Bloody Volvo driver edishMy shitbox had what seemed like a fairly significant oil leak but at some point the oil seemed to stop going down. There's a lot of dried oil in the engine bay. I'm imagining it's somehow congealed or blocked the leak... problem solved? I'm scared to clean the engine lest it starts leaking again. What, if anything, should I do?
take the car to a professional mechanicalso stop posting the reddit frog
How often should you change your wiper blades?
>>28913882When they start getting streaky/smeary enough that it bugs you
>>28913822>Pay several hundred dollars for him to tell me shits fucked mate repairing this oil leak will cost twice what the cars worthYeah mah
Later this week I am picking my car up from a mechanic. Blew a caliper far from home and limped it to a small shop 2 blocks from where I broke down. Long story short, parts weren't easy to obtain because it's an older car, but they have been super cool about it. I feel bad that I've tied up their lift for a week. Would picrel be an appropriate thank you gift?
>>28914205they could have put the wheel back on and shoved it into a parking spot at any moment if they needed the lift. Don't worry about a gift they'll be taking it out of your ass when you get the bill, you just kept that shop open for another 6 months.
About 10 years ago I lost my key, the only key I had, for my car. I had to call someone out and he gave me like 3 new ones when he sorted it out. Eventually I found the old key and reprogrammed it so it would work with the others, or I reprogrammed all of them so they would work I can't remember.Now I have something different and again only have one key. This one doesn't have a fob or anything it's just a caveman key. Whenever I try to buy a one with a fob they're all blades that I need to get someone to cut.However I see keys that are already cut for my old car on ebay as well as others, just none for the one I currently have.I don't get it. What would be the point in selling already cut keys unless you can use them? Likewise, why does it seem so impossible to buy an already cut key for what I need now?
>>28913725My shitbox misfires badly after the engine warms up and I don't know why. While it's cold, it drives perfectly under full power, but once it warms up it will have a rough idle, accelerates really slowly, and will struggle uphill or not make it up at all if it's too seep. It's so bad that my CEL flashes. In some cases, the misfires are so bad that my engine sounds like a lawnmower, and my car backfires.I changed the coil pack, ignition leads, and spark plugs 5 years ago, and the car has done less than 20k miles since. The problem started about 1-2 months ago pretty much out of nowhere. When I read it with my OBD2 scanner, cylinders 1 and 2 on an inline 4 engine are misfiring. I had a look and there looks to be about 5mm of water pooled around the guilty spark plugs from when I washed the engine bay.I've tried re-seating the cables and coil pack, but no luck. I can't quite get at the water to soak it up. What could be the cause? Is it something to do with spark, injectors, or something else? I also checked the cables that power my coil pack and injectors, but they don't look to be burnt or damaged.
>>28913725>My shitbox had what seemed like a fairly significant oil leak but at some point the oil seemed to stop going down. There's a lot of dried oil in the engine bay.Could it be that it only leaks under heavy load, when there's enough crankcase pressure to force it past whatever seal is failing?
>>28913725when i slightly press the brake pedal and then release it i hear something that sounds like hissing air coming from the pedal. when i press the brake hard and release it there is no sound or it is much quieter. when i quickly tap the brake a few times (lightly), with every tap sound gets quieter, after 3rd it is silent. after 5 or 6 seconds of brake being released if i do it again it will hiss again. this started recently, pedal was silent before. drives me insane when driving in city with constant breaking. what is the cause and how to fix it?i had 2 shitboxes that did this from the day i bought them until i sold them, never paid attention to it and didnt have any problem with it/didnt notice it getting worse over the year or 2 that i had thempic not related
I want to get into overlanding, road trips, self sucking. Should I go for a previous gen 4runner or tacoma? Never been something I have done before, but Its been something I have been wanting to get into. Have 110k saved up (still live in an apartment lol) and make around 120k a year. As much as I want a 4runner, paying 50k for a used car seems fucking comical. The only reason I really want one is so I can sleep in the back too
>>28914746Depends where you live and if you currently enjoy camping. Spend that money on a house though, god damn.
