im 15 right now and my love and passion is turning a wrench and being dirty on cars. Right now i work at a car wash that is connected to an oil change so i do get to actually help on some cars. I know its not the same as working at an actual shop but its still good experience. I do hope to become a master technician one day. but for right now i'm fine on just working on my own cars do simple repairs like changing brakes and stuff.
@jake66000 I would recommend you find a good school that is ASE accredited so that your time in school will count toward your work experience. Till then stay dirty.
Yeah! In my case I went on and worked as a helper at shops. cuase went i tried school first I would get lost on the theory. Then my instructor told me that even a cave man can do hands on. Then the mechanics would say the instructor is an idiot, and so on. But for some reason I went back to school cause the mechanics I worked with were really stingy. Thanks Eric.
@strongsoldier100 It's been my experience that you find both sides of the spectrum in the industry, some guys are good at theory and others are good at hands on, sometimes you find people good at both but the idea is to learn from both and be the best technician you can be and don't worry about what others say or think.
much, even now you can take a test and past if your good at taking test. So the better experience you gain, your experience will speak volumes and can be a caught 22. Automotive is a trying field but you can gain from it and apply it to your skill set.
@shabazzkunfu All good points and I agree about ASE but those certifications do get you jobs and more pay. I wish you luck and thanks for the comments and your input I appreciate both.
I have been in this field for 9 years and my experience has being a trying one. It's hard in this business especially as an African american in the midwest, many AA in the industry in the midwest as porters. I have to craw my way through and study. I have attended Job corp for my trainng which has it limitations. I would recommend for anyone interested to GO TO JOB CORP paid for by the gov't. Also employers can be idiots to work for, and to much emphasis is placed on the ASE which really dont
@TheDemons222 I think it depends on your area and the place you work, I have seen it vary quite a bit from like $8hr to $12 but keep in mind many times that's flat rate so you don't get a steady check.
@TheDemons222 here in Seattle area, if completed some sort of auto repair program training school it's any where from 25k - 30k a year. I was training a T-ten student for two years and after he completed the T-ten program (Toyota/Lexus program) and pass all 8 ASE plus ASE L1, I able to help him get a 22 an hr flat rate. So, at 125% work productivity this = to about 60k a year. Not bad after a two year program. Now, his a Master Diagnostic Technician Toyota certified & ASE master.
i cant find any decent schools, i'm willing to work for free like a sort of i suppose you could call it an internship so i can get everything into my head plus the experience hell i'd even pay for it lol
@kurama10271 I think you're much better off finding a school that will work for you as that carries a lot more weight than just work experience, the days of 'internships' for automotive technicians are over in my opinion. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
I'm very glad I shelled out 32 grand to take automotive courses. I graduated at the top of most of my classes and I learned a lot...only to end up finding work as an entry level oil-change guy, and end up being blamed for someone else's mistake at work, resulting in being black-listed locally. I LOVE cars, and I enjoy working on them, however the scholastic aspect behind the trade (and the douchebaggery practiced by co-workers) has left me jobless and with a bad taste in my mouth.
@nightmathzombieethan Yea I hear ya, don't know if you read my 'About' page but it sounds like we've had similar experiences. I wish you luck in finding a new job.
Hey I wanna do something that doesnt require TOO much hard work like going to college just to earn the same as other non graduate jobs. I like money and i dont want to work by the hour the rest of my life. Do you think that i could have a much better chance on the long run (opening up my own business or something like that) in automotive technician than any other courses??? Please reply. thank you
@verdugito1 I don't recommend starting out running your own shop right away, I think it's a much better plan to work in a shop for a few years to learn the trade first then dive into your own shop. If you try to do both at the same time you might be overwhelmed and not able to make it.
@verdugito1 Sounds to me like your just a lazy douche that wants life to be handed to you. This is America, anything is possible, IF YOU WORK HARD FOR IT. Get off your lazy ass, go to college and earn your degree, then get a job and work your way up the chain of command.
yeah youll be buying tools....hahah youll be buying fucking thousand dollor scan tools to turn off a check engine light on some car built in tokyo by some asshole who didnt think to consider that normal people buy this shit and have normal people fix them. The industry is a monopolized racket. Manufacturers are doing everything they can to make cars as complicated and obtuse as possible in order to get service return after warrenty. There is no longer a future in automotive for the little guy
@curtmastor It is much harder for the 'little guy' these days but I think you can still carve out a niche if you work hard and develop your clientele, it takes time but once you get there I think you can make a decent living.
truth is the automotive industry is such a shit trade to get into. 90% of gear heads who get into a dealership or open up theyre own place will be closed up or out of the biz in five years. thats the shitty ass truth. I say this as a 24 year old guy with an entire service garage inherited to me from a master tech dad, and a paid apprenticeship with that. FWI, Im trying to get into the local county jail as a corrections officer for 15 bucks an hour. thats how shitty this industry is.
@curtmastor I'm sad to hear your story but it's true this business is not what it used to be and it's a shame you're looking to get out because you sound like you'd make a great tech. Good luck to you and thanks for the comment.
i worked with a guy , 70 years old, he was labeled as service station attendent. it was a grandfather clause back east since thats how he started, he had been a mechanic for 53 years, but not licensed. i took high school courses, 1 year pre-employment automotive course then took my 4 - 2month levels at a technical school in addition to 10 years expereience, 8 actually at shops. i'm a journeyman now, but i want to get commercial and out of province certifications. i hope there is more in canada.
@freddy131994 im going to a college right now for automotive tech, and one of the students there told me he went to U.T.I and they go over everything so QUICK! and they dont give you like theory on cars like they do at the college im going to so in my opinion i would not choose UTI, but thats just me
indeed, u were helpful in this video, but think about it ,if u went a mechanical and u spend at least 25k maybe more as student loan,and u have to pay ur loan , and after graduation i thought i will make at least 12 to 14$ an hour as tire tech and then start buying tools little bit by lttle.i get shoked in fact they pay just 8.50 or 9 $hour to do oil change and tires at firestone shop.....is not hurtful ERIC AND if shop getting slow, u r first one they start cutting ur hours off.....sukkkkkkk
@gigiwawa1 Perhaps however you could have dropped 50K on being an IT person or some other college thing and made the same money only to be deeper in debt. At least with a mechanical background you can take those skills and either start your own business or use it in other areas to help save you on having to hire someone to do work for you. I've found use for my mechanical skill well beyond just fixing cars it's also helped with electrical, plumbing, and even carpentry. I guess it's how u c it
thank you for the quality tutorials. I am attempting my first engine job on a carburetted gas engine (Nissan E15). I don't intent to pursue a career but i want to be confident and competent with each car i own. Keep up the fine work. I would strive for the best quality work at all times. your torquing video is amazing. your videos give real confidence to any new enthusiast. You are also a good teacher. Open your own school!
@PAR88x Thank you very much for that as my goal is to do exactly what you describe. Good luck with that engine job I know you'll do fine just keep track off all the stuff you remove, take pictures if you need to and work carefully and steady and you'll do fine.
After turning wrenches for a few years I decided to go to a tech school. Granted I only wanted to take the auto trans classes in the beginning, but after a couple of classes I decided on going through the entire program. I'm only going part time in the evenings so I have seen a lot of people come and go. I can tell you that the thing that scares off people the most is the tool investment. They get nervous thinking about how much and for how long.
