How much would it cost to get the rear-seat area cut out of an ordinary hatchback? Pic related.
>>28117896It's been done before at least once. Geo Metro 2C1MR2464P6778270 had a thread a while ago.
>>28117896How does traction control work in a RWD car? If it stops sending power to the wheel that has lost traction (or applies brakes to that wheel), then the car slows down and the weight shifts to the front... so this means you will actually lose traction even more right?
>>28118093It basically stops you spinning away power to a wheel that loses grip until traction returns. That can be side to side or front to rear but it is theoretically such a short period that you wouldn't notice unless you have really effed up and the other corners can't cope.
>>28117896Bump for OP's question...
>>28117896>>28118903Better image
>>28118093Mine has centrifugal flyweights.
Do I restore my 94 mighty max 4x4 pickup and enjoy a utilitarian hilux with 200 hp stock.OrDo I just not invest in the money pit and sell it for 4 grand.
>>28117896>>28118924Is that a Mitsubishi Mirage/SpaceStar?
Would sitting dry for a while cause the seals in my master cylinder to go bad? I think it started to leak into the booster.
What else should I do to a 2009 1.8 matrix that sat for 5 years before I try to start it besides draining the fuel tank and replacing with new gas. It was only sitting because it had a parasitic draw.
>>28117896literally why thoughmay as well just drive a bike if you want to go minimalist + unsafe
>>28118970Restore it bro, that thing is sweet as fuck.
how in the fuck do you find cheap cars in a major metropolitan area that don't have major faults? is that even a thing you can do nowadays? i have legitimately thought about buying a one-way amtrak ticket across my state just so i can be able to afford a working automobile and then just road trip it back home.
>>28119106Sometimes that's what it takes. First car I bought was an hour away. Second car was about 2. Third car was 4. Fifth car was almost 6. If you like driving it's not a big deal, just about getting a ride there to pick it up. Don't take a greyhound bus whatever you do though. You WILL get AIDS if you get on that bus.Sadly there's no such thing as "good deal" anymore. About the only edge you can get is to know someone who works at a dealership and has connections to source a decent vehicle. Otherwise you're down in the pit slogging through the mud and fighting for scraps with the rest of the plebs.
>>28119035Change the engine oil, filter, check tranny fluid level and make sure it's full. If it starts up and runs without issue, you should still change the tranny fluid, brake fluid, and coolant right away. Those fluids can absorb water over time and while it's not such a problem with something like coolant, it can be catastrophic for trannies and brake systems. Check engine air filter and cabin air filters, make sure they're intact and no animals are living in them. Visually inspect belt and engine bay as a whole, make sure no stupid animals have made a nest under there or chewed through wiring looms. Your battery will likely be dead too, so new battery.You will want to keep a close eye on it for the first few months as some seals and lines may have dried up/cracked/shrunk, and leaks could develop as you start putting fluid through those lines again.
>>28118970restore it. don't sell it. if you sell it some dipshit old mexican man will buy it and trash it as a landscaping truck. that thing will die a miserable peasant's death in some farm field loaded down with 8,000lbs of corn and 5 migrants. don't do that to it. it deserves better.
>>28117896Need to know how to source parts for very specific carI have a 2023 Chevy OnixPrices from dealership are total bullcrap and it is basically impossible to find any local auto parts with available stockAny tips I can get on how to get parts shipped from outside?
Hypothetically, if someone was selling an LS-swapped Porsche Boxster for the price of a gently-used current gen Supra, would I still need to worry about the dreaded Boxster IMS bearing issue? Pretty sure the bearing is part of the boxer 6 engine from that gen, so any LS swap shouldn't even have one, but just wanna make sure.
>>28119125eBay is your friend. Otherwise it depends entirely on what parts you need, but you're likely going to be limited to someone domestic. The Onix isn't a global model, I think they're only in Brazil, so it's not like suppliers in America or Europe are going to have Onix parts.Best bet is to get very familiar with your car and see what platform it shares parts with, maybe you can cross-shop parts that are interchangeable from other suppliers. I used to have a Mazda3 but I could use Ford Focus and Volvo S40 parts in it since they were mechanically identical. >tfw no Ford Troller
>>28119132>buying an LS-swapped Porsche from some bubbayou're a wild man, you know that?
>>28119135>eBay is your friendHaven't tried a lot of eBay but once I tried searching for the front bumper and found nothing of help. >The Onix isn't a global modelYeap that is why I said it is a very specific car, I live in latin america and I have heard it is very popular in Mexico and Uruguay and as you mention Brazil. I know parts can be purchased from like the factory in China? (the 2023 is produced from the SAIC-GM platform of that year) it was one of the ways I was thinking but not sure how to do it. >Best bet is to get very familiar with your car and see what platform it shares parts withI also thought of that but I am not very car-savvy to do try parts and even think what parts could work or be similar that I can use.
>>28119139Unfortunately I live a life where I often make decisions based on what sounds like the funniest option rather than the most logical or familiar one.
>>28119139>>28119160I mean look at this and tell me it wouldn't be hilarious to show this off at car shows.
>>28118974Yes
>>28119162Also the more I look at this the more irrationally angry I get that modern supercars don't have more cargo space.
What kind of car will get me girls?
>>28119160Keep at it, clownman. This world is too insane to not think like you and I do. That's why I'm modding a 2 stroke scooter to go 70mph at 15k rpm.
>>28119035Oldish gas is alright if you add new to it. I’d fill it up, dump most of a fresh quart of oil in it, WD-40 the belt and boots and try to get some around any rotating shaft seals.>>28119106>howBeing more specific. Have you told others what you are looking for at your price and how far you’d go to get it? You haven’t done that here. See how that other anon is doing? Someone probably knew he wanted it. Words are magic.
>>28119298Any of these, worked for me.
>>28119132yes, the intermediate shaft, a part that sends rotation from the crankshaft to the ovberhead camshaft, is indeed a part of the engine, and the bearing it rols in would not be present on an LS V8 (which doesn't even have overhead camshafts).if you don't even know that the IMS bearing is a part in the engine, maybe buying an engine swapped car isn't a great idea.would a boxster gearbox even take the torque?
>>28117896just buy a smart
>>28119567The Smart ForTwo is a piece of shit.
would you rather get a 15+ year old GX or a new Frontier?
>>28119571any car that short would be a piece of shit, what's your point
>>28119566>if you don't even know that the IMS bearing is a part in the engine, maybe buying an engine swapped car isn't a great idea.Normally it's not my style but I figure that if there's anything that's easy to find people to work on even in a strange configuration, it would be a Chevy smallblock LS.>would a boxster gearbox even take the torque?According to the custom shop's website it does depend on the model and trim, but as long as it's a 986 Boxster S or a 987 Cayman S, the transaxle can take the torque and horsepower:"To increase strength, dependability, and performance, we have designed the Cayman kit around a Boxster S transaxle. The Cayman transaxle was engineered lighter with physically smaller gears and shafts, and the ratios were very short, which is not favorable or strong enough for the V-8. The Boxster S transaxle has repeatedly taken abuse over 600HP in our Boxsters, 914’s, & kit cars, and we have yet to see one fail. Even the gear ratios and optional upgrades are quite favorable to the V-8 conversion using the Boxster S 6-speed transaxle. We understand that this means you will need to source a good used Boxster S tranny from a salvage yard, but your Cayman transaxle has value equivalent to the Boxster S in many cases."
>on a 2 hour drive>halfway through CEL flashes for a few seconds then turns off>no engine fuckup symptoms whatsoever>doesn't turn on again for the rest of the drive (~1.5hrs)how fucked am I, I need my car to work
>>28120194Flashing CEL indicates misfire. You'll probably be fine, but you should throw a tune up on it at some point
What kind of features did the super high-tier luxury cars of the 50s have?
I've always been fascinated by Pontiac Fieros, but I've heard mixed things about them. There's a 1987 V6 GT near me for $14k on 150,000 miles and it's had a full exterior and interior restoration, and it's a manual.Is there a good reason I shouldn't just pull the trigger?
>>28119162that looks super duper fun to work on toojfc jfmsu
>>28120659I mean how much would you actually have to touch an LS7? I thought they were pretty rock solid engines.
>>28120664Not when they're confined like that and prone to overheating. Plus that would be obnoxious as fuck, you'd go deaf driving that thing.
>>28120670IDK I think I should at least test drive it first before making pronouncements that I'll go deaf driving it probably should at least make sure in person.
>>28120768I wonder why he's selling it(?)
dont care to make a thread but if you havent seen an indian dude drive a bus with 0 retard check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC2FUEmKEu8
I've had my car for around 3.5 years, and used to have no issues with my seats having done 9+ hr drives at one time. Now, I get pain in my ass cheeks even when my drive is only 1-2hrs. Wtf happened?
>>28117896>How much would it cost to get the rear-seat area cut out of an ordinary hatchback? Pic related.Opt for a Toyota/Scion iQ or a Smart ForTwo. The iQ is really practical and the ForTwo is specifically fit for purpose for city Europeans.
>>28120902>Now, I get pain in my ass cheeks even when my drive is only 1-2hrs. Wtf happened?Check your personal health.
>>28120830No wonder India has so many car wrecks.
