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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Guides and tips for beginners

Cheat Codes

Choose cheat 1, 2 or 3. Make profil name “cms2021promo” to use cheat 1 etc.

  1. cms2021promo – level 36 and give you an extra $500.000 cash bonus in the game.
  2. cms2021stage1 – level 5 and give you an extra $4.000 cash bonus in the game.
  3. cms2021stage2 – level 12 and give you an extra $50.000 cash bonus in the game.

Note: After you can just go to the game files in the appdata and change the profile name. Then when starting up the game it tells you files are out of sync with steam library and you just tell it to upload from local.

Other Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Guides:

Car List and Locations

Just a quick list of where to find different cars in the game.

Car BrandCar ModelAuctionBarn/ShedJunkyardSalon
Atom330XX
AtomRentonXXX
AutotuttoLavetinoXXX
BoltAtlantaXXX
BoltCapeXXX
BoltCape MK7XXX
BoltCargoXXX
BoltChapmanXXX
BoltHornetXXX
BoltGrand MojaveXX
BoltMosquitoXX
BoltMosquito 2016XX
BoltReptiliaXXX
BoltReptilia R2XXX
BoltRolletXXX
BoltSupernovaXXX
CastorAvalancheXX
ChieftainBanditXXX
ChieftainTBXXXX
DCTyphoonXXX
DelrayCustomXXX
DelrayHighroadXXX
DelrayWinchesterXXX
EchosCobraXX
EchosImperatorXX
EdgewoodHellcatXXX
EdgewoodWildcatXXX
ElentiCallopeXXX
ElentiIziXX
EmdenJagerXXX
EmdenLotzXX
FMWPantherXXX
FMWPanther MK1XXX
FMWRoadsterX
FMWSentinelXX
GriffinTyroXX
HinataKagura SXXXX
HinataMoonXX
HinataMoon MK1XX
KatagiriKatsumotoXX
KatagiriTamagoXXX
LacroixFretXX
LuxorBaronneXXX
LuxorBowenXXX
LuxorGoldtrailXXX
MayenM3XXX
MayenM6XX
MayenM8XX
MioveniUrsXXX
MorenaBizzariniXX
Nissan240zXXX
Nissan370zXXX
NissanGTRXXX
NissanS15 SilviaXXX
OlsenGrand ClubXX
OlsenGTRXX
RibbsanStarlineXXX
RibbsanZ530XXX
RinoBiancoXX
RinoPiccoloXX
RoyaleCrownXX
RoyaleTownXXX
SakuraGT20XXX
SakuraSupaXXX
SakuraTakumiXXX
SakuraYaroXX
Salem1500XXX
SalemEarthquakeXX
SalemEarthquake RexXX
SalemFlamoXXX
SalemGW500XX
SalemKieranXX
SalemOverkingXXX
SalemSpectreXX
SalemSpectre FastbackXXX
SceoLX550XXX
SixonCebulionXXX
TempestMagnumXXX
Vallsen2040XXX
ZephyrL SeriesXXX

Easy Money

Here is a very short guide to making some money early on with little effort and money loss.

You need access to the following:

  • Junkyard – costs 500 per visit
  • Welder 5000 credits – 500 per use
  • CarWash 5000 credits – 100 per use

1. When you have all that and around 10000 in the bank head to the junkyard and buy a car (does not matter but leave at the very least 500 credits) and head back to the garage with it
2. Put in on a lift and use the welder on it for 500 credits
3. Sell it

You don’t make tons of money doing this but you do make a profit and it does vary per car with how much you get but doing this i have always made a profit. You can also bump up the value by saving parts from job cars and fitting it to these cars aswell.

OR

Note: After more playing, simply restoring a car (replacing everything) has proven very profitable so far. I did build up 20k using the above method but have since used that money to start restoring cars and building credits that way. it has helped speed up the purchasing of all garage upgrades.

How to drain fluids

For most of you, this is probably obvious. However, I struggled with this a bit in the beginning so I decided to make this little guide.

Oil

  1. Raise the car on the car lift
  2. Click on the oil drain and click ‘move -> to car lift’
  3. Click on the oil drain again and click ‘use’
  4. Oil will now be flowing
  5. Once it stops, click on the oil drain again and click ‘move -> move back’

Other fluids

  1. Make sure the car is lowered
  2. Open the hood
  3. Left click to work on the part you want to drain
  4. Right click on the cap
  5. Left click on ‘Additional Tools’
  6. Left click on ‘Drain Tool’
  7. You are now in drain mode. Simply hold left click on the cap of the fluid you want to drain
  8. To exit this mode, either press ‘escape’ or press right click and then press ‘Switch to part unmount mode’

Adding your music to the Radio

Don’t you like the music, that comes from the radio? You wished, you could add your favourite songs? You can! And it’s very simple.

  1. Go to your Steam folder and follow this path:
  2. and add your songs there.
Steam\steamapps\common\Car Mechanic Simulator 2021\Car Mechanic Simulator 2021_Data\StreamingAssets\Music\User

In “Car Mechanic Simulator 2018” you had to put .ogg data in the game folder. But not with the 2021 Version! I mean, you still can, but why using .ogg data if you can use .mp3, right?!

Best Value Tuning Shop Parts

How to get the most bang for your buck while doing tuning orders. Link to spreadsheet with the part’s values calculated.

The best value performance parts are: Air Filters, Carburetors, Exhaust Manifolds, and Ignition parts (excluding the default “Ignition Coil”). For electric cars the Cables are a cheap boost too.

