**Fixing and Replacing Car Parts: A Practical Guide**
When it comes to car maintenance, many people tend to avoid DIY repairs and instead opt for the convenience of taking their vehicle to a mechanic. However, this can often come with a hefty price tag. In this article, we'll explore some practical tips on how to fix common car problems yourself, saving you money in the process.
**Replacing the Air Conditioner Fan**
The air conditioner fan is one of the most critical components of your car's AC system. When it fails to function properly, it can cause a range of problems, from reduced airflow to complete system failure. In this article, we'll take a closer look at how to replace a faulty air conditioner fan.
I've seen people get ripped off at mechanics where they sell them the entire control panel just because that stupid bolt gets loose. So, here's a simple fix: get a little pair of needle nose pliers and tighten it yourself. As old as this is, the AC still works. She said it works fine on a highway but if it sits too long, it doesn't get cold enough. Well, that took me 10 seconds to figure out - fans blowing! The fan isn't it? It needs a new fan now. In this case, you can buy this whole assembly aftermarket cheaply enough - don't have to go to the Toyota dealer and buy expensive stuff. And it just has three bolts and swaps off and then anybody can change it by plugging and unplugging. That's not a hard deal to fix.
**Replacing the AC Fan Assembly**
In this case, you shouldn't have to do anything - it's winter now, and in the summer, you can just have that replaced and then the air conditioner will work fine. It idles too because if you sit too long, you know that both fans go on. Guess what? The pressure is going to build up too much and then the compressor will be shut off by the computer's safety mechanism - no, it's a Toyota, and the body's still in excellent shape. Now, the tires are messed up because their father ran over some rocks and gravel and a curb and ate them up, but look, they're still holding air. It's not like it destroyed them.
These are all coated wheels; rip all the coating off, but being alloy wheels are not steel - they don't matter if the coating's off. They don't rust. If you're steel, yeah, they'd rush you to get them re-coated. When I was young, people would actually polish their wheels. People today are lazy - they don't have to polish them because they're coated. But then when the coating wears off, course, they look bad. You get them re-coated if you want.
**Other Car Problems**
If your engine is knocking, or the transmission shifts poorly, or the bearings are all growling, you can add up to a lot of money - so what if the knock sensors codes are on? I've had customers drive them 10 years with that and as long as you don't need emissions testing, it'll run perfectly fine. But if it's running as good as this old Toyota might have another couple hundred thousand miles on it. The space is especially useful - if you got dogs not just dog seats but actual dogs, they're lying in weights.
**Ultra-Gonzo Questions and Answers**
In the next section, we'll respond to some bonus questions from our viewers.
Q: What's your opinion on the old Chevy Colorado's 2005?
A: The old Chevy Colorados were not bad vehicles. They had that straight-in-line engine and they were not bad. The engines were excellent, but typical GM went out all the time because they weren't all that well-made. They have electronic problems, like the blower systems often melting down due to cheap wiring. Typical GM, but they're pretty good engines. The transmissions are decent. I got a customer who's put in a couple of fuel pumps and had to fix the AC system and even put a radiator in it - but it was a pretty good vehicle.
Q: Mustang P-51
A: We're talking planes now! If you've got a million bucks or more and you want to get one, go right ahead. They're excellent machines. The interesting thing about the P-51 is that they are basically what took over the war in Europe. They were so fast - I remember reading where Herman Göring looked up in Berlin and said, "Well, that's it for us - we're finished." People were picking up dirt cheap for like $500 or something but today they're worth a fortune. Last one I saw went for a million and a half bucks. You know, they were excellent machines. Fast, big, gigantic. I believe they had like six 40-50 caliber machine guns on it. Excellent machines.
Q: Can you change the oil every 3000 miles?
A: Yes, certainly! Changing the oil is one of the simplest and most cost-effective car maintenance tasks out there. It can help extend the life of your engine and keep your car running smoothly.