Couldn't find anything in the catalog, general rules apply I guess?Clearly ask questions in English (or something resembling it)Don't be a flaming turd goblin when answering said questions.My question, if it is one, is should I get a hoist for my shop?Just got my first home loan, although it took twenty years.A big attraction to the property was a three car shed freshly built behind the house.Do I go whole hog and stuff a hoist in it?If yes then questions remain, will I die if I don't know what I'm doing? Are they actually not cool as all fuck in reality?Discuss.
>>28192988Whatever you pay will cost double in twenty years, adding to the value of your property. People will give you fifty bucks a night to use it.
>AC clutch engages and disengages appropriately>Pulley spins>High and low sides have equal pressure of ~40psi>TX valve replaced with OEMI'm going to have to replace the compressor, aren't I
FL1 Civic, wiper fluid question:1. The reservoir is all the way down where the arrow is pointed towards. There's no level indicator. How much should I put in? Once I see it coming up towards the neck of the reservoir?2. I can't see how much is left, but I know there's very little remaining. It still sprays a tiny bit. Would it be ok to top it up with a different brand? I have no idea what was in it before.
>>28194903If it's not a good idea to mix it, am I fucked? The reservoir is way way way down there, and there's no easy way to drain it other than siphoning it out or letting the wiper run forever.I need to replace it with stuff made for winter,
>>28194903Yes you can top it up
>>28194903>>28194916Leave at least like 1-2 inches in the neck to allow for it to expand some
>>28194923& it's fine to mix
Changed the O2 sensor. Still getting the code. Wtf?
>>28194927>>28194923>>28194922Thanks. If my car explodes I have no one but myself to blame.
How can I wash the salt off my car without destroying my wash mitt in the process?
>>28194932Doesn't stored mean not current
I'm moving from Florida to western Washington soon and shopping for trucks to haul my shit abd daily. So far I'm looking at>98 Ranger v6 rwd reg cab long bed 150,000 miles immaculate interior with minor sun damage to hood $4k askingOr >94 F150 i6 rwd std cab ok interior minor rust on bed 120k miles $5k askingThe i6 in the f150 is what I want but the ranger looks like new which makes me think it's been babied and the f150 looks well used. I'm going to do a full inspection of both but is the v6 ranger enough for the hills of WA? Will the v6 blow up on me and leave me stranded on the drive? What would you pick if both vehicles are in great working condition?
>>28194690>I'm going to have to replace the compressor, aren't I>no pressure across compressoryes
The fuck does this mean? The passenger front window button doesn’t work and doesn’t light up, but it can be raised/lowered from the driver’s side buttons. I don’t want to just throw parts, but do I just buy a new window switch?
>>28195681Clean the contacts on the passenger switches before anything else
>>28195607Westers WA fag here.do you actually need to hall stuff regularly after you move? If it's just for 4x4 in snow, well, there isn't any. Just rain. Endless rain from mid Fall to mid Spring. If you really need that, get an SUV or or at least make sure that bed has a good cover so so everything in it doesn't get soaked.
>>28194932Screw all that and unhook the battery like you should have done before you replaced the sensor.
>>28195681Switch front to back and see. If you cannot do >>28195801 , then swish it around in a cup of alcohol and let dry.
How hard is it to keep a volvo 240 on the road? How is part availability in the states?I'm experienced in dailying American 80s/90s shitboxes but this would be my first Euro car. I like driving older eclectic stuff but I sold my regal and made my z28 into a 8mpg racecar that I am terrified of driving in the rain.
>>28195503Car made before the millennium? Too lateCat made after the millennium? No need.
>>28194690>>28195609reee it's $900 ($300 for chink ripoff but seems sketchy)
>>28196496these have quite the community right now and i feel like it's been growing steadily. i dont think it'd be too hard to fix up what you need
>>28192988>notice drivers front tire is balding on the outside because camber is fucked>call around to get an alignment >shops are either a 2 week wait or can't align a lowered car>have a road trip in a week What tools do I need to do a half assed alignment myself? I just need to correct the camber but from what I've read adjusting the camber puts the toe and caster out of alignment so I have to do a full front alignment. Can I just temporarily adjust the camber to prevent premature tire wear and wait the 2 weeks for a proper alignment or do I have to get everything?
>>28197421A couple lengths of string, tape measure, and some floor jacks/something to tie the strings to that can be moved. Also tape.Google string alignment.
>>28192988>will I die if I don't know what I'm doingYou could die or damage shit if you're not paying attention. Most likely you will not.
how much of a red flag is the Taco and 4Runner's change to a 4 cylinder? Am I better off with a Frontier?
>>28192988I saw that some new trucks have some sort of onboard weighing that can tell the driver how much payload they have or how much tongue weight is being applied. Any idea how this works?