>>28914754I live a city or two away from Seattle so thats like not even a 20% of a townhouse lmao. I also dont camp at all, would love to get into it though. Its just hard to justify spending that type of money on a used 4runner, ya know? Like im pretty pragmatic when it comes to that stuff. I just need the new fucking xterra to come out.
>>28914763Get an FHA loan and buy a condo or starter home. You can afford it. Don't blow your money on an expensive vehicle. Get a cheap 4x4 instead to see how much you actually utilize it. If camping/offroading becomes a big hobby for you, there's always the option to upgrade.
>>28914690vacuum boosted systems (most cars before 2018) rely on engine vacuum to generate hydraulic boost pressure. you are depleting your boost which allows you to turn your master cylinder pressure into a larger pressure at the wheels. this will vary based on who supplies the actuator, the Bosch unit in my Cherokee makes lots of noises (like opening a bottle of pop) while the Continental unit in my Mustang doesn’t make much, if any.modern systems like those found after 2018 use electronic boost typically through some kind of electric motor driving a piston. these will make other types of noises, usually a “whoosh” sound rather than what you describe
>>28914468iirc the ancient cars with dumb keys before fobs somewhat relied on pure chance that you would never try your key in someone else’s car, because there was always a chance it would workconsider this: if you have 10,000 unique key combinations and sell 100,000 models, you have 10 cars out there that share the same key. that’s more reasonable than you think, because in 6 years that number will be 5, and in 20 years it might be 2 or 3. and then consider that you can distribute them across the country, and you limit your risk even further.i have no idea why people would sell old keys other than as a trinket or for scrap. like i said, unless you knew the product code for that key, it’s basically only worth the scrap price.
>>28914520if there is water just sitting in the spark plug wells, that is going to penetrate the boots over time and cause a misfire. blow it out with compressed air.did you use OEM spark plugs and coil packs? if not that is likely a problem as well.
>>28914944there are a lot fewer combinations than you'd think. in the 80s i had a dodge van and a dodge truck, same key for both by pure chance, was really convenient.
I'm thinking about buying a set of these for my AWD Suzuki Swift. Is 175 too narrow for 6" wide wheels? I'm thinking about debeading risk when I air down for sand. Should I even bother airing down a tire that's so stiff it's basically a run-flat? Will I hate my life driving with these tires?
How do make sure I don't get hoodwinked when it comes to getting new tyres? I need one replaced, maybe two, but I don't want to ask the guy how many I need because he might turn around and say "yep, you need four new ones, and they need to be this ultra premium line that all the chads get"
>>28913725Rebuild time>>28914520In my experience, problems that start after warming up are usually O2 sensor related. They're bypassed during warmup and then start giving incorrect signals once it's warm.>>28915259Back in the 70s and 80s it was typical to have 5-10 keys for a given tumbler, which could be used in multiple models. I don't believe that's the case anymore.>>28915267175mm is 6.88 inches so you won't be stretched or anything. I don't have experience with airing down.>>28915295Just know what you want. I've never had anyone try to upsell me when I asked for a specific model and size. If they try to get you to buy all four, just tell them that's a problem for next paycheck and they'll understand, not many people budget for tires in advance.
>>28915295Oh, and buy two tires. Just because you're poor doesn't mean you have to be a nigger.
>>28915317>Back in the 70s and 80s it was typical to have 5-10 keys for a given tumbler, which could be used in multiple models. I don't believe that's the case anymore.that could be, i'm also reminded of a story my aunt used to tell me, in the late 1970s she had a brown VW rabbit. one day she left the grocery, got in it, and drove away. she was several blocks away when she realized it wasn't her car, but an identical one parked the next row down that had the same key. she had accidentally committed grand theft auto. fortunately at least per her story, nobody noticed and she parked it and moved her groceries to the right car.
>>28915317>175mm is 6.88 inches so you won't be stretched or anything. I don't have experience with airing down.Yeah, I figured it's >6", so it should be fine, but I heard from some random that 175 is narrow for 6" and I should go with 185. Seems like a tiny difference.
>>28915320It's definitely a thing, my cousin is big into 240Zs and he has a set of all seven different keys for helping out people who have misplaced their keys or bought a car without them.
