Top 10 Things to Becoming a DIY Mechanic

1. Get tools
2. Start with basic maintenance
3. Watch how-to videos online
4. Join your vehicle's forum
5. Get someone to help you when you're working
6. Go to a junkyard
7. Be diligent, not lazy. Practice makes perfect
8. Develop mechanical mindedness
9. Take plenty of breaks
10. Grow your confidence
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[christianmolson]

I was over 30 before I did my first oil change. Thanks to the great forums and videos like yours, no car problem or maintenance feels out of reach!

[jeffreydegier]

Thanks Michael, for your overview. Have been watching your video’s as I am venturing into servicing my 2008 C30 T5 and almost 50 years old. So as you say, never too old to learn 😁.

[gutolm]

Great suggestions, i totally agree with it. Service your own car is gives us much more control on what is being done in the car as you know what's parts where used and how it was done.

[jezeric]

Good breakdown overall. Like you said, never too early to learn, never too late to start.

[nadaypuesnada]

Great video!! I did my first oil change two weeks ago in a parallel parking space on the street. It was messy, but I was so pleased to NOT pay $143, which is what I paid last time to get my oil changed 🤦🏻‍♂️🎉🎉

[paulgraz]

I could use a set of those caps for my daughter's S70! 🙂

[jackmcelroy]

Perfect, some of my center caps are cracked on my c30!

[southcentralcouncil]

My S40 is sporting mismatched center caps. Matching caps will definitely make my 15 yo car run better.

[CALM]

Hi Michael how are you doing. Have been waiting your videos. For some time., well sence I but my 2006 volvo s40i. And really I appreciate it all your work and your Volvos. But I was wondering if you could please. And if you have the time make a video how to replace the bushings on a Volvo s40 2006. PLEASE. and again appreciate your Help... PLEASE Thank You

[aaronedwards]

My center caps are beat up so I’d love to win those center caps

[cosmoz]

I really want to be able to build and service my own car, but I don't want to go to school to do so

[isar]

Hopefully those caps could bring my immobilized s40 back to life with their magic touch 😢

[raymondtuckerjr]

This upload couldn't have come at a better time. I've already purchased most of the tools you've recommended, and due to high labor costs, I'm striving to be a DIY mechanic. I have a couple of questions before my first project. Codes indicate my S40 t5 has an issue with the camshaft vvt solenoid. I found a video that said that once the part is installed, I'll need to reset the car's computer. Is that true, if so, why? The second question is as follows: I've also purchased a set of Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs along with new rear shocks and sway bar and end links, front struts and sway bar and end links. Do you recommend spring insulators for this project? Thanks for any assistance you have time to provide. Thank you.