hho to improve not only mileage but emissions, performance, and a cleaner internal engine.

]]> Comment on Drum Brake Inspection by repair manual http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/09/22/drum-brake-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-21779 repair manual Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:10:18 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=337#comment-21779 Fantastic tip about feeling out the rear brakes by manually applying the emergency brake. I think that will make its way into my product in a future update. Fantastic tip about feeling out the rear brakes by manually applying the emergency brake. I think that will make its way into my product in a future update.

]]> Comment on Air Conditioning Auto Repairs by Mark http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/03/29/air-conditioning-auto-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-21328 Mark Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:08:38 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=130#comment-21328 Richard: 2 things come to mind. First the compressor always being on. If the air gap between the clutch and compressor pulley is not correct you may not get disengagement when it is turned off. This would also account for the no clicking situation. The air gap may need to be adjusted on the replacement compressor. The air gap is simply the space between the compressor clutch and compressor pulley with the vehicle off. The freeze up issue. When a compressor seizes it usually spreads tiny pieces of metal throughout the system. It is always recommended to flush the system before replacing the compressor. Maybe a tiny piece of the old compressor got stuck in the expansion valve? This would not allow the system to respond to the freeze up by controlling pressures. Richard: 2 things come to mind. First the compressor always being on. If the air gap between the clutch and compressor pulley is not correct you may not get disengagement when it is turned off. This would also account for the no clicking situation. The air gap may need to be adjusted on the replacement compressor. The air gap is simply the space between the compressor clutch and compressor pulley with the vehicle off.

The freeze up issue. When a compressor seizes it usually spreads tiny pieces of metal throughout the system. It is always recommended to flush the system before replacing the compressor. Maybe a tiny piece of the old compressor got stuck in the expansion valve? This would not allow the system to respond to the freeze up by controlling pressures.

]]> Comment on Air Conditioning Auto Repairs by Richard http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/2009/03/29/air-conditioning-auto-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-21286 Richard Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:48:51 +0000 http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/?p=130#comment-21286 Here's a strange issue: My compressor had seized on my 2000 Town Car and broke the belt. The compressor and the belt were replaced. The air runs perfectly cold. however, it seems as if the system is always on. The high-pressure side from the compressor to the can gets completely frozen even when the A/C is not turned on. When it is, it freezes up after about 20 minutes and no air comes out from the vents. 15 minutes of the car turned off and melts and blows fine until it freezes up again. Also, there is no clicking from the compressor AT ALL, even when turned on. No one seems to be able to figure this one out. One mechanic told me it seems to be always on. What are the dangers to the system if this were to continue? HELP!! Help!!! Here’s a strange issue:

My compressor had seized on my 2000 Town Car and broke the belt. The compressor and the belt were replaced. The air runs perfectly cold. however, it seems as if the system is always on. The high-pressure side from the compressor to the can gets completely frozen even when the A/C is not turned on. When it is, it freezes up after about 20 minutes and no air comes out from the vents. 15 minutes of the car turned off and melts and blows fine until it freezes up again. Also, there is no clicking from the compressor AT ALL, even when turned on.

No one seems to be able to figure this one out. One mechanic told me it seems to be always on. What are the dangers to the system if this were to continue?

HELP!!

Help!!!

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