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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Become an Auto Mechanic

Tiny
PSANCHEZ65
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  • 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 159,560 MILES
I hope you can help with this question? My son wants to go to auto mechaninc school but he has never worked on anything mechanical except for some body work in High School. I am afraid he will start school and not like working on engines. He has a 1997 Eclipse that needs some work, is it a good idea for him to work on the car himself to find out if this is the carreer path he wants to take. If so, what should he start on, should start from the top and take everything apart and put it back together replacing parts needed as he goes or do one area at a time? He would be using the online manual to guide him, and ask you guys questions as needed. Thanks for the help what do you guys recomend?
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Friday, March 7th, 2008 AT 10:44 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Id suggest go in headfirst and get greasy. My first vehicle that I worked on that got me interested was my beloved ford. I read some manuals got a basic understanding of a vehicle and started working on it and fel inlove with automechanics.

So I suggest you let him work on a vehicle and see if he likes it. Maybe go buy a junk car that doesnt run and let him try to fix it, if he likes it then great if not automotives isnt for him.
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