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It is really a must have tool for a shop. There is a backyard mechanic way of doing it but, it allows foreign fine particles into the engine which could damage the engine. I suggest you do not use this technique but, it is up to you. As a technician the only time I would do this is on a beater car aka a car you don’t care about and are just driving till it dies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFlyAqiYMro
It is really a must have tool for a shop. There is a backyard mechanic way of doing it but, it allows foreign fine particles into the engine which could damage the engine. I suggest you do not use this technique but, it is up to you. As a technician the only time I would do this is on a beater car aka a car you don’t care about and are just driving till it dies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFlyAqiYMro
You think filters and pumps are bad you should try buying tools any more. Talk about a crap shoot. I started in the field 2 yrs ago. I had flank drive plus wrenches from snap on and spread them. Get a replacement set and spread them. This was in the span of 2 months and the only reason it was that long was because that is how long snap on corporate took getting back to my tool truck guy. We both thought it might have been a bad run or something with the first set. I have bought a mac 1/2in drive long handle ratchet and broke it got the head replaced and broke it again in the span of a week. None of these tools were misused or had a pipe or anything put on them. I have harbor freight tools that work better then some snap on and mac tools. You literally have to research anything you buy just to get a tool that won’t get you hurt. Hell I have started buying old tools because i know the quality is better. I have a sae set of craftsman combination wrenches that are stronger then snap on ones.
You think filters and pumps are bad you should try buying tools any more. Talk about a crap shoot. I started in the field 2 yrs ago. I had flank drive plus wrenches from snap on and spread them. Get a replacement set and spread them. This was in the span of 2 months and the only reason it was that long was because that is how long snap on corporate took getting back to my tool truck guy. We both thought it might have been a bad run or something with the first set. I have bought a mac 1/2in drive long handle ratchet and broke it got the head replaced and broke it again in the span of a week. None of these tools were misused or had a pipe or anything put on them. I have harbor freight tools that work better then some snap on and mac tools. You literally have to research anything you buy just to get a tool that won’t get you hurt. Hell I have started buying old tools because i know the quality is better. I have a sae set of craftsman combination wrenches that are stronger then snap on ones.
There are some people you can explain till you are blue in the face and they will not care. It is something that is getting worse as time goes on as people are more and more clueless. As for knees and cuts its part of the job. It sucks but, it is part of it. The grass is always greener on the other side cause you aren’t standing in the fertilizer making it green. I have worked in a corporate environment and as a mechanic hands down mechanic wins. You don’t have to exercise after work. You know how to fix just about everything after you have done it for a while. You can do side work and make some money. Also there is less and less people in the trade so you can easily make more and more.
There are some people you can explain till you are blue in the face and they will not care. It is something that is getting worse as time goes on as people are more and more clueless. As for knees and cuts its part of the job. It sucks but, it is part of it. The grass is always greener on the other side cause you aren’t standing in the fertilizer making it green. I have worked in a corporate environment and as a mechanic hands down mechanic wins. You don’t have to exercise after work. You know how to fix just about everything after you have done it for a while. You can do side work and make some money. Also there is less and less people in the trade so you can easily make more and more.
Also consider online training like homework do it every day and get as much of it as you can get done as fast as you can. Most dealerships require a certain number of technicians to be trained on different things. If you have the training even if you are not the one doing the work it makes it easier on the dealerships older techs and also makes you harder to get rid of.
Also consider online training like homework do it every day and get as much of it as you can get done as fast as you can. Most dealerships require a certain number of technicians to be trained on different things. If you have the training even if you are not the one doing the work it makes it easier on the dealerships older techs and also makes you harder to get rid of.
Get multiple points of views, people do things differently, as long as the job gets done and is done right no one really cares how you do it. So the first time you do something ask one person and the next another and if someone asks you why I already showed you explain I am just seeing if there is any different ways of doing it. If you get multiple inputs though it will allow you to combine the knowledge from different people and find the best for you. Always carry a pad of paper and a pen with you. Write stuff down especially when doing electrical work. Ask to look in different peoples tool boxes and take notes on what everyone has there is a reason everyone has it. Like toyotakarl said you are going to get ridden and its probably going to be hard, without lube, and put away dry and crusty. This is all part of it. You are new shut up and listen. You may have learned a whole lot in school and what not but, real world and school are 2 different animals. Don’t get me wrong school is a very very good thing but, when someone tells you to do it a certain way and not the way in school realize there is probably a very good reason.
When you borrow tools return them as clean or cleaner then when you borrowed them and ask where they want you to put it when you return it. This seems like a stupid thing but it is huge on the respect level and will earn you some right off the bat. Also if you screw up don’t hide it and don’t keep going ask for help from another mechanic that clearly knows what he is doing or does that all the time.
I am also not trying to doom and gloom you but, in the mechanics world its almost a right of passage if you can make it past the getting ridden part you are good, normally takes 1-2 yrs.
Get multiple points of views, people do things differently, as long as the job gets done and is done right no one really cares how you do it. So the first time you do something ask one person and the next another and if someone asks you why I already showed you explain I am just seeing if there is any different ways of doing it. If you get multiple inputs though it will allow you to combine the knowledge from different people and find the best for you. Always carry a pad of paper and a pen with you. Write stuff down especially when doing electrical work. Ask to look in different peoples tool boxes and take notes on what everyone has there is a reason everyone has it. Like toyotakarl said you are going to get ridden and its probably going to be hard, without lube, and put away dry and crusty. This is all part of it. You are new shut up and listen. You may have learned a whole lot in school and what not but, real world and school are 2 different animals. Don’t get me wrong school is a very very good thing but, when someone tells you to do it a certain way and not the way in school realize there is probably a very good reason.