@toxictwinkiecream It is a valid concern because it's one that is unavoidable, the idea is to invest in them wisely and not just go for the latest 'fads' but rather start with some quality hand tools and work your way up from there. Thanks for your comment and good luck in school.
Ericcccccc! Got a confirmation for a seat to a 24-week course to start in Winter in January 2012. Thanks for the tips! I'll STAY DIRTY! what i mean, my hands! Like the videos! Keep them coming.
Did I here u say that u had to re take tests every 5 years to get recertified?if so that really sucks!in canada its a one time deal...if u pass what is called the "interprovincial exam" after a 4 year apprenticeship u are a certified"red seal mechanic/inspecter"and u never have to take another test...thank god!thats the way it is for the commercial transport trade and heavy duty anyways.keep up the good work eric!!
@666apaulo Yes in the states we do, there are a lot of reasons for this, I suspect one of them is to keep us 'honest'. Thanks for the insight and comment.
Today is my second day practicing in a service station. I went there after your advice. And they said that I can practice, for free... coz I have no certificate
And I agreed! the service station is very near my home, I can walk there... It's feeling pretty good.. :)
@ssasi3s good luck dude. thats the same way i started. i have been 2 years in the field, tes, am still pretty new. i did go to college and took all the major classes. i have 3 certificates and 2 ase's but u really need to earn experience, so really focus on that. and good luck =)
i want to be a mechanic but i dont even know how to change the oil or battery on a car : / cant do a pre mechanic course cause i have to move out of home as soon as i graduate from year 12. Scared of going into work experience in a shop not knowing a thing lol.
@landraider101 Some colleges offer courses like that in the basics that you might want to look into, I don't know of any specific programs off hand however. Keep me posted on what you find in case I get asked this again in the future.
Hey Eric, I have just watched your video and it was great. As of now, I am in the process of finishing my 3rd year of Auto Tech at my local high school. I really enjoy working on cars, turning wrenches, getting dirty, but most importantly, learning new things each day. I have high hopes of going and completing a Technical College and receiveing my ASE certification. And in the not so distant future, hopefully owning my own garage.
@TruckerDrew Awesome I like your initiative. I would recommend working in the field for a while before getting your own place however, you need to learn the ropes of repair before you get into the business side of things which is a whole different animal and you don't want to be learning both at the same time. I wish you the best of luck.
Thanks Eric, I teach Automotive Technology at a VoTech School and this is just what these kids need to hear. You hit on a lot of key points. Also, other videos like this one are from teachers or corporate bosses. Yours is the best because it comes from someone these kids can relate to. Again thanks!
@wdskate Thank you so much for your comment as my ultimate goal is to educate with my work and comments like this really speak to me. Thanks again I really appreciate it.
im not certified yet but I am planning on going to school this year to get my ASE certification. My question is can I work at any shops as a uncertified tech ? Like a shop helper or anything until im certified? Or should I just go and work at autozone or something until i finish school
@NickDaSamurai It's going to be very difficult to get a job in a shop without some kind of schooling under your belt, you might get lucky but these days it's very difficult to walk into a shop and get a job. You might consider a lot tech job at a dealer, I've seen people work their way up from there from time to time. Good luck.
You mentioned that you wanted to get into luxury cars. I assume that your choice of cars was Honda/Acura. Was your program in technical school geared toward Honda/Acura or was it a general automotive program? Also, was your first job (at the independent shop) a Honda/Acura specific position or was it more general?
@FreeThoughtCrime I spent my time perfecting my diagnostic and electrical skills so that I could get into the luxury car market as I believed it would bring better money, it did actually. I did not actually set out to work on Acura's in fact I applied to the Cadillac dealer that sent me to their Acura dealer for a job. My first job as a mechanic was in a general repair shop.
Will classes at a community college be sufficient, you see i really want to be an automotive technician however I don't want to major or be doing that as a permanent profession the reason i want to is simply i just love cars and everything about them. so what would you think of a community college certification?
Have you ever heard of a school UTI? They seem to have a great program but ive heard bad things.. Im looking into them and curious if you have any thoughts ?
@JessejAtwood I have and I also heard mixed things. In my opinion you get out of a school what you put into it, schools are there to educate and a big part of that education is what you as a student puts into it, if you don't make the effort you won't get much out of it. Good luck and thanks for your comment.
@JessejAtwood Having graduated from UTI top of class, I have mixed opinions about it. If you can get at least 6 months work experience, and get good grades in school, you can enter the dealership training programs with UTI, which will guarantee you a job. The only downside is that they will place you wherever they need you in the US, and since the west and east coast are always top choice and over-crowded with mechanics, there's no telling where you'll end up.
@ETCG1 I have always wanted to be an automotive technician. But, my parents don't want me to be as they think that it is a socially outcasted job...I don't really care.
I started studying about it from grade 7
I'm in 11 now, I came to the conclusion that I will go to UTI, get my ASE then get the extra experience...I just wanted u to tell me what u think of UTI, I've heard good and bad about it.
I'll try my best to change my parents mind though...
@013xtreme I've been asked that question a lot and I can say that I have no experience with them so I couldn't give an opinion on that, I can say that I've heard the same conflicting reports however but I believe you get out what you put into your education and it's not always the institution that is at fault if you don't get the most out of your experience. I wish you the best of luck and hope that your parents eventually come around.
@013xtreme my mom is the same way, i have been a gearhead since i was about 6th or 7th grade, im now going to be a senior in september. She seems to be worried about the title that comes with it... I to want to go to uti and become ase certified, but my admissions counselor called off the interview for lack of support, but at the end of the day, its our decision, i know exactly what u are feeling.
@013xtreme what Eric said about your motivation is totally true: you can study hard at a bad school or be lazy at a great school. i will throw in a little addition: have your parents talk to the recruiter at UTI. they have a great way of putting things into perspective, and are very experienced at talking to parents. i am a student at UTI right now, and i love it!
im planing on being a mechanic i come from a family of mechanics they all say that i should take electricity/wiring classes in high school cause its will make the job easier is that true?
@kirklanddavis Lets put it this way, I just rectified my ASE's and in the 15 years that I've been taking them I see more and more questions about electrical work. If you want a good paying job as a technician study up on your electrical and your emissions and you will never have to look for a job again. Good luck in school and with your new career.
I hope you dont mind me asking but, what kinda school did you go to? I mean did you go to a community college or did you go to a bigger trade school like UTI, Reason why im asking is because i have a community college not to far from me that offers automotive and i also have UTI that is a bit further away and alot more expensive and honestly i dont come from a wealthy family and im just wondering whats best for me.
@timmytee12 I went to Rosedale Technical Institue in Pittsburgh PA, the other details are on my bio on the 'About' page of my website. As for what's best for you I would look into your options and see what works best for you and your schedule and budget. Make sure whatever program you decide on is recognized by ASE as it may count toward your work credit for your certifications.
hi I'm looking to become a auto mechanic, and am a natural at it, I've only work on my jeep, and have done everything you can think of transfer case VC replacement, ECU alternator,brake line, belt oil change wheel cylinder, brake drums, brake rotor and pads, AC charge, tranny oil change, shocks radiator. and I've done with out any training, I'm self tote. I'm try to find a shop that works nights and I can get more experienced and learn more. should I be looking for dealership or local shop
@thetrainers12345 If I'm honest if you are serious about becoming a technician you should look to attend a local trade school or automotive program at a community college, being good with your hands is one thing but you really need some theory behind what you are doing to be effective, in addition to that when you look for a job as a tech it's a lot easier if you have some paperwork to back up your ability. Good luck.