I've tried looking and can't find anything so I wonder if /o/ can help.This warning light (G) stays on red, but only sometimes. Other times it doesn't show up at all. Sometimes it comes on as soon as I start the engine. Sometimes it comes on after driving for a few minutes. Sometimes there's this little chime noise before it comes on and sometimes there isn't.Anyone know what it is or is it just a general warning light of some description? No other warning lights come on. Doesn't even mention any kind of problem on the LCD screen telling me what the issue is.It's a Transit Connect.
>>28199171I've never heard of that and don't know how it's actually done but an easy way would be to use ride height sensors. Lower the vehicle sits the more weight on the suspension. Could even be adapted after springs get old and sag with a recalibration function in the dash or some shit. Make sure vehicle isnt loaded at all, push to calibrate.
>>28199195Does it not tell you in the owners manual? If you lost it you could probably download one free.
>>28199227I checked the manual and there's nothing in there. All it does is tell you the symbols and their meanings, but makes no mention of the that one light. Even the site I got the pic from, in the other post, that doesn't tell you what any of those letters refer to. It's just all of the symbols and that one pic at the end.
>09 f150 5.4 3v>whole timing system, phasers, vct solenoids, cam position sensors, and high volume oil pump done already >checked that fucking hose on the back of the intake manifold, it's fine>Idles beautifully, does retarding things when you hit the throttle>p0018-22, p0340-5So what's next? Smoke test? TPS? Crank sensor? Scrap it?
>I drive a rare older car>front wheelbearings are bad>the "dust cover" and oil seal that go are impossible to find. I ordered some on rockauto, but they are the wrong size. I might be able to order on amayama, but they'll take too long to get here>There are bearings on rockauto that are confirmed to fit that are SEALEDI know these sealed bearings don't need to be greased, but is that seal good enough to also keep out the dust and dirt? Could I just swap these in and continue using my old shitty seals (or remove the seals entirely)?The OEM bearings were open, so I figure the seals were mostly to keep the grease inside the bearings. With these newer sealed bearings, that wouldn't be necessary, right?
What's the best wiper out there for snow/absolute cold as mother fuck?
>>28199263The cheap ass frame type winter ones. Basically they just need to be heavy duty to push through snow. Then get that orange rainx bug juice that has ice melt. That stuff is awesome
I'm car illiterate so bear with me, this should be a simple question but google is making it hard to find an answer. Since a little before the start of the new year, the temperature around here has been below 20F. Car, 2006 Toyota Highlander, was running fine up until 3 days ago and I haven't needed to drive it at all until today. Now it isn't starting. Everything in the car turns on, it just wont turn over. It doesn't even really try to, it just makes a series of clicking noises as long as I'm turning the ignition. The fuel quantity is pretty low, probably about 1/8, so I've been seeing suggestions that there might be frozen water in the tank or fuel lines. Other suggestions I've seen is just that cold weather can fuck with older batteries, but the battery itself has been dealing with below freezing temperatures for a few weeks at this point. I'm not exactly sure how old the battery is because I haven't had the car too long.Which could be more likely, ice or a shitty battery?
>>28199272Battery
>>28199272>>28199277If it was bad fuel you'd get strong cranks from the starter but it wouldn't turn over aka sound like it's gonna start
>>28199251Good quality sealed bearings are tough as fuck and will do the job just fine. Cleaning up and/or repairing your old dust boot will generally help them live even longer. Pop in the new, sealed bearings, use the old dust boots if possible, press on. Order new dust boots if you really care and just install those whenever they come in.
>>28199280So it did cough a little bit the first two times I tried to start it before clicking, and every time after that it just went to clicking. Would it be worth trying to use one of those little bottles of HEET, or waste of time?
>>28199283Probably waste of time, definitely sounds like battery. Once they get low on charge you'll get some cranks but then run out of juice and you'll get that clicking. I mean the HEET won't hurt anything but it won't make the car start
>>28199287I already have the bottle so I guess I'll give it a try, but like I said I'm car illiterate. Do I really just pour it directly into the fuel tank? That didn't sound right to me lol
>>28199291Yeah it's just a bunch of fuel additives
>>28199309thx bb
>>28199195Immobilizer maybe? Post a picture of the actual gauge cluster.
>>28199251I would slap some fresh grease in and behind the old seal after a clean up. It is as dude said but the grease acts as a good dust catcher and water proofer. The seal isnt holding liquid, just keeping grease in place. The grease itself is really the seal.
Does anybody have any experience changing oil with these?
