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Wouldn’t deactivating the valves cause the engine to stall? The sealed cylinder would try to go downwards, but would be closed off. I assume it’d be similar to trying to get the engine to run with the throttle body 100% sealed (closed)?
Wouldn’t deactivating the valves cause the engine to stall? The sealed cylinder would try to go downwards, but would be closed off. I assume it’d be similar to trying to get the engine to run with the throttle body 100% sealed (closed)?
I don’t think there is anyone in this world that can define the logic of the fucking retard that thought it was a good idea to put an oil filter in front of the engine, practically touching the exhaust manifold.
Because, you know…
Those people that like to drive their car into the ground for a solid 2 hours, then bring it RIGHT to the dealership for an oil change.
Not only do I have to put my hand on the smoldering-hot oil filter, I have to get burnt on the manifold too.I don’t think there is anyone in this world that can define the logic of the fucking retard that thought it was a good idea to put an oil filter in front of the engine, practically touching the exhaust manifold.
Because, you know…
Those people that like to drive their car into the ground for a solid 2 hours, then bring it RIGHT to the dealership for an oil change.
Not only do I have to put my hand on the smoldering-hot oil filter, I have to get burnt on the manifold too.I read a comment on your video…
“Flat Rate = Bad Back , Bad Knees , Bad Joints , Head Aches , Stress …….
Get a Good Hourly Fleet Job!
-Its time Mechanics get Treated and PAID like Professionals and NOT TREATED LIKE DOOR MATS!!!!”
What are some ideas of a “fleet job”?
I think I want to consider that.Like I’ve said in other topics…
Flat-rate is a joke, in my opinion.You have to deal with rust. You have to deal with things that broke because of the last person that worked on it. You have to deal with paperwork you don’t get paid for. Etc.
I think to make a good living off of flat-rate, you have to either be fed easy, high-paying jobs, or not be honest (recommend things the car doesn’t even need…if not yet, anyway).
You have to buy your own tools. I don’t mind that, but it only adds to it.
If you break something, YOU pay for it. And being as you’re in a hurry because it’s flat-rate, being as stuff is rusted, being as stuff doesn’t cooperate, you’re more likely to break stuff.
Whereas, you could be doing what my instructor’s son does (21-years-old making ~$70k a year in computer science) and not have to worry about breaking anything.
It’s a joke unless you know people…Without going into much thought and detail, I think a system like this could be picked at to be fair:
~$15/hr, and maybe $10-15/hr based on every hour of flat-rate you pull in.I read a comment on your video…
“Flat Rate = Bad Back , Bad Knees , Bad Joints , Head Aches , Stress …….
Get a Good Hourly Fleet Job!
-Its time Mechanics get Treated and PAID like Professionals and NOT TREATED LIKE DOOR MATS!!!!”
What are some ideas of a “fleet job”?
I think I want to consider that.Like I’ve said in other topics…
Flat-rate is a joke, in my opinion.You have to deal with rust. You have to deal with things that broke because of the last person that worked on it. You have to deal with paperwork you don’t get paid for. Etc.
I think to make a good living off of flat-rate, you have to either be fed easy, high-paying jobs, or not be honest (recommend things the car doesn’t even need…if not yet, anyway).
You have to buy your own tools. I don’t mind that, but it only adds to it.
If you break something, YOU pay for it. And being as you’re in a hurry because it’s flat-rate, being as stuff is rusted, being as stuff doesn’t cooperate, you’re more likely to break stuff.
Whereas, you could be doing what my instructor’s son does (21-years-old making ~$70k a year in computer science) and not have to worry about breaking anything.
It’s a joke unless you know people…Without going into much thought and detail, I think a system like this could be picked at to be fair:
~$15/hr, and maybe $10-15/hr based on every hour of flat-rate you pull in.How is it any different than flooring it from a stand-still? Or flooring it for 5 seconds at a time, though?
Another thing I never understood…
The impeller (or turbine — I always mix the two up) rotates WITH the engine. The turbine (might be the impeller, I forget), is what transfers to the power to, eventually, the wheels.
If the impeller is spinning faster (higher RPMs due to brake torquing) and is causing the turbine to spin, but nothing else is spinning (brake torquing, but not doing a burn out — wheels are not spinning), what’s happening inside the transmission? Does the turbine freewheel and then lock up once the brakes are let off?How is it any different than flooring it from a stand-still? Or flooring it for 5 seconds at a time, though?