>>28915328I'm inclined to agree, but since having a tire roll off bead (granted it was stretched 1/4") I'll never run less than 25 psi cold. Maybe if I had beadlocks, I guess.
>>28915379I'm replacing 185/60R15s on 5.5" steel wheels. Lowest pressure I ran on them was ~20 psi on sand. I'm not planning to go down below that, except maybe for a few yards to get unstuck somewhere. With such a stiff sidewall, hopefully it's less likely to debead; however, with such a stiff sidewall, I'm not sure if it's even worth the time to air down if the contact patch isn't going to grow much.
I'm looking for a specific car comparison website. It's black and red themed and you can search up any car and get things like suspension type, dimensions on the inside, etc. It also has a comparator tool for multiple different vehicles side by side.
>>28914933car in question is w213 e class built in 2016. it does kinda sound like "whoosh" when releasing the pedal. sound is there only as the pedal is moving to fully depressed position, there is no continuous noiseso is it dangerous to drive like this? the sound bothers me, but i just checked the prices and oem part is 400 € without laborid rather trade it in for a new one than to drop 1000€ in 10 year old car because there is weird sound at the brake pedal
>>28914522>Could it be that it only leaks under heavy load, when there's enough crankcase pressure to force it past whatever seal is failing?I don't think so. It doesn't seem like it's been leaking at all the past year and a bit that I've been driving it (it's been in the family a while and I know it was leaking pretty regularly in the past) and I'm not a hoon but I don't drive like a grandma
what is the right pressure for my car with 225 55 r17 wheels, there are 2 rows with same dimension, same scenario and different recommendations?
>>28916652I'm guessing the little book icon means check your owners manual
>>28913725How do i make my camry drift like the honda in the OP
>>28916653>check your owners manualaverage of the 2 it is then
>>28916669probably a safe bet loldrop a couple psi if the road noise is too much
>>28913725>Look at jags because they were insanely low insurance groups for their power 4 years ago>today 3 from highest group possible>what was £2500 as a new driver is now £13000 w/ 4 yearsWhat the fuck happened?
>gr86>4K miles in 2 monthshoping this is a case of almost entirely highway miles
>>28916668Scandi flick>>28916863Jews>>28916955Buy a Miata
>>28916955oh hey another nutmegger
>>28916863I had a Jag for about 10 years. The first year the insurance was ~£2200 and by the 10th year it was ~£350. I only got rid of it because it was fucked. I sort of wish I still had it now just to see what the insurance would be.
>>28915497Bumping this question
>>28915497>>28917382Here are the most likely websites you are looking for:1. Ultimate Specs (ultimatespecs.com)This is the strongest match for your description.Features: It is essentially a giant, no-nonsense database. When you search for a car, it dumps an incredible amount of technical data, including detailed suspension architecture, braking systems, interior space, and aerodynamics.Comparator: It has a highly utilized "Compare Cars" tool that lets you stack multiple vehicles side-by-side to see exactly how their dimensions and mechanics differ.2. Auto-Data (auto-data.net)If Ultimate Specs isn't it, Auto-Data is the next most likely candidate.Features: It has one of the most exhaustive technical libraries on the internet. It lists everything down to the engine bore/stroke, specific suspension types (e.g., MacPherson strut vs. multi-link), and exact cabin dimensions.Comparator: They feature a robust side-by-side comparison tool that handles multiple generations and trims of vehicles.3. CarBuzz (carbuzz.com)If the website you remember felt a bit more modern, polished, or magazine-like, it might be CarBuzz.Features: While they do a lot of automotive news and reviews, their "Compare Cars" tool is excellent. You can pull up almost any modern car and get a side-by-side breakdown of legroom, headroom, suspension, drivetrain, and pricing.4. Cars-Data (cars-data.com)Another dark-horse candidate that fits your memory.Features: Very similar to Ultimate Specs, it focuses heavily on raw data rather than reviews, offering deep-dive specifications on dimensions, chassis, and suspension setups.Recommendation: Try pulling up Ultimate Specs first—based on the exact combination of the color scheme and the specific types of data (suspension and interior dimensions) you mentioned, it usually hits the nail on the head.
