Posted by jimg.allentown on January 23, 2016 at 05:29:37 from (173.49.143.208):
In Reply to: Just think about it. posted by brent zappe on January 22, 2016 at 23:32:27:
New stuff, old stuff, a REAL mechanic can handle either. Like it or not, working on cars and trucks WILL get your hands dirty.
Anybody that thinks that you just "plug in a scanner" and it tells you what is wrong is sadly mistaken. That tool that a mechanic plugs into the car's computer will only tell him what circuit is out of spec. The mechanic has to figure it out from there. Sadly, when you look under the hood of today's cars, there are no visual indications of what may be wrong. A failed sensor looks just like one that is working properly.
Unfortunately, today's technical schools and mechanic training do not teach any of the "old school" information. Like how to set points, dwell, and timing. Like how to adjust a carburetor. Knowledge of these skills help the mechanic to understand how an engine works. Even though all of the old mechanical things are now replaced with electronics, a basic understanding is very helpful in diagnosing a problem. All too often mechanics take the "shotgun" approach. They start changing parts until something fixes the problem. Lack of understanding is the reason for that.
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