We should all be concerned about the loss of skilled American workers in this country.
I retired from a large aluminum plant and years ago, they had an apprentice program for skilled labor that was subsidized by the federal government and that was lost. Today there are no apprentice programs in that plant!
It is also concerning to me that today the vast majority of auto mechanics are "parts changers".
Back in the late 60's through 70's I was automotive repair certified after schooling. Of all the mechanics I know today, none are certified, only know how to change parts by instructions!
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger that would occasionally reveal a "check engine" light. I could clear it and a few days later, it would return. I ran a scan and discovered it was running lean on left bank, later check revealed lean on right bank.
Knowing it was most likely a pollution warning indicator, I wasn't very concerned.
I finally checked for a vacuum leak after cleaning MAP sensor and the throttle body.
I found a cracked PCV hose and replaced it, and problem was corrected. Total cost for a ten minute replacement of the hose was about $6.00!!
I would bet that if I had taken this to the dealer, my repair bill would have been several hundred dollars after they "test changed" many related sensors!
I retired from a large aluminum plant and years ago, they had an apprentice program for skilled labor that was subsidized by the federal government and that was lost. Today there are no apprentice programs in that plant!
It is also concerning to me that today the vast majority of auto mechanics are "parts changers".
Back in the late 60's through 70's I was automotive repair certified after schooling. Of all the mechanics I know today, none are certified, only know how to change parts by instructions!
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger that would occasionally reveal a "check engine" light. I could clear it and a few days later, it would return. I ran a scan and discovered it was running lean on left bank, later check revealed lean on right bank.
Knowing it was most likely a pollution warning indicator, I wasn't very concerned.
I finally checked for a vacuum leak after cleaning MAP sensor and the throttle body.
I found a cracked PCV hose and replaced it, and problem was corrected. Total cost for a ten minute replacement of the hose was about $6.00!!
I would bet that if I had taken this to the dealer, my repair bill would have been several hundred dollars after they "test changed" many related sensors!