When you borrow tools return them as clean or cleaner then when you borrowed them and ask where they want you to put it when you return it. This seems like a stupid thing but it is huge on the respect level and will earn you some right off the bat. Also if you screw up don’t hide it and don’t keep going ask for help from another mechanic that clearly knows what he is doing or does that all the time.
I am also not trying to doom and gloom you but, in the mechanics world its almost a right of passage if you can make it past the getting ridden part you are good, normally takes 1-2 yrs.
Go to the dealership. You will have a hard time here, you will get picked on here, and you will have rules you have to follow. With that being said there is nothing like the experience you will gain from the education and online training offered. Also at a dealership you work on relatively the same cars day in day out and they normally share many of the components between them. This means it is easier to make times on the vehicles. Also at a dealership you are more likely to learn the right way of doing things and why. Then there is the advancement opportunities even if it is slow to move up there if you have all the online training there is nothing stopping you from going to that same manufacturer at a different dealership. Also benefits are normally better.
Go to the dealership. You will have a hard time here, you will get picked on here, and you will have rules you have to follow. With that being said there is nothing like the experience you will gain from the education and online training offered. Also at a dealership you work on relatively the same cars day in day out and they normally share many of the components between them. This means it is easier to make times on the vehicles. Also at a dealership you are more likely to learn the right way of doing things and why. Then there is the advancement opportunities even if it is slow to move up there if you have all the online training there is nothing stopping you from going to that same manufacturer at a different dealership. Also benefits are normally better.
Expert http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/Pages/ExpertBrand.aspx My 3/8 and 1/2 fine tooth, quick release, flex head long handle ratchets are made by them and I cannot believe how well they stand up. I broke 3 MAC ones and Snap-On wants 3 arms and a leg for those and their handles get beat much easier. I also have their dead blow hammers and while they are sand they work extremely well and all of above were cheap. I use them every day as a diesel tech.
Knipex http://www.knipex.com/en/pliers-abc/basic-information-about-pliers/ I have a pair of high leverage diagonal cutters use them every day and they are still not dull after 2 years bought a second set after 6 months just to have one for at home. I have used other tools by them and they all hold up well.
Grey Pnuematic http://www.gpsocket.com/ I have used there impact sockets for 2 years the 13mm swivel socket specifically gets used at least 20-30 times a day and has still not worn out and works extremely well as long as you do not try to step up the gun on the swivels they will break the regular sockets are damn near indestructible.
Gear Wrench http://www.gearwrench.com/ I have flex ratcheting box wrenches by them I have broken my 13mm twice both times were my fault and it gets used and abused and i got them replaced no questions asked and almost all tool guys will warranty them and they make most of the ratcheting wrenches for everyone.
Klein http://www.kleintools.com/ hands down the best wire strippers and cutters out there and is normally the best for all electrical tools with the exception of Multi Meters. I used cheap ones do yourself a favor and buy these first and it will save you a lot of time and aggravation.
Channel Lock https://www.channellock.com/ This is who I use for needle nose, linesman pliers (great for cotter pins), and well groove pliers aka Channel Locks.
Mayhew http://www.mayhew.com/ The best name in prybars, punches, chisels, hose picks, etc. Craftsman professional driving handle prybars, matco driving handle prybars, I suspect cornwell uses them as well. These are nearly indestructible and are stronger then snap-on pry bars.
Expert http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/Pages/ExpertBrand.aspx My 3/8 and 1/2 fine tooth, quick release, flex head long handle ratchets are made by them and I cannot believe how well they stand up. I broke 3 MAC ones and Snap-On wants 3 arms and a leg for those and their handles get beat much easier. I also have their dead blow hammers and while they are sand they work extremely well and all of above were cheap. I use them every day as a diesel tech.
Knipex http://www.knipex.com/en/pliers-abc/basic-information-about-pliers/ I have a pair of high leverage diagonal cutters use them every day and they are still not dull after 2 years bought a second set after 6 months just to have one for at home. I have used other tools by them and they all hold up well.
Grey Pnuematic http://www.gpsocket.com/ I have used there impact sockets for 2 years the 13mm swivel socket specifically gets used at least 20-30 times a day and has still not worn out and works extremely well as long as you do not try to step up the gun on the swivels they will break the regular sockets are damn near indestructible.
Gear Wrench http://www.gearwrench.com/ I have flex ratcheting box wrenches by them I have broken my 13mm twice both times were my fault and it gets used and abused and i got them replaced no questions asked and almost all tool guys will warranty them and they make most of the ratcheting wrenches for everyone.
Klein http://www.kleintools.com/ hands down the best wire strippers and cutters out there and is normally the best for all electrical tools with the exception of Multi Meters. I used cheap ones do yourself a favor and buy these first and it will save you a lot of time and aggravation.
Channel Lock https://www.channellock.com/ This is who I use for needle nose, linesman pliers (great for cotter pins), and well groove pliers aka Channel Locks.
Mayhew http://www.mayhew.com/ The best name in prybars, punches, chisels, hose picks, etc. Craftsman professional driving handle prybars, matco driving handle prybars, I suspect cornwell uses them as well. These are nearly indestructible and are stronger then snap-on pry bars.
Last thing I bought that was very useful is 1/4in drive GP 6s socket set. http://www.gpsocket.com/products/category.phtml/impact_socket_sets/1_4/#6s_point
This is hands down one of the best purchases I have ever made the 6s has taken out bolts that others were about to use turbo sockets on and they work so well even when the bolt is rounded its insane. Planning on buying these in 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4″ after I get some other much needed tools. I would actually sugguest eric the car guy do a review/endorsement/promo of these.