Eric as a master tech with 20+ years I agree with you, except I feel you left the one and to me most important aspect out. If a person is not mechanically inclined they will never make it as a tech no matter how many years of school they go through. I have seen it so many times over the years. No amount of school can teach you mechanical inclination. Just my .02
@HunterCO1 Yea that is true but if I had put that in the video it might sound elitist, I like to have faith in people till they prove me wrong. Thanks for the comment.
@Placer Thanks for that, you should try teaching as it seems to be a very good way to brush up on stuff from what I've found, really keeps you on your toes.
Yeah, I went into the local genuinesaab store, which is family owned, and they looked at me like I was crazy when I asked if I could get a job, like you said "sweeping floors". I don't think the average person realizes the schooling involved in learning about cars, or at least I didn't
I'm so glad that I found your channel. I'm looking to get in to the auto tech world and am planning on going to a tech school. I'm always on YouTube watching auto tech vids trying to learn as much as I can. thank you so much for making these videos.
@kmklife63 Before I became a tech I read every book in the library about auto mechanics, your a man after my own heart. Good luck in school and don't forget to have fun while you work on cars as working on them as a job is different than working on them on 'weekends'.
@TRcustomengineering I would say call yourself a technician, if I'm honest I did pretty well in school but I really didn't learn anything till I started doing this for a living, in other words I think experience goes a long way. I know a few guys like you than can work circles around most 'techs'. In short it's not a piece of paper but rather what you do that defines you.
@ETCG1 idk I luv being a student here but Ignition theory/diagnostics is killin me. Its not a matter of understanding its remembering. Dont get me wrong WyoTech is the shit. today was a complete lecture on all sensors & how to test them with Snap-On MODIS looking at waveforms shit like that. I intended to finish watching your channel yesterday, but after failing ignition diagnostics test i didnt want to even think about cars again until today. I was pissed! I will finish them today.
but the radiator shops, carb rebuilders, real bodymen, metal workers and guys who know how to use a synchrograph to tune distributors ect are just about 95% dead or retired. sad but true. keep up the good work and to everyone watching experience, patience and an open mind are more valueble then paper. the best wrench i ever knew couldnt read a lick.
@phrygian360 Aside from the body work I'm part of that 5% as I came into the field right about the time that stuff was going away so they taught it to us even though a lot of that information was becoming obsolete. I feel however that knowing the old systems in that way was very helpful in understanding the principals of the new systems as in many ways they are electronic updates of the older systems.
you forgot to mention the tremendous amounts of "technicians" that are NOT ase certified but i forgive you because you are not perfect haha but really in my opinion all of the best mechanics are of old days that had no certs and were true craftsmen who loved what they do...
@phrygian360 That is true to some degree but these days most of those guys have done the ASE tests and are in the system mostly to help promote their professionalism and their shops.
@interlagos80s No, you will dig yourself a deep hole that you will probably never crawl out of, just watch the video I posted on my ETCG channel, "Inside My Odyssey Transmission".
@ETCG1 i've always been a good hands on person but could you tell me what tools are required to unmount the tranny from the car and steps to rebuild? i have a 2006 accord v6 auto
hey, i am one of the people having trouble deciding what career field to go into right now..i live in canada so pay rate may be different than usa. is this a steady career and also is the income well enough for me to do well with a family? thanks, any help and advice is appreciated!
@interlagos80s I did very well as a technician for many years and provided well for my family. It's a good field and to be honest it could use some new blood.
@ETCG1 thanks for the reply..im trying to do all the research i can right now before i enter the course. what is the average wage after graduating the 4 year course? i know the first year is classroom and job site, and starting at 12-14/hr average. i know i can do something else but cars is what i love even though it may be tough.
Hello Eric , fiirstly I just like to say thanks for the great videos they have really been a help and hope they keep coming :) what i wanted to ask is; i want to become a auto mechanic but i`m not really sure were to go and what to qualificationsto get ? I have surfed the internet but the right information i cant find ,I was wondering wheter you could help?
@George370z What your looking for is a vocational school or community college that has an automotive program, there are some that are nationally accredited and found in many states while others are a local thing. Your looking for one that is ASE accredited that way you can get credit toward your ASE certifications which are great for helping you get a job in the field when you get out. Good luck and thanks for your comment.
I was watching one of your videos and you mentioned a test fuse that you use so you don't keep blowing good ones. I have googled test fuse and can't find the one you mentioned could you tell me where you bought yours.
hi am new to watching your videos and i love them, i was just wondering am thinking about becoming a mechanic am 24 years old is that too old to start learing for this job ??
@petrolman1000 Not by a long shot. These days careers can turn on a dime and if you want to get into it I wouldn't hesitate. Good luck and keep me posted on what you decide.
If you can go into work every single day and always take something good out of it, and wake up every morning feeling good about going to work-Then you know its for you. If you cant, Realize that is was good while it lasted and you gone as far as you can go. Dont see it as a failure! See it as new oppourtunity to learn something else. Afterall there are many different types of jobs out there, thousands and thousands, Its only the begining.
Hey I have a 04 dodge ram with 4.56 gears in it for over 20K miles now. All of the sudden I'm hearing a tat tat tat like playing card on the spokes of a bike within 15 miles it sounds like a 3 foot zip tie on the drive shaft (louder) I get home and the pumpkin is hot. What do you think it is? LSD/Bearings/Gears or??? Its raining so I won't be pulling the cover for 24 hours. I'm curious to see how your answer compares to what I find, if I do. Stock LSD and Richmond gears
@13612 Whenever you install a set of gears you have to make sure you locate them correctly inside the diff and make sure you have the correct contact pattern on the gear teeth, if not, problems will result. It is also very important to use the correct lubricant as LSD diff's use a special fluid and if it is not used there may also be a problem.
@13612 Backlash was set proper and checked again at dealership about 12K miles ago. I pulled to cover today and I've lost 1 tooth off the pinion and the next in line is cracked and ready to go. I was hoping it was the LSD unit, but it wasn't. It's had LSD additive in it both times. These gears should never have failed running 300RWHP. I think I had a bad set, the metal doesn't look like a clean brake, its appears like metal added to metal at the brake...hard to describe. Either way SOL
i have a question, i have A/C tools up the reer, and ive recharged my syastem twice now and both times the compressor turned on, but no cold air, 20 minutes later all the freon (r12) leaked out, i did the dye test, and found no leak, but i didnt check my evaperator core, how can you tell if that is the problem, mine is not under the dash, its under the hood but it takes a long time to get to. thanks
@ETCG1 o ok, thanks so muych man, and btw with the rotors, i was working on them today, and i fond out how to get that seated ring out, then i had to buy a spanner socket for a dana 44 axel. then it started to rain, and i had to put it back together and i gota finish on monday, but thanks for the help!
