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DIY job library
Reference pages generated from the job catalog that powers BuildBay. A job page covers what the work needs before you start: the tools it calls for by requirement level, the hazards that apply, effort ratings, and where verified vehicle-specific data exists.
- Jobs in catalog
- 686
- Work areas
- 17
- Tools in catalog
- 43
What the catalog covers
Every job in the catalog carries an area, a risk class, and a tool profile. The count next to each area is the number of jobs currently cataloged there.
- Setup, inspection & diagnosis40
- Engine maintenance76
- Fuel, intake & forced induction45
- Cooling system36
- Transmission, clutch & driveline61
- Brakes42
- Wheels & tires35
- Suspension & steering49
- Exhaust & emissions29
- Electrical, battery & charging41
- Lighting & driver assistance27
- Heating & A/C20
- Interior & convenience40
- Exterior & body58
- Performance & enthusiast43
- Seasonal, storage & detailing29
- Hybrid & EV15
Published job pages
More pages are being written as data clears the quality bar. A job page ships only when the catalog carries effort or hazard ratings and a full tool list for the job.
- Engine maintenance
Engine oil and filter change
The service most owners learn first, and the one worth learning properly. This page lists the tools the job calls for, the hazards that apply, and the vehicle-specific data BuildBay tracks: oil spec, capacity, and filter details all differ by exact engine.
9 tools · Standard DIY
- Brakes
Front brake pads and rotors
A front pad and rotor swap is standard DIY territory with real stakes: the car is on stands, the fasteners are high torque, and the hydraulics forgive nothing sloppy. Here is the tool list, the hazard picture, and where verified per-vehicle data exists.
10 tools · Standard DIY
- Engine maintenance
Spark plug replacement
Plugs are cheap, plug mistakes are not. The job needs a thin-wall socket and a low-range torque wrench, and the right plug and gap depend on the exact engine and its tune. This page covers the tools and the data BuildBay carries per vehicle.
7 tools · Standard DIY
- Cooling system
Coolant drain and fill
Cooling systems punish guesswork: the fluid spec is per manufacturer, the system holds pressure and heat, and many modern cars need a vacuum fill or a scan-tool bleed to purge air. This page lists the tools, the hazards, and where verified data exists.
7 tools · Standard DIY
- Brakes
Brake fluid flush
Brake fluid absorbs moisture and quietly degrades, which is why a flush is time-based maintenance. The work itself is simple; the consequence of getting it wrong is not. Tools, hazards, and per-vehicle notes below.
7 tools · Standard DIY
- Wheels & tires
Tire rotation
Rotation is the cheapest tire life you can buy, and a good first job for a new set of jack stands. The critical steps are lifting the car safely and torquing the wheels correctly afterward. This page covers both.
7 tools · Standard DIY