>>28117896Guy I work with is leaving where I live and offering to sell me his 97 Lexus ES300 with 136k on it for $500. No cat, title is floating (guy he bought it from signed the title transfer and he never had it transferred in the state of Hawaii where we are), and the registration/safety are slightly out of date. I know the car is good mechanically because I was the one that advised him to buy it before it expired, and I’m curious what y’all think. I’m pretty sure I can get the title transferred for the taxes owed and just a $50 late fee, but if anyone that has experienced this could weigh in that would be awesome.Forgot to mention it also needs a new tire. Has expensive aftermarket rims
>>28120432road hugging weight
anybody have experience with portable air dusters blowing leaves off the gutter
>>28120432I don’t know about the 50s specifically since I’m a boomer in my 30s, but one dope thing I remember from like 70s-80s land barges was when you got ash trays and lighters in all 4 seats. The rear doors would have a little flip up lid for the ash tray near the door handles.Power windows, AC, automatic transmissions were all luxury options early on but not sure if the 50s were before that timeline.
>>28119910Like the GX SUV? I would take the new Frontier for reliability and value probably as well. A big luxury SUV that old is going to have a lot of stuff to replace in the next few years of ownership and will never drive/ride great without doing enough work to pay for half of that new Frontier.
Aus fag hereIs there a website similar to amayama but for isuzu parts? for a 90s "Holden" rodeo TF series. what's part availability like these days?
Why does /o/ hate hatchback cars?I am currently driving this. I live in a city and also in a european country where you have to register your car every year and the bigger the engine, the higher the registration cost. I think this car to me is fine for city driving and outside of city.Pic related is my car. I love it, it's small and easy to park.
>>28121439Your car tax is out of date.
is this generally true?
>>28121116Go to the DMV with the guy and the $500. Transfer the title into your name. If they accept it, pay him in the parking lot after the transfer. If they don't, tell him to pound sand. The last thing you want is to end up in court trying to get a judge to sign off on your $500 car purchase (ymmv depending on how a lost title works in your state, they're universally a pain in the ass though)
>>28121439You are a pussy and you drive car for pussies
>>28121439why do you care what other people like/dislike? if you like it, go with it. i've never taken a survey of /o/ to see if they approve of my car purchases
>>28121439Not giving a shit about designer handbag cars is good but that's not a reason to love your get there box
Should i spend $1000 usd replacing 5 y/o 45 profile runflats on 18" wheels with new 55 profile non-runflats on 17"Or just sell the car and put the money toward a car with air suspension
Are speedometers useful outside of legal speed requirements?Maybe a better way to ask: if I want to be a good driver, is there anything I should use the speedometer for other than making sure I'm within the legal speed limits or is that its only real use?Thanks.
>>28121706>only in britainyank twitter accountbut yeah roads here are shit but you dont need a crossover with 20 inches of ground clearance to get around, runflats are uncomfortable, can recommend replacing rim size with rubber any day of the week
The center air support bracket on my f30 is cracked and broken, part 51117263478. I see a big rock is trapped up in there next to the radiator... so I think that is the culprit. Do I just need to remove the front bumper in order to replace it, or is this a more involved job?
>>28120768thing is, depending on year the IMS bearing issue tends to be overblown and can be addressed most of the time. There are tons of other potential issues that are vastly more common, which brings me to my point: Porsche designed their flat sixes to fit in that space, with service happening mostly underneath, from the sides, and by removing a panel behind the seats. An LS7 crammed in there will not likely line anything up the same way, and I'm definitely pulling this out of my ass because I don't know but what I'd expect to see is needing to drop the motor entirely for service that normally wouldn't be a big deal. It sounds like it'll fuckin rip but my first questions to the seller would be "how do I do X service on this"
>>28121747can also use to gauge how safely you're taking curves. ie if you know a curve's maximum safe speed is 45 mph and you look down and you're doing 70 you know to slow 25mph before you hit the curve to keep from sliding off the road.
>>28121855get a service manual for the car and look up the procedure. some cars you can just drop out the radiator with minimal removal of other parts, some carts it's a massive job requiring disassembling half the front body
>>28117896I just got a moving violation ticket and felt like kmsing myself. What do?
>>28122340just pay it and move on, learn from your mistake
>>28122340Ignore >>28122562 and pay a lawyer.
Should I buy AMSOIL?
is it still worth trying to order a car directly from the factory nowadays? how costly is it?
>>28117896Why are cars with more weight in the front more likely to understeer? Isn't more weight means tires are pressed harder to the road and have more grip? Or is this specifically the case for fwd cars? I don't get why fwds are more likely to understeer either...
>>28119125gmpartsdirectgmpartsgiantthere are other online sites that sell factory parts at smaller markups than the local dealer.why are you having to buy all these parts for a 1 year old car?
>>28121227shop vacalways vacuum dust and debris if possible, otherwise you're just making a mess and forcing it into places where it's harder to remove
>>28123793that extra weight is a force pushing out. imagine putting a giant hand on the front of the car as it's going around a curve and pushing outward on the front wheels, this is what the extra weight up front is doing.if you have extra weight in the back (air cooled VW beetle for ex) imagine the hand pushing the car out at the back axle and you have oversteer.>isn't more weight means tires are pressed harder to the road and have more gripthe maximum grip that the tire can hold is quickly overcome by the thousands of pounds of force
>>28123793>Isn't more weight means"Doesn't more weight mean", sorry, I'm ESL>>28123806So the more weight in the front requires more cornering force (or what's it called) and therefore more grip to fight the inertia and move that weight in a different direction, am I getting this right? Also, are fwd cars in general more likely to understeer because the front tires' grip has to overcome both the cornering force and whatever force the engine is applying to the wheels?
>>28123885>So the more weight in the front requires more cornering force (or what's it called) and therefore more grip to fight the inertia and move that weight in a different direction, am I getting this right? Yes, because objects have inertia that resists change in motion, having more weight there means the tires have to resist more inertia.>Also, are fwd cars in general more likely to understeer because the front tires' grip has to overcome both the cornering force and whatever force the engine is applying to the wheels?Yes if you're still accelerating through the curve that would enter into it. Also the increased weight of the transaxle and cv axles up front tends to make the car more front heavy.
>>28123891Got it, thank you
>>28121227Is that thing battery powered? There’s no way that’s worthwhile for anything besides super light keyboard dust. Get a gas blower or a larger 18V+ blower from the power tool companies, otherwise use the shop vac like anon said if you don’t want to rake the yard after.
whats a good soap, sponge, and towel to wash and dry my car with?
>>28117896New to cars, planning first project (dream car).What do I call this part under the bumper? Not sure what to search. I’m looking to get an old Datsun Z (probably a 280z like the one in the pic or 280zx) and I noticed a lot of fairlady z, 240z, 280z & 280zx have different of those part. Some of them looks more like an overbite which I hate the look of others have this thing /shape which I love. Doesn’t seem to be stock from what I can tell but seems to be a popular option most with the early Z’sI also noticed most people replace the eyesore stock crash bumper with this thinner silver more low profile one like in the picture, I assume that’s not a hard thing to acquire or do?If I’m not mistaken the bumper on these cars isn’t that part it’s the metal strip you can see to the left of the circle
>>28123993That particular part will likely be called a chin spoiler, but the universal name for something around that area is usually called a front valance. If it's the same area but on the rear, obviously it would be a rear valance.
>>28121470Probably. Obviously as the disc gets larger, the space for the caliper decreases, but certain wheels can also be a pain in the ass to fit a BBK on. RPF1's are notorious for this on Miatas with BBKs.
>>28121227they're chink made and will fail with a couple of uses, don't bother.>>28123803also this>>28123982not true, they have a ton of force for their size. more than enough to blow dust. however see above posts for why not to bother
I want to buy an MR2 Spyder that burns oil, 160k KM miles. I know this means the pre-cat is wreaking havoc to the cylinders/head. How long can I drive it while it burns oil if I keep remove the precat? Will it get worse until it blows up?
>>28124192160k kilometer mileage, not miles. Also, there might be some rust there the pic doesn't show much. If theres a lot of rust when I go to check it out Im passing on it.
>>28119298First 35 seconds are a real Volkswagen commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwDtoVtSuHUSlogan at the end: "Why hasn't everything been designed like the Passat?"
Is it toxic to go to dealerships to test drive cars with no intention of buying?
2020 Trax. No power steering.When I turn the wheel in either direction, there's a sound that's almost like tire rubbing from around the front left tire. The tire does not seem to be actually rubbing. The most distinct thing about the issue is that when turning at higher speed or after having driven straight at 50mph or so, there is no sound that I can tell. The sound is most obvious at very low speed and doesn't seem to effect any braking.Any ideas what's making the noise?
>>28124450No. They see you as nothing but prey to squeeze every last cent out of you. Doing anything to piss off a car salesman and waste their time is God's work.
>>28125052Check tie rod ends, sway bar links, and CV axles, maybe a torn boot somewhere. Jack it up and move the wheel manually, shake it side to side and up and down, spin it. If not obvious then pop the wheel off and look at the bearings. Next time you drive see if you notice the steering vibration occurs only when turning one direction, if it only happens when you turn left then it's the right CV axle and vice versa. But please consult a more specific forum so you know what you're looking for exactly.
>>28124450No, I have a friend who's driven every car under the sun this way. Put on a nice suit and go say you're interested in buying, they'll let you drive anything. Dealers are disgusting pieces of shit who will swindle you out of any money you own so you should feel no shame fucking with them.
>>28123993As a Z guy: find a decent S30 or S130, then you've got about $1k in aftermarket ecu, converting it for efi, rust, whatever mechanical stuff needs doing. Then you worry about stuff like the front bumper. Why plan out something so specific for a car you don't have? No offense but I can tell by your attitude that you're going to fail, as you're focused on all the wrong stuff.
>>28118093Like with ABS, the sensors and mechanics can do a few tens of pulses each second.So its pulsing 20-30 times a second vs some traction data chart, making it barely perceptible unless it keeps pulsing for a few seconds.With ABS, ABS can not override the actual breaking pressure from the driver. But it can override the power braking.And the ABS is essentially just measuring how much each wheel has rotated.>>28121439Market is kinda shitty.
