How to repair parts yourself in My Summer Car: a guide for beginners and pros

My Summer Car is not just a game about assembling a car, but a real car repair simulator with a lot of nuances that can confuse even experienced players. There are no tips, no clear instructions, and each breakdown requires not only mechanical knowledge, but also patience. If you're tired of being your Satsuma stalled again in the middle of the forest or fell apart while driving - this article will help you figure out how to properly repair parts, what tools to use and where to look for spare parts.

Unlike real car repairs, MSC has its own unique mechanics: from searching for parts in a landfill to using telephone number for ordering spare parts or repair books as tips. We'll cover not only basic operations (like changing spark plugs or repairing a radiator), but also advanced tricks, like how to rebuild an engine block without completely replacing it or what to do if the gearbox jams while driving. You will also learn what mistakes players most often make and how to avoid them.

It is important to understand: in My Summer Car repair is not just pressing the “fix” button, but a whole process involving the search for tools, diagnostics and sometimes even improvisation. If you are just starting to play, we recommend that you first master the basics: learn how to use wrench, screwdriver and hammer, and also understand where everything is in the garage. Experienced players will find life hacks useful for saving money on spare parts and optimizing repairs.

1. Preparation for repair: tools and materials

Before you undertake any repairs, make sure you have everything you need. B My Summer Car tools don't appear out of thin air - they need to be bought, found, or stolen (but we don't recommend the latter). Without the right tools, you won't even be able to remove a bolt, much less fix the engine.

Basic set to start:

• 🔧 Wrench - needed to unscrew most bolts. Buy in store Teimo’s or find it in the garage.
• 🔨 Hammer - used to knock out jammed parts (for example, hubs) or repair the body.
• 🔩 Screwdriver — You can’t do without it when working with electrics or small fasteners.
• 🛠️ Vise — allow you to fix parts for processing. They lie in the garage on a workbench.
• 🧰 Toolbox - contains additional accessories (for example, bearing puller). Sold in Fleetari Repair Shop.

Also don’t forget about consumables:

• 🧴 Oil (for engine and gearbox) - sold in Teimo’s or at a gas station.
• 🔥 Welding machine — needed for body repairs. You can borrow from Fleetari or buy.
• 🧹 Rags - to clean parts from dirt and oil. It's in the garage.

⚠️ Attention: If you're trying to fix a part without the right tool, the game simply won't let you do it. For example, without bearing puller you won't remove the hub, but without torque wrench (purchased from Fleetari) do not adjust the bolt tightening torque.

Where to look for tools if they are not in the garage?

• 🏠 Player's house - Sometimes you find useful things in the attic and basement.
• 🚗 Landfill — you can find spare parts and tools here, but you have to dig around.
• 💰 Fleetari Repair Shop - sells rare tools (for example, tire compressor), but the prices are steep.

2. Diagnosis of faults: how to understand what is broken

One of the most difficult parts of renovation My Summer Car - this is to determine which part has failed. Unlike real life, there is no diagnostic scanner, and you have to rely on indirect signs.

Main symptoms and their possible causes:

Symptom	Possible malfunction	How to check
Engine won't start	The battery is discharged, there is no gasoline, the starter is broken, the wiring is broken	Check battery charge (multimeter), fuel level, wire integrity
The engine stalls while driving	Clogged fuel filter, faulty spark plugs, carburetor problems	Inspect candles (must be clean), clean carburetor
Grinding noise when braking	Worn brake pads or rotors	Remove the wheel and inspect the brake mechanism
Oil leak	A breakdown of the pan, wear of the seals, a crack in the block	Stop the engine and inspect the bottom of the engine for stains.
Vibration at speed	Wheel imbalance, wheel bearing wear, bent disc	Raise the car on a jack and spin the wheel by hand

If there are several symptoms (for example, the engine is shaking and smoking), start checking with the simplest:

1. Check oil and fuel level.
2. Inspect spark plugs - they must be dry and free of soot.
3. Listen to the engine for extraneous sounds (knocking, grinding).
4. If all else fails, remove it valve cover and check the condition of the timing belt.

⚠️ Attention: B MSC some damage may be hidden. For example, if you recently changed the oil, but the engine is still knocking, check if you forgot refill the oil (yes, this happens!). Also pay attention to messages in game - sometimes they tell you what exactly is broken.

To speed up diagnosis, you can use repair book (lies in the garage on the table). She will tell you which parts may fail in a given situation. For example, if the car does not move forward, but reverse gear works, the problem is most likely in clutch or gearbox.

3. Engine repair: from spark plugs to major overhauls

The engine is the heart of your Satsuma, and its breakdowns most often disable the car. In this section, we will look at how to repair the most common faults: from replacing spark plugs to restoring the cylinder block.

3.1. Replacing spark plugs

Candles in My Summer Car have a limited resource and become covered with soot over time. If the engine stalls or starts poorly, they should be checked first.

