Having been car-less for 16 months, I'm really enjoying my 'new' 20 year old Lancer CE
Given its age, I have more confidence doing jobs on this than on a newer more complex car. I'd like to have a go at some simple jobs, partly for the learning, but also to save myself some garage/mechanic money.
For the first couple of gear changes each day my gear box sounds a little clunky - it is fine after 200-300m. An auto-electrician friend has suggested the gearbox oil may need changing, may be low, whatever (there are no signs of leaks, but I've no idea how long ago the oils were changed. I know the car was sat fairly idle for about 6-9 months before I got it).
So, I'm going to start my mechanical adventures by giving the old girl an engine oil and transmission oil change. I have a Haynes manual, and watched some Youtube videos, and both jobs look pretty straight forward. I've priced up all the parts I need to get (Supercheap Auto) and my initial outlay is going to be $150. That's for engine oil, filter, transmission oil, drain pan, oil filter wrench, sump plug washer, plus an air filter for good measure. Sound about right?
What am I missing? Am I going to need to buy a pair (or two pairs?) of stands to raise the car up? I currently only have the jack that comes with the car.
By doing these jobs regularly (6-12 months?) am I right in thinking I'll save money at the mechanics in the long term (and short term), because that is main main motivation.
Cheers
Given its age, I have more confidence doing jobs on this than on a newer more complex car. I'd like to have a go at some simple jobs, partly for the learning, but also to save myself some garage/mechanic money.
For the first couple of gear changes each day my gear box sounds a little clunky - it is fine after 200-300m. An auto-electrician friend has suggested the gearbox oil may need changing, may be low, whatever (there are no signs of leaks, but I've no idea how long ago the oils were changed. I know the car was sat fairly idle for about 6-9 months before I got it).
So, I'm going to start my mechanical adventures by giving the old girl an engine oil and transmission oil change. I have a Haynes manual, and watched some Youtube videos, and both jobs look pretty straight forward. I've priced up all the parts I need to get (Supercheap Auto) and my initial outlay is going to be $150. That's for engine oil, filter, transmission oil, drain pan, oil filter wrench, sump plug washer, plus an air filter for good measure. Sound about right?
What am I missing? Am I going to need to buy a pair (or two pairs?) of stands to raise the car up? I currently only have the jack that comes with the car.
By doing these jobs regularly (6-12 months?) am I right in thinking I'll save money at the mechanics in the long term (and short term), because that is main main motivation.
Cheers