I ask people if they have ever seen a Porsche engine. I open the front hood and they look down and see a trunk. I say, “It’s actually in the back.” I open the back hood and they see a trunk. They ask, “Where’s the engine?” I tell them,“It runs on magic.”
Unless you do your own oil changes, there’s no reason to open the hood anymore. Computer-controlled ignition, long-life plugs and filters, sealed components…there’s nothing left to maintain or adjust. Routine checks are done by the mechanic when you have the oil changed.
And those folks wonder why a mechanic can command $75-$100 an hour. If you can’t do it, then you have to pay for it. My sons and I have older cars that we maintain ourselves.
It all depends on how much you value your free time. Unless you really enjoy spending your entire day off maintaining your car, you can pay jiffy lube to get it done in 30-60 minutes.
wiatr about 6 years ago
Designers keep coming up with new, more complicated ways to do simple things.
Farside99 about 6 years ago
Then again, I remember the gas caps on some GM cars in the 50’s, where they were hidden inside the taillights (for instance).
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 6 years ago
When I bought my current used car, I didn’t even bother to look under the hood.
Stevefk about 6 years ago
He’s actually looking for the spare tire.
J Short about 6 years ago
I ask people if they have ever seen a Porsche engine. I open the front hood and they look down and see a trunk. I say, “It’s actually in the back.” I open the back hood and they see a trunk. They ask, “Where’s the engine?” I tell them,“It runs on magic.”
BearsDown Premium Member about 6 years ago
That “thing” you’re looking for is a mechanic.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 6 years ago
just beat on it with a hammer. it’s bound to open eventually
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 6 years ago
Fiat = fix it again, Tommy.
cdnalor about 6 years ago
Unless you do your own oil changes, there’s no reason to open the hood anymore. Computer-controlled ignition, long-life plugs and filters, sealed components…there’s nothing left to maintain or adjust. Routine checks are done by the mechanic when you have the oil changed.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Lol! I always have a hard time with my truck’s hood.
joeatwork212 about 6 years ago
And those folks wonder why a mechanic can command $75-$100 an hour. If you can’t do it, then you have to pay for it. My sons and I have older cars that we maintain ourselves.
Bex Premium Member about 6 years ago
It all depends on how much you value your free time. Unless you really enjoy spending your entire day off maintaining your car, you can pay jiffy lube to get it done in 30-60 minutes.