I couldn't make it up the steep hill to work today. It was only 15cm of snow godammit. I had to reverse down the hill like a loser in front of the security guards. Winter tires are only 2 years old but are labelled as more suitable for ice, so I wonder if I should start looking for new ones. Car is a front-wheel drive. How do I git good?
>>28192988>My question, if it is one, is should I get a hoist for my shop?yes, absolutely.i picked up a quickjack a couple years ago and it's been an absolute gamechanger on what i can doi would've gotten a full four post lift if not for the low ceiling height in my garagei would absolutely recommend a lift for anyone who can afford it(pic related not my car, I'm actually straight)
is there anything i can do about my clutch (sticking?) in the cold? it feels erratic when i release it. also does this mean its worn?>>28199396i've done it on a crossover and it wasn't unpleasant (assuming the filter is up front) but im skinny
>>28196496>How hard is it to keep a volvo 240 on the road? How is part availability in the states?both are good. find a couple good volvo enthusiast boards, this is key. save links to FAQ/frequent repairs for the car and service manuals. Get as many links as you can to specialty volvo parts suppliers and especially volvo boneyards. These will be critical when the need for parts and repairs arises so you're not left scrambling.
>>28196680>Cat made after the millennium? No need.kek, 2000+ cars rust faster than anything. in heavy salt areas like new york state, cars typically go from showroom to scrap pile in 5-8 years.if you don't fluid film, start shopping for a new car now, you're gonna need it.
>>28199473>it wasn't unpleasantGood enough for me. Thanks.
>>28197421I used the tenhulzen plates:https://www.amazon.com/Tenhulzen-3300-2-Wheel-Alignment-System/dp/B00PKI0YSU?for caster/camber alignment and the string method for toe.it works well, but is a huge pain in the ass. expect to spend 2-3 hours sometimes to get a perfect alignment. i only do it myself because tire shops around me are all staffed with fresh off the boat guatemalans who will strip every bolt they touch.
>>28199195>>28199239bro, that's a knob
>>28199243i would check the cam sensor first and its connection first. if that looks ok, it sounds like the timing isn't set correctly. they probably got the chain off one tooth.
>>28199309>>28199272it's absolutely the battery, dont waste your time with fuel additivestoss on a jump pack or get someone to jump you and get it started, drive it to Vatozone and have them check the battery and charging system, they will do it for you for free
>>28199396yes, widowmakers. they work fine. just get good brand name ones and inspect them for unusual cracking each time you get them out. also don't exceed the weight recommendation, and read carefully what the max weight is as they often make it confusing.I used them for years before getting >>28199467
My oil pressure never gets higher than this. Should I be worried? I mean, it's not in the red so it's ok right?
>>28199272battery battery battery. same thing happened to my 2018 camry. when trying to engage the electric parking brake it warned me there was "not enough braking power"
>>28199556That looks bad, unless the gauge is messed up. Could be a bad sensor or a bad gauge, you would have to check off the list to diagnose the actual problem. Plug in a scan tool and get an actual # from the computer and see if it’s in range, because maybe the actual gauge on the dash is bad. I’m curious if you can find values for the sensor and hit it with a multimeter and see if that makes sense, but in the end it would probably be best to have an oil pressure test kit to see if that lines up with what the sensor and dash is telling you.Does it start off higher when you first start the car on a cold morning?>>28199396Those look real low.I have Rhino Ramps. They’re straight for oil changes. Don’t be a dumbass like my boomer neighbor and drive off the other side of metal ramps and fuck your car.They’re not a replacement for a jack + stands though. If you don’t own a proper jack, I recommend getting that before the ramps because they’re far more versatile.
>>28199391when I installed the CV axles, I jammed a bunch of grease in there behind the seal... but I think the bearings were already toast for a while now. I was just hoping I might get a little more life out of them, but they aren't really good enough for highway driving anymore
Any alternatives to 90s jdm cars? The only one I can think of is the e36/46 m3’s. Btw it doesn’t even have to be a fast car aslong as its:>coupe>90s grey interiorI just want something nostalgic to drive on the weekends without having to spend 30k+
>>28199635Mustangs, Camaros, and Trans Ams existed back then too. There’s some Mercedes too that drive nice
For those in Florida, how do you get your free windshield replacement? I just went through safelite and entered insurance info, and they want me to pay $600.
>>28199556that thing is completely useless, equivalent to an idiot light. look up the actual pressure value with a scantool, or better yet connect a mechanical gauge and check it that way.
>>28199635>>90s grey interior
Do modern cars need to turn off AC while going uphill/up a mountain anymore?
>>28199891modern cars have some bullshit system where the ECU dictates how much pressure the compressor generates instead of a simple on and off. most probably don't shut it completely off, but surely the ecu is scaling back the output under high load situations.
