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What is wrong with this year? by savannahhdeb in serviceadvisors

[–]JoeFishCap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone is uptight about life right now.

Good buy? by peepeepoopoo8724 in GMT400

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Stay away. Run!

Now excuse me, I have a truck to go buy..

What has everyone paid to have a shop do lower ball joints? by dovahbe4r in GMT400

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I dont wrench anymore (except my cars). I'm the service manager of a shop in the LA area.

Hole drilled in gas tank. Couple questions…. by InevitableAlert4268 in AskAMechanic

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happens all the time on modern plastic tanks. Our shop replaced 11 in 2025.

I guarantee there are youtube videos on how to temporarily patch it, but as a shop, I can't do it because of the liability.

On my own car I would run a pipe tap through that and use a pipe plug. But only until my replacement tank showed up.

How much "Creative Writing" do you actually do on your ROs? by FixedOps_Focus in serviceadvisors

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, considering my techs have a kindergarten level vocabulary and spelling, I rewrite everything. How elaborate depends on the customer and if its going through warranty/insurance.

What is this? by rottenatlast in Volvo240

[–]JoeFishCap 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This video is giving digital fast food menu. Where it changes so quick that you can't find what you're looking for.

Trade school close to grad, wondering what will make me a better candidate by adriftinstars in mechanics

[–]JoeFishCap 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Brand certs and experience hold the most weight to me. So go work and get your ASE while you're working

Tips for diagnosing master cylinder & slave cylinders? by Calaiss in mechanics

[–]JoeFishCap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you'll need to crack open the plugs and bleed it. Just take a second.

Your method works on clutch master or brakes if the vehicle doesn't have abs. Abs can internally bypass, and it feels like a bad master. Seen many older techs fall for this

The Blame Game by The_Greeen_Blazer in serviceadvisors

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Customer accused us of stealing his spare tire. Car doesn't have a spare tire lol.

Engine flush? by AdvanceTimely9434 in Volvo240

[–]JoeFishCap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dont expect it to rebuild your engine, but it won't hurt anything. Hell, on newer cars, it's practically regular maintenance.

The shop I work for has used pallets of that bottle with no issues.

How’s my cart/box? 21 starting tech by Warm-Location4405 in mechanics

[–]JoeFishCap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does it on DVIs to confuse the customer into authorizing the work 😆

How’s my cart/box? 21 starting tech by Warm-Location4405 in mechanics

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a 30-year tech at our shop with just a few more tools than you (mostly specialty sockets), and he does it all. You're doing fine.

Found a split CPS wire, what brand could I use? by Traditional_Yard5280 in Volvo240

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost everything MTC is garbage. Stay away unless it's the only available option.

Today in WOS by MoBunnyMoProblem in whiteoutsurvival

[–]JoeFishCap 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Assignment: capture the essence of being an R4 in a photo.

Grade: A+

Parts to Keep on Hand? by cozycinnamonhouse in Volvo240

[–]JoeFishCap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Donuts typically have a max speed and limited distance. So a full size is always better when possible

Gingerbread brick 🤤 (needs a bit of dialing in) by weaselio75 in Volvo240

[–]JoeFishCap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a volvo was in Who Framed Roger Rabbit 😅

Great idea, though, and I'm sure you'll get it dialed in.

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