▲ 1605 ▼ There's no coming back from that (lemmy.world) submitted 2 years ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works 179 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) I took the carb apart on my lawnmower once, does that count? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Yup. Cars don't have carburators anymore (fuel injection ftw), but if you can work on your lawnmower's carburetor, you can fix most things on a car. All you need are: OBD2 scanner - crappy ones can be had for $20, but so yourself a favor and get a good one (so you don't burn out your car's computer) basic tools - wrenches and screwdrivers - usually only need one or two sizes, not a full set YouTube patience If you have those, you can do most ICE and EV maintenance. Parts and documentation are generally available. EVs are a different beast. If you're doing anything beyond the very basics (e.g. tires, headlights, etc), you'll have no documentation and may void your warranty. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Yup. Cars don't have carburators anymore (fuel injection ftw), but if you can work on your lawnmower's carburetor, you can fix most things on a car. All you need are: OBD2 scanner - crappy ones can be had for $20, but so yourself a favor and get a good one (so you don't burn out your car's computer) basic tools - wrenches and screwdrivers - usually only need one or two sizes, not a full set YouTube patience If you have those, you can do most ICE and EV maintenance. Parts and documentation are generally available. EVs are a different beast. If you're doing anything beyond the very basics (e.g. tires, headlights, etc), you'll have no documentation and may void your warranty. permalink fedilink source parent