I found this out by creating a chart with all the tuning shop parts cost vs their performance gain.

It calculates each part’s value divided by its percent increase in the “Cost per %” column, lower being better.

You can right click the top of column D and sort sheet A-Z to organize the sheet by value instead of alphabetically if you prefer.

I created this to find out which parts give the most performance for the least cash, so I could be thrifty while doing tuning jobs. Hope it helps!

PartPrice (CR)Percent (+HP%)Cost per %
Airfilter35135
Airfilter (I4 B)1501.7586
Airfilter (I4 DOHC TAE)351.523
Airfilter (I6 B)901.560
Airfilter (I6 L24)1501.5100
Airfilter (Type A)1001.567
Airfilter (V8 DOHC CGM)301.520
Airfilter (V8 OHV F)481.532
Airfilter (V8 SOHC FME)301.520
Alternator3001.5200
Alternator (I6 B)4001.5267
Cable A (eDen-1H)150275
Cable A (Proton e-R)150275
Cable B (eDen-1H)150275
Cable B (Proton e-R)150275
Cable C (eDen-1H)150275
Camshaft6003200
Camshaft (I3)4402.5176
Camshaft (I4 B)5003167
Camshaft (I4 SOHC)5502.75200
Camshaft (I6 B)3603120
Camshaft (V6 B)4001400
Camshaft (V8 OHV C)2002.7573
Camshaft (V8 OHV)5502.75200
Camshaft (V8)6603.3200
Carburetor (4 Barrel)3751231
Carburetor (I6 B)210370
Carburetor B (V8 OHV E)310652
Carburetor C (V8 OHV E)350570
Catalytic Converter3501.75200
Charger (eDen-1H)9783326
Charging Inductor (Proton e-R)2740.75365
Charging Rectifier (CHRG-e E1)1050.75140
Charging Rectifier (Proton e-R)1050.75140
Clutch Plate3501.75200
Clutch Pressure Plate1800.9200
Converter (CHRG-e E1)2470.75329
Converter (Proton e-R)2670.75356
Engine Head (I3)17007243
Engine Head (I4 B)250010250
Engine Head (I4 DOHC TAE)18003600
Engine Head (I4 SOHC D)18723624
Engine Head (I4 SOHC)10005200
Engine Head (I4 SR20)19733658
Engine Head (I4)14007200
Engine Head (I5 DOHC ADI)14003467
Engine Head (I6 B)13508169
Engine Head (I6 DOHC BU2 T)18413614
Engine Head (I6 DOHC FMW)18003600
Engine Head (I6 L24)18003600
Engine Head (V8 OHV F)17343578
Engine Head (V8 OHV)800989
Engine Head (V8)200010200
Engine Head A (V6 B)16007229
Engine Head A (V6 DOHC AKY)17503583
Engine Head A (V6 VQ37VHR)20773692
Engine Head A (V8 DOHC CGM)18003600
Engine Head A (V8 SOHC FME)18003600
Engine Head B (I3)19007271
Engine Head B (V6 B)16007229
Engine Head B (V6 DOHC AKY)17503583
Engine Head B (V6 VQ37VHR)18003600
Engine Head B (V8 DOHC CGM)18003600
Engine Head B (V8 SOHC FME)18003600
EV Battery Module212121061
Exhaust Manifold150350
Exhaust Manifold (I3)3753125
Exhaust Manifold (I4 B)160440
Exhaust Manifold (I4 DOHC TAE)4724118
Exhaust Manifold (I4 SOHC D)351488
Exhaust Manifold (I4 SOHC)1701.5113
Exhaust Manifold (I4 SR20)245461
Exhaust Manifold (I4 TURBO)2101.05200
Exhaust Manifold (I5 DOHC ADI)247462
Exhaust Manifold (I6 B)80327
Exhaust Manifold (I6 DOHC BU2 T)117429
Exhaust Manifold (I6 L24)348487
Exhaust Manifold (V6 B)180445
Exhaust Manifold (V8 OHV D)3502.5140
Exhaust Manifold (V8 OHV F)240460
Exhaust Manifold (V8 OHV)1600.8200
Exhaust Manifold (V8)3301.65200
Exhaust Manifold A (BU2)173443
Exhaust Manifold A (I6 DOHC FMW)207452
Exhaust Manifold A (V12)240460
Exhaust Manifold A (V6 DOHC AKY)200450
Exhaust Manifold A (V6 VQ37VHR)240460
Exhaust Manifold A (V8 SOHC FME)240460
Exhaust Manifold B (BU2)273468
Exhaust Manifold B (I6 DOHC FMW)207452
Exhaust Manifold B (V12)240460
Exhaust Pipe1800.9200
Exhaust Pipe C1401140
Flywheel6503.25200
Front Exhaust Pipe (V8 OHV)170285
Front Exhaust Pipe (V8)3001.5200
Front Exhaust Pipe B (V8)2801.4200
Front Exhaust Section1800.9200
Front Exhaust Section (I4 SOHC)1351.590
Front Exhaust Section (I6 B)1601160
Front Exhaust Section (TURBO)2201.1200
Front Exhaust Section (V8 OHV D)180290
Front Exhaust Section A (I3)160280
Front Exhaust Section A (V6 B)1601160
Front Exhaust Section B (I3)160280
Front Exhaust Section B (V6 B)1601160
Front Exhaust Section C (V6 B)4401440
Front Exhaust Section D (V6 B)4401440
Fuel Filter900.6150
Fuel Pump3001.5200
Fuel Pump (I6 B)2002100
Fuel Rail (I3)5503183
Fuel Rail (I4 B)3601360
Fuel Rail (I4 DOHC TAE)5972299
Fuel Rail (I4 SR20)5792290
Fuel Rail (I5 DOHC ADI)5212261
Fuel Rail (I6 DOHC BU2 T)5012251
Fuel Rail (I6 DOHC FMW)3812191
Fuel Rail (V12)5902295
Fuel Rail (V6 B)4003133
Fuel Rail (V6 DOHC AKY)3692185
Fuel Rail (V6 VQ37VHR)5902295
Fuel Rail (V8 DOHC CGM)6072304
Fuel Rail (V8 SOHC FME)5902295
Fuel Rail DI9504238
Fuel Rail MPI3403113
Glow Plug250.13192
Ignition Coil1800.75240
Ignition Coil (I4 SOHC)2204.549
Ignition Coil B280470
Ignition Distributor A120524
Ignition Distributor Cap751.550
Ignition Distributor Rotor600.5120
Ignition Wires (I4 DOHC TAE)190295
Ignition Wires (I4 SOHC)1500.75200
Ignition Wires (I6 B)1501.25120
Ignition Wires (I6 L24)195298
Ignition Wires (V8 OHV F)2052103
Ignition Wires (V8)1201120
Intake Manifold (1 Carb)3072154
Intake Manifold (2 Carb)5502.75200
Intake Manifold (I3)6003200
Intake Manifold (I4 B)8403280
Intake Manifold (I6 B)3003100
Intake Manifold A (V6 B)8402420
Intake Manifold A (V6 VR38DETT)5302265
Intake Manifold A (V6 VR38DETT)7002350
Intake Manifold B (V6 B)4001400
Intake Manifold I4 DI6003200
Intake Manifold I4 MPI2501.25200
Inverter (CHRG-e E1)1971197
Inverter (Proton e-R)2101210
Junction Box (CHRG-e E1)1251.583
Link Capacitor (CHRG-e E1)1730.75231
Link Capacitor (Proton e-R)1910.75255
Middle Muffler3301.65200
Piston with Conrod2251.13199
Piston with Conrod (V8 OHV C)2251.13199
Power Electronics (eDen-1H)4782239
Power Electronics Converter (CHRG-e E1)5901.65358
Power Electronics Converter (Proton e-R)6121612
Power Steering Pump (I4 B)3001300
Power Steering Pump (I4)2501.25200
Power Steering Pump (I6 B)2001.5133
Power Steering Pump (V12)3002150
Power Steering Pump (V6 B)2502125
Power Steering Pump (V6 DOHC AKY)3062153
Power Steering Pump (V8 OHV F)2501.5167
Power Steering Pump (V8)3001.5200
Rear Muffler2001200
Rear Muffler (I4)4002200
Rear Muffler (V8)7003.5200
Rear Muffler 370Z6004150
Rear Muffler A5002250
Rear Muffler B (V8)8003267
Rear Muffler F160280
Rear Muffler Fairlady Z3202160
Rear Muffler GTR8005160
Rear Muffler Silvia4803160
Round Air Filter (1 Carb)80180
Round Air Filter (2 Carb)1201.2100
Spark Plug250.13192
Throttle (BU2)3051305
Throttle (I3)4002.5160
Throttle (I4 SOHC D)4601460
Throttle (I4 SR20)4671467
Throttle (I4)3103103
Throttle (I5 DOHC ADI)3061306
Throttle (I6 DOHC BU2 T)3431343
Throttle (I6 DOHC FMW)2561256
Throttle (I6 DOHC FMW)4601460
Throttle (V12)4601460
Throttle (V6 B)5002.75182
Throttle (V6 DOHC AKY)4601460
Throttle (V6 VQ37VHR)5071507
Throttle (V8 DOHC CGM)4601460
Throttle (V8)3301.65200
Turbo (V6 VR38DETT)15003500
Turbocharger120010120
Turbocharger (I3)11007157
Turbocharger (I4 B)11507164
Turbocharger (I4 SOHC D)8033268
Turbocharger (I5 DOHC ADI)5973199
Turbocharger (I6 DOHC BU2 T)8023267

