Do you know how to change a flat tire?

[exitseven]

I made sure all three of my kids can do an oil change, jump, start a car and change a flat tire.

[Beckybooboo]

I changed one a while back. I did okay, because it was a smaller tire. The one thing I was worried about, was if I tightened the nuts enough! I made safely to school but a friend said the nuts were not tightened enough. My Yukon is a different story! It's a full size spare and I can barely lift it lol plus, I have to go through my back bumper to lower it. I helped my uncle change two of his tires 5ish years ago (he has a Yukon) so I do have some experience.

[exitseven]

The last time I changed a tire was on my 1996 Tahoe which is the same as a Yukon. It was a major chore for sure.

[queenofcardio]

Crazy coincidence. I had a flat tire this morning. I managed to get to work since it was so close. I called my brother to change my tire, but he didn’t have time to teach me.

You're amazing for teaching them.

[Iron_Man]

You better join AAA

[exitseven]

@Iron_Man you never really say that you know how to do it either.

[Iron_Man]

I have changed plenty of tires in my life even as a teenager but now they’re making them very difficult and I like my t trucks to be way up in the air real high and they don’t have any jacks that go that high. Plus, I have big giant tires.

[Iron_Man]

I recommend that most women join AAA but sometimes it’s very annoying and you have a two hour wait just to get serviced while you’re sitting in your car by yourself alone on a Friday night that’s not safe. They are so slow because they’re really busy. One time they made me so mad I blew up at them on the phone and they suspended me for like a month my service.

[Iron_Man]

But I called the manager and I got it lifted immediately on Monday

[Lliam]

LOL. I've changed lots.
The problem these days is, the factory installed jack and tire iron on modern cars really suck. Some new cars don't even come with a spare.

[exitseven]

Yes, it is a cheap piece of junk. I am surprised that with the cheap jacks that come with todays vehicles that somebody has not been injured by a falling jack. When i drive onto the beach I bring a floor jack and a piece of plywood to use inn case I get stuck.

[Lliam]

Exactly.

[TonyMetal___86]

Old is gold 😄

[OlderAndWiser]

Been doing it for 50+ years, plus oil changes, battery replacements, starter replacements, water pumps. radiators, etc. None of the complicated stuff.

[exitseven]

I have a 2019 Ford F-150 and the oil plug is made of plastic and it is hard to remove. I am afraid to force it and have a real problem on , my hands so I have been tsking it in to get the oil changed , The way thst oil is over 5 bucks a quart you really do not save much boing it yourself. When my kids were in college we had 5 cars and i would do the oil changed in a batch. It really saved a lot of maney.

[OlderAndWiser]

I took my car to a shop for an oil change today because I don't have the time to do it myself. Just under $100! Synthetic oil, but still. . .

[been_burned_b4]

Same here dude...

[midnightmoon05]

Yeah hubby takes care of all that stuff.

me? No. I just call him … so far no need yet, 😊

[exitseven]

I have not changed a flat tire for a least 15 years. I picked up a nail a couple of years ago but it was a slow leak and I was able to keep it inflated with a compressor until I could drive to the tire store and have it fixed. I think tires are better than they used to be.

[midnightmoon05]

I agree… I have gotten a few “flats” (nail in) they were all easily fixed for $10-$20. at some near by local tire shops. No need to call hubby for stuff like that. He also makes sure to only is Michelins tires. So def. better made tires.

We actually just got one changed 2 weeks ago… hubby is always checking the cars… so he noticed that there was a nail. We just went downtown and got it done for $20.
He does check the fluids star plug etc… whatever makes him happy 😂
Of course I don’t want him to be doing too much or hurt himself to save $20-$200. Etc…
I rather him spend time with me hehehee….

Kids are driving now. Hubby taught my son how to do some car stuff so he can change tires as well now.
My daughter? 😂… def. don’t let her touch that stuff.

[AviatorTom]

I can do, and have done, all of those... many years ago. Well, I jump-started a neighbor last year.

[exitseven]

I have a portable power supply and my neighbor saw me outside and came over to ask if I could get her car started. She did not introduce herself to me and after her car was started she did not even thank me.

[MrOracle]

I probably average 2 a month (helping people on the side of the road). To the point that I regularly carry a floor jack and my cordless torque gun. Usually takes longer to get the spare out of the car than it does to install it.

