Automobile DIY work that everyone should do (1 Viewer)

[dgreen]

I need a tire patched at least twice a year. This past weekend was the first time I watched the mechanic do the patch. It was super easy. I paid $30 and then later that day saw Wal Mart has a pack of five for like $6. I'm kind of ok paying $30 just to make sure it is done right, but it also looked like it would be hard to do it wrong and mess something up so maybe I should give it a try next time.

Cabin air filters and engine air filters are easy on my cars, so I always do that myself. Jiffy Lube charges twice as much as an auto parts store. They don't charge labor, but they just seem to overprice their filters. Wipers are the same way.

It's annoying how difficult it is to get to bulbs on most cars, but I was able to do brake lights on my 2005 Highlander recently because they were easily accessible. Of course, I bought the wrong bulbs at first and had to go back, but I did it all myself!

I think my Acura needs a new evap purge valve. YouTube videos make it look easy, but I'm nervous that I'd mess something up. I lack the confidence to do this type of stuff.

A friend of mine changed the brakes (pads and rotors) on my car recently. He has a whole set up in his garage. I just watched. Didn't look that hard, but I don't have the equipment for that and, again, I lack the confidence.

 

[Psychopav]

I need a tire patched at least twice a year. This past weekend was the first time I watched the mechanic do the patch. It was super easy. I paid $30 and then later that day saw Wal Mart has a pack of five for like $6. I'm kind of ok paying $30 just to make sure it is done right, but it also looked like it would be hard to do it wrong and mess something up so maybe I should give it a try next time.

Cabin air filters and engine air filters are easy on my cars, so I always do that myself. Jiffy Lube charges twice as much as an auto parts store. They don't charge labor, but they just seem to overprice their filters. Wipers are the same way.

It's annoying how difficult it is to get to bulbs on most cars, but I was able to do brake lights on my 2005 Highlander recently because they were easily accessible. Of course, I bought the wrong bulbs at first and had to go back, but I did it all myself!

I think my Acura needs a new evap purge valve. YouTube videos make it look easy, but I'm nervous that I'd mess something up. I lack the confidence to do this type of stuff.

A friend of mine changed the brakes (pads and rotors) on my car recently. He has a whole set up in his garage. I just watched. Didn't look that hard, but I don't have the equipment for that and, again, I lack the confidence.

I have done my oil for years and years. I was always concerned about doing brakes because it seemed like that's something you don't want to mess up.

Then, about 8 years ago, a friend mentioned he does the brakes on his car and invited me to observe. It's super easy (barely an inconvenience) and in my experience you can save 50% or more doing it yourself. I never looked back.

Bonus: it gave me a reason to buy jack stands and a hydraulic jack (thanks Harbor Freight) whereas before I had been using ramps to change the oil. Now that I have jackstands and the jack, I can also rotate tires. Frugality* wins again!

*My wife might have a different term for this.

 

[playin4beer]

Been in the automotive business my entire life. I've done everything from brake jobs to an engine swap. I HAVE plugged tires before, but that's one of those things I like to pay a professional to do. Something about my tire blowing out at 80mph doesn't seem very fun to me...

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I need a tire patched at least twice a year. This past weekend was the first time I watched the mechanic do the patch. It was super easy. I paid $30 and then later that day saw Wal Mart has a pack of five for like $6. I'm kind of ok paying $30 just to make sure it is done right, but it also looked like it would be hard to do it wrong and mess something up so maybe I should give it a try next time.

Cabin air filters and engine air filters are easy on my cars, so I always do that myself. Jiffy Lube charges twice as much as an auto parts store. They don't charge labor, but they just seem to overprice their filters. Wipers are the same way.

It's annoying how difficult it is to get to bulbs on most cars, but I was able to do brake lights on my 2005 Highlander recently because they were easily accessible. Of course, I bought the wrong bulbs at first and had to go back, but I did it all myself!

I think my Acura needs a new evap purge valve. YouTube videos make it look easy, but I'm nervous that I'd mess something up. I lack the confidence to do this type of stuff.

A friend of mine changed the brakes (pads and rotors) on my car recently. He has a whole set up in his garage. I just watched. Didn't look that hard, but I don't have the equipment for that and, again, I lack the confidence.

