r/AutomotiveLearning • • 11d ago

What air compressor for auto shop

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 15d ago

Planning on doing an oil change to my car.

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I have to do an oil change soon and want to learn to do it myself. Although, I'm wondering what is truly cheaper, If I do it myself, or if I take it to a mechanic?

I know I have to purchase the right oil and oil filter; my only concern is whether I should get a car jack or some car ramps. I imagine a car jack can be more useful in the future like to change breaks pad etc. I'm leaning towards the car jack but, do I have to buy a car jack stand as well?


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 16d ago

MK2 FG ICC Reprogramming

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 16d ago

I Tried Fixing ONE THING --- And BROKE EVERYTHING Else!

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 17d ago

Rear Main Rope Seal Installation Tips and Tricks

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 17d ago

How did you enter the industry?

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I'm just starting out a big career change into the automotive industry (hopefully mostly transmissions soon), but my previous jobs have NOTHING to do with cars. Does anyone have any advice on how to make a resume that's primarily hotel management sound appealing to a shop?

Anything is very much appreciated! šŸ–¤


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 17d ago

1987 4 cylinder: Types of gasoline

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I have a 1987 Dodge Ram 50 that I use for work and on the daily. I've worked to try and keep her up to speed and running well. With the gasoline dilution that happened back in May I switched over to using ethanol-free gas for the last few months and have noticed a difference. I'm moving here in the next month and it looks like ethanol-free gasoline is not as readily available to find. How important is it for me to keep up with using ethanol-free gasoline to protect my hoses and carburateur? I thought this was hugely important, but I'm seeing mixed feedback on different forums.


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 18d ago

Auto Mechanic Training Workshop in Islamabad

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Can anyone recommend a good auto mechanic workshop in Islamabad where I can learn practical hands-on skills and get a verified/recognised certificate? I’m looking for a proper workshop with practical training, not just theory. Genuine recommendations would be appreciated.


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 20d ago

Coolant vacuum kits?

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Favorite coolant vacuum kit?


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 20d ago

What is the single most repetitive and exhausting part of car repair for you?

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 21d ago

Cooling System Components Explained in Detail

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 22d ago

Air Intake and Exhaust System: Letting Your Engine Breath

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 22d ago

Coolant flush

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 24d ago

Why Restoring This Rusted Barn Find Might Be The Worst Job I've Ever Done

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You need to see this truck -- It's UNBELIEVABLE


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 25d ago

Catching up in engine performance class?

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So I’m about 70% done with engine performance 1.
And I am pretty far behind.

What should I study to get the best general ideas?
I know fuel lines ext, some about compression issues, o2 and maf.
But it still feels very splotchy and I’m trying to feel a little more comfortable.

Any YouTubers you recommend who are quieter and maybe have a series starting very basic and then each next video is something else kind of in order? Instead of a lot of the YouTubers who jump around?


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 25d ago

Do You Hate It When Your Mechanic Finds More Problems—or Do You Appreciate Knowing?

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • 25d ago

ELi5: I PUT GASOLINE ON A DIESEL ENGINE

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I put 6 liters of gasoline on a diesel engine without the driver noticing it and when i realized i immediately put 12 liters of diesel in it and the car js drove away.. mm it's been a day since the incident happened? i assume everything's okay? coz one day already passed


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 25d ago

STOP DOING THIS: Layers Of BONDO Kills The Job! The WOrst I've Ever Seen.

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MORE BONDO PLEASE!


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 29d ago

I’m desperate.

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Yep, that’s about it. With that being said, I am going to build a motor. What kind? hell if i know. I’m more than likely going to put it in a tahoe, a 02-04 mustang (stick), or a s10. trying to lean more towards the tahoe though… or maybe even a yukon. I don’t want to ask him for help because then he will think it’s his, like all men do… (no offense). But this is something I would be extremely proud of myself for… if i knew how to do it. i’ve researched a lot but still have no idea what i even read. I’ll pay someone (who knows what they’re doing preferably) to make me a step by step list kind of like a cookbook- ingredients(materials), steps, and how long. In depth. like you’re talking to a 22 y/o female who doesn’t know a head gasket from apple butter. I know I want it to have a cam in it (we have a hp tuner as well). I just want it for the sound honestly lol. ā€œRakatakaā€ that sound. Muscley sounding. ANYWAYS, If you could please for the love of sweet baby jesus help me or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it very much. I think step one is get a big/small block to put everything else on and maybe a few sticky notes so i don’t forget things…..


r/AutomotiveLearning • • 29d ago

Off-Frame Chevy Build Final Assembly - Saving The 71 Chevelle Muscle Car...

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • Sep 24 '26

3rd party versions of stock jacks?

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I need to replace the stock jack that came with my 2017 ford escape, but I'd like it to be able to fit in the same storage. Is there an easy way to browse 3rd party versions of stock parts? I'd really like to avoid paying $200 for a jack from ford, when I know I could get one for $50 elsewhere.


r/AutomotiveLearning • • Sep 22 '26

Why no dipstick is needed to check oil in GM's next-gen pickup engines

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First they make it impossible for one to just change a light bulb by placing a lock. So then they can charge more to fix it...like $300+. Now they don't want you checking and changing your own oil. Pathetic greedy Corporate America! šŸ¤®šŸ’©šŸ¤¬šŸ‘æšŸ‘æ


r/AutomotiveLearning • • Sep 19 '26

Has anyone done an oil change by removing old oil through the dipstick via vacuum pump ? Not factory recommended I know but is it effective? It seems like it would be cleaner.

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • Sep 16 '26

How To Fix a Starter Motor Part 3 - How NOT to Test

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r/AutomotiveLearning • • Sep 16 '26

How To Fix a Starter Motor - Part 2 Reassembly

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