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There's no coming back from that (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/whitepeopletwitter

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I took the carb apart on my lawnmower once, does that count?

[–] sugar_in_your_tea 1 points 8 months 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.