All Story Cars

All the story orders… in order, with parts listed for ease of access.

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Just a quick reference for the tires:

For example:
4x Standard Tires (215/75R15 ET:0)

215 refers to the width
75R is profile
The 15 at the end is size

The size is the same for the rims as well

Just come back to this if you need to remember how to order the tires correctly

1. Luxor Baronne

2x Brake Pads
Fuel Pump
Oil Filter (V8)
Round Air Filter (2 carb)
4x Standard Tires (215/75R15 ET:0)

Change Oil
Change Brake fluid
Change Power Steering fluid
Refill Windscreen fluid

2. Griffin Tyro

(Lvl 2)Belt Tensioner
2x Brake Pads
Cam Gear (I4 SOHC)
Camshaft (I4 B)
Idler Roller A
Ignition Coil
Oil Filter (I4)
4x Rubber Brushings
Serpentine Belt A (I4 B)
2x Spark Plugs

Change oil
Change Brake fluid
Change Coolant fluid
Change Power Steering fluid
Refill Windscreen fluid

The four parts undiscovered are:
2x Brake Pads
2x Brake Disc Ventilated

3. Vallsen 2040 (Lvl 3)

Alternator
Belt Tensioner
Cam Gear (I4 SOHC)
Clutch Plate
Clutch Release Bearing
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Idler Roller A
Ignition Wires (I4 SOHC)
Oil Filter (I4)
Radiator C
Relay Type A
Relay Type B
Serpentine Belt (I4 SOHC)
Serpentine Belt A
4x Spark Plugs
Starter
Timing Belt (I4 SOHC)
Water Pump (I4)

Change Oil
Change Brake fluid
Change Coolant fluid
Change Power Steering fluid
Refill Windscreen fluid

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4. Hinata Moon MK1 SUN RISE (Lvl 4)

Every part is listed as not discovered on normal mode, but here they are in order.