@ETCG1 yea, but man i love your videos, you are such a goodguy for making videos, and showing people how to fix there cars, keep up the great work eric.
Have you had to recertify for ASE? If so, how long to you think you might keep it up?
I was 1 question away from passing engine performance, so I want to attempt it again soon, but those tests can require being very careful on your answers.
@mss829 I've re-certified twice so far and I'm due again soon, the recert tests are easier than the initial tests. Yes the questions can be tricky, I think I may produce a series on ASE testing at some point in the future to address that very thing.
@ETCG1 As I will be starting at Central Georgia Tech for Auto Tech I think that would be a great thing to do so us students could get a little heads yup on certain test for certain systems!
Great video Eric. I start summer school at my local cc for their automotive program and they are part of the T-TEN partnership (Toyota) on Monday so I hope to be a part of that when I graduate.
Great video. I wish I time to do just that. But I like my job as a cnc machinist an working on cars on the side. Which helps me pay for building derby cars. Keep the video's coming!
@freebirdjr2000 To be honest the way your doing it is probably better. Working on cars for a living sort of takes the fun out of building them and with your job you can make some of your own parts. Thanks for the comment.
Cool video, and I'll add this. I just this week started my career as an auto tech at a Nissan dealership. This is after an associates degree, a decent investimate in tools, and calling every dealer in my area to get in for an interview. The biggest thing for me who knew nothing about cars 2 years ago is ask questions (alot), be flexible, perfect practice, and perserverance. Good luck all.
@Rezikrisp Welcome to the world of professional auto repair. I wish you the best of luck. You are correct that asking questions is the best way to learn and get better at what you do. Thanks for commenting.
In August I start my GM-ASEP automotive classes at a local community college(for the record I hate physics haha). I hear so many auto techs quitting and complaining about flat rat(p)e and how it's a horrible career but it is what you make of it. After doing 5 years of aluminum construction I feel destined to do this haha
@CravinMorehead420 Thanks for the comment. In the next video I plan to cover what it is actually like to be a technician, perhaps that will shed some light for you. I used to paint houses before I became a mechanic, amongst other things.
Theory is important, but hands on is where it all comes together.
Same thing goes for pretty much everything.
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These days, trying to break into anything without some form of technical school is probably harder work than the schoolwork would be in the first place.
The auto repair industry is a joke it only pays off for yourself spend like damn near half your yearly salary just on overpriced tools
AutoInc420 5 hours ago
Thank you ! :D
donofthekuwait 2 weeks ago
im 15 right now and my love and passion is turning a wrench and being dirty on cars. Right now i work at a car wash that is connected to an oil change so i do get to actually help on some cars. I know its not the same as working at an actual shop but its still good experience. I do hope to become a master technician one day. but for right now i'm fine on just working on my own cars do simple repairs like changing brakes and stuff.
jake66000 1 month ago
@jake66000 I would recommend you find a good school that is ASE accredited so that your time in school will count toward your work experience. Till then stay dirty.
ETCG1 1 month ago
Yeah! In my case I went on and worked as a helper at shops. cuase went i tried school first I would get lost on the theory. Then my instructor told me that even a cave man can do hands on. Then the mechanics would say the instructor is an idiot, and so on. But for some reason I went back to school cause the mechanics I worked with were really stingy. Thanks Eric.
strongsoldier100 1 month ago
@strongsoldier100 It's been my experience that you find both sides of the spectrum in the industry, some guys are good at theory and others are good at hands on, sometimes you find people good at both but the idea is to learn from both and be the best technician you can be and don't worry about what others say or think.
ETCG1 1 month ago
much, even now you can take a test and past if your good at taking test. So the better experience you gain, your experience will speak volumes and can be a caught 22. Automotive is a trying field but you can gain from it and apply it to your skill set.
shabazzkunfu 1 month ago
@shabazzkunfu All good points and I agree about ASE but those certifications do get you jobs and more pay. I wish you luck and thanks for the comments and your input I appreciate both.
ETCG1 1 month ago
I have been in this field for 9 years and my experience has being a trying one. It's hard in this business especially as an African american in the midwest, many AA in the industry in the midwest as porters. I have to craw my way through and study. I have attended Job corp for my trainng which has it limitations. I would recommend for anyone interested to GO TO JOB CORP paid for by the gov't. Also employers can be idiots to work for, and to much emphasis is placed on the ASE which really dont
shabazzkunfu 1 month ago
does anyone no how much an entry level tech make?
TheDemons222 2 months ago
@TheDemons222 I think it depends on your area and the place you work, I have seen it vary quite a bit from like $8hr to $12 but keep in mind many times that's flat rate so you don't get a steady check.
ETCG1 1 month ago
@TheDemons222 here in Seattle area, if completed some sort of auto repair program training school it's any where from 25k - 30k a year. I was training a T-ten student for two years and after he completed the T-ten program (Toyota/Lexus program) and pass all 8 ASE plus ASE L1, I able to help him get a 22 an hr flat rate. So, at 125% work productivity this = to about 60k a year. Not bad after a two year program. Now, his a Master Diagnostic Technician Toyota certified & ASE master.
500hpsi 1 week ago
great video
hummarstra 2 months ago
i cant find any decent schools, i'm willing to work for free like a sort of i suppose you could call it an internship so i can get everything into my head plus the experience hell i'd even pay for it lol
kurama10271 2 months ago
@kurama10271 I think you're much better off finding a school that will work for you as that carries a lot more weight than just work experience, the days of 'internships' for automotive technicians are over in my opinion. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 1 month ago
I'm very glad I shelled out 32 grand to take automotive courses. I graduated at the top of most of my classes and I learned a lot...only to end up finding work as an entry level oil-change guy, and end up being blamed for someone else's mistake at work, resulting in being black-listed locally. I LOVE cars, and I enjoy working on them, however the scholastic aspect behind the trade (and the douchebaggery practiced by co-workers) has left me jobless and with a bad taste in my mouth.
nightmathzombieethan 2 months ago 5
@nightmathzombieethan Yea I hear ya, don't know if you read my 'About' page but it sounds like we've had similar experiences. I wish you luck in finding a new job.
ETCG1 2 months ago 2
very accurate description of the tech schools and expirence!
metalxesp 2 months ago
Hey I wanna do something that doesnt require TOO much hard work like going to college just to earn the same as other non graduate jobs. I like money and i dont want to work by the hour the rest of my life. Do you think that i could have a much better chance on the long run (opening up my own business or something like that) in automotive technician than any other courses??? Please reply. thank you
verdugito1 2 months ago
@verdugito1 I don't recommend starting out running your own shop right away, I think it's a much better plan to work in a shop for a few years to learn the trade first then dive into your own shop. If you try to do both at the same time you might be overwhelmed and not able to make it.
ETCG1 2 months ago
@verdugito1 Sounds to me like your just a lazy douche that wants life to be handed to you. This is America, anything is possible, IF YOU WORK HARD FOR IT. Get off your lazy ass, go to college and earn your degree, then get a job and work your way up the chain of command.
moparmurderer 2 months ago
yeah youll be buying tools....hahah youll be buying fucking thousand dollor scan tools to turn off a check engine light on some car built in tokyo by some asshole who didnt think to consider that normal people buy this shit and have normal people fix them. The industry is a monopolized racket. Manufacturers are doing everything they can to make cars as complicated and obtuse as possible in order to get service return after warrenty. There is no longer a future in automotive for the little guy
curtmastor 3 months ago
@curtmastor It is much harder for the 'little guy' these days but I think you can still carve out a niche if you work hard and develop your clientele, it takes time but once you get there I think you can make a decent living.
