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I’m interested in helping Eric, because he may need it. The repair shops near me are doing just fine.
Hi, Eric. Just saw your video about having to move early. I live just down the street from you. Let me know if you want a helping hand with the move.
Hi, Eric. I just wanted to say that I really liked the intro of this ETCG1 video. You’ve perfected it quite nicely. 🙂 Keep up the good work and videos!
A request topic for a future video: Diesel Mechanics. How different are they from regular automobiles? Does it require a lot of extra education? You elaborated a lot on the benefits of working at a diesel fleet shop. But, what are the disadvantages?
Hi, Eric. I just wanted to say that I really liked the intro of this ETCG1 video. You’ve perfected it quite nicely. 🙂 Keep up the good work and videos!
A request topic for a future video: Diesel Mechanics. How different are they from regular automobiles? Does it require a lot of extra education? You elaborated a lot on the benefits of working at a diesel fleet shop. But, what are the disadvantages?
Yes. Saturday, July 20, 2013 is the next meetup. Looking forward to seeing you there!
https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/2-General-Discussion/43347-2013-etcg-meet-up
Yes. Saturday, July 20, 2013 is the next meetup. Looking forward to seeing you there!
https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/2-General-Discussion/43347-2013-etcg-meet-up
I always prefer 6 point to 12 point sockets. I am sometimes forced to use 12 point sockets when I don’t have the 6 point ones handy. I have many instances where I slip the socket on the bolt or nut head when using a 12 point. I have yet to slip a bolt or nut head with a 6 point. In fact, I have never had a problem opening fasteners with 6 point sockets. There are some bolts and nuts with 12 points on them, so you have to use a 12 point socket. The way I see it, if the bolt or nut has 6 points on it, use a 6 point socket, unless you have little rotation room, where you need the extra notches on the ratcheting mechanism. But even then, you can just remove the 6 point socket, turn it 90 degrees, and put it back on the ratchet. Usually, that will give you the same rotation as a 12 point socket. I’ve attached a picture of a bolt with a 12 point head for clarification.
I always prefer 6 point to 12 point sockets. I am sometimes forced to use 12 point sockets when I don’t have the 6 point ones handy. I have many instances where I slip the socket on the bolt or nut head when using a 12 point. I have yet to slip a bolt or nut head with a 6 point. In fact, I have never had a problem opening fasteners with 6 point sockets. There are some bolts and nuts with 12 points on them, so you have to use a 12 point socket. The way I see it, if the bolt or nut has 6 points on it, use a 6 point socket, unless you have little rotation room, where you need the extra notches on the ratcheting mechanism. But even then, you can just remove the 6 point socket, turn it 90 degrees, and put it back on the ratchet. Usually, that will give you the same rotation as a 12 point socket. I’ve attached a picture of a bolt with a 12 point head for clarification.