Another thing I never understood…
The impeller (or turbine — I always mix the two up) rotates WITH the engine. The turbine (might be the impeller, I forget), is what transfers to the power to, eventually, the wheels.
If the impeller is spinning faster (higher RPMs due to brake torquing) and is causing the turbine to spin, but nothing else is spinning (brake torquing, but not doing a burn out — wheels are not spinning), what’s happening inside the transmission? Does the turbine freewheel and then lock up once the brakes are let off?I appreciate the words, friends.
I think I’m going to set off and find another job. This is ridiculous.
Saturday, I almost had a meltdown.“I have an oil change for you.”
“Got an oil change in your bin.”
“I just put up a waiter oil change.”
“Can you do this oil change before you go?”Wanted to throw my hammer through the garage door window.
I go to class an hour early EVERY day. I sit in the back of the room and read every page of every book the instructor hands out.
What do the other kids do? Come in a half hour late, don’t read the books, and just guess on the quizzes.I keep up with my training and certifications.
What do the other kids do (even the instructor got pissed about this one)?
They haven’t even touched their online post-tests to get certified since day one. I’m taking this seriously, and they all take it as a joke…and you’re going to give me nothing but oil changes?
It’s gotten to the point where it’s insulting.
I’m not trying to have a complex here…but, honestly? It’s stupid.So, I think not this upcoming week, but the week after, I’m going to go and apply at a few different places and tell my current job, “Listen…I’m not learning anything, and giving me nothing but oil changes when half of the people in this shop don’t even care to keep up with their certifications is insulting.”
In the end, I don’t think I’ll be sticking with the flat-rate mechanic career.
I’ve considered working for Jasper or finding a job that pays you to diagnose the unique, complimented problems so you can post fixes about them.
I also think it’d be interesting to fabricate and modify cars.I’d be happy doing one of those, and fixing mine, family’s, and friends’ cars on the side. Because, hell…doing inspections and new car preps all day can get boring. But if you’re rebuilding engines/trannies/etc. and also fixing brake lines, ball joints, etc. on your car, or family/friends’ cars, it keeps things mixed up and interesting.
I appreciate the words, friends.
I think I’m going to set off and find another job. This is ridiculous.
Saturday, I almost had a meltdown.“I have an oil change for you.”
“Got an oil change in your bin.”
“I just put up a waiter oil change.”
“Can you do this oil change before you go?”Wanted to throw my hammer through the garage door window.
I go to class an hour early EVERY day. I sit in the back of the room and read every page of every book the instructor hands out.
What do the other kids do? Come in a half hour late, don’t read the books, and just guess on the quizzes.I keep up with my training and certifications.
What do the other kids do (even the instructor got pissed about this one)?
They haven’t even touched their online post-tests to get certified since day one. I’m taking this seriously, and they all take it as a joke…and you’re going to give me nothing but oil changes?
It’s gotten to the point where it’s insulting.
I’m not trying to have a complex here…but, honestly? It’s stupid.So, I think not this upcoming week, but the week after, I’m going to go and apply at a few different places and tell my current job, “Listen…I’m not learning anything, and giving me nothing but oil changes when half of the people in this shop don’t even care to keep up with their certifications is insulting.”
In the end, I don’t think I’ll be sticking with the flat-rate mechanic career.
I’ve considered working for Jasper or finding a job that pays you to diagnose the unique, complimented problems so you can post fixes about them.
I also think it’d be interesting to fabricate and modify cars.I’d be happy doing one of those, and fixing mine, family’s, and friends’ cars on the side. Because, hell…doing inspections and new car preps all day can get boring. But if you’re rebuilding engines/trannies/etc. and also fixing brake lines, ball joints, etc. on your car, or family/friends’ cars, it keeps things mixed up and interesting.
[quote=”FourRings” post=58316]The sensor is actually a module that contains a temperature sensor and an inductive sensor. It can in no way determine that a battery is actually bad. For example a faulty cell, or low capacity. Think of it as a service reminder for your battery. The inductive sensor measures amperage flowing in and out of a battery, and the temperature sensor measures, yep, the temperature of the battery. Using the total amperage throughput and temperature over time, the module will estimate the condition of the battery’s chemistry. The module does not perform a capacity test or anything of that sort. It is just an estimate based on those two values.