Cam Gear A (I4 B)
Camshaft (I4 B)
Clutchplate
3x Crankshaft Bearingcap
Flywheel
Front Drive Shaft
Front Sway Bar
2x Ignition Coil
2x Piston with Conrod
Rear Sway Bar A
3x Rod Cap
10x Rubber Brushing
2x Spark Plug
Timing Chain (I4 B)
2x Wheel Hub Bearing

Change oil

5. Bolt Hornet (Lvl 5)

This is the first job that requires the repairing of body parts. I recommend buying the parts needed.

You can’t repair body parts yet at this stage, but eventually you can.

4x Brake Pads
Camshaft (V8)
Front Wheel Hub
Fuel Rail DI
3x Ignition Coil
3x Leaf Spring U-Bolt
6x Rubber Bushing
Solid Rear Drive Axel
Solid-Axle Control Arm
2x Spring Cap
5x Spark Plug
Oil Filter (V8)
2x Timing Belt (V8)
Wheel Hub 3

Front Bumper

Change oil

Refill Windscreen fluid

6. Salem GW500 (Lvl 6)

Alternator
Front Exhaust Section A (I4 B)
Medium Intercooler
Oil Pan (I4 B)
Radiator A
2x Rim GW 500 (19″) ET:0
Serpentine Belt B (I4 B)
Sport Tire (235/35R19)
Steering Rack

Front Bumper
Front Left Fender
Front License Plate
Front Right Fender
Hood
Left Headlight
Left Side Mirror
Right Headlight
Right Side Mirror
Windshield

Change Coolant fluid
Refill Windshield fluid

7. Ribbsan Starline (Lvl 7)

Battery
Belt Tensioner (I6 DOHC BU2 T)
Camshaft (I6 DOHC BU2 T)
Coils Cover A (I6 DOHC BU2 T)
Engine Head Cover B (I6 DOHC BU2 T)
3x Ignition Coil
Intake Manifold (I6 DOHC BU2)
Oil Filter (I4)
Power Steering Pump (I4)
Radiator Fan (I4 DOHC TAE)
2x Rear Drive Axle
Serpentine Belt B (I6 DOHC BU2 T)
4x Spark Plug
Throttle (I6 DOHC BU2)
2x Wheel Hub Bearing

Front Bumper
Front Left Door
Front Left Door Window
Front Left Fender
Front License Plate
Front Right Door
Front Right Door Window
Front Right Fender
Hood
Left Body Window A
Left Headlight
Left Side Mirror
Left Tailight
Rear Bumper
Rear Window
Right Body Window A
Right Headlight
Right Side Mirror
Right Tailight
Trunk
Windshield

Change Oil

Change Brake fluid
Change Coolant fluid
Change Power Steering fluid
Refill Windshield fluid

8. FMW Panther MK1 Performance (Lvl 8)

At this point, you need to buy the Paintshop level 1 (15000 CR)

Brake Caliper
Brake Disc
Brake Pads
Oil Filter (V8)
Race Tire (235/35R18) ET:0
Rear Axle Knuckle Housing A
Rear Drive Axle
Rear Shock Absorber Cap
Rear Spring
Rear Suspension Arm
Rear Suspension Arm B
Rear Suspension Upper Arm
Rear Wheel Hub
Rim 18A (18″) ET:0
Rubber Brushing
Spring Cap
Sway Bar Rear End Link
Wheel Hub 3

Front Bumper B
Front Left Fender
Front Right Fender
Rear Bumper B
Right Headlight B
(You can find the B parts in the Body Tuning Shop)

Change Oil

Spray car with factory paint

Change coolant fluid
Refill windshield fluid

9. Bolt Cargo (Lvl 9)

I recommend putting on a good podcast while fixing this one up. You will be taking apart the entire engine

bolt cargo lvl 9 - car mechanic sim 2021

I hate this car. And by the end of it, you will too.

Air Filter (V8 OHV F)
Alternator (I6 B)
2x Brake Disc Ventilated
4x Brake Pads
Cam Gear (V8 OHV)
Clutch Plate
Crank Shaft (V8 OHV F)
3x Crankshaft Bearing Cap
2x Front Spring
Front Sway Bar B
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Ignition Distributor Cap
Ignition Distributor Rotor
Ignition Wires (V8 OHV F)
2x Leaf Spring
4x Leaf Spring U-Bolt
Oil Filter (V8)
8x Piston Rings
3x Piston with Conrod
2x Rear Axle Knuckle Housing C
2x Rear Shock Absorber B
7x Rocker Arm
4x Rod Cap
8x Rubber Bushing
Serpentine Belt (V8 OHV F)
4x Small Rubber Bushing
5x Spark Plug
Starter (V8)
Timing Chain (V8 OHV F)
7x Valve Push Rod (V8 OHV F)
2x Wheel Hub Bearing

Change oil

Change Brake fluid
Change Coolant fluid
Change Power Steering fluid
Refill Windshield washer fluid

10. Hinata Kagura SX (Lvl 10)

Every part looks dusted and rusted, but these are the ones you need to do.