1999 LS400Car shifts fine at WOT and if you manually shift the gears via the selector. (without applying throttle, ie. coasting)As soon as I change gears with even like 5% throttle, or even driving normally in D, it shifts kinda hard.Any ideas fine gentlemen?
Whats the going price of '86 4Runners right now?Purchased this thing from a guy who did a magazine shoot with it, rebuilt the whole front end, caged it, etc. Pic is literally from when I went to go pick it up like 5 years ago. It has a way more solid beige paint job now. Engine was rebuilt right before I got it, and I ended up slapping a new clutch in it.
>>28119123It's almost as if that truck was made for that exact purpose in mind.I swear, some of you lick the assholes of 90s trucks like they're made of heroin and you're in sweats over not getting your fix.
Plug wires to light switch burnt out and I can't find another connector. Can I just wire these to a few aftermarket switches and call it a day?
Is this overpriced these days? I mean, it's low mileage and it only had one owner, but still. 9k? The only similar one I found has a few more miles and 4 owners for 8k.
>>28125602The caveat is the same as everything else you are looking for: There is a good chance its running original seals and gaskets, and that is going to be the only thing wrong with it after a round of cosmoline or fluid film. Maybe flush the tranny for good measure.>is this overpricedNot for post covid. And not for cars that is somewhat sound deadened to run without wanting to KYS on the autobahn.
>>28125593>It's almost as if that truck was made for that exact purpose in mind.I would agree with that if they still made small trucks. But they don't and people still trash them as if they do and it makes me very sad.
>>28125617There's also a difference between using a truck for its intended purpose and actually trashing it; those trucks were made to do work, but invariably some dumbshit will hook it up to something 10x heavier than anything it was ever meant to move and stomp the accelerator like it was a nigger's head on a curb, then wonder why the back end tore off or the engine scattered itself all over the farm.
>>28125613>There is a good chance its running original seals and gaskets, and that is going to be the only thing wrong with itMeaning add 1-2k?
>>28125636They are becoming a collector's item so doing anything but looking at it is considered trashing it.
>Looking at spare parts for my car>Everything listed looks noticeable more worn and abused than what's in mineAny particular reason for why this happens?
Is it worth trying to uninstall the subwoofer in my car before selling it? I kinda like it and wouldn't mind putting it my next car but I don't really know what I'm doing and not sure how much these things are worth.
anyone know of a handheld bead rolling tool for various sized-steel brake/fuel lines? all the shit i see is stuff meant to be bolted down to a bench and anywhere between 200-400 bucks.
>>28125500check the ATF fluidotherwise electrica/mechanicall gremlin
>>28126743Thanks.I've changed the ATF via drain/fill twice and replaced the trans mount. I'm really thinking at this point its ECU related
>>28117896OP is still hoping that his question will be answered...
>>28126944And he's not gonna get a single answer because what he wants is not some standardized procedure that we can just equate by saying "the price for parts is X + Y Labor costs, it'll probably be around Z in costs"You can't just sawzall the car in half and glue the remaining pieces back together, it requires shortening the drivetrain, which will most likely mean a different transmission too, it requires rebalancing the entire car, it requires moving the rear axle forward because absolutely fucking no one is stupid enough to literally cut the actual frame in half and put it back together. Oh you can do it alright, but no shop is gonna take on the liability of doing that. No shop is gonna put their business on the line when OP drives is Alabama tier retard car tru an intersection and gets into an accident because a weld on the frame decided to give after years of use and abuse.OP is better odd just buying a fucking smart car and moving on with his day, or he should just be crazy/stupid enough to do it himself, cause no reputable or legitimate shop will touch this, the closest you'll get is the kinds of people who restore cars for a living, and they'll charge him 5 digits to start the job, who knows how much it'll cost once they're done.
>>28127281>it requires shortening the drivetrainThe Mirage is front-wheel-drive.>no shop is gonna take on the liability of doing thatIt's already been done at least once by somebody. >>28117900>they'll charge him 5 digits to start the job, who knows how much it'll cost once they're doneThanks for actually providing an answer.
>>28126301Sure. The amp and sub should be really easy to take out, just disconnect the wiring and unbolt the amp. The only thing of concern is there’s going to be a thick power cable running to it and you don’t really want to leave that flopping around. You might be able to disconnect it somewhere up by the battery, or just tape it off in the trunk.
I was running straight water in my engine during the summer, but now that it's freezing overnight I added antifreeze. I was talking about this with my boss and he said I don't even have to worry about it because it doesn't stay below freezing long enough for the water to actually freeze. I checked the weather data for my area and he's right, it does go below freezing, but only for a couple hours just before sunrise.he's an engineer and his explanation makes sense, but has anyone actually done this - running straight water in an area that doesn't get below freezing too long?
I'm doing some work on my engine (vortec 350) that involves removing the distributor and intake manifold. I made some marks on the distributor to line it up, completely forgetting that I had decided to set it at TDC instead (I was following a video). the distributor passes through the intake manifold, so the markings I need to line up are going to be on the intake.however, I'm cleaning the manifold. degreasing it and scrubbing it and all that, it's kind of necessary in order to get the gaskets back in place and get a good seal. meaning the markings I made are going to disappear. now I will be extra careful in that part of the manifold and try not to scrub them off, but if I accidentally remove them and have no reference to get the distributor aligned like it was, what can I do?my only idea so far is I can put the engine at TDC with the distributor out, then line up the distributor with its own built in markings (there's a painted line and a dimple on the shaft) and reinstall it and I should be fine, right? it makes sense in my head but I can't find a straight answer anywhere, pls halp as this is the only part I can mess up at this point.I'm still kicking myself for not remembering to set the engine at TDC BEFORE pulling the distributor out.
Can this dent be pulled or do I need a new fender?
I know the answer is money/lack of demand, but why are there just no reasonably priced, mostly reliable sports sedans/wagons with a longitudinal engine, manual transmission option, and at least 6 cylinders?I can't (realistically) have multiple cars in my living situation, and I would love to have a manual, V8 wagon with some sporty handling. I've longed for a Stagea or S5 Avant, but their increasing age and potential mechanical issues are too much of a concern for me.TL;DR: Where are the sports wagons (in the US)?
>>28117896Is it better to fully warm up the car, or is it the same if I just get to my destination quick?I don't mean pre-warmup the car, I have a very short daily drive, and sometimes I detour just to fully warm up the engine before arriving to workIs it better that way or is it the same if I just get to the destination and turn it off before the engine is fully warmed?
>>28128181It's your car, do it if you want to.Just don't come back to us crying when your engine is damaged due to you wanting to save like $10 on antifreeze, all because some faggot who thinks he knows it all giving you information he could or could not know anything about.
>>28117896if front wheel drive, the price of a 5 pack of angle grinder cut off wheels and a used MIG welder
>>28128533If you have to ask, get a new one.
>>28128553BMW is coming out with an M3 wagon, but it doesn't fit one of your criteria. I'm sure you can guess which criteria that is. Actually, probably doesn't fit any of your criteria.The other part of it is automakers are content remaking crossovers with very slight differences in dimension, so they don't care to hit a market that practically doesn't exist anymore. Mazda was threatening to make a rwd 6 sedan/wagon with their new inline 6 but they just put the new powerplant in a crossover and called it good. I don't even know which one it's in, since they all look the same to me.
My friends car (92 integra) is cranking but not starting. He said it's happened one time before, but he waited a few minutes and then it started right up. It's happening again now and it still cranks but no start. Went to check for spark and all four plugs were drenched in oil. All over from where the wires connect to the threads and the tip had a thick coating of oil. This leads me to believe that the spark plug tube seals are leaking and oil has fouled the plugs, as only cylinder 4 plug had spark when testing; am I right in thinking this, or could there be an issue with worn valve seals or piston rings? The car didn't really have any issues and ran smooth before this no start problem. What weirds me out is every spark plug had a massive amount of oil on it. I'm planning on doing a compression test before we buy new plugs, wires and valve cover kit. Anything else I should consider?
>>28128335What you are saying is fine but the crank has two TDCs and you want to be on compression. If you are not, the engine will backfire and you are 180degrees out. Decide where to plant your feet and remember the clock position of your mark. That’s close enough.
>>28128181You are without anti corrosion and anti boiling stuff too but, yeah.
>>28129627well I scrubbed the manifold today and as expected I took the paint markings off. so I'm going to have to go with my TDC backup plan and hope it works. unfortunately I'm stuck anyways because a heater hose fitting broke off inside the manifold and I'll have to take it to a shop and have them extract it.
>>28129092dude you have serious problems if you got that angry about such a simple question lmfao
>>28129773Sucks. Yeah, If it doesn’t start right up, spin it to the opposite position.
I’m trying out a new mechanic, i ask for a quote, i get one, thank him and the next day i call and ask if I can bring it (it’s a Friday), he says bring it on, which i do.Just a power steering pump replacement, I provided the part, they literally just have to install and do the bleed procedure. At most a 4-5 hour job, max.The crew says “ok we’ll take care of it” i say “ok we’ll get in touch sometime next week I suppose, have a good weekend”Fast forward to now, it’s the next Friday, I haven’t heard a word from them, I waited about 2hrs before closing and called them about 4 times over the span of those two hours, no one picked up the phone. Left a message for them to get back to me, they probably won’t see it till Monday I guess.So my question is, am I right to be a little pissed, and to think they’re behaving kind of unprofessionally? Like, I feel like anytime during this week they should’ve called and left a message atleast if I didn’t answer their call explaining when they will be getting to my car, and also the me calling multiple times and getting no answer, it makes me wanna leave a bad review about their poor communication skills.Or am I being an impatient inconsiderate Karen? To be fair, it was thanksgiving week when I dropped it off.