ETCG1 2 months ago
truth is the automotive industry is such a shit trade to get into. 90% of gear heads who get into a dealership or open up theyre own place will be closed up or out of the biz in five years. thats the shitty ass truth. I say this as a 24 year old guy with an entire service garage inherited to me from a master tech dad, and a paid apprenticeship with that. FWI, Im trying to get into the local county jail as a corrections officer for 15 bucks an hour. thats how shitty this industry is.
curtmastor 3 months ago
@curtmastor I'm sad to hear your story but it's true this business is not what it used to be and it's a shame you're looking to get out because you sound like you'd make a great tech. Good luck to you and thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 2 months ago
i worked with a guy , 70 years old, he was labeled as service station attendent. it was a grandfather clause back east since thats how he started, he had been a mechanic for 53 years, but not licensed. i took high school courses, 1 year pre-employment automotive course then took my 4 - 2month levels at a technical school in addition to 10 years expereience, 8 actually at shops. i'm a journeyman now, but i want to get commercial and out of province certifications. i hope there is more in canada.
kenman1717 3 months ago
@kenman1717 I hope so too, it sounds like you have a great career going I wish you the best of luck. Thanks very much for your comment.
ETCG1 2 months ago
Which Technical school did you go? Im thinking about going to U.T.I.
Is it better to go to a Junior College or a Technical school.
freddy131994 3 months ago
@freddy131994 I went to Rosedale Technical Institute in Pittsburgh PA. Details of my career are on the About page on my website.
ETCG1 3 months ago
@freddy131994 im going to a college right now for automotive tech, and one of the students there told me he went to U.T.I and they go over everything so QUICK! and they dont give you like theory on cars like they do at the college im going to so in my opinion i would not choose UTI, but thats just me
sergkillz 2 months ago
What do you think about online automotive technology classes?
samayoachristian5 3 months ago
@samayoachristian5 Not much really as you need 'hands on' to get a proper automotive education.
ETCG1 3 months ago
you could have made a short version lol
hksification 3 months ago
@hksification Could have but it's my show. :)
ETCG1 3 months ago 5
@ETCG1 lol your the one who says comment rate and favorite.that was a helpful comment by the way.
who do you make the show for us or urself???
hksification 3 months ago
indeed, u were helpful in this video, but think about it ,if u went a mechanical and u spend at least 25k maybe more as student loan,and u have to pay ur loan , and after graduation i thought i will make at least 12 to 14$ an hour as tire tech and then start buying tools little bit by lttle.i get shoked in fact they pay just 8.50 or 9 $hour to do oil change and tires at firestone shop.....is not hurtful ERIC AND if shop getting slow, u r first one they start cutting ur hours off.....sukkkkkkk
gigiwawa1 3 months ago
@gigiwawa1 Perhaps however you could have dropped 50K on being an IT person or some other college thing and made the same money only to be deeper in debt. At least with a mechanical background you can take those skills and either start your own business or use it in other areas to help save you on having to hire someone to do work for you. I've found use for my mechanical skill well beyond just fixing cars it's also helped with electrical, plumbing, and even carpentry. I guess it's how u c it
ETCG1 3 months ago
hey Eric....ur the best....
gigiwawa1 3 months ago
The best info if you want to become a technician.GO TO SCHOOL.ETCG FTW.GREAT VIDEO.
Chills327 4 months ago
@Chills327 I could not agree more, thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 4 months ago
thank you for the quality tutorials. I am attempting my first engine job on a carburetted gas engine (Nissan E15). I don't intent to pursue a career but i want to be confident and competent with each car i own. Keep up the fine work. I would strive for the best quality work at all times. your torquing video is amazing. your videos give real confidence to any new enthusiast. You are also a good teacher. Open your own school!
PAR88x 4 months ago
@PAR88x Thank you very much for that as my goal is to do exactly what you describe. Good luck with that engine job I know you'll do fine just keep track off all the stuff you remove, take pictures if you need to and work carefully and steady and you'll do fine.
ETCG1 4 months ago
After turning wrenches for a few years I decided to go to a tech school. Granted I only wanted to take the auto trans classes in the beginning, but after a couple of classes I decided on going through the entire program. I'm only going part time in the evenings so I have seen a lot of people come and go. I can tell you that the thing that scares off people the most is the tool investment. They get nervous thinking about how much and for how long.
toxictwinkiecream 5 months ago
@toxictwinkiecream It is a valid concern because it's one that is unavoidable, the idea is to invest in them wisely and not just go for the latest 'fads' but rather start with some quality hand tools and work your way up from there. Thanks for your comment and good luck in school.
ETCG1 4 months ago
Ericcccccc! Got a confirmation for a seat to a 24-week course to start in Winter in January 2012. Thanks for the tips! I'll STAY DIRTY! what i mean, my hands! Like the videos! Keep them coming.
yuriboiblu 5 months ago
@yuriboiblu That is awesome news congratulations and good luck.
ETCG1 5 months ago
@ETCG1 Thank you. Just watched 2 videos about engine removal of the tahoe.
yuriboiblu 5 months ago
Did I here u say that u had to re take tests every 5 years to get recertified?if so that really sucks!in canada its a one time deal...if u pass what is called the "interprovincial exam" after a 4 year apprenticeship u are a certified"red seal mechanic/inspecter"and u never have to take another test...thank god!thats the way it is for the commercial transport trade and heavy duty anyways.keep up the good work eric!!
666apaulo 5 months ago
@666apaulo Yes in the states we do, there are a lot of reasons for this, I suspect one of them is to keep us 'honest'. Thanks for the insight and comment.
ETCG1 5 months ago
Today is my second day practicing in a service station. I went there after your advice. And they said that I can practice, for free... coz I have no certificate
And I agreed! the service station is very near my home, I can walk there... It's feeling pretty good.. :)
thanx for the great advices :)
Saif from Sweden.
ssasi3s 6 months ago
@ssasi3s That is great news, good luck and thanks for your comments.
ETCG1 6 months ago
@ssasi3s good luck dude. thats the same way i started. i have been 2 years in the field, tes, am still pretty new. i did go to college and took all the major classes. i have 3 certificates and 2 ase's but u really need to earn experience, so really focus on that. and good luck =)
xxioryyagamixx 5 months ago
@xxioryyagamixx thanx man:) I'm really concentrating on it and I'm doing my best to learn everything... thanx again :)
ssasi3s 5 months ago
i want to be a mechanic but i dont even know how to change the oil or battery on a car : / cant do a pre mechanic course cause i have to move out of home as soon as i graduate from year 12. Scared of going into work experience in a shop not knowing a thing lol.
landraider101 6 months ago
@landraider101 Some colleges offer courses like that in the basics that you might want to look into, I don't know of any specific programs off hand however. Keep me posted on what you find in case I get asked this again in the future.