I have done my oil for years and years. I was always concerned about doing brakes because it seemed like that's something you don't want to mess up.

Then, about 8 years ago, a friend mentioned he does the brakes on his car and invited me to observe. It's super easy (barely an inconvenience) and in my experience you can save 50% or more doing it yourself. I never looked back.

Bonus: it gave me a reason to buy jack stands and a hydraulic jack (thanks Harbor Freight) whereas before I had been using ramps to change the oil. Now that I have jackstands and the jack, I can also rotate tires. Frugality* wins again!

*My wife might have a different term for this.

Yeah, buddy.

My washer fluid reservoir has a baggie and rubber band over the top of it because I lost the cap. Does that count?

 

[dgreen]

Been in the automotive business my entire life. I've done everything from brake jobs to an engine swap. I HAVE plugged tires before, but that's one of those things I like to pay a professional to do. Something about my tire blowing out at 80mph doesn't seem very fun to me...

Haha. Well, if someone who has been in the business their entire life doesn’t want to do it, then maybe I should stay away.

 

[-fish-]

We have Les Schwab tire centers around here. They plug tires for free, and put them to the front of the line so you don't have to wait.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I’d do brakes before a tire plug. Brakes you can tell and feel if you’ve done it right, tire repair not so much. Plus the cost benefit doesn’t square up. Tire repair is like $25, not worth the hassle to save that. Brakes you can save hundreds for a couple hours work.

 

[El Floppo]

Dot

 

[dgreen]

Ok, ok, I guess I won’t plug a tire.

 

[NutterButter]

Besides oil obviously, I've found brake work to be pretty simple (replaced pads, rotors and calipers) . Pretty crazy how much they charge once you price out the parts from somewhere like rockauto. Besides the cost savings, I in general just hate the hassle of dealing with other people. Takes me less time to do these things myself.

 

[arrow1]

I pump my own gas

 

[dgreen]

We have Les Schwab tire centers around here. They plug tires for free, and put them to the front of the line so you don't have to wait.

Most places will provide free plugs when you buy from them, but a lot of times I have to make an appointment .

 

[Ron Swanson]

I need a tire patched at least twice a year. This past weekend was the first time I watched the mechanic do the patch. It was super easy. I paid $30 and then later that day saw Wal Mart has a pack of five for like $6. I'm kind of ok paying $30 just to make sure it is done right, but it also looked like it would be hard to do it wrong and mess something up so maybe I should give it a try next time.

Cabin air filters and engine air filters are easy on my cars, so I always do that myself. Jiffy Lube charges twice as much as an auto parts store. They don't charge labor, but they just seem to overprice their filters. Wipers are the same way.

It's annoying how difficult it is to get to bulbs on most cars, but I was able to do brake lights on my 2005 Highlander recently because they were easily accessible. Of course, I bought the wrong bulbs at first and had to go back, but I did it all myself!

I think my Acura needs a new evap purge valve. YouTube videos make it look easy, but I'm nervous that I'd mess something up. I lack the confidence to do this type of stuff.

A friend of mine changed the brakes (pads and rotors) on my car recently. He has a whole set up in his garage. I just watched. Didn't look that hard, but I don't have the equipment for that and, again, I lack the confidence.

I think your tire was plugged...patches require removing the tire from the rim and applying the patch from the inside. They aren't particularly complicated and are very safe if done correctly but some what laborious and require tire removal and remounting equipment. Plugs are jabbed in from the outside. They work in a pinch but I don't like them a ton long term

I'd rather change brakes than do an oil change. I just don't like dealing with the used oil hassle. When I was a kid my dad used to use it to "paint" railroad tie curbs we had with it but in 2025 that seems like low grade pollution...

 

[fruity pebbles]

I need a tire patched at least twice a year. This past weekend was the first time I watched the mechanic do the patch. It was super easy. I paid $30 and then later that day saw Wal Mart has a pack of five for like $6. I'm kind of ok paying $30 just to make sure it is done right, but it also looked like it would be hard to do it wrong and mess something up so maybe I should give it a try next time.

Cabin air filters and engine air filters are easy on my cars, so I always do that myself. Jiffy Lube charges twice as much as an auto parts store. They don't charge labor, but they just seem to overprice their filters. Wipers are the same way.