>>28199891No. AC overheating cars hasn’t really been a thing since like the 80s. Cooling systems are designed better and the electric fans will kick on and keep it cool enough.
>>28199635>coupe>grey interiorso basically all 90s coupesC5 corvette, 4th gen camaro/trans am (98+ are the good ones with the LS1, granted the interior is just about the worst ever put into a car but they are 90s and come in grey), SN95/newedge mustangs...There are a lot of japanese non-JDM cars as well like the eclipse/talon, 3000gt/stealth (cameras don't do them justice), 300zx, prelude, MR2, RX7, celica, SC300/SC400...
>>28199624>still going Based.
I have a fancy German car with an active suspension that due to my rental situation sits outside with a fitted car cover. I feel like the weight of the snow on top of it might hurt the suspension somehow so every few hours I've been going outside and wiping the snow off of it with a stick. Am I being neurotic?
>>28199263>>28199270Standard frame style blades are also easier to bust ice off.
>>28192988Hoists are cheap, the slab will cost you more than the hoist. If your shed already has a reinforced 6 inch slab or a 10 inch unreinforced slab, buy a hoist. If the slab isn’t up to the task, price out a slab replacement before making your decision. I was “gifted” a hoist, which cost the gifter like $3000, but between insulating my pole shed and getting a 25x40 slab poured, and then doing lighting upgrades, electrical, and finishing the interior, I spent almost $15,000 myself. Total white elephant, but it is nice to have and I will set up a hoist any time I move.
>>28200630>weight of the snow10 cm of fresh snow on a car would weigh about the same as your fat ass sitting inside the car>Am I being neurotic?Yes
>>28194903it's just soapy water bro. put a few drops of dawn soap in there and then fill it to the brim with water.
>>28200740This is for a 2 post. 4 post and scissor style lifts do not require such a badass slab.
>>28199556its a ford, the gauges are pretty fucking useless, the senders plug up with sludge pretty often too.
How do these 'pay-per-km' insurances measure the amount driven? Yes I want to cheat them.
>>28200839They insert a dongle into your diagnostic report and it spies on you. IDK if it checksums the ECU’s mileage report vs GPS to prevent you fitting larger diameter wheels or not. Discontinuities (IE unplugging the dongle for a bit) are snitched on by your ECU and generally result in loss of coverage.
>>28200875>Discontinuities (IE unplugging the dongle for a bit) are snitched on by your ECU and generally result in loss of coverage.Bs or as a mechanic I've fucked up a lot of peoples insurance lmao
>>28200920It only really matters if you drove the car around for more than a mile or two with the dongle removed for diagnostic action and yes, I had a customer come and bitch at me because they lost their discount for that month while I chased an intermittent miss. They had State Farm, others may be more or less lenient, IDK, I’m never getting insurance with a dongle, they would hate how I drive, even if I’ve never been at fault in an accident in over 20 years of driving.
>>28199375>>28199484It's not a knob. It's a light same as on the other side of the pic you posted. I think I worked it out though and seems to have been my own retardation. It's just to warn you that the temperature is X. Not sure at what temperature it comes on at, but it seems to be when it's around freezing. I think you have to press something or other to acknowledge it so it fucks off, but I'll find out what that is tomorrow when I'm driving.Thanks anyway bros.
What do I do with my old donut spare tire? It's been flat since I got the car and I'm replacing it with a full-size spare. Will throwing away the old donut diminish the value of my shitbox at all? Is there even a good way to dispose of them for free/cheaply?
Retard question but that is why I'm here.2.5L Mazda WLC engine, getting 5-10 drops of oil leaking after stopping but only when car is at temp (it stops leaking overnight but leaks each time I park up in the day). Vehicle is a work vehicle so engine bay is currently pretty filthy so can't trace the leak immediately. Going to do a full clean of the engine bay and swap new oil and filters in tomorrow, but failing that am I correct to look for leaks in the order of rocker gasket > turbo line > sump gasket > more expensive places? I've heard that rear main seals are a common failure point on these engines but the fouling seems too high in the engine bay to be that. Engine runs absolutely fine (apart from running low on oil far too often and leaving a mess wherever I park) so I don't think it is something too deep in the guts of it, but obviously ready to be wrong.tl;dr looking for oil leak tomorrow, am I forgetting an obvious place like a retard?
>>28201765Put it on OfferUp for $50. Somebody will snag it quick if their car is missing the donut.>>28202020Do yourself a favor and spend $15-$20 on picrel and a cheap UV flashlight. It’s by far the best way I’ve found to pinpoint leaks, especially when the leaks have been going for awhile and the engine bay is a mess. Pour it in the oil, go drive a couple blocks or a couple miles or whatever the minimum for it to just barely start leaking out, and get in there with the UV light.