Air Filter (I4 B)
Alternator
Battery
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
4x Ignition Coil
Medium Fuse type B
Oil Filter (I4)
2x Relay type A
Relay type B
4x Spark Plug
Throttle (V6 B)

Change oil

Change Brake, Coolant and Power Steering fluid
Refill Windshield fluid

11. Royal Town (Lvl 11)

Air Filter (Type A)
Alternator
Belt Tensioner
4x Brake Pads
Cam Gear (I3)
Camshaft (I3)
Engine Head B (I3)
Fuel Rail (I3)
2x Medium Fuse type B
Oil Filter (I3)
Piston with Conrod
Relay type A
Relay type B
Serpentine Belt B (I3)
3x Spark Plug

Change oil

Change Brake, Coolant and Power Steering fluid
Refill Windshield fluid

12. Edgewood Hellcat (Lvl 12)

You need the Test path (10000 CR) to realign the wheels

Cam Gear (V8 OHV)
Clutch Plate
Crankshaft (V8 OHV)
3x Crankshaft Bearing Cap
2x Engine Head (V8 OHV)
Front Suspension Crossmember E
Fuel Pump
Oil Filter (V8 OHV)
4x Rubber Bushing
Serpentine Belt A (V8 OHV)
Serpentine Belt B (V8 OHV)
Starter (V8)
Timing Chain (V8 OHV)
16x Valve Push Rod

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Change oil

Change Brake, Power steering and refill Windshield fluid
Perform Wheels alignment to calibrate them

13. Emden Jager (Lvl 13)

This is a tough one, especially with “Increase tuning of a car by 10-15%”
YOU DO NOT NEED THE DYNO TO FINISH THIS JOB

Air Filter (I4 B)
Belt Tensioner
2x Brake Pads
Camshaft (I4 SOHC)
2x Front Drive Axle H
Front Drive Shaft
Fuel Filter
Oil Filter (I4)
4x Rim Retro (13″) ET:0
4x Standard Tire B (175/70R13)
Serpentine Belt (I4 SOHC)
Serpentine Belt A
4x Spark Plug
Timing Belt (I4 SOHC)

Front Right Door
Front Right Fender
Hood

Change oil

Spray car with factory paint

Change Brake and Power Steering fluid
Perform Wheels alignment

Increase tuning of a car by 10-15%
You don’t need to increase horsepower or torque. You need to increase the Tuning, as shown below

tuning car mechanic sim 21

Parts can be found in the Tuning Shop, the number displayed under the supercharger (?)

Parts that I bought to add up to 10-15%

Alternator (1.5%)
Engine Head (I4 SOHC) (5%)
Intake Manifold (I4 MPI) (1.25%)
Camshaft (I4 SOHC) (2.75%)
Fuel Rail MPI (3%)
These parts add up to 13.5% so it will be enough to finish the job. It won’t show up as completed until you put the engine back together though

14. Sakura Takumi Velin (Lvl 14)

ABS Module
ABS Pump
Air Filter (I4 B)
Air Filter Base (I4 B)
Air Filter Cover (I4 B)
Brake Servo
2x Cam Gear
Camshaft A (I4 DOHC TAE)
Camshaft B (I4 DOHC TAE)
Engine Head Cover A (I4 DOHC TAE)
Engine Head Cover B (I4 DOHC TAE)
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Fuel Rail (I4 DOHC TAE)
Fuse Box Base B
Fuse Box Cover B
Ignition Wires (I4 DOHC TAE)
Intake Manifold (I4 DOHC TAE)
Medium Fuse type A
2x Medium Fuse type B
Medium Fuse type C
Oil Filter (I4)
Power Steering Reservoir
Radiator C
Radiator Fan (I4 DOHC TAE)
2x Relay type A
Relay type B
2x Relay type C
Serpentine Belt A (I4 DOHC TAE)
Serpentine Belt B (I4 DOHC TAE)
Serpentine Belt C (I4 DOHC TAE)
4x Spark Plug
Spark Plug Cover (I4 DOHC TAE)
Throttle (V6 B)
Windshield Washer Reservoir

Front Bumper B
Front Left Door Window
Front License Plate
Front Right Door Window
Hood B
Left Body Window A
Left Headlight B
Left Side Mirror
Left Taillight B
Rear License Plate
Right Body Window A
Right Headlight B
Right Side Mirror
Right Taillight B
Trunk Window
Windshield

Change oil

Change Brake, Coolant, Power Steering and Windshield fluid
Perform Headlamp alignment

For the headlamps, just align it with the dotted line in the middler and “shift” the brightest part into the center. How does this work?

I DON’T KNOW. I SPENT TEN MINUTES TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT.

It’s currently 30 degrees out. I’m in the middle of a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ heatwave.

And I just realised, while I’m sitting in a pool of sweat… I’m probably not even halfway done with this guide.

The last game had 42 story missions. This game has an achievement for getting to level 50.

Oh god, I’m going to end up killing myself writing this thing.