>>28915500if you aren’t leaking fluid it’s fine. keep an eye on it to be sure. most old systems do that. if you’re concerned to test your brake system, find a gravel road, drive to 25 mph, and hit the brakes as hard as you can. that will tell you if things are working as intended.
I found a brand new spare wheel from a 1999 car, forgot to check the date but they're probably at least 10 years oldMy daily has 3 good tires and 1 nearly bald one (due to a flat tire long time ago)I know about not using old dry rotted tires, but it looks just fine honestlyHow retarded would it be to run them for a while?
>>28917609Only mildly retarded. It's only the one tyre, so It'll probably be fine.
My volvo seats have srsThe seats are absolutely ruined and I want to swap them for a pair from a subaru (know someone who has a set they're gonna throw away)There is no way im rid of the srs light aren't I?the subaru seats also have sips but those are just gonna blow up if I try to wire them in aren't they
>>28916955well I put a deposit on this. apparently the owner was a nutmeg boomer who traded it in for a panamera hybrid. I suspect he was thinking it would be a single car solution before realizing how cramped the back seats really are and how noisy the cabin can be with the fake engine sound. he put all-seasons on it too which I'll be replacing with the stock mcchillins that ships with the car
doing a head gasket test on 1989 Corvette. would you consider this a failure? doesn't overheat while driving, but at idle, it will reach 230 temps, and coolant will start boiling out of expansion tank.
>4runner listed at 44k and doesnt sell for a few months>dealer takes it down and then relists it at 48kcan someone explain this to me
>>28917780hoping some sucker won't notice and pay for it
>>28917780Perhaps some people inspected it and identified a problem. Hence it didn't sell. Then the dealer fixed the problem and raised the price.
>>28917790Probably it. I have seen it on two different 4runners now
Thoughts on goodyear eagle exhilarates? Need tires for my camaro and these are quite a bit cheaper than the next closest Bridgestone/kumho/general (185 each vs 230-250+) while still having good reviews and ratings. I don't track it but it is my daily so it sees plenty of spirited driving so grip for turning and stability for speed are wanted.
>>28917866>no-seasonsHow often does it freeze where you live?
>>28917903Pretty much never
>>28917780It makes the other inventory look like a better deal.
i might need to replace a solenoid on my automatic transmission and i literally just changed the fluid not even a month ago. am i good to keep the 'old' (new) rubber gasket and filter or should i just get new ones along with the fluid?
>>28918011sorry i'm a tard and just looked it up. i'll just get a new set. small price to pay to prevent a potential problem.
>driving along>infotainment screen freezes>briefly turn the key to the start position and back to the on position>infotainment reboots and is fixedthis is really convenient, but how would you do it in a car with push button start? it's literally the only way to fix a frozen screen when I'm driving
iz 06 Jetta wagon TDI gud car? with my second accord being cut off life support, I hate the idea of getting another old shitbox, especially at 20 years old and kraut shit, but I'm an idiot and need a guilt free stick shift to beat on till death. from what I understand it's a carryover mk4 so "rust in the usual areas", check for leaks everywhere, and other typical average previous owner bullshit but anyone else operated these shitboxes longterm and how was the experience? hot rod tips? gay emissions/DPF or delete bullshit that's ideal or necessary? could it run on alternative fuels ?It's a gls stick shift, 240k km, stock from what I can tell with the 1.9 which should be basically indestructible from what I'm told to believe but I love my loyal nip boxes
Anyone recognize this coilover brand? I'd get a better angle on them but I can't get the wheels off atm because they have locking nuts. Theyve got swift springs on them.
>>28917699the srs module most likely measures the resistance of the airbag module in ohms to see if it's present. if you measure it with a multimeter then wire a resistor with the same value to the wires, it will likely kill the light. keep in mind even after correcting you will have to clear the DTC and power cycle the ignition to make the light go off.
>>28918020>owning a "car" with """""""infotainment"""""""found the issue
/osg/ fags give me some Japanese stores that sell slaps and other meme stiggers, thanks
>>28918369Ebay
My old ass key fob died, I replaced the battery in it but it still doesn't work.How would I go about fixing this (or learning how to fix this)?
