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Q.i have a couple of question i have a ford mustang 95 gt convertible i brought it used with 20,000 miles on it(car max used cars) now it has like 55,000, I dont know any thing about cars yet i want to learn to do it myself . anyway im 28 years old is that too old to start learning how to fix on cars??im thinking about buyin the factory helm book on the mustang 95 is it step by step pictures??will i be able to learn to install a engine or transmission with this book.? also i dont have a garage but a dirt back yard with gravel, will getting a ramp(looking at the rhino ramps) work here because i fear jacks for some reason also dont really know wear to put jacks stands under a mustang 95(i wish somebody can show me pictures where they surpose to be place) and heres another thing i havent had a transmission flush or change and it seem to smell a little burnt i think ??i only have 55000, kinda afraid to chang it because i hear if you never change it after high miles and decide to chang it ,the tranny can go out after the change.because i dont want to change it and it go out since im broke, i think i might get it change after i save enough for transmission to be on the safe side.(how much does a transmission for 95 gt cost??? Far as how it runs my mustang at times vibirate at low speeds when it change gear sometimes.. from what i seen the 94 , and 95 mustangs does this i think it has something to do with its torque convertor i think...not sure any how give me your thoughts and what is a good beginner tool set ??that is affordable.thoughts on rhino ramps.??does the helms book show where to place jack stands under a mustang

A.I've got a 98 Mustang GT.. before that I had a 97 V6 Mustang. First of all.. if you don't have an owners manual for your car.. get one ($15 give or take a few bucks). The owners manual will tell you all you need to know about maintenance intervals.. and I believe the repair manuals say a bit as well. Both will tell you how to lift the car with a jack & where to put jackstands. Next... Helms manuals are expensive ($150 approx.) but I hear they're well worth the money from everybody that has one. I have a Haynes Repair Manual & a Chiltons Repair Manual... both have helped me & I'm glad I have both. As far as being too old... I don't think you're even close. Maybe if you were 80 & had back problems... then I'd say you're a little too old. Is your 95 GT a standard or automatic? (I thought they were all standards). IIRC, 95 GT is a 5.0. Anyway... Rhino Ramps are pretty decent.. they can be had for about $15-$20. www.mustangworld.com will show you how to build your own ramps.. but eh... i'd rather just buy some (cheaper in fact just to buy 'em). I'd save up a few bucks & get a good quality toolset that has all your basic tools.. ratchet, wide variety of sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers (or screwdriver bits w/ a single screwdriver), etc. I bought a big set from Sears on sale for about $90 and they're like new after about 2 years (Craftsman)... of course they have a lifetime warranty.. so that helps. As far as installing an engine or transmission.. both require quite a bit of experience I'd say.. so you've got a ways to go. I also noticed you mentioned you have a dirt back yard.. is it fairly dusty where you live? I'd check your air filter element if you haven't changed it already. Best way to learn, IMHO, is by experience. It's a good idea to have a buddy or family member watching you as you work though... at least checking on you every now & then to make sure the car didn't fall on you or anything . Start out by doing some basic maintenance things.. changing the air filter.. changing your own oil & filter... drain/flush/refill coolant.. whatever you think you can do. If you have questions... you can post to this NG & generally somebody will try to help you if they can.. most of the people here are very experienced

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