Step by step instructions:

1. Open the hood and find engine cover (it is secured with 4 bolts).
2. Unscrew the bolts wrench and remove the cover.
3. You will see 4 candles - unscrew them spark plug wrench (lies in the tool box).
4. Clean the threads from dirt rags and screw in new spark plugs (buy from Teimo’s).
5. Tighten them firmly, but do not overdo it - you may strip the threads.

If there are no new spark plugs, you can try cleaning the old ones:

• 🧹 Scrape the carbon deposits wire brush (lies in the garage).
• 🔥 Heat the candles on a gas stove (in the player’s house) - this will remove oil and dirt.

3.2. Repair of cylinder head (cylinder head)

If the engine overheats or oil gets into the antifreeze (and vice versa), the cylinder head gasket is most likely broken. This is one of the most difficult breakdowns in the game and requires precision.

What to do:

1. Drain all liquids (oil and antifreeze) in a container (buckets are in the garage).
2. Unscrew the cylinder head mounting bolts (there are 10 of them, use torque wrench).
3. Remove the head and inspect the gasket. If it is damaged, replace it with a new one (purchase from Fleetari).
4. Before installing a new gasket, clean the surfaces of the cylinder head and block from remnants of the old gasket scraper.
5. Reinstall everything and tighten the bolts in the correct sequence (see repair book).

⚠️ Attention: If you do not drain the antifreeze before removing the cylinder head, it will spill onto the garage floor and will have to be disposed of (and this is an additional expense). Also, do not overtighten the bolts - this may deform the cylinder head.

3.3. Engine overhaul

If the engine has completely failed (for example, seized or fallen apart), you will need complete disassembly. This is a long and expensive process, but sometimes cheaper than buying a new motor.

Checklist for capital:

The most common problems with capital:

• 🔧 Piston ring wear - leads to loss of compression. The rings need to be replaced and the cylinders need to be honed.
• 🌀 Bent crankshaft - if the engine jammed, the shaft could be deformed. Checked indicator (purchased from Fleetari).
• 🔥 Cracks in the block — if the block is damaged, you can try to weld it welding machine, but this is a temporary solution.

B My Summer Car After a major overhaul, the engine requires a break-in: for the first 10-15 km, do not accelerate above 60 km/h, otherwise you risk breaking it again.

4. Repair of gearbox and clutch

Gearbox and clutch in Satsuma - this is a separate headache. If the car does not move forward, but the reverse gear works, or the gears shift into gear with a crunch, this is where the problem lies.

4.1. Clutch replacement

The clutch wears out over time, especially if you frequently tow a trailer or drive with a load. Signs of a malfunction: the car jerks when starting, gears are difficult to engage, and a burning smell is heard.

How to replace:

1. Raise the car jack (or use an inspection hole in the garage).
2. Remove gearbox (unscrew the 6 mounting bolts and disconnect the driveshaft).
3. Once you reach the clutch, unscrew cart and replace clutch disc and release bearing.
4. Reassemble everything in reverse order. When installing the box back, make sure that the clutch disc is aligned.

Advice: if you don’t have a new clutch, you can temporarily “reanimate” the old one by cleaning it from oil and carbon deposits gasoline (sold in cans in Teimo’s).

4.2. Gearbox repair

If the transmission crunches or the gears do not engage, the following problems are possible:

• 🔧 Synchronizer wear — requires disassembling the gearbox and replacing parts.
• 🛢️ Lack of oil - check the level and top up gear oil.
• 🔩 Loose fastenings — the bolts could come loose due to vibration.

Disassembling the gearbox is one of the most difficult operations in the game. If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to take it Fleetari (he will take about 500€, but will do it quickly). If you decide to fix it yourself:

1. Drain the gearbox oil into a bucket.
2. Unscrew the lid of the box and inspect the gears for chips.
3. Replace worn synchronizers (purchased from Fleetari).
4. Lubricate all moving parts lithol (lies in the garage).

⚠️ Attention: When assembling the gearbox, pay attention to the order in which the gears are installed. If you mix it up, the box will not work. There is an assembly diagram in the repair book!

5. Body repair: from rust to accident damage

Body in My Summer Car not only spoils the appearance, but also affects the strength of the machine. Rust, dents and cracks can cause your car to fall apart while driving (yes, that happens in this game!).

5.1. Rust removal

Rust appears if the car sits in the rain for a long time or after an accident. To remove it:

1. Take grinding machine (lies in the garage) and clean the rusty area to bare metal.
2. Apply primer (purchased at Teimo’s) and let dry.
3. Paint the damaged area spray paint (color must match the body).

If the rust is through (hole in the body), you will have to:

• 🔧 Cut out rusty metal Bulgarian.
• 🛠️ Cut a patch from sheet metal (lying in the garage) and weld it welding machine.
• 🎨 Putty and paint.

5.2. Repair after an accident

If you hit a tree or overturn, the body may bend or crack. For repair:

1. Use hammer and anvil (lie in the garage) to level out dents.
2. If the body is severely bent, apply jack for pulling.
3. Fill the cracks welding machine, then putty.

Advice: if you don’t want to tinker with the body, you can buy new parts from Fleetari (for example, front fender or door), but it's expensive.