>>28128181Running anything but coolant in your engine is massively retarded, just saying.
>>28129989>Karenwe need to kill this reddit idea that expecting good service when you're paying for it, or expecting work that you've paid for to be to a certain standard, is somehow a bad thing.anyways are you sure they were open on friday? a lot of places are closed both thanksgiving and the day after even though it's not really a holiday.
>>28129991water is coolant. you're thinking of antifreeze. the only reason you add anything at all to water is to lower its freezing point, it doesn't make the water any better at cooling because water already has the highest heat capacity of any potential coolant.also, works on all my machines, literally. I've been running straight water every summer for over a decade in multiple cars and never had an issue.
>>28128553>I know the answer is money/lack of demand, but why are there just no reasonably priced, mostly reliable sports sedans/wagons with a longitudinal engine, manual transmission option, and at least 6 cylinders?because all the following are nearly extinct:1) sedans2) wagons3) manual transmissions4) longitudal engine5) 6+ cylinder enginesputting them together is a unicorn huntblame it on a combination of women making the buying decision, focus groups, auto enthusiasts dying out, government regulations, and corporate greed
>>28129542i doubt it would run fine then all the plugs get fouled at once. check for spark first, if you have none, check things like the crank sensor, power to the coils, etc.
>>28129435>Mazda was threatening to make a rwd 6 sedan/wagon with their new inline 6This is my last hope for getting a new car. Supposedly they made a statement about making it if the demand is there, but:>>28130069>blame it on a combination of women making the buying decision, focus groups, auto enthusiasts dying out, government regulations, and corporate greedWe'll probably never have a chance to even see a concept made for it. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and get an M3 touring, assuming it's even remotely affordable.
Ford Ranger 2001 XLTTruck will not start, not a battery problemSecurity light is on1. How do I get the truck to start2. How do I remove the security system entirely, I dont want this to happen again. There was a period of time before where it wouldnt start at all and no one could figure out why. We still think its probably the security system.
Just how painful or painless is the process of importing a car from Japan and getting it on the road in Texas? I wanted to import a kei truck for a meme hobby car. I know there's local JDM dealers here that sell trucks but they're all hilariously overpriced.
what are the main differences between a 3/4 and 1 ton truck and why would you buy one over the other?
>>28130643payload and towing capacity.the 1 ton has a heavier frame, brakes, radiator, suspension components, transmission cooler etc etc to make it better suited for towing and hauling heavier loads. 3/4 ton would be cheaper and better gas mileage. if you're not planning on towing and hauling very heavy loads, go with the lighter truck
>>28130623lots of paperwork, import duties/taxes, and you have to pay a broker. the car has to be older than a certain year, something like 25 years iirc. find a us JDM forum, and find recommendations for an import broker and contact them.
any other way to find where water may be entering a headlight other than the soapy water + compressed air trick?
>>28129359Yeah, ordered a new one
>>28130643>>28130828In America the difference is almost always just an extra leaf in the leaf spring bundle and a dually option in the 1 tons.Nothing else.
>>28121116Guy I know in his 60's traded a (almost) perfectly fine '03 CRV 5MT for a "95 ES300 and the cam sensor failed, power steering pump failed, i think he had the radiator crack all while ignoring a massive oil leak when the head gasket blew getting coolant in the oil inside of 4 months. 1MZ-FE V6 with 140k miles. Just 30 year old parts failing so get ready for that.
>>28130398Sounds like the immobilizer but idk if rangers had that system? Try all your ignition keys too if not then find someone with a good scan tool and see if it brings up security codes. IF you're told it needs a key programed then ask around shops for someone who can program keys, some guys have these 800$ scan tools that can do that and usually charge like 35$ if you source replacement keys yourself. Locksmith shops can usually source, cut and program car keys for 130$
>>28130398Get it scanned with a good tool. Sounds like immobilizer
Not really looking for a solution with this question, but does anyone who drives manual rely heavily on audio cues? i.e. hearing the engine rev especially when getting going from a stop? I've noticed that when I have music playing I always over rev, like 2000-3000 RPMs by accident, just because it's harder to hear the engine, and what I expect it to sound like. I think I just have to get better muscle memory and not rely on audio.
>>28132189yeah i do, although if i can't hear it i just glance at the tacho
>>28125410>a nice suit and go say you're interested in buyingThat'll match my car, for sure.Or will a suit magically make them think I'm not retarded?
>>28130832Yeah I know about the 25 year rule, I'm currently gunning for a 1992 or 1991 subaru sambar, I was just trying to get a rough idea of just how much of a pain said paperwork is. At the very least they're finally road legal here in TX due to recent ruling. So that saves me a massive headache.
>>28132276If you pull up in a disgusting car looking like shit, no, they probably won't let you drive it. Use your brain
>>28127353>poor and asks irrelevant, time wasting questions >says thank you when someone tells him 'more than you can afford, pal'
Are there any open source bluetooth odb2 readers? Im sick of these herrro fifteen dorra good deal just install happy dragon super spy app on phone.
>>28132682>Laser etched KEK flag into the roof of the carThey'll probably think I'm retarded
Did an engine swap on my shitbox sometime ago and I have some leftover valve return springs and wider retainers from the previous engine.The old engine had a twin return spring setup, whereas the new engine uses a single spring per valve, I kept the single spring per valve setup thinking it's less resistance and thus better em pee gees.Is there any reason to use the stiffer spring setup instead? It's a pushrod 4 banger with aluminium pushrods that I rev to 4500-5k rpm daily, haven't encountered valve float thus far.It's a pushrod 4 banger.
>>28124450>>28125410Oh they know. But as surprising as it might sound, salesmen are (GASP!!!!) human beings as well. And human beings get bored. So when you roll up pretending to be more than what you are, the salesman goes "sure, why not. let's take a drive. if I have to listen to fucking Marc talking about his kids again I'll kill myself" in his head, and you're out for a joyride. Hell, the fucking legends of the sales floor all have a story about hoe they turned one of you fuckers into a sale.>>28132276It's far easier to explain a shitbox than it is to explain you looking like you just rolled out of bed.When/if they ask you about it, you just say that you're driving your brother's car because yours bit the dust/got totaled in a car accident. Not your wife's no. If you roll up in a 15 year old shitbox and claim it's your wife's then no one will take you seriously. No self-respecting man with enough benjamins in his pocket to go up to a dealership to try and buy a car will let his wife drive a car with 150K-180K in the odometer. So you claim another family member who graciously let you his shitbox cause you have no car.
>>28133630Oh so that's why when I was looking at that used Bentley Continental GT the salesman was insistent on being able to test drive it first before he handed it to me.
>>28132855Pretty sure most of the elm27 or whatever-based BT readers will work with tons of different apps. I got the $25 Veepeak scanner, and part of me thinks it might just be rebranded cheaper stuff that others sell for $10, and it works with numerous apps, I never use a Veepeak app
I'm in the market for a new car. I'm leaning heavily towards the Mazda3, but open to other options. I have found "leftover" inventory at some local dealers. New 2024 models that have not sold. Here is what I've found:2024 Volkswagen Jetta 1.5T S - $20,2602024 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred Package - $25,700Which one would you buy? Important to me is reliability, cost of ownership, and I would like a little bit of comfort. This will be my boring econobox commuter.
>>28134021I would take the Mazda. I’m not so sure with 2024 reliability and this and that, and the Mazda isn’t a Toyota or Honda, but I do know there’s a reason why shops will telll you they won’t service your German car. Even though it’s not a Mercedes, the Germans tend to do a lot of retarded overengineering and snowflake stuff while Japanese car makers tend to do stuff that just works.It’s kind of annoying when one manufacturer requires a certain type of socket to do a job as basic as brake pads while every other manufacturer uses standard hex nuts and bolts.
how do i get dried rtv out of carpet? i got a tiny bit on the floor and like a retard tried to wipe it up so it spread everywhere
Drive a fwd Honda Civic 2011Got a sidewall tear on the rear passenger side, got one new tire to replace it. The remaining tires are between 50-75% life.I know the front tires need to be even tread height. What's my next logical step for rotating? Do I rotate the three worn tires to the front, and swap the side the new one is on? Should I get one more new tire and have them on the front (in which case, do I just swap the new tires left-right on the front)? Or do I not rotate anything, let them wear, and get a new set of 4?
How do i motivate someone to stop being the biggest lazy bastard ive ever seen in my life?>rolls out of bed around lunch time>complains >everything is 99% done then left for years at a time>Gets dark around 4pm>Picks up life long unemployed "mechanic" who cant tighten a bolt properly at 3pm>Complains some more>3:30pm>"uuhh it should be in there somewhere">spends a lifetime hunting in piles of literal scrap>Complains about the mess>its now dark >no power in workshop because "im not paying someone to do that!" >yet more complaining>retard goes home after solid 5 minutes of looking for a bolt>spends rest of night complaining>repeat the next dayThis just goes on and on every fucking day anons, "its just needs gas in it" or "it just needs a battery" but it never happens, ive offered hundreds of times to help out just do fucking do something but he prefers to trust someone who has completely destroyed 5 (FIVE) scooter engines in the past 3 months Just rolls out these well rehearsed stories to anyone who will listen , its starting to feel like nails on a chalkboard>yeah i have this bike and 4 of these and 2 of these bikes and this one needs X and this one needs Y but its only a 5 minute jobthese pieces of shit have been lying in the elements (almost totally rebuilt) for 4+ years at this point Thanks for reading my blog
>>28134408>How do i motivate someone to stop being the biggest lazy bastard ive ever seen in my life?Ever hear the saying you can drag a horse to water but you can't make him drink?This is what's happening here. So let go of it. All you can do is help, and at some point you have to realize that while your help might be needed, it is not wanted. Stop helping people who don't want to be helped, this is a great way to end up being burned out and stop empathizing with others, which will only hurt you and other relationships you might have in your life. This is how people like drug addicts destroy entire families, by dragging said family along by the empathy ballsack until the family decides to eunuch themselves of that feeling.If you really want to help try and get your friend on some antidepresants, cause "I could do this, it's only 5 minutes" and never doing it is a depression sign if I ever saw one.