15. Delray Highroad (Lvl 15)

Air Filter
2x Bottom Suspension Arm A
2x Brake Pads
Coil-Spring Rear Drive Axle
2x Double Wishbone Shock Absorber
2x Front Shock Absorber Cap
2x Front Spring
Front Suspension Crossmember C
Fuel Filter
2x Leaf Spring Plate
4x Leaf Spring U-Bolt
Oil Filter (V8)
2x Rear Shock Absorber B
2x Rear Shock Absorber Cap
2x Rear Spring
4x Rubber Bushing
2x Solid Rear Drive Axle
2x Solid-Axle Control Arm
2x Spring Cap
Wheel Hub 3

Change oil

Perform wheel alignment
Refill windshield fluid

16. Sixon Cebulion (Lvl 16)

ABS Pump
Battery
Crankshaft (I4 B)
2x Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Engine Head (I4 B)
2x Front Shock Absorber Cap
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
4x Fuel Rail (I4 B)
Fuel Tank
Intake Manifold (I4 B)
Oil Filter (I4)
4x Piston Rings
4x Piston with Conrod
Radiator Fan Housing Fan
3x Rod Cap

Left Headlight
Left Side Mirror
Left Taillight
Rear Window
Right Headlight
Right Taillight

Spray car with factory paint

Change Brake, Coolant, Power Steering and Windshield fluid
Perform Headlamp alignment
Perform Wheels alignment

17. Ribbsan Z530

I don’t know which I hate more. Job #9 or this one.

Air Filter
Belt Tensioner
Camshaft A (V6 VQ37VHR)
Camshaft B (V6 VQ37VHR)
Clutch Plate
Clutch Release Bearing
Crankshaft Pulley (V8)
2x Front Shock Absorber A
2x Front Spring
2x Front Steering Knuckle A
Front Sway Bar
Fuel Filter
2x Fuel Rail (V6 VQ37VHR)
2x Idler Roller A
Idle Roller B
6x Ignition Coil
Oil Filter (V8)
2x Outer Tie Rod
2x Rocker Arm A (V6 VQ37VHR)
4x Rubber Bushing
Serpentine Belt A (V6 VQ37VHR)
6x Spark Plug
2x Sway Bar Front End Link A

Change oil

Change Power and Windshield fluid
Perform Wheels alignment

18. Hinata Kagura

I recommend using the Test Path to start off as nearly all the problems can be found immediately since its a job focusing on the suspension

4x Brake Caliper
2x Brake Disc
2x Brake Ventilated
4x Brake Pads
2x Front Axle Knuckle Cover
Front Drive Axle H
2x Front Shock Absorber A
2x Shock Absorber Cap
2x Front Spring
2x Front Steering Knuckle
Front Suspension Crossmember
Front Sway Bar
2x Front Wheel Hub
2x Inner Tie Rod
2x Lower Suspension Arm
2x Outer Tie Rod
3x Rear Axle Knuckle Housing A
2x Rear Shock Absorber A
2x Rear Shock Absorber Cap
2x Rear Spring
2x Rear Suspension Arm
2x Rear Suspension Arm A
2x Rear Suspension Arm B
Rear Suspension Crossmember (RWD)
2x Rear Suspension Upper Arm
Rear Sway Bar B
2x Rear Wheel Hub
11x Rubber Bushing
3x Small Rubber Bushing
2x Spring Cap
Steering Rack
2x Sway Bar Front End Link A
2x Sway Bar Rear End Link
Wheel Hub 3
Wheel Hub Bearing

19. Sixon Cebulion

Battery
Brake Caliper
Brake Disc Ventilated
Brake Pads
Coolant Reservoir A
Front Axle Knuckle Cover
Front Drive Axle C
Front Shock Absorber A
Front Shock Absorber Cap
Front Spring
Front Steering Knuckle A
Front Suspension Crossmember
Front Sway Bar
Gearbox (I4)
Inner Tie Rod
Lower Suspension Arm
Oil Filter (I4)
Outer Tie Rod
Radiator A
Radiator Fan Housing
Radiator Fan Housing Fan
Rim Classic 12
2x Rubber Bushing
Standard Tire
Sway Bar Front End Link A

Front Bumper
FrontLeft Fender
Front License Plate
Left Headlight

Change oil

Spray car with factory paint

Change Brake and Coolant fluid
Perform Headlamp and Wheels alignment

20. Lacroix Fret

Another job focusing on suspension

Front Suspension Crossmember
Medium Intercooler
2x Rear Axle Knuckle Housing A
Rear Muffler (V8)
2x Rear Shock Absorber A
2x Rear Suspension Arm A
2x Rear Suspension Arm B
Rear Suspension Crossmember
2x Spring Cap

Front Bumper
Rear Bumper
Windshield

Change oil

Spray car factory color

Change Brake and Coolant fluid
Perform Headlamp and Wheels alignment

21. Elenti Callope

Air Filter
Alternator
Arm (V6 B)
Belt Tensioner
2x Bottom Suspension Arm B
2x Brake Disc
2x Brake Pads
4x Cam Gear (V6 B)
Clutch Plate
Clutch Pressure Plate
Clutch Release Bearing
2x Front Axle Knuckle Cover
Front Exhaust Section A (V6 B)
2x Front Shock Absorber Cap
2x Front Spring
Fuel Pump
Fuel Rail (V6 B)
Gearbox (V6 B)
Idler Roller A
Idler Roller B
2x Lower Suspension Arm
Oil Filter (I6)
Oil Pan (I6 B)
6x Piston Rings
Power Steering Pump (V6 B)
Radiator A
Radiator Fan Housing
Radiator Fan Housing Fan
2x Rear Axle Knuckle Cover
2x Rear Axle Knuckle Housing D
2x Rear Muffler F
2x Rear Shock Absorber Cap
Serpentine Belt A (V6 B)
Serpentine Belt B (V6 B)
2x Sway Bar Front End Link A
Throttle (V6 B)