ETCG1 6 months ago
Hey Eric, I have just watched your video and it was great. As of now, I am in the process of finishing my 3rd year of Auto Tech at my local high school. I really enjoy working on cars, turning wrenches, getting dirty, but most importantly, learning new things each day. I have high hopes of going and completing a Technical College and receiveing my ASE certification. And in the not so distant future, hopefully owning my own garage.
TruckerDrew 6 months ago
@TruckerDrew Awesome I like your initiative. I would recommend working in the field for a while before getting your own place however, you need to learn the ropes of repair before you get into the business side of things which is a whole different animal and you don't want to be learning both at the same time. I wish you the best of luck.
ETCG1 6 months ago
Thanks Eric, I teach Automotive Technology at a VoTech School and this is just what these kids need to hear. You hit on a lot of key points. Also, other videos like this one are from teachers or corporate bosses. Yours is the best because it comes from someone these kids can relate to. Again thanks!
wdskate 6 months ago
@wdskate Thank you so much for your comment as my ultimate goal is to educate with my work and comments like this really speak to me. Thanks again I really appreciate it.
ETCG1 6 months ago
im not certified yet but I am planning on going to school this year to get my ASE certification. My question is can I work at any shops as a uncertified tech ? Like a shop helper or anything until im certified? Or should I just go and work at autozone or something until i finish school
NickDaSamurai 6 months ago
@NickDaSamurai It's going to be very difficult to get a job in a shop without some kind of schooling under your belt, you might get lucky but these days it's very difficult to walk into a shop and get a job. You might consider a lot tech job at a dealer, I've seen people work their way up from there from time to time. Good luck.
ETCG1 6 months ago
You mentioned that you wanted to get into luxury cars. I assume that your choice of cars was Honda/Acura. Was your program in technical school geared toward Honda/Acura or was it a general automotive program? Also, was your first job (at the independent shop) a Honda/Acura specific position or was it more general?
FreeThoughtCrime 6 months ago
@FreeThoughtCrime I spent my time perfecting my diagnostic and electrical skills so that I could get into the luxury car market as I believed it would bring better money, it did actually. I did not actually set out to work on Acura's in fact I applied to the Cadillac dealer that sent me to their Acura dealer for a job. My first job as a mechanic was in a general repair shop.
ETCG1 6 months ago
Will classes at a community college be sufficient, you see i really want to be an automotive technician however I don't want to major or be doing that as a permanent profession the reason i want to is simply i just love cars and everything about them. so what would you think of a community college certification?
Waizu91 7 months ago
@Waizu91 I suppose it depends on the college and instructor, I would think if they offered the program that it would be good enough but I don't know.
ETCG1 7 months ago
How old is too Old Brother?
buttmanroad 7 months ago
@buttmanroad Your only as old as you feel.
ETCG1 7 months ago
Have you ever heard of a school UTI? They seem to have a great program but ive heard bad things.. Im looking into them and curious if you have any thoughts ?
JessejAtwood 7 months ago
@JessejAtwood I have and I also heard mixed things. In my opinion you get out of a school what you put into it, schools are there to educate and a big part of that education is what you as a student puts into it, if you don't make the effort you won't get much out of it. Good luck and thanks for your comment.
ETCG1 7 months ago
@JessejAtwood Having graduated from UTI top of class, I have mixed opinions about it. If you can get at least 6 months work experience, and get good grades in school, you can enter the dealership training programs with UTI, which will guarantee you a job. The only downside is that they will place you wherever they need you in the US, and since the west and east coast are always top choice and over-crowded with mechanics, there's no telling where you'll end up.
eltrouble 7 months ago
@ETCG1 I have always wanted to be an automotive technician. But, my parents don't want me to be as they think that it is a socially outcasted job...I don't really care.
I started studying about it from grade 7
I'm in 11 now, I came to the conclusion that I will go to UTI, get my ASE then get the extra experience...I just wanted u to tell me what u think of UTI, I've heard good and bad about it.
I'll try my best to change my parents mind though...
013xtreme 8 months ago
@013xtreme I've been asked that question a lot and I can say that I have no experience with them so I couldn't give an opinion on that, I can say that I've heard the same conflicting reports however but I believe you get out what you put into your education and it's not always the institution that is at fault if you don't get the most out of your experience. I wish you the best of luck and hope that your parents eventually come around.
ETCG1 8 months ago
@013xtreme my mom is the same way, i have been a gearhead since i was about 6th or 7th grade, im now going to be a senior in september. She seems to be worried about the title that comes with it... I to want to go to uti and become ase certified, but my admissions counselor called off the interview for lack of support, but at the end of the day, its our decision, i know exactly what u are feeling.
wisgolf2012 7 months ago
@wisgolf2012 Work hard and follow your dreams, life really isn't worth living otherwise. I wish you the best of luck.
ETCG1 7 months ago
@013xtreme what Eric said about your motivation is totally true: you can study hard at a bad school or be lazy at a great school. i will throw in a little addition: have your parents talk to the recruiter at UTI. they have a great way of putting things into perspective, and are very experienced at talking to parents. i am a student at UTI right now, and i love it!
idan4411 7 months ago
im planing on being a mechanic i come from a family of mechanics they all say that i should take electricity/wiring classes in high school cause its will make the job easier is that true?
kirklanddavis 8 months ago
@kirklanddavis Lets put it this way, I just rectified my ASE's and in the 15 years that I've been taking them I see more and more questions about electrical work. If you want a good paying job as a technician study up on your electrical and your emissions and you will never have to look for a job again. Good luck in school and with your new career.
ETCG1 8 months ago
This was a really helpful video. Thanks Eric.
LookieLoudLou 8 months ago
@LookieLoudLou Your welcome, thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 8 months ago
hey i got a question, do your hands get dirty 24/7?
or does the black stuff come off?
my dad told me i'd be eating lunch with black hands if i became a automotive technician
TheNewBorn230 9 months ago
@TheNewBorn230 I think you asked this question a bunch of times and I've posted an answer on your channel.
ETCG1 9 months ago
@ETCG1 thank you so much, i posted it a couple times hoping to get a response :P sorry if that was anoyying.
TheNewBorn230 9 months ago
@ETCG1 :D :D :D hahaha! very funny!
mobilove 8 months ago
thanks
TheNewBorn230 9 months ago
I hope you dont mind me asking but, what kinda school did you go to? I mean did you go to a community college or did you go to a bigger trade school like UTI, Reason why im asking is because i have a community college not to far from me that offers automotive and i also have UTI that is a bit further away and alot more expensive and honestly i dont come from a wealthy family and im just wondering whats best for me.
timmytee12 9 months ago
@timmytee12 I went to Rosedale Technical Institue in Pittsburgh PA, the other details are on my bio on the 'About' page of my website. As for what's best for you I would look into your options and see what works best for you and your schedule and budget. Make sure whatever program you decide on is recognized by ASE as it may count toward your work credit for your certifications.
ETCG1 9 months ago
hi I'm looking to become a auto mechanic, and am a natural at it, I've only work on my jeep, and have done everything you can think of transfer case VC replacement, ECU alternator,brake line, belt oil change wheel cylinder, brake drums, brake rotor and pads, AC charge, tranny oil change, shocks radiator. and I've done with out any training, I'm self tote. I'm try to find a shop that works nights and I can get more experienced and learn more. should I be looking for dealership or local shop
thetrainers12345 10 months ago
@thetrainers12345 If I'm honest if you are serious about becoming a technician you should look to attend a local trade school or automotive program at a community college, being good with your hands is one thing but you really need some theory behind what you are doing to be effective, in addition to that when you look for a job as a tech it's a lot easier if you have some paperwork to back up your ability. Good luck.