Anyone have experience with A6 Jettas?I have a test drive lined up for tomorrow and I'm wondering if there's anything specific I need to watch out for
>>28134408Beat him with a metal pipe.
>>28134615based and Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory pilled
have I understood correctly that a 255/45 tyre has a taller sidewall than a 225/45 because le ratio of sidewall to width
>>28134909yes, 45% of 255 will be more than 45% of 225
my gf been driving me around in moms van while my leg is broke. gf has no license so if she causes an accident, who gets sued? my gf or my mom?
>>28117896Are automatic-manual transmissions based or cringe? Are they preferable over CVT?
Are convertibles more fun than hard tops when talking about Porsche?
best summer tyre for comfort? low noise, good riding etc.Michelin brand seems to be undisputed as the best, but what about 2nd best, 3rd?
are cheapo ebay/amazon projector headlights meant for halogens good enough for leds/hids or am I still going to be blinding people like a nigger?
>>28135144it's really only cringe if 1) there is a manual version and you buy that instead, and 2) you act like and tell people it's a manual. but still it preferable in every possible way to a cvt. btw slap shift and flappy paddles just allow you the privilege to suggest (note: it's only a suggestion) to the transmission computer when and where to shift, there is no functional difference in the transmission, it's just a plain slushbox automatic EXCEPT if it does actually have a single or dual clutch sequential (which if you have to ask, it don't).
>>28136159>buy that instead buy the automatic over the manual, to clarify
>>28134222you'll have to cut the section out and replace with a section from a leftover remnant, a closet or underneath something. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=repair+hole+in+carpet
>>28135144cringe as hell. you're literally only asking the transmission computer to please shift this way if it wants to, it'll often completely ignore what you want and shift however it thinks is best anyway. it's like a child's toy transmission
>>28133630Is the dressing up part required.
Hyundai elantra 2014Engine clickingWould seafoam help until I get it looked at and properly fixed?If so, how should I use it?
>>28136446wrong and technologically illiterate boomer fud
>>28136752lol, ok retard. get your autotragic ("transmission" for her pleasure) up to 80 mph and drop it into 1st and see what happens.
>>28136763let's see you do it in a manual first retard
>>28136776literally jam it in gear and dump the clutch. done. i've put a 5 speed shitbox in reverse going down the highway before and all that happens is the tires spin. try that in your computer controlled faggotmobile, faggot.
>>28136784NTA but why would someone want to do this? Seems fucking stupid.
Hey everyone. I took my car into valvoline while I was visiting my family for thanksgiving. I got the oil change, and when I drove the 500 miles back to my place after thanksgiving I noticed the mpg dropped by 5 so I decided to check the engine bay, to see if they put everything back correctly. First thing I saw is they left channel locks in my engine bay, and I’m very lucky they didn’t fall into my engine while driving. But I checked the oil dipstick and pick rel is what I see. This is way overfilled right? The oil is also pretty dark imo ( I have changed my own oil before).This is a 2012 Impreza, how likely is it that I damaged my engine driving 500 miles with oil filled like this. Everything is performing fine but I made a claim with valvoline to have them take the extra oil out at least. Can any mechanics comment?
>>28137367Did you wipe the dipstick first, dipstick? And did you not see anything wrong with your oil pressure in 500 miles?
>>28137378I don’t have oil pressure gauges. But here’s a pic I just took now after wiping the stick twice.
>>28137367>>28137397That's overfilled by over a quart and a half. You need to take it to your local Valvoline and have them drain some out.All they'll do is pull the drain plug for a couple seconds then check the level. Make sure they start the car THEN check the level so they know it's right before you leave. Likely little damage, there's no oil frothing from what I can see. So the reduced mpg was just the added resistance of your crank having to turn through more oil.
>>28137397Must not have been THAT bad or it would foam up and even overflow and burn. I imagine you'd have noticed that. How the fuck do you not have an oil pressure gauge my 87 has a pressure gauge wtf
>>28137328because they're fucking stupid
Do you guys worry about pissing off your neighbors with a loud cold start? I've only owned v8 for the last decade or so and moved to a neighborhood with a lot of neighbors. I don't want to limit my driving because of it, but I don't want to be an asshole either when some folks have sleeping kids
>>28137408Taking it to valvoline and having them take some oil out sounds like a good plan>>28137412Well I have oil lights that can come on and tell you if you’re fucked (low oil and there’s a red oil light too I think). Thanks a ton for the input.
I should finally get a dashcam, any recommendations?
I bought a car in summer that came with aftermarket wheels and winter tires for winter included. When I was switching my wheels out, I noticed that the OEM/summer wheels were mounted with a mix of ball-seat bolts (for OEM) and cone-seat bolts (for aftermarket). That explained right away why the car didn't always track straight before (it feels perfect now that it's on the winters) but what long-term reprocussions should I be looking out for from this? Cracks in the summer wheels, bearing damage, anything like that? The tires I took off are about bald and not going back on the car anyway, so I'm not worried about how trashed they are.
I don't even think this is the right thread, but I'm annoyed>Have 2 litre car>Had it years and want something new>See something I like>Dad immediately tells me not to buy it because it's "too big">It's a 2.1 litre>Tells me the insurance is going to be enormous and all the rest of it>Insists I get a 1 litre or something similar that will be cheaper to insure and run>Currently pay around £40pm insurance for the 2 litre>2.1 litre is closer to £100pm>Find a 1.3 litre piece of shit>Insurance is £80pmApart from it not making any sense, am I in the wrong here? I'd much rather buy something I actually like for the sake of £20pm more than some hooptie that's going to need constant repairs and pay practically the same amount in insurance anyway, and that I'll have to get rid of way sooner. The only thing I'm saving on is the purchase cost (and tax). Overall it feels like a false economy.I can't keep the 2 litre I already have because it's completely fucked now and repairing it definitely wouldn't be worth it. My dad is one of those people where his argument is always he's right and you're wrong.I could just go and buy the one I want myself, but I'm such a spaz I'd get my pants pulled down on the price. That's the whole reason my dad is involved in the first place.
>>28138055Get the car you want Anon. If you don't you'll regret it.
Is an E39 540i a decent weekend fun car for an experienced mechanic who doesn't want to spend more than $5k? The value of these cars look very depressed and there are more than a few examples at or around 100k mi under $5k, some even have manuals. I'm not afraid to buy the autistic beemer tools to do timing chain guides.
>>28138055Telling your dad to go fuck himself (metaphorically, not literally) is one of the parts of growing up. If you're the one paying for your own shit your dad has no say over anything, so sever the umbilical cord and be a man for once in your life.That being said, from what you posted, he is right that it's gonna be more expensive (you're pretty much posting about doubling your insurance prices after all) but if you can, and you're willing to afford it then go for it. Your dad will bitch and moan like a woman on her period, let him bitch.On the other hand, if you're still under daddy's economic umbrella, since he's bitching about insurance prices, is he the one paying for your insurance? and if that's the case then yeah, he has a right to bitch about what you're gonna buy next. The solution is once again, to be a man for once in your life and take over your own insurance costs.>>28138147Depends on the kind of mechanic you are, do you find wrenching fun or do you just do it to save money? If you just do it to save money then you're gonna burn out fast. The "I'll do it tomorrow" and then never do it kind of burn out.
>>28138188i'm ok with this being a project, I'm just not enthusiastic about the quality of my current project which is a 5.0 swapped new edge mustang. Everything is very cheap feeling, the car will never handle well, and its as if i went to walmart to buy a car. I've been watching m539 restorations rebuild a V12 and im quite taken back with the quality and engineering. It's like a Mercedes but it actually makes power.
can a 5 speed mt 1.8l l4 with 130 hp civic be used for racing? seems slow but the ae86 is slower and used for racing?
>>28138147>I'm not afraid to buy the autistic beemer tools to do timing chain guides.Find yourself a laptop and download INPA, too, it's free and widely available on BMW forums, and it's good for live data and BMW specific stuff. You could also look into downloading ISTA too, as it does everything INPA does but also has the OEM workshop manuals built in, but finding the right download that actually gave me a working program was a complete fucking hassle.
>>28138147Autotrannies suck shit because ZF decided it was a good idea to substitute the valvebody control balls with plastic ones instead of brass/steel ones because "hurrrr muh metal shavings", literally was not an issue in the 4HP trannies, the plastic control balls in the 5HP wear out and will be swallowed at some point. The clutch pack crown baslet also tends to shed teeth which will turn the insides of the tranny into mush.Chain tensioners suck shit due to previous owners using shit quality oils.VANOS (BMW VTECH) actuators might need rebuilding/overhauling, but it's a simple enough job.Those two aside the M62 is a decent enough engine. I personally prefer the M60 found in the E34 540i because it didn't have chain tensioner issues and no VANOS.
>>28138269You can race anything.