Rear Bumper

Change oil

Change Coolant fluid
Refill Windshield fluid

22. Sceo LX550

You should really have the Engine tools (2000 CR) at this point It’s way easier to inspect the engine when you can pull it out

Air Filter
Alternator
Arm (V6 B)
Battery
Belt Tensioner
4x Cam Gear (V6 B)
4x Camshaft (V6 B)
2x Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Crankshaft Pulley (V8)
ECU type A
Exhaust Manifold (V6 B)
Flywheel
Fuel Pump
2x Fuel Rail (V6 B)
Idler Roller B
3x Medium Fuse type A
2x Medium Fuse type B
Medium Fuse type C
Oil Filter (I6)
6x Piston Rings
Power Steering Pump (V6 B)
Relay type A
3x Relay type B
4x Relay type C
6x Rod Cap
Serpentine Belt A (V6 B)
Serpentine Belt B (V6 B)
Throttle (V6 B)
Water Pump (V6 B)

Left Headlight
Right Headlight

Change oil

Perform Headlamp alignment
Refill Windshield fluid

23. Mayen M8

Not again………
Stooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop.

This is just the same job as last time.

Alternator
Belt Tensioner
4x Cam Gear
Crankshaft (V8)
3x Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Engine Block (V8)
Fuel Filter
2x Fuel Rail DI
Idler Roller A
4x Idler Roller B
6x Ignition Coil
Oil Filter (V8)
8x Piston with Conrod
8x Rod Cap
Serpentine Belt A (V8)
Supercharger (V8)
Supercharger Intake Manifold (V8)
Supercharger Serpentine Belt (V8)
2x Timing Belt (V8)
Water Pump (V8)
Water Pump Pulley

Change Oil

Change Brake, Coolant, Power Steering and Windshield fluid
Refill windshield washer fluid

24. Zephyr L-Series

2x Brake Disc Ventilated
2x Brake Pads
2x Brake Shoe
Crankshaft (V8 OHV)
2x Double Wishbone Shock Absorber
2x Drum Brake Cylinder
2x Front Shock Absorber Cap
2x Front Spring
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Ignition Coil B
Ignition Distributor Rotor
Ignition Wires (V8)
2x Inner Tie Rod
Oil Filter (V8 OHV)
2x Outer Tie Rod
Power Steering Pump (V8)
Radiator Fan (V8 OHV)
12x Rocker Arm
Round Air Filter (1 carb)
4x Rubber Bushing
Serpentine Belt A (V8 OHV)
Serpentine Belt B (V8 OHV)
2x Solid Rear Drive Axle
8x Spark Plug
Starter (V8)
Steering Rack
2x Sway Bar Front End Link B
Timing Chain (V8 OHV)
Water Pump (V8 OHV)

Change oil

Change Brake, Coolant and Power Steering fluid
Refill Windshield fluid

25. Bolt Mosquito MK6

I don’t like Rocker Arms

I DON’T LIKE ROCKER ARMS

Alternator
Arm (V8 DOHC CGM)
2x Brake Caliper
Brake Caliper Cylinder
Brake Disc
Brake Disc Ventilated
2x Brake Pads
Coolant Reservoir B
Crankshaft Pulley (V8)
Engine Head A (V8 DOHC CGM)
Engine Head B (V8 DOHC CGM)
Engine Head Cover B (V8 DOHC CGM)
Exhaust Manifold A (V8 DOHC CGM)
Front Axle Knuckle Cover
Front Shock Absorber A
Front Shock Absorber Cap
Front Spring
Front Steering Knuckle D
Front Suspension Crossmember C
Front Sway Bar B
Front Wheel Hub
Fuel Pump
Fuel Tank
Idler Roller A
Idler Roller B
Ignition Coil (V8 DOHC CGM)
Inner Tie Rod
Lower Suspension Arm
Outer Tie Rod
Power Steering Pump (I4 B)
Radiator A
Radiator Fan Housing B
Radiator Fan Housing B Fan 1
Radiator Fan Housing B Fan 2
Rear Axle Knuckle Housing A
Rear Drive Axle
Rear Muffler A
Rear Shock Absorber A
Rear Shock Absorber Cap
Rear Suspension Arm
Rear Suspension Arm A
Rear Suspension Arm B
Rear Suspension Upper Arm
Rear Wheel Hub
2x Rim 1 (20″)
2x Rubber Bushing
Serpentine Belt B (V8 DOHC CGM)
3x Small Rubber Bushing
Spring Cap
Steering Rack
Sway Bar Rear End Link
Throttle (V8 DOHC CGM)
Timing Cover (V8 DOHC CGM)
Water Pump (V8 DOHC CGM)
Water Pump Pulley
Wheel Hub 3
2x Wheel Hub Bearing
Wheel Hub Cap
Windshield Washer Reservoir

Front Bumper
Front License Plate
Front Right Door
Front Right Door Window
Front Right Fender
Hood
Rear Bumper
Rear License Plate
Right Body Window A
Rear Headlight
Right Side Mirror
Right Taillight
Trunk
Windshield

Change Coolant and Power Steering fluid
Perform Headlamp and Wheels alignment
Refill Windshield fluid

