So, you have been watching a bunch of car movies like Fast & Furious and anime such as Initial D. You then decided that you want to start working on your own car. Be it a petrol or diesel vehicle, you have come to the right place! Continue reading to explore 3 ways to get started in auto mechanic for beginners. Plus, you might just save some money from following these tips!
3 Ways To Get Started In Auto Repair For Beginners
1. Know your tools
A good mechanic has a wide variety of tools ready in their arsenal. However, it is normal to only have the basic necessities when you are just starting out. Luckily for you, most repair jobs can be done with a few essential tools. Nevertheless, a beginner’s set of tools should include socket wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, a jack, jack stands and a trusty breaker bar for those annoying – tight bolts.
With this in mind, keep yourself handy with aa good car repair manual on standby at all time. Having a manual for the specific car your are currently working on is an additional bonus. This should give you an insight on where parts are located and if there is any special approach required to access or handle them. Need better input?
2. Diagnosing common problems
When diagnosing problems on a car, we need to rely to the five basic human sense.
- Touch – Something is loose, hot, or wet
- Hearing – Something sounds wrong, is too loud or an audible alert
- Smell – Watch out for the smell of petrol or exhaust fumes
- Taste – I don’t recommend you tasting anything when working on cars
- Sight – Check for visible issues (Yes, this includes your Check Engine Light)
Specifically, fluids and their leakage can be identified by their color. Take a piece of paper towel and dab on liquids to identify what they are. If it’s green, pink or bright in color – it is probably coolant. Power steering fluid is yellowish, transmission is red and brake fluid may be transparent to slightly dark colors.
The color of your exhaust smoke may also indicate issues your car is facing. White, blue or black smoke may come out of your exhaust pipe and this may point you to several directions. Exhaust issues are usually problems with the engine valves or your head gasket. Do not delay as things might get worse.
3. Start with the basics
Lastly, it is better to not try to handle everything by yourself if you are a beginner. Trying to handle it all as an auto mechanic of beginners level can be overwhelming. Under those circumstances, consult a professional mechanic to gain expert opinion or assistance in fixing more complicated problems. Take this opportunity to learn from the professionals and you might just be able to solve the same issue on your own in the future.
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