>>28138285I have found multiple 6 speeds but they are not complete cars. The prices are exceptional. If i don't find a manual I can drive home, I'm ok with buying multiple to piece together a manual car at this price.
>>28138310but can you win against cars with more powerful engines
>>28138055Take engine size with a pinch of salt, it's not a very good indicator for insurance premiums. I have a 1.8 litre i4 that's £770 a year, a 3 litre i6 that's £480 a year, and a 3.6 litre v8 that's £260 a year. They also wanted £1,700 a year for a 3.2 litre i6 I sold recently, pic rel. Insurance is based mostly on the percentage of accidents in relation to the number of cars of that model on the road.Now as for your actual question; assuming YOU can afford it and it's not your dad's money, there is no reason you shouldn't just drive whatever you like. If it's your money, then do what you like with it. You spend a not inconsiderable time of your life driving, why spend it driving something that you don't like.
>>28138344if you're "winning" anything then you're probably in some kind of rules based event, and if that honda falls into that rule set for said event ,then it'll be, in theory, a fair competition. If you're not winning, then you're just shit.
>>28138120That's what I was thinking too.>>28138188I do get what you're saying. Regarding the insurance though, it's only going to be 20% more because I have to replace the 2 litre regardless.I can afford it I always look into all of that shit before I make a dickhead of myself. The problem is when it comes to negotiating with someone to actually buy it. He's shit hot at it and I'm dogshit at it. He seems to be concerned with fuel costs too, but things like that I know I can afford.I do pay the insurance and everything myself. I'm not sure what his major concern is regarding it. He seems to think I'm going to drive mental and kill myself or I simply won't use it...but I need a car so it's obvious I'm going to use it.I pay all of the insurance and all of my own stuff myself though. Only reason he knows about it at all is because I wanted him for the buying part of it.Only thing I'm concerned about with it that he wouldn't know all that much about is the more technical aspects of whether I'm buying a complete pill or not.>>28138374>Insurance is based mostly on the percentage of accidents in relation to the number of cars of that model on the road.I never realised that. Certainly makes more sense on why the 2 litre insurance is way fucking lower (it's an old man's car) where as the 1.3 is twice the price (it's more of a youth car).>You spend a not inconsiderable time of your life driving, why spend it driving something that you don't likeThat's also what I was thinking about too. There's a good chance I'm going to spend a decent amount of time on the motorway. I'd feel much more comfortable in something actually relaxing and meant for motorway driving over something that's going to shake like fuck the second you do more than 60mph with parkbench tier seating.Thanks bros.
>picrel let's water into the cab right over the fuse panel>Factory head unit, glow plug relay, potentially other stuff nuked>Winter is comingIs there a quick and cheap bandaid for this that'll last a few months without making things worse or am I gonna have to take the windshield out and fix this properly?
Need to do transmission service for zf8 soon, but I don’t have a driveway, only gravel. Can I do the procedure on rhino ramps? I’m not sure I will have enough clearance with the six inch Amazon ones.
>>28135077I think how it works is your mom will be on the hook for insurance in case of an accident, and your gf will get in trouble with law enforcement. So your mom’s insurance will sue your gf.
I just noticed my alternator belt broke off at some point, once it's replaced should I charge the battery or will the alternator charge it back up pretty quickly?
>>28138544You *might* be able to nigger repair it with copious amounts of silicone sealant, but that's a 50/50 shot of actually working.
>>28138544>>28138639Gonna try spraying a bunch of this rust fix stuff I had laying around into the spot before laying on a bunch of rtv. Worst case some tarp and tape should be enough to keep water pooling there
>>28138630How often do you drive and what distance?
>>281386675 times a week but only about 10-20 miles a week
Would it be monumentally stupid to buy a new vehicle right now? I was thinking about a lower-level Maverick for $33k new. I looked at a couple dealerships and there are a few used for about $30k with 30k miles as the top trim level tremor versions which has a bunch of shit I don't really need. Seems silly to save $3-5k on a used vehicle with a bunch of shit, also seems silly to buy a brand new vehicle too.
>>28138913Mavericks ended up being popular, so of course the used ones are commanding a premium. If the difference in price is so tiny might as well go new. Yes, buying new is a meme, but it does have it's benefits despite the drop in value of your car when you first drive it off the lot. The biggest benefit you could get is qualifying for special financing. Interest rates are still high, but if you can weasel yourself into a special offer or first buyer program, you could qualify for 1%-2% interest from their own manufacturer based financing, which would beat any loan you can get from any bank today. Specially when compared with a used vehicle loan, which would be slightly higher than a brand new vehicle loan. And this is the sweet spot to buy a new one, 2 years after it was released, they probably ironed out all the kinks.Ultimately it's up to you, but if you're gonna buy new now's a good time. If it's not a good time for you sit on your hands until used prices go down a bit further.
>>28117896>1st gen Toyota Matrix>entering iced roundabout>go to turn left>car goes straight up curb>now steering's all over the place. If I steer the tires left right or center they both move>when driving, say 180° is normally straight>220° will be straight for several dozen meters then suddenly some other angle, say 170° is straight>This works for a while then suddenly 240° is straight>repeat randomly ad infinitumWhat do I look into replacing
>>28139279>Jack up one wheel>yank top and bottom of wheel to check ball joint play >yank front and back of wheel to check steering play >look at steering linkage to see what part(s) are givingIt's mostly tie rod ends
>>28139279Depends what broke. Tie rods ends probably, hopefully nothing too much worse.>>28138876>>28138630If the battery has enough juice to start the car, you’re good, let the car idle for maybe an hour or go for a cruise on the highway without the AC or heat and all the bullshit on full blast. If the battery has the juice to start the car, it’s healthy and not totally flat, and alternators will charge 50-100A as long as they’re healthy. That will get a standard car battery back up nearly full pretty fast,I had to do my mom’s alternator a couple months ago. She ran with a bad alternator so long that the car shut off. I tossed cheap jumper cables on there for about 20min from my car running while I pulled the old alternator and put the new one in. Even on an older battery, it started fine, she drove home with AC blasting for 15-20min, and it was totally fine from then on. An hour long cruise with highway driving will do more than that.
>>28139312>>28138630Fwiw, you can charge if if you would rather do that than a 45min cruise. The problem is lead acid batteries go to hell after sitting at a low state of charge. So if you jump it and go for a 10min drive, it might start the next morning, but if it’s sitting at 10% charge, it’s not good for the battery.Also if you drove with that busted belt to the point where the car died, it might be worth testing the battery. If you caught it quick, it’s probably fine. But like 2/3 of the time I swap an alternator for somebody, the battery is shit or dies within a month or two because the dying alternator has been leaving the battery at a low charge for weeks. If it’s a 6mo old battery and the belt broke, it will be ok, but if it’s a 3 year old battery and the alternator has heen weak for months, that battery is going to fail to start the car the next cold morning or the first Monday morning after the car hasn’t been driven all weekend.>alternator + battery in the parking lot after corworker needed his 3rd jump in 2 days
>>28139312You know the AC compressor is mechanically powered by the belt, right? Running a couple dinky little ventilation fans is not going to meaningfully affect your battery's recharge rate.
>>28139395Setting the blower motor on high on a hot day definitely pulls some good current. Now go get your DC clamp meter, stick it on the power cable, turn the blower motor on full blast, and come back and admit that a dinky little fan isn’t a dinky little fan.
>>28139094>Ultimately it's up to youthanks, google gemini.
>>28135144cringethe entire point of manual is, you know, driving a fucking manualhaving the car do half the job for you kills the pointif you want manual, drive a manualif you want a faggot auto, drive a faggot auto
Does any automotive spray paint supplier color match from paint chips? I need a small rust repair and possibly a bumper painted but my car was repainted 20 years ago in an unknown non-factory color.
>>28139896use google maps to find an automotive paint store. they have a device they can bring out that will measure the color of your paint. they can even put it in a bottle or aerosol spray can.
are auxiliary batteries actually useful, or are they just another part that will break down and need to be replaced?
I keep hearing Variable Cylinder Management / Cylinder Deactivation = bad. Even for Honda engines.Mazda put it in the CX-30, Mazda3, then removed it, then put it back again.Didn't remove it from the CX-5.On the other hand, I keep hearing the current gen Skyactiv-G engines from Mazda are pretty reliable, not discriminating the ones with VCM/CD, for many years/models/miles driven per car now.The CX-30 checks better all my boxes and i got a good deal on a 2023 in pristine condition with factory warranty and all that jazz, but has CD.Am i shooting myself in the foot by consider it regarding reliability? I would drive it at most 5000 miles/year, changing the oil twice a year
>>28140817If there’s a need for it, then sure, it’s useful. If there’s no need for the power and you’re not needing more power than the single stock battery can provide, then you’re fine.If they put one in a car, I’m sure there’s a reason.
could playing heavy bass boosted music at max volume damage the speakers? it feels like i need to crank up my speakers higher now to get the same sound. stock speakers btwmy friend played the song only for like 3 mins but still
>>28141250Yes maxing your speakers out can damage them and blow out components lol
>>28141261need to tell my friend to fuck off and stop touching shit then thx
>>28117896this car looks like a midget with microcephaly in automobile form.
>A/C has never worked while I had the car>Replace suction hose between compressor, condenser and TX valve>Charge it up and both sides are reading 80-100 psi>Figure it's the TX valve, replace it>Now, massive leak around TX valveChecked all the seals, tried the old part, still leaks. I think it's coming from the cabin side. because everything engine side looks ok. Why would something else suddenly fail?
do I need to replace the headlight assembly if the new halogens are still coming off yellow
>>28141367Do that blue magic marker indicate insufficient engagement?