It's annoying how difficult it is to get to bulbs on most cars, but I was able to do brake lights on my 2005 Highlander recently because they were easily accessible. Of course, I bought the wrong bulbs at first and had to go back, but I did it all myself!

I think my Acura needs a new evap purge valve. YouTube videos make it look easy, but I'm nervous that I'd mess something up. I lack the confidence to do this type of stuff.

A friend of mine changed the brakes (pads and rotors) on my car recently. He has a whole set up in his garage. I just watched. Didn't look that hard, but I don't have the equipment for that and, again, I lack the confidence.

I think your tire was plugged...patches require removing the tire from the rim and applying the patch from the inside. They aren't particularly complicated and are very safe if done correctly but some what laborious and require tire removal and remounting equipment. Plugs are jabbed in from the outside. They work in a pinch but I don't like them a ton long term

I'd rather change brakes than do an oil change. I just don't like dealing with the used oil hassle. When I was a kid my dad used to use it to "paint" railroad tie curbs we had with it but in 2025 that seems like low grade pollution...

Yeah, oil change is another thing I don’t see the cost benefit in. Unless you have some specialty car and you want to make sure it’s done to your specifications, the cost savings isn’t nearly enough for me to burn my arms and deal with the old oil.

 

[Psychopav]

PSA: Autozone will loan out tools like torque wrenches and brake caliper tool kits for free, and also recycles oil.

 

[Zow]

Given that vehicles are inherently dangerous but yet so important to my life, I will happily pay a professional to ensure it's done right. Heck, as somebody who strongly encourages people to hire lawyers for legal work even if it's a straightforward will, see real doctors for medical issues even if such aren't life threatening, I'd be hypocritical if I didn't.

 

[Joe Schmo]

I've changed brakes multiple times and frankly the cost of rotors, pads, calipers plus a couple hours of my Saturday time is worth the $$$ savings from having a shop do it. The only dreaded issue that may come up is a rusted on bolt which can be quite the challenge. I've tossed a wrench or two.

Never changed my oil cuz it's worth the $50 for someone else to do it, I will however replace my own air filters. Not paying shop costs for those.

Changed many light bulbs and have replace a headlight which required removing the front bumper and shield but wasn't hard once I did it.

Replaced a radiator, o2 sensor, heating element (under the glove box which was cramped as spit!), and a few other things.

This weekend or next I am gonna replace my alternator which will be a first for me. Mine is located behind the passenger side wheel well and tucked slightly under the engine so could be a little tricky. Still, the savings will be in 100's of $$ so worth it in the end.

PS- youtube is your friend! So much better than the Chilton's I grew up with.

 

[Zow]

I need a tire patched at least twice a year. This past weekend was the first time I watched the mechanic do the patch. It was super easy. I paid $30 and then later that day saw Wal Mart has a pack of five for like $6. I'm kind of ok paying $30 just to make sure it is done right, but it also looked like it would be hard to do it wrong and mess something up so maybe I should give it a try next time.

Cabin air filters and engine air filters are easy on my cars, so I always do that myself. Jiffy Lube charges twice as much as an auto parts store. They don't charge labor, but they just seem to overprice their filters. Wipers are the same way.

It's annoying how difficult it is to get to bulbs on most cars, but I was able to do brake lights on my 2005 Highlander recently because they were easily accessible. Of course, I bought the wrong bulbs at first and had to go back, but I did it all myself!

I think my Acura needs a new evap purge valve. YouTube videos make it look easy, but I'm nervous that I'd mess something up. I lack the confidence to do this type of stuff.

A friend of mine changed the brakes (pads and rotors) on my car recently. He has a whole set up in his garage. I just watched. Didn't look that hard, but I don't have the equipment for that and, again, I lack the confidence.

I think your tire was plugged...patches require removing the tire from the rim and applying the patch from the inside. They aren't particularly complicated and are very safe if done correctly but some what laborious and require tire removal and remounting equipment. Plugs are jabbed in from the outside. They work in a pinch but I don't like them a ton long term

I'd rather change brakes than do an oil change. I just don't like dealing with the used oil hassle. When I was a kid my dad used to use it to "paint" railroad tie curbs we had with it but in 2025 that seems like low grade pollution...

But yet you want to write your own will with an online form??!!

