Ed, I think the issue here has several factors: 1) Car companies place warnings like that as to not void certain warranties (possible) 2) It is a ploy to provide more revenue to the dealers. (probable) 3) Cars aren't quite as simple as they used to be. (True but should stop DIY repairs) 4) It requires a crusty old guy to teach the young ones how to do such things. (true so true) As for number 4 well I can attest that I would be a lot further along had someone taught me how to do certain mechanical things when I was young. Becoming a driver will come along with home courses on changing oil, tires, bulbs, checking and filling fluids, etc etc. when my son reaches that age. All things that I was never shown at home. Sure a lot of these things seem simple no brainers but when your "young and inexperienced" that may not be so evident. Great topic. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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