26. Bolt Atlanta

Bottom Suspension Arm A
Camshaft (V8 OHV C)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Exhaust Manifold (V8 OHV D)
Flywheel
Front Exhaust Pipe (V8 OHV) C
Front Exhaust Section (V8 OHV D)
Front Spring
Ignition Wires (V8 OHV D)
Leaf Spring Plate
3x Leaf Spring U-Bolt
Middle Muffler
Oil Filter (V8)
Outer Tie Rod
8x Piston Rings
Rear Muffler (V8 OHV)
5x Rod Cap
8x Rubber Bushing
Serpentine Belt A (V8 OHV C)
Serpentine Belt B (V8 OHV C)
Solid-Axle Control Arm
5x Spark Plug
Starter (V8)
7x Valve Push Rod (V8 OHV F)
2x Wheel Hub Bearing

Change oil

Change Brake and Coolant fluid

Perform Wheels alignment

27. Hinata Moon MK2

ANOTHER job that deals with dismantling the engine

ABS Pump
2x Camshaft
Clutch Plate
Clutch Pressure Plate
Crankshaft (I4)
ECU type A
Flywheel
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Fuel Rail DI
Fuel Tank
Medium Fuse type B
Oil Filter (I4)
Oil Pan (I4)
4x Piston Rings
3x Piston with Conrod
Radiator Fan Housing Fan
Relay type A
Relay type B
4x Spark Plug
Starter
Timing Belt

Change oil

Perform Wheels alignment

Oh my god, I’m really starting to hate the jobs where you take apart the engine. Next you’re going to tell me there’s, like, a job where you have to make the entire engine from scratch.

28. Salem Spectre

Alternator
Belt Tensioner
4x Cam Gear
4x Camshaft (V8)
Clutch Plate
Clutch Pressure Plate
Clutch Release Bearing
2x Coils Cover (V8)
Crankshaft (V8)
3x Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Crankshaft Pulley (V8)
Drive Shaft
Engine Block (V8)
2x Engine Head (V8)
Engine Head Cover A (V8)
Engine Head Cover B (V8)
2x Exhaust Manifoild (V8)
Flywheel
2x Front Exhaust Pipe (V8)
2x Fuel Rail DI
Gearbox (V8)
2x Idler Roller A
5x Idler Roller B
8x Ignition Coil
Oil Filter (V8)
Oil Pan (V8)
8x Piston Rings
8x Piston with Conrod
Power Steering Pump (V8)
8x Rod Cap
Serpentine Belt A (V8)
8x Spark Plug
Starter (V8)
Supercharger (V8)
Supercharger Intake Manifold (V8)
Supercharger Serpentine Belt (V8)
Throttle (V8)
2x Timing Belt (V8)
Timing Cover (V8)
Water Pump (V8)
Water Pump Pulley

Front Bumper
Front License Plate
Hood
Left Headlight
Right Headlight

Change oil

Spray car with factory paint

Perform Headlamp alignment

29. Salem 1500

Oh, everyone, look! It’s the same f**king engine job AGAIN!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Alternator
Cam Gear (V8 OHV)
Camshaft (V8 OHV)
2x Caburetor (4-barrel)
2x Clip B
Crankshaft Pulley (V8 OHV)
2x Double Wishbone Shock Absorber
Engine Head (V8 OHV)
Engine Head Cover B (V8 OHV)
Exhaust Manifold (V8 OHV)
Front Exhaust Pipe (V8 OHV) C
2x Front Shock Absorber Cap
2x Front Spring
2x Front Steering Knuckle C
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Fuel Tank
Ignition Coil B
Ignition Distributor Cap
Ignition Distributor Rotor
Ignition Wires (V8)
Intake Manifold (2 carbs)
4x Leaf Spring U-Bolt
Oil Filter (V8 OHV)
Outer Tie Rod
4x Piston with Conrod
Power Steering Pump (V8)
Radiator Fan (V8 OHV)
2x Rear Shock Absorber B
8x Rocker Arm
Round Air Filter (2 carb)
Round Air Filter Base (2 carb)
Round Air Filter Cover (2 carb)
9x Rubber Bushing
Serpentine Belt A (V8 OHV)
Serpentine Belt B (V8 OHV)
4x Small Rubber Bushing
4x Spark Plug
Sway Bar Front End Link B
Timing Chain (V8 OHV)
Timing Cover (V8 OHV)
8x Valve Push Rod
Water Pump (V8 OHV)
Water Pump Pulley
2x Wheel Hub Bearing
2x Wheel Hub Cap

Front Bumper B
Front Left Fender
Left Headlight B
Left Side Mirror
Left Taillight B
Rear Left Fender
Rear Window
Right Headlight B
Trunk

Change oil

Spray car with factory paint

Change Brake, Coolant and Power Steering fluid
Perform Headlamp and Wheels alignment
Refill Windshield fluid30.

30. Olsen GTR

ECU type A
Fuel Pump
2x Fuel Rail DI
2x Rear Drive Axle
Supercharger (V8)
Supercharger Serpentine Belt (V8)

Increase tuning of a car by 35-40%
Here’s the parts I used

2x Engine Head (V8) (20 %)
8x Piston with Conrod (9.04 %)
2x Camshaft (V8) (13.2%)

This will add up to 35.64%

And that’s it! 74 hours of playtime condensed into this guide. When you finish job 30, you should get the “Time for holidays” achievement.

1 thought on “Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Guides and tips for beginners”

  1. for the headlight alignment, i found that you have to do it for both lights, not just one. there is a selector up the top

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