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I think the biggest road block is dealerships not wanting to train or move people up from within the company. They rather just hire from outside (new). It’s not like it used to be.
I think the biggest road block is dealerships not wanting to train or move people up from within the company. They rather just hire from outside (new). It’s not like it used to be.
I couldn’t agree more. The West has it the worst right now. It’s not the place to relocate to for work. :stick:
I couldn’t agree more. The West has it the worst right now. It’s not the place to relocate to for work. :stick:
Both are valid points, and the industry is more demanding. However, people should not be discouraged from following the path that makes them happy. And yes, some people have it, and some don’t. I completely agree. Some people are just incompetent when it comes to automotive work; breaking anything they touch. I see this very often. And as far as the junkyard, it is someone’s business. I agree. I’m not encouraging people to go and destroy everything. But it can be an essential tool for learning. I remember going to junk yards as a kid to help pull parts, and I did learn a lot from doing so.
Both are valid points, and the industry is more demanding. However, people should not be discouraged from following the path that makes them happy. And yes, some people have it, and some don’t. I completely agree. Some people are just incompetent when it comes to automotive work; breaking anything they touch. I see this very often. And as far as the junkyard, it is someone’s business. I agree. I’m not encouraging people to go and destroy everything. But it can be an essential tool for learning. I remember going to junk yards as a kid to help pull parts, and I did learn a lot from doing so.
First step would be a tune up. See if this helps with your rough idle condition. As stated above, there may not be an issue with your switch, but RPM’s are dropping too low. With the oil pump being engine driven, it must maintain idle or higher to deliver the proper oil pressure.
First step would be a tune up. See if this helps with your rough idle condition. As stated above, there may not be an issue with your switch, but RPM’s are dropping too low. With the oil pump being engine driven, it must maintain idle or higher to deliver the proper oil pressure.
That’s where I am stuck. I was a diesel mechanic in the Army for 3 years. Used my GI Bill when I got out to get a degree in Computer Information Systems, and in Automotive Transportation Technology. Landed me a job at a local dealership as a lube tech. 🙁 True, I have not gone to take any ASE tests. I should have before I graduated and became broke. So I can’t afford to take any ASE tests currently. But here in Southern California, it’s no joke about the over abundance of techs. I feel the only way I will make a living in this line of work, is to move. :blink: Started me out at $9 an hour. They pay the same for lot porters who chill all day. I haven’t made this little money in 10 YEARS!!!
That’s where I am stuck. I was a diesel mechanic in the Army for 3 years. Used my GI Bill when I got out to get a degree in Computer Information Systems, and in Automotive Transportation Technology. Landed me a job at a local dealership as a lube tech. 🙁 True, I have not gone to take any ASE tests. I should have before I graduated and became broke. So I can’t afford to take any ASE tests currently. But here in Southern California, it’s no joke about the over abundance of techs. I feel the only way I will make a living in this line of work, is to move. :blink: Started me out at $9 an hour. They pay the same for lot porters who chill all day. I haven’t made this little money in 10 YEARS!!!
That’s all circumstantial. Yes, I see your points. And yes, they’re valid ones. However, it is a way for people to learn. And there is nothing wrong with that. Furthermore, “destroying” $500 for a $20 part. Well, I find that a bit ridiculous. I mean, first they only pay like $300 for those cars in the first place. It’s all profit. Secondly, that’s what those places are for. to scavenge parts. Be it a $2 clip. I went to one to get the intake coupler needed to pass local emissions. Honda no longer carried the part, and no part dealer could get it either. Not to mention most at the yard were cracked. But I found one. Cost me a total of $4. Sometimes, we go for those cheap parts due to unavailability. But I rather see a kid tearing apart engines in a junk yard, learning his passion. Than a disgruntled middle aged man flipping burgers at McD because he never pursued his passion.
That’s all circumstantial. Yes, I see your points. And yes, they’re valid ones. However, it is a way for people to learn. And there is nothing wrong with that. Furthermore, “destroying” $500 for a $20 part. Well, I find that a bit ridiculous. I mean, first they only pay like $300 for those cars in the first place. It’s all profit. Secondly, that’s what those places are for. to scavenge parts. Be it a $2 clip. I went to one to get the intake coupler needed to pass local emissions. Honda no longer carried the part, and no part dealer could get it either. Not to mention most at the yard were cracked. But I found one. Cost me a total of $4. Sometimes, we go for those cheap parts due to unavailability. But I rather see a kid tearing apart engines in a junk yard, learning his passion. Than a disgruntled middle aged man flipping burgers at McD because he never pursued his passion.
It’s very unlikely anyone at a salvage yard will question what you are doing. Furthermore, there is typically a door charge, around $2. If asked tell them you need a specific part that is located deep within the transmission, engine, etc. that requires dismantling. That’s what there salvage yards (ie – pick-a-part) are for. Sure they are not meant to train yourself. However, who is going to stop you?
It’s very unlikely anyone at a salvage yard will question what you are doing. Furthermore, there is typically a door charge, around $2. If asked tell them you need a specific part that is located deep within the transmission, engine, etc. that requires dismantling. That’s what there salvage yards (ie – pick-a-part) are for. Sure they are not meant to train yourself. However, who is going to stop you?