 

[dgreen]

Batteries are easy, right? I’ve never changed my own battery. I usually wait until it dies, jump the car, and take it somewhere. Of course, many places don’t charge installation for batteries so probably not saving anything by doing that myself.

 

[playin4beer]

The most money saving DIY auto repair that someone that's handy can do, is brakes. That being said, I have a garage with a hoist, air tools and if necessary, torches. It can't be stuck if it's a liquid.

I can't imagine doing it in my driveway with jackstands and hand tools...

 

[guru_007]

I was a certified tire technician back in the day. Mounted and patched hundreds of tires. These days there are a ton of places that do it for free or minimal charge, I will not patch tires.

I'm totally onboard with changing filters. Quick youtube video tutorial will save you $30+ easy.

Autozone will change out batteries and windshield wipers for free. I've changed probably 20+ wiper blades in my life. Had to use their help on the last wiper I bought. Totally handed in my man card and it felt terrible. Had no qualms at all however about a young lady swapping out my car battery for me as that sometimes requires an extra long screwdriver which I do not have.

 

[Joe Schmo]

The most money saving DIY auto repair that someone that's handy can do, is brakes. That being said, I have a garage with a hoist, air tools and if necessary, torches. It can't be stuck if it's a liquid.

I can't imagine doing it in my driveway with jackstands and hand tools...

I envy your set-up, I'm the sap in the driveway with jackstands and hand tools.

 

[playin4beer]

The most money saving DIY auto repair that someone that's handy can do, is brakes. That being said, I have a garage with a hoist, air tools and if necessary, torches. It can't be stuck if it's a liquid.

I can't imagine doing it in my driveway with jackstands and hand tools...

I envy your set-up, I'm the sap in the driveway with jackstands and hand tools.

Well, to be fair, it's not MY set up.. I just have access to it..

I grew up in a salvage yard which my dad still owns and I can use it whenever I want (have keys) . And I'm currently the GM of a collision center that obviously has all the equipment/tools I'd need to use.

 

[dgreen]

I've considered looking into whether or not my local community college has a basic auto mechanic class.

 

[AAABatteries]

Batteries are easy, right? I’ve never changed my own battery. I usually wait until it dies, jump the car, and take it somewhere. Of course, many places don’t charge installation for batteries so probably not saving anything by doing that myself.

Mrs. AAABatteries isn’t easy

But yes - replacing a car battery is easy.

 

[Don Quixote]

I got a low wiper fluid light on my car recently and re-filled that on my own. Does that count?

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Plugged the tire on my wife's car, probably 10,000 miles ago or so. Maybe it's time to get her new tires

 

[matttyl]

I’ve done oil changes, transmission fluid drain and fills, brake jobs, water pump replacement - and recently even replacing lower front control arms - with a jack and jack stands and mostly with hand tools, all in my garage. Most cars aren’t too difficult to work on.

 

[belljr]

Dad was a mechanic. I learned to do pretty much everything. Swapped my engine out before.

That being said I'll just pay to get **** done now. Minus light bulbs. Traverse front lights sucked replacing.

It it's something I can do moderately easy and under an hour or so I'll do it. But usually I'll just pay.

I don't have the equipment anymore and taking oil for disposal is a PIA

 

[belljr]

Batteries are easy, right? I’ve never changed my own battery. I usually wait until it dies, jump the car, and take it somewhere. Of course, many places don’t charge installation for batteries so probably not saving anything by doing that myself.

Yeah unless the battery is in the floor behind the passenger seat .....what a ****ty design

 

[dgreen]

I got a low wiper fluid light on my car recently and re-filled that on my own. Does that count?

I think that’s the only fluid I’ve ever done.

 

[ChiefD]

I've changed the chrome cuniculator valve before. What a pain. Never again.

 

[Psychopav]

I got a low wiper fluid light on my car recently and re-filled that on my own. Does that count?

Sure, but how are you set for blinker fluid?

 

[Psychopav]

Youtube, Autozone, and Amazon have been my friends. I tend to stick to things I don't consider high risk of screwing up or getting stuck starting something I can't finish. But with these resources I've surprised myself with how much I've been able to do over the years.

I have also forced all my kids to learn all the stuff I can do when they start driving and get their own vehicles, and my son has gone way beyond what I've done/been comfortable doing.