⚠️ Attention: If the body is not repaired in time, the rust will spread and the part will have to be completely replaced. Also, a damaged body reduces the strength of the car - in the next accident it will fall apart faster.

What happens if you ignore rust?

If the rust is not removed, it will eat right through the body. In the worst case, a part (for example, a door or fender) will simply fall off while driving. Also, a rusty car sells worse (if you decide to sell it through Fleetari).

6. Electrics and lighting: why the headlights and starter don’t work

Electrics in My Summer Car is a separate puzzle. If the headlights don't come on, the starter doesn't work, or the battery is dead, the problem is most likely in the wiring or fuses.

6.1. Checking fuses

Fuses in Satsuma located under the dashboard. If something electronic doesn't work:

1. Open glove compartment and find the fuse box.
2. Check each fuse for integrity (a burnt one will be black inside).
3. Replace blown fuses with new ones (purchase from Teimo’s).

The most common causes of blown fuses:

• 🔌 Short circuit - Check the wiring for exposed wires.
• 💡 Overload - for example, if too many consumers are connected (headlights, radio).
• 🔋 Defective battery - may cause voltage surges.

6.2. Starter repair

If you hear a click when you turn the key, but the engine does not turn, the problem is in the starter. To fix it:

1. Remove the starter (it is attached to the engine with two bolts).
2. Take it apart and check brushes - if they are worn out, replace them.
3. Check bendix (gear that meshes with the flywheel). If it is broken, you need a new starter.

Advice: if the starter turns, but the engine does not start, check ignition coil and high voltage wires - they could oxidize.

6.3. Repairing headlights and brake lights

If the headlights or brake lights do not come on:

• 💡 Check it out lamps - they could burn out (replace with new ones).
• 🔌 Check it out wiring — perhaps the contact has lost contact.
• 🔋 Check it out light switch (it may be broken).

B MSC Wiring often comes loose due to vibration. If you find a bare wire, wrap it electrical tape (lies in the garage).

7. Typical beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced players sometimes make annoying mistakes that lead to even greater damage. Here are the most common:

Error	Consequences	How to avoid
Forgetting to drain the oil before repairs	Oil spills onto the floor, parts get dirty	Always keep a bucket handy for draining
Tightening the bolts	Threads break, parts break	Use a torque wrench
They don't check the antifreeze level	The engine overheats and blows the cylinder head gasket.	Check fluid levels before each trip
Using unsuitable parts	The part breaks quickly or does not work	Check compatibility using the repair book

Another common mistake is ignoring minor breakdowns. For example, if a small oil leak is not repaired, the engine will seize over time. Or if you don't fix the brakes, the car won't be able to stop downhill.

Also, many players forget about running-in after repair. If you have installed a new engine or gearbox, you need to drive the first kilometers carefully, without loading the car.

⚠️ Attention: Some details in My Summer Car have "hidden" wear. For example, if you haven’t changed for a long time timing belt, it can break at the most inopportune moment, which will lead to engine jamming. Inspect your car regularly!

8. Where to get spare parts and how to save money

Spare parts in My Summer Car are expensive, especially if you buy them from Fleetari. But there are ways to save:

8.1. Landfill Search

In the landfill (next to the player's house) you can find:

• 🚗 Body parts (doors, hood, bumper).
• 🔧 Tools (wrenches, hammers).
• 🛢️ Consumables (filters, spark plugs, wires).

Search Tips:

• 🔦 Take it with you flashlight — the landfill is dark.
• 🧤 Put it on gloves (lie in the garage) so as not to cut yourself.
• 🚜 Use wheelbarrow for transporting heavy parts.

8.2. Purchase from Fleetari

Fleetari sells spare parts, but his prices are high. However, there are tricks:

• 💬 Bargain - sometimes he agrees to reduce the price by 10-20%.
• 🔄 Sell him unnecessary parts - this will reduce the cost of repairs.
• 📦 Buy used spare parts - they are cheaper than new ones (but may be in poor condition).

8.3. Homemade parts

Some details you can do yourself:

• 🛠️ Body patches - from sheet metal in the garage.
• 🔧 Fastenings - from improvised bolts and nuts.
• 🧵 Belts - can be temporarily replaced with a rope (but this is unreliable).

Tip: If you don't have much money, focus on repairing the most important components (engine, brakes, steering). Cosmetic defects can be corrected later.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about repairs in My Summer Car

How to fix the engine if it is jammed?

If the engine seizes, the problem is most likely in crankshaft or piston group. You will need:

1. Remove the engine from the car (disconnect all pipes and wiring).
2. Disassemble it and check the crankshaft for deformation.
3. If the crankshaft is bent, replace it (purchase from Fleetari).
4. Check the pistons and cylinders for scoring. If necessary, bore the cylinders and install new pistons.

After repairs, do not forget about running in!

Where can I find a torque wrench?

Torque wrench is available from Fleetari for 150€. It can also be found in a landfill (rarely) or in a garage. Uncle’s House (if you're lucky). Without this key, you will not be able to properly tighten the cylinder head or crankshaft bolts, which will lead to new breakdowns.

How to repair brakes if they squeak?