r/AutomotiveLearning Jan 21 '17

Welcome to AutomotiveLearning

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Thanks for visiting AutomotiveLearning.

This is a place for all my fellow gearheads to post all there automotive questions. I started this thread after seeing automotivetraining left abandoned and full of spam. Until i get everything set up feel free to post a welcome message letting us know who you are, what your automotive background is, and anything else you'd like us to know.

I'm the mod and creator, jeep00wj. I've been a ford technician for 4 years now but I've been working on cars with my grandfather since i was 10. Don't let my username fool you. I'm a diehard ford fan.


r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

Ford Coolants Explained

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

The Basics of Engine Coolant

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

Every BOOST CONTROL Setup EXPLAINED

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

J1939 Explained - A Simple Intro [v2.0 | 2021] 🌟

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

OBD2 Explained - A Simple Intro [v2.0 | 2021] 🌟

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

EGR system- how it works

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

The interesting engineering behind your Car Windows

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1h ago

How Windshield Wipers Work

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1d ago

1971 Chevelle Restoration-Part 19: Paint Ready Primer

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r/AutomotiveLearning 1d ago

Life going downhill, with no brakes.

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So my life literally went downhill this week. No brakes. Literally.

Been slowly resurrecting a 2005 Pontiac G6, brake booster, starter, wiring gremlins, MAP sensor, one problem at a time. Finally cracked the "won't go forward" issue yesterday (dirty throttle plate), got excited, threw it in drive, gave it gas... and it went. Then I went to brake. Nothing. I live on a hill. "Welp, here we go," I thought as I closed the door. Rode it all the way down the hill with zero brakes.

No one hurt, thank god. Turns out the brake lines never got bled, because two people helping me each assumed the other did it.

I build software for a living, and my brain immediately went "this isn't a brake problem, it's a task ownership problem." So yes, I'm now the person who nearly lost it in a Pontiac and decided the real fix was an app.


r/AutomotiveLearning 3d ago

What car diagnostic tool should I get?

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r/AutomotiveLearning 3d ago

The milkshake!!, Oil Mixed With Coolant: Causes and Effects

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r/AutomotiveLearning 4d ago

Diesel diagnostics

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hello everyone

Can anyone suggest a free online course for diesel engines diagnostics??

thank you


r/AutomotiveLearning 5d ago

Coolant leak

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g afternoon. I recently had a coolant leak and my reservoir and hose were replaced yesterday. when I got the car back, the coolant was filled just below the line. Before I started the car this morning it had went down quite a bit. now that I’m home,, it appears full again.


r/AutomotiveLearning 5d ago

How to push pistons back into brake caliper without proper tools honda

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r/AutomotiveLearning 7d ago

Lexus Es350 2021 100k miles Transmission Oil Change

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r/AutomotiveLearning 7d ago

Oil Extractor

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Hey guys anyone actually rate oil extractors?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fi8zkbKIAAI&feature=youtu.be


r/AutomotiveLearning 8d ago

Question about fuel gauge

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Hi. I don't know crap about car's. My ex always took care of that stuff. Now navigating this car stuff best I can. The fuel pump went out on my 96 Chevy Blazer last week. Had it towed to not-my-regular auto repair shop as I'm out of town. They got it fixed within 2 day's. Paid them $1300, including tow. Friday afternoon I ran out of gas. My fuel guage was reading 3/4 tank full. I was able to get pushed to nearby gas station and my tank was bone dry ($73 to fill it). After driving it all wknd, fuel gauge seems to be stuck at exact 3/4 mark as it was when I ran out of gas last week. I did a little AI research and found that it's not unheard of for fuel gauge to mess up when a new fuel pump it put in. Blazer is back at same shop to repair gauge as I'm still out of town. My question is, are they going to charge me even more $ to fix gauge issue, or is that something the technician may have inadvertently did? I know he was busting hump to get fuel pump fixed for me as I was stranded. Which I appreciated greatly. I even tipped him all the cash I had on me, $30. I'm just not sure what to expect when I'm able to pickup my vehicle and don't want to be taken advantage of. I'm a female, older and not very wise to this car stuff. Thx in advance for any enlightenment


r/AutomotiveLearning 9d ago

Spark plug diagnosis

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Did my very first spark plug change on my 1986 bmw e30 325e.

I don’t know when the spark plugs were last changed so I figured I’d do it as a beginner job as I’m trying to become more hands on.

Anything y’all more experienced than me can glean from these spark plugs?


r/AutomotiveLearning 9d ago

Rocker Arms Dislodging: Along With Valve Seats Falling Out

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r/AutomotiveLearning 9d ago

As an Automotive Technician, where does maths get invovled when carrying out repairs?

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Hi folks,

I grew up with a long-term learning disability + ADD/ADDHD which impaired my learning capabilities for some time until recently where I can now learn more effectively. I am wanting to obtain a atleast a Cert 2 in Automotive Technician and curious in which aspects of this field would require maths.

I am able to learn and currently enrolled in a adult school to fill in the gaps to my education.


r/AutomotiveLearning 10d ago

The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement

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r/AutomotiveLearning 10d ago

STOP RUST FOREVER: This Acid Trick Actually Works!

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I used this stuff for some rusty nuts and bolts -- You won't believe the outcome!


r/AutomotiveLearning 11d ago

Chevy Chevelle Restoration - How to Replace and Weld Rusted Quarter Panels

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We just can't get enough rust out of this damn car. It's Crazy!