>>28139896Im lazy to find but I bought from an American place on eBay, that mixes colours and sends cans.
>>28139094This does seem to be a weird time in history where buying new kinda makes sense especially since money ain’t worth shit anymore.
>>28138593You can.
>>28137437I don’t worry enough to post about it. You have a right to live next to your neighbors. They may as well enjoy.
>>28136744Buy the thing to plug in and check the code. This is eight bucks. Cheaper than snake oil.
>>28141250>could playing heavy bass boosted music at max volume damage the speakers? it feels like i need to crank up my speakers higher now to get the same sound. stock speakers btwanon, i think you damaged your hearing
If my car says it uses 5w-20 should i use exclusively 5w-20?
>>28143150Yes?That being said, unless you're going way, way off number, it's not gonna damage your car. As a mater of fact, cars have recommendations for alternate oil numbers depending on where they're being used, some extreme enviroments, like super cold weather or height relative to sea level might warrant a thicker or thinner oil
>>28143150Changing the viscosity of the oil can lead to serious damage if you don't understand what you're doing, which is this case.On top of that, the maintenance guide may indicate different viscosity on certain conditions (i.e. severe used, too cold, etc)
>>28143020nah its fine everywhere else
>>28141367did you replace the orings when you did it?if so, did you oil the orings first with pag oil?
>>28143150>>28143221>>28143222Probably. Check the owner’s manual too, there’s plenty of cars that will say 5w-20 on the oil fill cap, but if you crack open the owner’s manual, there will be a couple different options for different weather. It might call for 0w-20 in the winter in cold states and 5w-30 if you live in Arizona in July.Too many busriders here>>28143319Wanted to say this. If anon rebuilt stuff with old o-rings and/or forced the new ones in dry, I would get the ol’ UV dye and blacklight and check everything that got taken apart. You can often get seal kits for pretty cheap that include every seal for the whole system so you’re not guessing out of some harbor freight kit.
Do new windshields come with anything applied to the interior side? Had a bunch of smudges so I took some glass cleaner to it and it looked like there was a oily/greasy coating across the entire glass. Tried a few glass cleaners/Windex/soapy water and various things to wipe it (microfiber cloths, paper towels, newspapers, clean washcloth) and all I get is some weird oily looking mess. Kinda looks like pic rel
I got my 04 350z on the dyno today which has 172k km on clock, stock besides shit intake, removed cats and plenum spacer and my kw was ehhh>182kwmy torque was terrible >283nm is it just 20 year old engine shit or should I get a tune asap
>>28143585Didn't even know they made electric 350z's, but Is that not about right? Stock they supposedly made 276hp, and you have roughly 244hp. Including the vehicle's age, 30 odd horsepower seems like a realistic drivetrain loss, though the torque does seem excessively low. Could also be the dyno, as no two dynos will report the same figure. What type of dyno and how it is setup up is pretty critical.
>>28143585>>28143596I should add that 276 is crank hp, whereas your reading is to the wheels, yes? Which would make your reading even more realistic
>>28143596Yea the kw loss I get with age. The guys doing runs did say the dyno was a bitch but I was there with others and another with a 350z DE made 192kw and 326nm torque. I am confused by the torque difference>>28143598yes was to the wheels
>>28143599If the car feels good to you then I wouldn't worry about it too much, but If you're still concerned then find someone with another DE and ask for a short rolling drag race to 60 or 70mph or something. If you're both even-ish, then you know you have nothing to worry about. Having a piece of paper with numbers is nice and all, but your butt dyno is the main thing here.
>>28143420Try this. Also explains where the greasy shit comes from. https://youtu.be/axI5Luw0Eos
I have a W177 mercedes A200 from 2020 automatic. When I drive low speeds I hear a squealing from most likely the front brakesthe moment I step on the brake it's gone. when I drive more than 50 km/h it's also gone but I guess this is because wind and road noise cover it. it's relatively noticeableany idea what it could be?
>>28143420if it keeps coming back you may have a leaky heater core and your defrost is aerosolizing greasy coolant and spreading across your windshield. if the leak is bigger you may also have a sweet smell in the car when the heater is on
>>28143907I've heard those sounds when the discs are glazed over, as in, they become all polished and shiny. Getting them turned on a disc lathe eliminates the issue.
>>28144204thanks. any idea why that happened?
>>28135144how does maintainance and durability on an auto-manual compare to maintenance and duribility on a regular manual?
>>28144426It's just normal, especially if you've been riding on one set of pads for long or have done a pad slap without touching the rotors. Also could be a cause of overheating pads but it's not very frequent you get to overheat pads unless there's a sticking caliper / you drive hard frequently and for extended periods / you drive downhill a lot riding the brakes.
How bad are CVTs really?This guy wants to trade me this JDM honda fit with 97,000 kms for my USDM honda fit with 172,000 kms because he wants a manual. I think it's a good trade. I don't mind having an autotragic for my daily if I'm gonna get a minty car with 75,000 kms less on the clock. But I heard those CVTs can have early catastrophic failures. Is it worth it? Seems like the deal is really in my favour. I just need it to last 10,000 kms or so and I'm gonna resell it. Are they really that unfun to drive? I had a smart car with a CVT and paddle shifters and it was okay....
>>28145137CVTs by design are less reliable and less serviceable. That's exacerbated by salespeople advertising "maintenance free", which isn't true AND likely more needed than ever, so only an enthusiast user would consider changing ATF/filter.While Nissan and their earlier Jatco ATs take most of the hate, all brands/models had bigger failure rates compared to torque converter ATs.Mitigating factors: Honda's implementations aren't as infamous as Nissan and lighter vehicles are less prone to them. Adding 10000km over 97000kms doesn't sound too stressful.Do you research for CVT issues on that model/year, take it to a mechanic to inspect it and suggest fluid/filter change. Maybe it's overkill but i don't think would be that expensive for the peace of mind.
>>28145137>Are they really that unfun to drive? I had a smart car with a CVT and paddle shifters and it was okay....They're less reliable, sluggish, and those "shifts" that you thought you were doing with the paddles were fake. CVTs literally have fake gearing. Also it's a Honda Fit, it's not going to be fun to drive no matter what the poorfags here say.Why do you want this specific one when you already have a manual?
>>28145137when buying automatic try to avoid CVT as much as you can. theres a reason why conventional automatics are much more expensive and sought after (all cars). they more dependable and just better made. there also a reason why theyre so cheap when brand new. they do shit themselves quite often. difference is brand of car. if its premium like audi its fucked, when its some shitbox like suzuki its probably cheaper to fix. but cars like suzukis and hondas are so crap that its 99% not even worth fixing. its a whole different situation if youre buy eCVT which are in hybrids, those basically undestructable and really reliable. would i buy this trashbox fit? no
>>28145550>>28145137Yeah I converted the eurocuck miles to freedom miles and you're only at 108k for your Fit, and anything below 200k is low for a Honda, especially because long term I can guaruntee you that the manual tranny will be more reliable than the CVT. Unless this has more features and shit which even if it does it's all gonna be in Japanese so you can't even use it anyways. Guy is trying to fleece you because he couldn't find a JDM manual Honda Fit so gave up on that and is looking to get a USDM Fit in MT so that he doesn't have to pay anything extra.
>>28145552i wouldnt buy manual fit either. to import some trashcan from JPN is beyond my comprehension. get a corolla/yaris or some sort. theres nothing of value in fits. might as well buy moped at that point
>>28145555I agree, but I'm just trying to be somewhat empathetic to his perspective, 'cause I doubt he'd even be thinking about changing his car at all if not for this "deal" being offered.
Is parking on roads (besides highways) that do not have no parking signs, and do not have painted lines indicating a shoulder that is too narrow to park on, always legal? Twice now faggot cops have harrassed me about being parked in places that I believe are legal to park, both times cops claiming it is illegal to park there.First time it was on a quiet wide rural gravel road, all the way at the edge of the road. The cops said that when parking on such roads it is necessary to be all the way off the road on the gravel. I do not believe this because on quiet city streets with no painted shoulder, it is legal to park on the road as long as tires are within 12" of the edge; why would a gravel road be any different than a paved road? They claim I was parked in a "traffic lane" but if thats true then so is everyone parked on city streets that dont have painted shoulders.Second time, parked on a city street where parking is allowed, at the top of a shallow hill. No no-parking signs. Cop said it is illegal because it is the "top of a hill crest". This is almost certainly a lie by the cop because people park on hills on city streets all the time.Are these cops liars?In Minnesota if it matters.
>>28145622>all the way off the road on the gravel.*onto the grassI was on edge of gravel, cop said have to be off gravel on grass
>>28145541I'm selling my manual Honda fit because I want money and I want to drive a more beaten up car. My Honda fit is in really good condition and I drive it through salt and snow every day, so it's gonna lose a lot of value. This guy offered to trade me this other Honda fit that has 75,000 kms less on the clock. just seems like a good trade. I could drive this one for a while and maybe sell it for more.
>>28145552yeah but my car has some hidden rustwith a trade, it's always a game of who's fleecing who? the question is, what's easier to sell for 7-8k? 175k kms manual fit with some body imperfections or a mint JDM CVT fit with 97k kms
I'm replacing wheel studs. At this point I think I'm going to have to take the car to the mechanic, because I've broken 3 of them trying to get the lug nut off on 3 seperate locations. 1st or 2nd, stupid me. 3? Can't be a coincidence.Anyways, all that aside: the stupid things have some kind of threadlocker on them and refuse to be hammered out. I barely got rid of the first 2 after I hit the things with a blowtorch and let them sit a day, but I'll be damned if I wait a day again. If I cook with the torch longer will the stuff let go?
