It really depends on your background and training. I recommend a minimum of a six-week community or vocational/technical college course if you’re going to do repair work. If nothing else, that experience will teach you the basic safety information that can help you avoid getting hurt while working on your car. With that type of training under your belt and with the right tools, you should be able to change spark plugs, replace belts and hoses, and change vital fluids and filters. You should also be able to replace some emission-control components (depending on the type and age of your vehicle), rotate tires, and replace headlights or tail lights.
Keep in mind, however, that if you do change vital fluids, you’ll need to find an environmentally safe place to dispose of the used fluids. Dumping engine oil down drains or storm sewers can pollute ground water. Coolant is extremely poisonous and its sweet taste attracts animals; less than a tablespoon can kill a cat. Call local repair shops and dealerships to find a responsible recycling center. There may be a fee involved.
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Keep in mind, however, that if you do change vital fluids, you’ll need to find an environmentally safe place to dispose of the used fluids. Dumping engine oil down drains or storm sewers can pollute ground water. Coolant is extremely poisonous and its sweet taste attracts animals; less than a tablespoon can kill a cat. Call local repair shops and dealerships to find a responsible recycling center. There may be a fee involved.
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