On 10/16/18 8:30 PM, Xeno wrote:
> On 17/10/18 12:07 pm, Drago Giambattista Esposito wrote:
>> I'm taking a night class on auto maintenance in adult school.
>> There is no grade and no tests. Just learning. And fun.
>>
>> The teacher asked today, the first class, for us to bring next week a
>> list
>> of the 10 things that people can do at home to repair their car, starting
>> with number 1 being an oil change and number 10 being an engine
>> replacement.
>>
>> Can I run by you my first list?
>>
>> 1. Oil & filter Change
>> 10. Engine replacement
>>
>> 2. Air & cabin air filter replacement 3. Flush & replace all fluids
>> 4. Belt & tensioner replacement
>> 5. Alternator & battery replacement
>> 6. Brakes & struts overhauled
>> 7. Cooling system overhaul
>> 8. Starter replacement
>> 9. Clutch replacement and/or automatic filter replacement
>>
>> How does that list look as a first pass?
>
> You have missed the first and most important requirement, a *workshop
> manual*, even a Haynes. Actually, a Haynes manual is all you're likely
> to be able to get hold of these days as a lot of the factory manuals
> come on CD and/or subscription.

And along those lines, YouTube. There are quite a few guys showing
"How to .............................." on YouTube. Some of the
repair guides are pretty good.
And they're free.