[Calyptomaniac]

I know how in theory, because my dad showed me once when I was just learning how to drive and I didn't have a cell phone yet, but the one time I had to, one of the lugnuts just would not budge. I thought I was just a weakling (I mean, I sort of am lol) but then the tow truck guy couldn't do it without a machine either so I felt a little better...

[TonyMetal___86]

🤣🤣

[emeraldsaphire]

My dad taught me back when I was 17, but I don't know where my cars spare tire is and I've never replaced one. Thanfully I've onely ever had 3 flat tires in my life and in all 3 cases I was with men who changed it for me XD

[Jen_oic]

I don’t drive but if I did I’d have a man change the flat tire, I’m sure girls don’t change their own tire, we either call a towing company or find a man to help us with mechanical stuff. Maybe there are some girls that can change a tire, a few maybe.

[exitseven]

My wife's father taught her how to do it. He also taught her a trick with a screwdriver how to start a car from under the hood. It was something that I did not know how to do.
Back in the old days cars were a lot less complicated.

[Jen_oic]

@exitseven if a woman drives a car maybe she should learn how to change the tire

[exitseven]

@jen_oic So I guess I can teach you how to drive first and then teach you how to change a flat.

[Jen_oic]

@exitseven okay, I never owned a car and I don’t want to wreck someone else’s car

[exitseven]

@jen_oic I was in a graduate program with a woman who did not know ho to ride a bicycle. she was from Haiti and never got the opportunity when she was young. I got my wife's bike and I went to her house and taught her how to ride a bike. It took a little while but she was able to do pretty good.

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

I know the concepts of changing a tire, but never had to do it. My wife does it now and my dad did it before that. The only thing I dont know for sure is how to/where to safely place the jack. No big deal anyway, we have AAA if I need it.

[exitseven]

Come by Saturday and I will show you how to do it.

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

Omw to the east coast!

[douride2]

Yes. When I was learning how to drive my father made sure I could change a tire on my own.

[exitseven]

I like a guy who takes care of his kids

[lilBigPotato]

Yes. I call a number and a bit later the tire is like new. So easy!

[Iron_Man]

Do you have AAA? I don’t know if they have that in Spain. You call the company and they come out and do it for you.

[lilBigPotato]

@Iron_Man there's many options. But I don't drive so don't ask me for specifics.

[lilBigPotato]

There are*

[Iron_Man]

Oh ok Potato

[TrueConfection]

I’ve never changed a tire, but I think I could figure it out. I have no idea how to change the oil. I do know how to jump start a car and push start a standard.

[exitseven]

You tube videos can show you how.

[TrueConfection]

True! I’d rather pay to have someone else do that for me though.

[Tarifa]

I know how to change a flat tire. But the last one happened when I was on the highway. I had to stop in the first available spot, with cars driving past at high speed. It was more sensible to call a tow truck.

[andreasderjuengere]

I would rather replace it for a non-flat tyre.
But... whatever floats your boat...

[AgentG111]

Absolutely, as well as all my siblings and my children.

[DryGermanGuy]

Yes to all of these and more. Pro-tip: Have some WD40 in the car for rusted lugnuts.

[SweetDripp]

Yes. My Dad made me change a tire before he let me get my driver's license.

[lightbulb27]

Yes, I work on car all the time... too much.

have taught one kid to change a tire...

[NathanDavis]

yeah... from a bicycle all the way to an 18 wheeler, lol

[Xawyx-2]

Nope, I don't even have a driver's licence.

[Godihateyou]

Yes. But soon it will be illegal because of Democrats and Trump's authoritarianism

[Kingofkings1992]

Good for you. So , do you want some sort of medal?

[rapfan107]

Yes everyone should basic life skills

[butterly248]

Nope

[exitseven]

Come to my house in Saturday , Free instruction,

[butterly248]

thanks but ur in America

[Iron_Man]

That’s OK she can fly down and if she makes it to your neck of the woods, then you can reimburse her for her plane ticket then you can teach her all day Saturday and Sunday how to change a flat tire

[TonyMetal___86]

I surely do

[FunkyMonkee]

Sure do!

[Pterodon]

Of course I can

[Sammy098]

Yes, I do