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College man, thanks for the interesting read. It would piss me off if the engine was gummed up since I am a big Pennzoil fan and only ever used it. I am also religious about changing my oil every 3k. But you never know. Also I do have a Solus Pro (that I am learning with) so the readings there give me something to compare with. I will also clear the code and see if anything changes but after I try the oil change first. Thanks and I will post once done with these tasks.
I have used the same oil since new and always change on time. But it is the easiest place to start so I will start there. Planned to do it Saturday night after work. I will keep you all posted. Thanks!
I have used the same oil since new and always change on time. But it is the easiest place to start so I will start there. Planned to do it Saturday night after work. I will keep you all posted. Thanks!
I think a chain of shops is a hard thing to pull off. But first I would say location. Location is a big deal to most people. Second I would say a talented tech is almost or more important then location. I would pick a specialty to set your shop apart from the “Chains”. Brakes are a dime a dozen. Oil changes eh who needs a shop that does them. That is what “Chains” are for. I think electrical trouble shooting is the key. With things getting more advanced it is starting to set shops a part of each other. I know a local guy who the dealers bring their cars to him when the tech’s can’t fix them. A solid tech will bring repeat customers. Good luck.
I think a chain of shops is a hard thing to pull off. But first I would say location. Location is a big deal to most people. Second I would say a talented tech is almost or more important then location. I would pick a specialty to set your shop apart from the “Chains”. Brakes are a dime a dozen. Oil changes eh who needs a shop that does them. That is what “Chains” are for. I think electrical trouble shooting is the key. With things getting more advanced it is starting to set shops a part of each other. I know a local guy who the dealers bring their cars to him when the tech’s can’t fix them. A solid tech will bring repeat customers. Good luck.
I started out with a BenchTop set from Kmart years ago and still have most of that set left. An extension is an extension IMO. Now don’t get me wrong if you need a wobble extension then spend the money on Snap on. Now I remember years ago if you bought a Taiwan set of wrenches then you expect the SAE wrenches to be a little sloppy. Now a days my favorite wrench is a Gear Wrench and I believe them to be made in Taiwan. In my tool box you will find all brands and they all have a purpose. Now if I break a cheaper one and used it a lot I would spend the money and upgrade to a bigger name brand. And I agree to some extent a tool is only as good as the tool on the other end. But sometimes a special tool makes the job quicker.
My thoughts on me buying Snap on. If I charge $5k a year on tools to my Sears charge card by the time I pay it off it would be very close to what I spend on my Snap on tools. And it is nice that they drive right up to my front door. I have very little time to go out to the store and shop so I am ok paying a little more for that service. Please don’t anybody tell me different as this works in my head. Ha.
I started out with a BenchTop set from Kmart years ago and still have most of that set left. An extension is an extension IMO. Now don’t get me wrong if you need a wobble extension then spend the money on Snap on. Now I remember years ago if you bought a Taiwan set of wrenches then you expect the SAE wrenches to be a little sloppy. Now a days my favorite wrench is a Gear Wrench and I believe them to be made in Taiwan. In my tool box you will find all brands and they all have a purpose. Now if I break a cheaper one and used it a lot I would spend the money and upgrade to a bigger name brand. And I agree to some extent a tool is only as good as the tool on the other end. But sometimes a special tool makes the job quicker.
My thoughts on me buying Snap on. If I charge $5k a year on tools to my Sears charge card by the time I pay it off it would be very close to what I spend on my Snap on tools. And it is nice that they drive right up to my front door. I have very little time to go out to the store and shop so I am ok paying a little more for that service. Please don’t anybody tell me different as this works in my head. Ha.
I use this anti seize compound for home and work.
This is in the description:
Anti-seize compound is a high temperature compound which prevents seizing, galling and corrosion and makes disassembly of components easier. Anti-seize compound is ideal for using on engine bolts, nuts, fittings and other engine parts.A high temperature compound which prevents seizing, galling and corrosion.
Makes disassembly of components easier.
Use on engine bolts, nuts, fittings, studs and pins.
Meets Mil -A907E specs.
Withstands temperatures from -65°F to 2000°F (-54°C to 1093°C).I run a Heat Treat shop during the day and we use this on all our pipes and nuts/studs. If not the connections would be near impossible to remove. These connections are over 1200ºF. I can attest that this product does not break down. Now on the other hand this stuff will end up on everything you own when being used. I even found some on the wife’s ass the next morning and have no memory on how it got there! Ha
I use this anti seize compound for home and work.
This is in the description:
Anti-seize compound is a high temperature compound which prevents seizing, galling and corrosion and makes disassembly of components easier. Anti-seize compound is ideal for using on engine bolts, nuts, fittings and other engine parts.A high temperature compound which prevents seizing, galling and corrosion.
Makes disassembly of components easier.
Use on engine bolts, nuts, fittings, studs and pins.
Meets Mil -A907E specs.
Withstands temperatures from -65°F to 2000°F (-54°C to 1093°C).I run a Heat Treat shop during the day and we use this on all our pipes and nuts/studs. If not the connections would be near impossible to remove. These connections are over 1200ºF. I can attest that this product does not break down. Now on the other hand this stuff will end up on everything you own when being used. I even found some on the wife’s ass the next morning and have no memory on how it got there! Ha
Great that they will let you borrow tools. Clean them up better then you received them and return as soon as you are done with them. Use tools as intended. Don’t borrow a screw driver and use it as a pry bar. All the tips that the other guys posted are spot on. If you are going to make a living working on cars spend money on good tools. If a tool breaks in the middle of a job it will be time wasted to get another/replacement tool. Also live within your means as stated above. Don’t go in debt over your head with tools. Buy used cheaper tools and replace the ones you use the most with good tools when you can afford to.
Great that they will let you borrow tools. Clean them up better then you received them and return as soon as you are done with them. Use tools as intended. Don’t borrow a screw driver and use it as a pry bar. All the tips that the other guys posted are spot on. If you are going to make a living working on cars spend money on good tools. If a tool breaks in the middle of a job it will be time wasted to get another/replacement tool. Also live within your means as stated above. Don’t go in debt over your head with tools. Buy used cheaper tools and replace the ones you use the most with good tools when you can afford to.