ETCG1 10 months ago
The Best Youtube Channel Ever! This Is Very Informative Nd I Thank You So Much For These Videos (:
juancarlosspartan 10 months ago
Eric as a master tech with 20+ years I agree with you, except I feel you left the one and to me most important aspect out. If a person is not mechanically inclined they will never make it as a tech no matter how many years of school they go through. I have seen it so many times over the years. No amount of school can teach you mechanical inclination. Just my .02
HunterCO1 10 months ago
@HunterCO1 Yea that is true but if I had put that in the video it might sound elitist, I like to have faith in people till they prove me wrong. Thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 10 months ago
I graduated not too long and I still read books.. I'm glad i landed on thecarguy. Great on brushing up on things and so damn informative.
Placer 10 months ago
@Placer Thanks for that, you should try teaching as it seems to be a very good way to brush up on stuff from what I've found, really keeps you on your toes.
ETCG1 10 months ago
Yeah, I went into the local genuinesaab store, which is family owned, and they looked at me like I was crazy when I asked if I could get a job, like you said "sweeping floors". I don't think the average person realizes the schooling involved in learning about cars, or at least I didn't
brian5446 10 months ago
@brian5446 That is true but don't forget about the liability that goes with it too.
ETCG1 10 months ago
I'm so glad that I found your channel. I'm looking to get in to the auto tech world and am planning on going to a tech school. I'm always on YouTube watching auto tech vids trying to learn as much as I can. thank you so much for making these videos.
kmklife63 11 months ago
@kmklife63 Before I became a tech I read every book in the library about auto mechanics, your a man after my own heart. Good luck in school and don't forget to have fun while you work on cars as working on them as a job is different than working on them on 'weekends'.
ETCG1 10 months ago
Heres a dumb question.
I've worked on cars for a long time now, I've read many books any stuff and have hands on too.
I have not gone to any schools or tacken any test.
But when it comes to getting the job done, theres alot i can do and do it rite.
So what would i call my self?
I'm not a certified tech but i do tech work.
I love all your videos.
Thanks!
TRcustomengineering 11 months ago
@TRcustomengineering I would say call yourself a technician, if I'm honest I did pretty well in school but I really didn't learn anything till I started doing this for a living, in other words I think experience goes a long way. I know a few guys like you than can work circles around most 'techs'. In short it's not a piece of paper but rather what you do that defines you.
ETCG1 11 months ago
@ETCG1 Really! Thats cool!
I just didn't want to take credit for something i wasn't.
But yeah i agress 100% about it's what you do and what you know that defines you.
Thanks for the Encouragement.
TRcustomengineering 11 months ago
i work for nissan in the uk, when i was in school all i wanted to do was fix and play with cars.
could not get a job in a garage until i was 19...
done 3 years at collage,now am nissan specialist.
did excatly what u did
BigPython1986 11 months ago
@BigPython1986 It's a great feeling to live your dreams.
ETCG1 11 months ago
i start at pennco tech for automotive in september. your videos help alot too.
sjjdiienno1 11 months ago
@sjjdiienno1 Good luck in school and thank you for the comment.
ETCG1 11 months ago
Im in my 3rd month at WyoTech. Auto with 2 electives in heavy diesel.
JTheGuitarPlayer 1 year ago
@JTheGuitarPlayer That sounds like fun. How do you like it so far?
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 idk I luv being a student here but Ignition theory/diagnostics is killin me. Its not a matter of understanding its remembering. Dont get me wrong WyoTech is the shit. today was a complete lecture on all sensors & how to test them with Snap-On MODIS looking at waveforms shit like that. I intended to finish watching your channel yesterday, but after failing ignition diagnostics test i didnt want to even think about cars again until today. I was pissed! I will finish them today.
JTheGuitarPlayer 1 year ago
those days r over wish they still had them
hp11208 1 year ago
@hp11208 Change is the only constant I've ever known.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Thanks I'm goin to go back to school I just want to get som work in at a mechanic shop b4 I go this is a big help
scar122000 1 year ago
@scar122000 Good luck.
ETCG1 1 year ago
but the radiator shops, carb rebuilders, real bodymen, metal workers and guys who know how to use a synchrograph to tune distributors ect are just about 95% dead or retired. sad but true. keep up the good work and to everyone watching experience, patience and an open mind are more valueble then paper. the best wrench i ever knew couldnt read a lick.
phrygian360 1 year ago
@phrygian360 Aside from the body work I'm part of that 5% as I came into the field right about the time that stuff was going away so they taught it to us even though a lot of that information was becoming obsolete. I feel however that knowing the old systems in that way was very helpful in understanding the principals of the new systems as in many ways they are electronic updates of the older systems.
ETCG1 1 year ago
you forgot to mention the tremendous amounts of "technicians" that are NOT ase certified but i forgive you because you are not perfect haha but really in my opinion all of the best mechanics are of old days that had no certs and were true craftsmen who loved what they do...
phrygian360 1 year ago
@phrygian360 That is true to some degree but these days most of those guys have done the ASE tests and are in the system mostly to help promote their professionalism and their shops.
ETCG1 1 year ago
is there anyway to rebuild a transmission myself without training? my ride is dead right now and i very much dependent on it to get around.
interlagos80s 1 year ago
@interlagos80s No, you will dig yourself a deep hole that you will probably never crawl out of, just watch the video I posted on my ETCG channel, "Inside My Odyssey Transmission".
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 i've always been a good hands on person but could you tell me what tools are required to unmount the tranny from the car and steps to rebuild? i have a 2006 accord v6 auto
interlagos80s 1 year ago
hey, i am one of the people having trouble deciding what career field to go into right now..i live in canada so pay rate may be different than usa. is this a steady career and also is the income well enough for me to do well with a family? thanks, any help and advice is appreciated!
interlagos80s 1 year ago
@interlagos80s I did very well as a technician for many years and provided well for my family. It's a good field and to be honest it could use some new blood.
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 thanks for the reply..im trying to do all the research i can right now before i enter the course. what is the average wage after graduating the 4 year course? i know the first year is classroom and job site, and starting at 12-14/hr average. i know i can do something else but cars is what i love even though it may be tough.
interlagos80s 1 year ago
Words of advice to newbie techs, never assume that your customer is a layperson.
paxilill 1 year ago
@paxilill Good advice, they could be ETCG fans. :)
ETCG1 1 year ago
Hello Eric , fiirstly I just like to say thanks for the great videos they have really been a help and hope they keep coming :) what i wanted to ask is; i want to become a auto mechanic but i`m not really sure were to go and what to qualificationsto get ? I have surfed the internet but the right information i cant find ,I was wondering wheter you could help?
