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g-via · 07-16-2009, 09:55 PM

Hey.

Since there is a good chance there are shitloads of automotive mechanics, who have gone to school for it, I want to know what is the best textbook used by the institute. I want to learn the mechanics on the side.

K thanks bye

GREXS14 · 07-16-2009, 10:36 PM

I learned most I know from reading FSM's getting my hands dirty and doing research on the internet.

Most of the books that I have read are shit/general motors/useless!

5t341tH · 07-17-2009, 02:16 AM

wat section of automotive.
i've taken engine repair, suspension, brakes, steering.
i remember my suspension/steering book was great. had pictures and diagrams of everything.
its called "A4 Auto suspension and Steering" by Chris Johanson and Martin T Stockel

superJoy · 07-17-2009, 02:17 AM

Google is your friend.

Your hands will get dirty.

Spend book money on tools.

Ceepo · 07-17-2009, 02:35 AM

Just get your hands dirty, im a hands on learner, i have never been able to "grasp" a concept without doing it(not just reading it), if its broke just go and try and figure out whats wrong to fix it, trial and error

Ben G · 07-17-2009, 10:35 AM

alldata but that isnt a text book more of mass online info

KasperSlide · 07-17-2009, 10:42 AM

i went to wyotech in PA around 05. they made us buy huge notebooks an gave us all our texts with holes punched in them. kinda gay for how much that school cost.....but when at nissan they had FSM's.....the best thing though was the nissan assist program witch was every FSM on every nissan ever made in one database. awesome shit.

but all that is bs without the experience like others have said get dirty, have fun, have a beer......maybe download a few FSM's online to help with the more detailed work

XenoVibe · 07-17-2009, 11:18 AM

Just by the Clinton Repair Manual and learn by taking the car apart yourself. Its much easier to learn that way and so much more fun!

Oh and yah SuperJoy is right. Why pay for books when you can get it free online. Buy tools instead!

onabulletride · 07-17-2009, 01:41 PM

Yeah the fsm would be a good place to start i think, that's what i did atleast.

racepar1 · 07-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Textbooks are useless. The ONLY way to learn how to work on cars is to go out and get dirty. You will, of course, need some guidance. FSM's and programs such as mitchell or alldata will only give you an idea of how to do it. To be a good mechanic you need to be able to take the car apart with your eyes before you turn a single bolt.

07-16-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
g-via Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,023 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best Automotive Mechanic Textbook Hey. Since there is a good chance there are shitloads of automotive mechanics, who have gone to school for it, I want to know what is the best textbook used by the institute. I want to learn the mechanics on the side. K thanks bye __________________ "I'm a rage-aholic, I just can't live with rage-ahol!!!"

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5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 36 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	wat section of automotive. i've taken engine repair, suspension, brakes, steering. i remember my suspension/steering book was great. had pictures and diagrams of everything. its called "A4 Auto suspension and Steering" by Chris Johanson and Martin T Stockel __________________ lexus baby

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Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Just get your hands dirty, im a hands on learner, i have never been able to "grasp" a concept without doing it(not just reading it), if its broke just go and try and figure out whats wrong to fix it, trial and error __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

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07-16-2009, 10:36 PM	#2
GREXS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Do you have a room for rent? Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I learned most I know from reading FSM's getting my hands dirty and doing research on the internet. Most of the books that I have read are shit/general motors/useless!

07-17-2009, 02:17 AM	#4
superJoy Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Google is your friend. Your hands will get dirty. Spend book money on tools.

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Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	alldata but that isnt a text book more of mass online info

07-17-2009, 10:42 AM	#7
KasperSlide Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North carolina Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i went to wyotech in PA around 05. they made us buy huge notebooks an gave us all our texts with holes punched in them. kinda gay for how much that school cost.....but when at nissan they had FSM's.....the best thing though was the nissan assist program witch was every FSM on every nissan ever made in one database. awesome shit. but all that is bs without the experience like others have said get dirty, have fun, have a beer......maybe download a few FSM's online to help with the more detailed work

07-17-2009, 11:18 AM	#8
XenoVibe BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just by the Clinton Repair Manual and learn by taking the car apart yourself. Its much easier to learn that way and so much more fun! Oh and yah SuperJoy is right. Why pay for books when you can get it free online. Buy tools instead!

07-17-2009, 01:41 PM	#9
onabulletride Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah the fsm would be a good place to start i think, that's what i did atleast.

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racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	Textbooks are useless. The ONLY way to learn how to work on cars is to go out and get dirty. You will, of course, need some guidance. FSM's and programs such as mitchell or alldata will only give you an idea of how to do it. To be a good mechanic you need to be able to take the car apart with your eyes before you turn a single bolt.