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[BradMacc82]

He did!!!

That's not one of Al's fixes... - there's no duct tape!

 

[lx1x]

That's not one of Al's fixes... - there's no duct tape!

Nor a 22lr brass. HA!

 

[BradMacc82]

This is true, if there's no spent .22 rounds or duct tape involved, it's not one of Al's jobs.

 

[boss66tcode]

Former CarQuest guy here. I started out at one of the old Yates autoparts stores. I learned on the books, no computers at that point.

I appreciate the sales guys/gals who know what they are talking about, or they want to learn about cars. I hate the clowns who have no idea. When you find a good "counterman", they are worth the waiting in line to get to them.

 

[wilcam47]

Former CarQuest guy here. I started out at one of the old Yates autoparts stores. I learned on the books, no computers at that point.

I appreciate the sales guys/gals who know what they are talking about, or they want to learn about cars. I hate the clowns who have no idea. When you find a good "counterman", they are worth the waiting in line to get to them.

very true! Maybe its sociatal but unless you are elderly...I think everyone driving should be at least able to change their wipers, battery, and do a basic tune up...Its sad to see so many people incapable of these tasks

 

[wilcam47]

This is true, if there's no spent .22 rounds or duct tape involved, it's not one of Al's jobs.

or a broken extractor and cigarette butts

 

[BradMacc82]

or a broken extractor and cigarette butts

It'd be the whole bolt, Al wears them out too quick - but the cigarette butts your dead on with, Marlboro reds everywhere...

 

[guthook]

We need a M95 day at MG.

Are you still thinking about TX or is that out?

 

[oldsarge]

Wilcam47 what time do you work? I was in there today at about 11:30 and bought an altenator. I'll be back in tomorrow for a belt and a voltage regulator.

 

[wilcam47]

We need a M95 day at MG.

Are you still thinking about TX or is that out?

TX is out...Im headed to Idaho end of Aug...I have some land up there I'm trying to get a place set up...I have some ammo I need to light off before I leave for sure!!

 

[wilcam47]

Wilcam47 what time do you work? I was in there today at about 11:30 and bought an altenator. I'll be back in tomorrow for a belt and a voltage regulator.

I was prob there..I left for lunch at 1200 and am off today...I'm the short hispanic looking guy I'll be there Sat for sure..

 

[GUNMANSUPERSTAR]

I have worked part time on weekends only for this company for 4 years. I can assure you that DYI America in the automotive department seem to take short cuts in the work they perform to their cars just to keep them running another day. The best part is you see the same ppl week in week out. Its like they drive junk that constantly needs fixed then they are like this Ford, Chevy, Dodge foreign job are shit. No it's not the car. It's the fact you wrench on your car and are too damn cheap to take it to a reputable shop/mechanic to get resolved. These same ppl can't do the math that by the time you spend 300.00 bucks in guess work, you could have more than likely had it fixed in the first place for 100 bucks cheaper. Please note this is just an example but i am sure you guys get what i am saying. Thanks for your time!!

 

[wilcam47]

I have worked part time on weekends only for this company for 4 years. I can assure you that DYI America in the automotive department seem to take short cuts in the work they perform to their cars just to keep them running another day. The best part is you see the same ppl week in week out. Its like they drive junk that constantly needs fixed then they are like this Ford, Chevy, Dodge foreign job are shit. No it's not the car. It's the fact you wrench on your car and are too damn cheap to take it to a reputable shop/mechanic to get resolved. These same ppl can't do the math that by the time you spend 300.00 bucks in guess work, you could have more than likely had it fixed in the first place for 100 bucks cheaper. Please note this is just an example but i am sure you guys get what i am saying. Thanks for your time!!

I understand what you are saying...but at the same time people should know the basics of their car and general upkeep/tuneups/preventative maintenance. When people come in and they dont even know how many cylinders the car has or if its a 2.3, 3.0., 5.0. etc or that they cant even change a wiper blade...its real alarming this countries education is not getting better. some dealer stuff is expensive such as brake pad changes etc...

 

[lx1x]

they make 2.3, 3, and 5 cylinders?? hmm.. oh wait.. nevermind.. LOL

 

[BradMacc82]

they make 2.3, 3, and 5 cylinders?? hmm.. oh wait.. nevermind.. LOL

There are 3 cylinder engines (VW has them in europe), Volvo and GM have a 5 cylinder.

 

[lx1x]

There are 3 cylinder engines (VW has them in europe), Volvo and GM have a 5 cylinder.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20080380-48/coming-to-america-fords-3-cylinder-fiesta/

yup..

 

[GUNMANSUPERSTAR]

So true wilcam47! So true!! Ppl have no clue that simple fluid changes in a vehicle can increase its odds to hit the 300,000 mile mark. Not only that but it seems ppl have this mindset that a car is junk after 100k. Cars are lasting longer. I have a 2001 zx2 daily driver and that baby has 181,000 miles and hasn't missed a beat. Synthetic oils, synthetic tranny fluid, spark plugs, wires, coil packs, and coolant replacement every two years makes all the difference. Fix things when the check engine light comes on as well. Ignoring it only sets off more sensors. I will never forget one guy had a with a Ford Windstar van came in on a Saturday like two years ago. He told me he drove the vehicle with the engine light on for a year. I scanned the computer and boom, 34 codes. One issue alarmed the other codes. As stated, that light pops on get the car fixed. This is why buying a used car is so damn risky.

 

[guthook]

There are 3 cylinder engines (VW has them in europe), Volvo and GM have a 5 cylinder.

Yep. The Chevy Sprint had a 3 cyl Suzuki engine back in the 80's. My buddy had one. When you pushed the A/C button to turn it off it was like turbo boost.

 

[BradMacc82]

Smart For-Two's are comical with their 660cc 'engine', even on glass-smooth concrete in MB's shop I couldn't get it to spin them massive 13 inch wheels.

 

[FR8TRN]

Geo Metro ('89 or '90) had a 3cyl...been around for years.

Audi was running 5cyl engines in the mid-80's, MB had em in the mid-70's but diesel.

I remember seeing the Ford V4 engines when I was stationed in Germany......tiny little things....