George370z 1 year ago
@George370z What your looking for is a vocational school or community college that has an automotive program, there are some that are nationally accredited and found in many states while others are a local thing. Your looking for one that is ASE accredited that way you can get credit toward your ASE certifications which are great for helping you get a job in the field when you get out. Good luck and thanks for your comment.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Do u have to pay to get certified
jhacksim 1 year ago
@jhacksim You have to pay to take the individual tests but often times employers will reimburse you if you pass.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Hi Eric
I was watching one of your videos and you mentioned a test fuse that you use so you don't keep blowing good ones. I have googled test fuse and can't find the one you mentioned could you tell me where you bought yours.
Thanx
testbooster 1 year ago
hi am new to watching your videos and i love them, i was just wondering am thinking about becoming a mechanic am 24 years old is that too old to start learing for this job ??
petrolman1000 1 year ago
@petrolman1000 Not by a long shot. These days careers can turn on a dime and if you want to get into it I wouldn't hesitate. Good luck and keep me posted on what you decide.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Where do you get the music at the start of your videos? It sounds catchy...
sbakar 1 year ago
@sbakar I make it, that way I don't get into trouble with copyright stuff on YT. Glad you like it, thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 Ever thought of making a full instrumental and releasing it? You may have a larger fan base than you think!
sbakar 1 year ago
@sbakar No I hadn't really, perhaps I'll consider it someday.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Follow up: "Money" does not count as something good!
If your getting into it for the money, your will not, last long.
j19527 1 year ago
To all the young people:
If you can go into work every single day and always take something good out of it, and wake up every morning feeling good about going to work-Then you know its for you. If you cant, Realize that is was good while it lasted and you gone as far as you can go. Dont see it as a failure! See it as new oppourtunity to learn something else. Afterall there are many different types of jobs out there, thousands and thousands, Its only the begining.
j19527 1 year ago
@j19527 Great point, thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Hey I have a 04 dodge ram with 4.56 gears in it for over 20K miles now. All of the sudden I'm hearing a tat tat tat like playing card on the spokes of a bike within 15 miles it sounds like a 3 foot zip tie on the drive shaft (louder) I get home and the pumpkin is hot. What do you think it is? LSD/Bearings/Gears or??? Its raining so I won't be pulling the cover for 24 hours. I'm curious to see how your answer compares to what I find, if I do. Stock LSD and Richmond gears
13612 1 year ago
@13612 Whenever you install a set of gears you have to make sure you locate them correctly inside the diff and make sure you have the correct contact pattern on the gear teeth, if not, problems will result. It is also very important to use the correct lubricant as LSD diff's use a special fluid and if it is not used there may also be a problem.
ETCG1 1 year ago
@13612 Backlash was set proper and checked again at dealership about 12K miles ago. I pulled to cover today and I've lost 1 tooth off the pinion and the next in line is cracked and ready to go. I was hoping it was the LSD unit, but it wasn't. It's had LSD additive in it both times. These gears should never have failed running 300RWHP. I think I had a bad set, the metal doesn't look like a clean brake, its appears like metal added to metal at the brake...hard to describe. Either way SOL
13612 1 year ago
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Hey Eric,
Any thoughts on why some people don't believe in the ASE Certification?
mss829 1 year ago
Any thoughts on why some people don't believe in the ASE Certification?
mss829 1 year ago
@mss829 Well without getting too far into human behavior, I think it might be that those that can't pass it put it down.
ETCG1 1 year ago
i have a question, i have A/C tools up the reer, and ive recharged my syastem twice now and both times the compressor turned on, but no cold air, 20 minutes later all the freon (r12) leaked out, i did the dye test, and found no leak, but i didnt check my evaperator core, how can you tell if that is the problem, mine is not under the dash, its under the hood but it takes a long time to get to. thanks
cuntsucks 1 year ago
@cuntsucks I think I answered this on ETCG but check for dye at the evap drain tube.
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 o ok, thanks so muych man, and btw with the rotors, i was working on them today, and i fond out how to get that seated ring out, then i had to buy a spanner socket for a dana 44 axel. then it started to rain, and i had to put it back together and i gota finish on monday, but thanks for the help!
cuntsucks 1 year ago
@cuntsucks I thought you might need a special socket, glad you got it sorted out.
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 yea, but man i love your videos, you are such a goodguy for making videos, and showing people how to fix there cars, keep up the great work eric.
cuntsucks 1 year ago
@cuntsucks Thanks for saying that and I will.
ETCG1 1 year ago
well said eric, i agree!
PrOGueRReRo1 1 year ago
Have you had to recertify for ASE? If so, how long to you think you might keep it up?
I was 1 question away from passing engine performance, so I want to attempt it again soon, but those tests can require being very careful on your answers.
mss829 1 year ago
@mss829 I've re-certified twice so far and I'm due again soon, the recert tests are easier than the initial tests. Yes the questions can be tricky, I think I may produce a series on ASE testing at some point in the future to address that very thing.
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 As I will be starting at Central Georgia Tech for Auto Tech I think that would be a great thing to do so us students could get a little heads yup on certain test for certain systems!
skoalchurch 9 months ago
@skoalchurch I'm actually going to work on that very thing so stay tuned.
ETCG1 9 months ago
We wish you well too Sir and may you please upload more videos,More Power!!!
richardramoso 1 year ago
@richardramoso I'm on it, thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Great video Eric. I start summer school at my local cc for their automotive program and they are part of the T-TEN partnership (Toyota) on Monday so I hope to be a part of that when I graduate.
scarhead8711 1 year ago
@scarhead8711 Best of luck to you. If I can help just let me know.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Great video. I wish I time to do just that. But I like my job as a cnc machinist an working on cars on the side. Which helps me pay for building derby cars. Keep the video's coming!
freebirdjr2000 1 year ago
@freebirdjr2000 To be honest the way your doing it is probably better. Working on cars for a living sort of takes the fun out of building them and with your job you can make some of your own parts. Thanks for the comment.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Cool video, and I'll add this. I just this week started my career as an auto tech at a Nissan dealership. This is after an associates degree, a decent investimate in tools, and calling every dealer in my area to get in for an interview. The biggest thing for me who knew nothing about cars 2 years ago is ask questions (alot), be flexible, perfect practice, and perserverance. Good luck all.
Rezikrisp 1 year ago
@Rezikrisp Welcome to the world of professional auto repair. I wish you the best of luck. You are correct that asking questions is the best way to learn and get better at what you do. Thanks for commenting.
ETCG1 1 year ago
In August I start my GM-ASEP automotive classes at a local community college(for the record I hate physics haha). I hear so many auto techs quitting and complaining about flat rat(p)e and how it's a horrible career but it is what you make of it. After doing 5 years of aluminum construction I feel destined to do this haha
CravinMorehead420 1 year ago
@CravinMorehead420 Thanks for the comment. In the next video I plan to cover what it is actually like to be a technician, perhaps that will shed some light for you. I used to paint houses before I became a mechanic, amongst other things.
ETCG1 1 year ago
@ETCG1 sweet... that would be great. I know nothing comes easy but if you love what you do then it makes up for it, right? hahah
CravinMorehead420 1 year ago
@CravinMorehead420 Enjoying what you do makes a big difference in how you get up in the morning to be sure.
ETCG1 1 year ago
Theory is important, but hands on is where it all comes together.
Same thing goes for pretty much everything.
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These days, trying to break into anything without some form of technical school is probably harder work than the schoolwork would be in the first place.
bowlingballout 1 year ago