I want to have the knowledge on what everything does in my truck and what to do if i break down and being able to fix it up by my self but i dont want to be a mechanic
Is there anyway besides school that i can get that basic knowledge?
And if there is only school, what classes would be best for the basic overall on parts??
2007-12-10 21:06:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Go to an auto parts store that carries Haynes manual, specific for your truck. Read it from cover to cover 2-3 times. Don't be afraid to ask questions at parts stores. Go to a hobby store and buy the Revell visible engine kit, I think they are still around, and build a model engine to see how it works. This is great fun. Very educational. When you can visualize how an engine works, the rest will fall into place.
2007-12-11 10:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to know about the parts is to be able to fit them. Unfortunately many parts guys only know what it tells them in the catalogues. Generally these are the type of guys I avoid when ordering spares. If you contact your local college they may run evening courses on vehicle repairs. This will give you the basics, but if you want more than that I'm afriad you need to enroll for a full time course. My course ran for 4 years, I have been working full time on cars now for 18 years and I'm still learning. The motor industry doesn't stop bringing out new technology and so there is always something new out there.
If you don't want to be a mechanic then I suggest you buy a manual for your truck and get your hands dirty. Trial and error. Hands on is the best way to learn.
I hope this helps.
2007-12-10 21:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by JPM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way to learn is find someone that knows and have them answer questions for you and help you with the repair to be sure it is being done correctly.
I have been a mechanic for 25 years and the best teachers are the older guys in the shop this is how I learned and I am now considered to be one of the guys that everyone comes to for answers. You can learn much more quickly by having hands on experience.
You can read a book and gain the knowledge but until you put it into actually repairing something its useless.
Consider a part time job at a local shop and have the guys show you around your own car this is my advice.
Good luck in learning. Bill B
2007-12-10 22:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bill B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