>>28146124Answer was more torch. Lots more torch.
would a stage 1 or stage 2 tune affect reliability on an a7 if i was driving it normally, on highway doing speed limit 99.99% of the time
>>28146152The term "Stage" means almost nothing, as what that entails varies from tuner to tuner. What does the Stage 1 and 2 in your case contain? ECU tune? Upgraded intercooler? What power levels are you working with? What year? What engine? So many variables to consider.
>>28146173from my understanding, would be ecu + tcu tune, upgraded intercooler. hp would be around 450hp, 2018 a7 3.0 tsi
oh and dual pulley
Are the service manuals for cars worth it or is everything available online now?
>>28146194Shop manuals are very helpful and available for cheap from online dependkng how old the car is. I bought one for my Volvo 740 and it shows a lot of information that online doesn't have. Also, as a bonus, shop manuals are actually used by shop techs so sometimes they leave notes on some pages on how to do things quicker / easier.
>>28146188If you're not beating the shit out of it day to day then I can't see it being much of a problem, assuming the work is done correctly and the tune itself is reliable.
>>28146194Depends on the car and your own personal preference. charm.li has a fair chunk of manuals available for free, but they do lack some more exotic models. I also find that having a physical book to hand that you can reference is often far more convenient than using a phone or laptop, and often times I find books easier to navigate thanks to things like the index.
I'm in the market for a torque wrench. I have one for higher torque values like lug nuts or head bolts etc, but I need one for more mid-torque stuff like 30-60 lb ft range.Should I go digital or split beam? I recently used a click-type and found that sometimes it wouldn't click, leading me to be wary of its accuracy, and I also snapped the head off a valve cover bolt because it never clicked.I also read about torque adapters like pic rel which seem like a good option too, anyone used one before? I hadn't heard of them before I started shopping for a new torque wrench.My budget is around $200, I don't mind paying more for quality though, I considered getting a Snap-On or a used one but that seems like overkill for a hobby mechanic like me.
>>28145539>>28145541>>28145550>>28145552I ended up just getting cash for my honda fit. The buyer must've really seen the value in it. Got my asking price. Really couldn't believe it. Gonna just buy cryptocurrencies with it nowIt's probably time to go buy a manual GD3 btw guys. Looks like normies are starting to buy them up!!
>Car has had oil leak for at least 8 years>Nothing bad has happenedDo I need to worry about this at all apart from making sure there's still oil in there?
>>28146450I buy used German luxury cars and we have a saying: "If it's leaking oil, it's not a problem until it stops leaking oil."You should probably change the filter from time to time but yeah otherwise, if it's not leaking oil at a rate that it becomes impossible to keep it filled, then it's not a problem.
I'm retarded and somehow my motorcycle no longer has compression after checking the spark plug and putting it back (I assumed it was having electrical issues since it kept dying every time I gave it any kind of throttle and I wanted to inspect the plug first before moving onto the coil) I think I might've fucked up the threading/seal from overtightening. Is there any easy fix for this?
>>28146368>gonna buy cryptocurrenciesDoes he know?
>>28146490THanks for the reassurance. Should I do anything about the fact that I'm leaking oil all over the carport?Also I was trying to diagnose creaking coming from what sounds like somewhere in the suspension. From what I read probably either ball joint or tie rod. I jacked it up and couldn't see anything obvious. It seems like the next step is to disconnect the outer tie rod end and inspect it but I've not done something like that before. How likely is it I'll screw it up and have an undrivable car? Bit worried I won't be able to get it back on more than anything.
should i get a q50 or 350z? I dont know how to drive a manual but it cant be that hard
>>28146725not hard but it does take time, keep driving and you'll get it. you can learn it in 1-3 days but mastering it can take much longer.one of the crucial things to know is that the clutch is designed to slip a bit (up to a few seconds max at a time or suffer significant wear and burning clutch)>t. manual swapped car and learned in three days
>>28145622parking is usually city/town ordinance. you can most likely look them up online. my city has a 10 page listing of what parts of what streets are legal to park on and what aren't.
>>28146124>>28146143no idea what kind of faggot puts threadlocker on wheel studs. they probably overtightened them too by a factor of 5, hence them breaking off. i'm guessing they had a wheel come loose at one point and became OCD over making sure it never happened again.as you discovered, the answer to threadlocker is lots of heat to melt it.i always use a torque wrench to tighten my lugs to the factory spec (usually 70 - 150 ftlbs depending on the vehicle)
>>28146313project farm comparison videos are perfect for thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP4uECoH8cc
>>28146531not any easy fix, but you can use a helicoil to replace the threads in the cylinder head. make sure not to get metal shavings into the cylinder.also get yourself a good torque wrench for next time, see >>28146956
>>28146583You don't need to take anything apart to test ball joints or tie rods, except taking the wheel off. Look up torque specs for your lugnuts and make sure to re torque it and you'll be fine.
>>28140253Thanks anon. Found an old school shop open since the 1970s. They color matched from a massive book of paint chips with a hole cut out the middle so you can stick a paint chip behind and it shows thru.
Is it a good idea to buy a Civic 2008 (115k km) that's been sitting for 4 years without driving much? Last maintenance was in april and before that it was 2020. Only 15k km driven in those 4 years.
>>28147299Forgot to mention the maintenance done before that was flawless.
>>28146536that they're gonna crash?
Guys.. help me out-- 2001 Ford F150 regular cab, short bed. Automatic. 210k miles. Listed for $3,500.. about to offer $3k after looking at it. Fair price? I don't know a lot about vehicles, I can change an alternator or swap plugs and wires, but am not a mechanic by any means. Looking for a small truck for my 90yo grandfather to pull his little mower trailer, since he just lost both of his vehicles in a flood, and my money is super-tight right now. Seeking advice from the learned aficionad/o/s here.
I'm already familiar with the process of making several metals and the diverse shaping processes, how hard is to make a combustion engine from scratch?
Is there any good source for old (primarily 80's) truck brochures? By which I mean proper trucks and not pickups, I've seen plenty of websites cataloguing old car and pickup brochures but nothing like that for trucks
>>28147543look up old popular mechanics, or boomer machinist hobbyist forums.. there's tons of infos on making small combustion engines to get your feet wet
>>28147534If it has a 3v triton V8, don't even offer $30 for it. Triton engines are generally regarded as the worst engine made by Ford followed by the diesel engine that mechanically totals an entire pickup. The V6 is anemic and sucks fuel hard, but not great either. You'll be hard pressed to get a good vehicle for $3000 though.
>>28147621It'll be driven >10mi per week, to pull a 4ft trailer with a lawnmower on it, torque or fuel efficiency isn't of great concern. Unfortunately there's no much available in the area for the budget I have.
>>28147667<10mi*
Just got my first-ever check engine light. No other apparent symptoms at the moment.My immediate suspicion is overdue oil change because although I checked the oil a couple months ago and the level and coloration was fine, I know that the oil is quite old and that color isn't the only indicator of oil quality. I rarely drive, so my oil always receives way more age than use.Question is, if that IS the problem and I change the oil right now, will the check engine light go away after driving a bit more? Or does the fact that the light has come on mean the old oil has fucked with the engine in a way that would require some extra steps to fix/flush out/etc?Would a reading from my OBD-II port be able to verify whether or not that is, in fact, the reason for the light?
>>28147621dont listen to this retard
>>28147745Take it to an autoparts store that does free ODB readings and get a printout of the error codes. Advanced Auto, O'Reilly's, PepBoys, etc. if you're an American.There will often be descriptions next to the error codes. Often obvious, but you can feed them into ChatGPT for a likely diagnosis if not.
>>28147757>that does free ODB readingsI actually already have an OBD reader myself, I've simply never had occasion to use it before.
>>28147767then plug it in you fucking retard wtf
>>28147767>get check engine light>have device that can tell exactly what the reason for the light is>go onto an anonymous forum and make guesses and ask others to guess without any details insteadWtf are you doing retard
>>28147822>have device that can tell exactly what the reason for the light isThat was one of my questions in >>28147745.I just said I've never used it before.
Scanner says it's P0128 and P0128-FF. I can't find any information at all about the latter, but the former is basically "engine coolant isn't heating as fast as it should."I don't know how check engine/OBD readings work exactly, when I take a reading, is it giving me the issues present at that exact moment, or just everything logged up until the last time the light was cleared?Like, does it matter that it's 60°F outside and I took the reading just a minute after starting the car? The engine wouldn't have come to temperature in that time, would it? Do I need to do the scan after letting it run for some time?Or was the error code logged internally whenever the light first came on, which was while driving and when the engine would've already been at normal operating temperature?In any case, I'm guessing the most likely culprit is faulty coolant temperature sensor, right? The car's a 2010 and I don't know if/when that component has ever been replaced.
>>28147951You would know if a code cleared itself because the CEL would go out. If you have a CEL and are reading a code, that code is the reason for the CEL, regardless of current conditions. You could check if the code was transient or recurring by clearing the code, either with your code reader or by disconnecting a battery cable.
>>28147951Or thermostat. Google will tell you some stuff, but you gotta learn more and do more diagnostics or you will just be throwing parts at the thing. The codes aren’t an exact science, they mean a sensor reading isn’t what the computer is expecting. So it could be a bad sensor, bad wiring too said sensor, or a mechanical part going bad that gives the out of range reading to the sensor which trips the code.
Is it relatively normal for hazard lights to turn by themselves overnight?
>>28148637no, probably a malfunction in the switch or in the body control module
>>28147534>90yo grandfather
