This all depends how fast you learn. Usually it takes at least two years of turning wrenches at a low wage before you are even ready to be considered a true mechanic. Even then there is a lot to learn. It usually takes about five to ten years before most employers really consider you a professional auto tech. It all depends on you. There are some people that never get good at being a mechanic, and never do well even after a lifetime. There are others that pick it up fast, and become lead techs within five years.
A skilled mechanic can remove it in around 2 hours.
You should always take your car to an auto mechanic. Repairing a car can be costly, lengthy and difficult. If you are not a mechanic, then I wouldn't recommend that you repair your own car.
I wouldn't fix my vehicle on my own if I am not an licensed auto mechanic. The smart thing to do is to take your car into auto shop or get an auto mechanic to help your through the process.
Depending on the year, manual or auto, an experienced mechanic could do it in 4-8 hours.Depending on the year, manual or auto, an experienced mechanic could do it in 4-8 hours.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5016487_auto-mechanic.html At this site you can find out a little more information on how to become an auto mechanic. How many years it will take depends upon what levels of certification you want to reach. That site also has a few links to schools you can check out, however this too depends on which area you are in.
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There are many places that offer auto mechanic training in Tucson. You should look for nearby community colleges and trades schools to see what programs and certification they offer in that field.
If it is still sputtering, it is important that you take it to a mechanic to have it checked.It is possible that you did not change it well. Take it to a professional mechanic if you are not one.
"Too long" is pretty subjective. I should think it would have to be over a month, and so long as they are genuinely waiting on a part, there's not a lot to be done.
At our local high school they have auto body and Auto mechanic programs, both would be good choices, take both if you can.
That's your check engine light. Take it to an auto parts store or mechanic and ask them to scan the codes to tell you what's wrong...auto parts will do it for free, mechanic will probably charge you.
As far as I understand, replacing a fuel pump is a difficult job. I would not change it myself, I would take it to the auto body shop to have it done. The mechanic usually do a better job unless you are a professional.