Now that I've got an EV though I won't have to deal with any of this crap. If it weren't for the kids still at home and my wife who still has the family truckster, I would be living the life of Riley imo.

 

[beer 30]

Change oil once a year whether the truck needs it or not

Thanks for the reminder, need to change out the cabin filter on the wife's vehicle.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Batteries are easy, right? I’ve never changed my own battery. I usually wait until it dies, jump the car, and take it somewhere. Of course, many places don’t charge installation for batteries so probably not saving anything by doing that myself.

Yeah unless the battery is in the floor behind the passenger seat .....what a ****ty design

yeah my mom had a car where it was under the back seat WTF

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I’ll do basic stuff (batteries, wipers, lights, etc). I have done some bigger jobs in the past (thermostat, bumper replacement) and while I’m sure I can figure out most of it on YouTube and whatnot I just don’t really have a good setup and tools for working on anything too complicated

Also my neighbor is a mechanic who I trust so while I have to pay him labor and I know they’re probably adding 25% to parts I’m fine paying a little extra to have it done right and not having to deal with it

 

[dkp993]

A friend of mine changed the brakes (pads and rotors) on my car recently. He has a whole set up in his garage. I just watched. Didn't look that hard, but I don't have the equipment for that and, again, I lack the confidence.

Did the front brakes on my wife’s Toyota Highlander this past year, pads and rotors. Was pretty straightforward and not difficult, especially the pads. But unfortunately the car shook like crazy when braking afterwards. Totally killed my confidence. Took the car in and turns out I did nothing wrong, according to the mechanic, but the new rotors I bought off Amazon were warped. So ended up paying basically double as I still had to buy new rotors and have them installed. Sucked. Not sure I’ll be doing it myself again despite doing it right now

 

[dkp993]

For me it’s a bit ironic, I’ve done basically everything around my house, electrical, plumbing, construction, painting, etc and I’m a woodworker so have built much of my furniture. But my biggest passion in life is cars, I’m a huge car guy. Yet have done very little in regards to working on my cars. Wipers, batteries, filters, etc, sure. But real car work, other then wife’s brakes above, nope. Strange.

 

[comfortably numb]

worked at a gas station in the 90s when i was 13-19
Plugged hundreds of tires.
Will still do it now as needed,

Kinda hard to mess it up.
Once plugged, spray some soapy water if you got no bubbles you're fine.
That's what the "professional" is gonna do.

I don't think blow outs are real concern.

Never plug the side of a tire.

Other than that...you good

 

[comfortably numb]

I don't have the equipment anymore and taking oil for disposal is a PIA

I found this convenient drain at the end of my street. I can give you my address and you can use it too.
Just ignore the dirty looks from the neighbors

 

[ChiefD]

I was a certified tire technician back in the day. Mounted and patched hundreds of tires. These days there are a ton of places that do it for free or minimal charge, I will not patch tires.

You know anything about riding lawnmower tires?

I have a John Deere X700 and one of the back tires has a really slow leak. Wasn't sure if I could blow some fix-a-flat in there and see if it works.

 

[guru_007]

I was a certified tire technician back in the day. Mounted and patched hundreds of tires. These days there are a ton of places that do it for free or minimal charge, I will not patch tires.

You know anything about riding lawnmower tires?

I have a John Deere X700 and one of the back tires has a really slow leak. Wasn't sure if I could blow some fix-a-flat in there and see if it works.

Sorry man, wish I could help. This was 30 years ago when I worked at a Discount Tire type shop.
Easiest way to find a leak is to put the tire in a bucket of water. I'm sure google is a better assistant than me right now though.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Ive plugged a ton of tires over the years.

I do all of our oil changes - Saves me $200 ($50 x 4 cars)

Brakes, like playing4beer says - easily the most cost saving of all the jobs. Theyre easy and save you a fortune.

Ill do pretty much anything that doesn't involve pulling the dash.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I was a certified tire technician back in the day. Mounted and patched hundreds of tires. These days there are a ton of places that do it for free or minimal charge, I will not patch tires.

You know anything about riding lawnmower tires?

I have a John Deere X700 and one of the back tires has a really slow leak. Wasn't sure if I could blow some fix-a-flat in there and see if it works.

Could just be a bad valve stem.