This module is a ‘self preservation’ module and it exists to make sure that when you get in your car in the morning, the vehicle will start. It will ask other modules to not draw power because the battery is weak and that amperage will be needed to start the car. The effects will be implemented in stages based on the assumed condition of the battery. For example, a shut off stage may disable your radio when the engine is not running. The other feature of the module is to provide a low battery warning when you are using power consumers with the engine off and it will ask you to start the engine or else it will start turning things off.
By adapting the new battery you basically reset the service reminder. If you don’t do this, the vehicle will assume that the old worn out battery is still installed. It will not prevent the vehicle from starting.
When you go to your dealer or BMW repair shop, bring with you the battery information. That is the brand, rated amperage in Ah, and there should be a BEM code on the battery.[/quote]
I see.
However, if that’s the case, why did I have to try ~6 times to start my car one morning?
I tried to start it. It cranked 2 times and stopped — all lights on the dash lit up.
Tried again. Cranked once, and all lights on the dash lit up.
I went and checked the battery for a loose connection. All was well. Went in and tried again. It cranked slowly, but started the car.
I made it to work.
At work, the same thing happened.
It finally started, and I drove to NAPA to buy a battery. I figured I’d buy one and install it down my uncle’s garage. However, the car didn’t start. It gave its last breath right there at NAPA after I bought the battery.
Fortunately, my car had tools in the back to replace the battery. So, I replaced it.But, if the sensor is there to make sure the car starts in the morning…why did it take several attempts?
I would assume that the crank would be immediate, but would cost me to lose every feature the car could offer.[quote=”FourRings” post=58316]The sensor is actually a module that contains a temperature sensor and an inductive sensor. It can in no way determine that a battery is actually bad. For example a faulty cell, or low capacity. Think of it as a service reminder for your battery. The inductive sensor measures amperage flowing in and out of a battery, and the temperature sensor measures, yep, the temperature of the battery. Using the total amperage throughput and temperature over time, the module will estimate the condition of the battery’s chemistry. The module does not perform a capacity test or anything of that sort. It is just an estimate based on those two values.
This module is a ‘self preservation’ module and it exists to make sure that when you get in your car in the morning, the vehicle will start. It will ask other modules to not draw power because the battery is weak and that amperage will be needed to start the car. The effects will be implemented in stages based on the assumed condition of the battery. For example, a shut off stage may disable your radio when the engine is not running. The other feature of the module is to provide a low battery warning when you are using power consumers with the engine off and it will ask you to start the engine or else it will start turning things off.
By adapting the new battery you basically reset the service reminder. If you don’t do this, the vehicle will assume that the old worn out battery is still installed. It will not prevent the vehicle from starting.
When you go to your dealer or BMW repair shop, bring with you the battery information. That is the brand, rated amperage in Ah, and there should be a BEM code on the battery.[/quote]
I see.
However, if that’s the case, why did I have to try ~6 times to start my car one morning?
I tried to start it. It cranked 2 times and stopped — all lights on the dash lit up.
Tried again. Cranked once, and all lights on the dash lit up.
I went and checked the battery for a loose connection. All was well. Went in and tried again. It cranked slowly, but started the car.
I made it to work.
At work, the same thing happened.
It finally started, and I drove to NAPA to buy a battery. I figured I’d buy one and install it down my uncle’s garage. However, the car didn’t start. It gave its last breath right there at NAPA after I bought the battery.
Fortunately, my car had tools in the back to replace the battery. So, I replaced it.But, if the sensor is there to make sure the car starts in the morning…why did it take several attempts?
I would assume that the crank would be immediate, but would cost me to lose every feature the car could offer.I tried to buddy up with a master tech. My service manager won’t let me.
There’s a guy in my shop — Eddy. He’s my hero.
He’s the top dog of the shop, and he went through the same exact college program as me.
He’s been through the same BS as me and such, so he knows how it is. Every time I ask for help, he’ll always stop what he’s doing to come help.
Like I said…I wish I could do the work he doesn’t want to do so I can at least learn something, and have him get paid for it so he doesn’t lose money. But, I’m not allowed.
So dumb.