Im assuming you cant get the wheel off easily?

 

[ChiefD]

I was a certified tire technician back in the day. Mounted and patched hundreds of tires. These days there are a ton of places that do it for free or minimal charge, I will not patch tires.

You know anything about riding lawnmower tires?

I have a John Deere X700 and one of the back tires has a really slow leak. Wasn't sure if I could blow some fix-a-flat in there and see if it works.

Could just be a bad valve stem.

Im assuming you cant get the wheel off easily?

No, I can remove it fairly easily.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I was a certified tire technician back in the day. Mounted and patched hundreds of tires. These days there are a ton of places that do it for free or minimal charge, I will not patch tires.

You know anything about riding lawnmower tires?

I have a John Deere X700 and one of the back tires has a really slow leak. Wasn't sure if I could blow some fix-a-flat in there and see if it works.

Could just be a bad valve stem.

Im assuming you cant get the wheel off easily?

No, I can remove it fairly easily.

Submerge in water to find the leak or just take it to a shop if you dont wanna deal.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Given that vehicles are inherently dangerous but yet so important to my life, I will happily pay a professional to ensure it's done right. Heck, as somebody who strongly encourages people to hire lawyers for legal work even if it's a straightforward will, see real doctors for medical issues even if such aren't life threatening, I'd be hypocritical if I didn't.

As a group, my lawyer friends seem to be the most risk averse people I know. Doctors aren't far behind.

Maybe it relates to seeing bad outcomes when amateurs do things wrong, or overly cautious/perfectionistic personally types of those who enter such professions?

All that said, for the last several days I entertained climbing on my kitchen table to change a light bulb in the ceiling fan, after my physician wife "broke it" during her attempt. Two other doctor friends also took a stab, unsuccessfully, with the final diagnosis of broken fixture, call an electrician.

I knew the light worked prior to taking the old bulb out, and figured three "book smart" doctors were just incapable of changing it. I also saw the base of the fixture rotate during my wife's attempt, and thought maybe some wire/cord was dislodged in the process. It probably just needed to be inspected, to ensure everything was plugged in/lined up correctly.

But I am still recovering from hamstring surgery, in a brace and hobbling on crutches, so I resisted the urge to place myself in harm's way. Admittedly, it was tough, as I just *knew* a simple fix would restore light.

Fortunately, one of my climbing partners, some kind of finance bro, came over last night. After testing several bulbs, he realized my wife had inadvertently engaged the pull cord while twisting the base of the fixture. So all it needed was a tug of the cord to be reset.*

*I had already asked my wife to pull the cord, while I flipped the wall switch, but I guess she wasn't tugging hard enough

 

[Terminalxylem]

For the OP, I routinely did car maintenance with my dad growing up - oil/filter changes, tune ups (plugs/wires/distributor cap), hoses, belts, and assisted with brakes. Never fixed a flat though, as many shops will plug them for free.

Nowadays, I'll just do simple stuff like bulbs, wipers, air filter, and battery changes. Anything I can do quickly, without cursing or tearing up my hands.

 

[SpurrierisisGod]

Do most of my own stuff except water pumps etc. Actually kind of enjoy doing the oil changes. Coupons/deals and i can usually do it for around 30 bucks.
Fought with my daughters starter recently. Mostly easy but one bolt was frozen so I had to have it towed and replaced. Not being able to get that one bolt cost me $600 rather than just the part for $85. Grrrrrr.
I've even changed the front brake solenoid located inside the transmission. Part was $35. New granny fluid was $60. Saved me from a $1200 shop quote.
Brakes, rotors, filters, most sensors etc are done on ramps or a jack in my driveway.
Firestone quoted my wife one time $900 for front brakes and rotors. Told her to tell them to take it off the lift. She was pissed. It was my 1st time to do brakes but total cost was about 300 and about 3 hours on a Saturday. I'll never take my cars in for brakes again.
Tire plugs are easy. Got two on my car now going on almost a year. Have a nail extremely close to the sidwall now. Holding off on that one since thats a big no no to plug. Slow leak that's manageable until I can replace the tire.

On the other hand, home AC.... just paid a dude $335 to change a $30 capacitor i had already taken off but all the local stores were already closed. Mama ain't going without AC for a day. Markup on AC parts is nuts.