>>28919219>>>/diy/ /ohm/
I need to buy a car, but I want to test drive it. Thing is I don't have car insurance. Home owners insurance, personal liability yes. Car insurance no. I know there is a thing called "non owner insurance" and every insurer has it, but when I click on "apply now" it takes me to a form asking what kind of car I have. Obviously, I don't have one to put in there. What the fuck am I supposed to do?>just call your insurance agentYeah I guess I'll have to get one, but you would think this shit would be easier, they want my money right?
Also it occurs to me that I could just take out a policy on the car itself, just plug in the VIN# from the listing, but that seems a bit weird, right? What if I want to test drive more than one?
>>28919233I don't think you need insurance to test drive a car, though I guess that depends on where you live.
>>28919239The dealer insurance is supposed to cover the vehicle itself but damage to the other vehicle and liability is on me. So technically I think it's legal for me to do it, but it seems like a really bad idea.
>>28919245How long of a test drive are you going to do? Just drive it around for 15 minutes and don't crash it into anybody.
>>28919245literally just don't crash it
>>28919247I don't know, not very long, but I do want to take it to a shop to have it inspected.>>28919248That's not entirely up to me, unfortunately.
>>28919252other people don't want to crash their car into you either, and you wouldn't be on the hook for it even if they did
>>28919254Thank you for your advice.
Curious if anyone here has used or know someone who has used a us shift quick6? They finally came out with their 10 speed controller and I was considering swapping my 20 year old 4 speed on my 4.6 with a 10r80 to try to make it a little less of a dog on the freeway >Engine swap? Supercharger?Not in the cards right now unfortunately >Manual u faggotCan't on this vehicle or I would :(
>>28919570no but that’s fascinating i’ve been strongly considering doing a 10R swap in my 1977 ford maverick when I rebuild the 302. Thanks for the tip I’ll have to look into this
>>28919219if it’s an older key, like before 2010, then it’s probably pretty simple to repair. just bust out a multimeter and start checking for continuity at each circuit element. chances are you have a failed capacitor or something.if its a newer key with RFID then it gets more complicated. if you fried the motherboard where all that’s encoded then you might be SOL. like most things it depends on time. you could spend 2 days sussing out the problem, and a new key may only be $200 at the hardware store. so if you value your weekend more than $200, then it might not be worth repairing.
>>28918020most have a way to reboot them manually in some way. on Chryslers it is by pushing both the volume and tuning knobs in at the same time. on Fords its holding down the power button and seek right for 10 seconds. ymmv depending on OEM and year. USUALLY they will let you do a rolling/running restart but that depends on age. my old gen1 Fusion would randomly shit itself and then I’d need to completely disconnect the battery to restart it
>>28917745it may not be a complete failure but it’s approaching failure status. i would take this as your heads up to fix it now.
OP, its common for these old redblocks to leak a little, but I'd check around your seals and gaskets, especially around the main and auxiliary shafts and your oil pan and valve gaskets.I also am having bolbo trouble but of the electrical kind. My 89 744GL has its fuel pump relay female connector completely burnt out to the point that it'd be better to replace the 6 spade housing with a new one if i can find one, is there a part number for these or does another car brand around the same time have the same housing? picrel
>>28919252>That's not entirely up to me, unfortunately.it is anon, you have this thing called agency.otherwise, just buy the car undriven or have an insured friend test drive it.
>>28919982check on rockauto for your car in the electrical connector section, often times they sell random connectors.otherwise junkyard or they sell universal connectors that come with both sides, just splice the wires, you might have to use more than one
>>28913725How do i check for sure which wheel bearing is bad? I thought it was the driver's side but now I'm not certain. Shifting the weight around seems the same on both sides, it basically only makes noise if the wheel is pointed straight. If i turn in either direction the noise goes away. 03 mini r50
>>28920313Have you jacked it up?
>>28920314Not yet, that's what I'm wondering to check once i do. Check for play? Listen for grinding? Acting else?
Opinions on 'lares' for steering components? Anyone used them? Need upper and lower steering shafts for my truck but they're discontinued from ford and the only other alternative is amazon/ebay alphabet soup brands and dorman (but I repeat myself), and also lares which is on rockauto.
>>28917923Then get summer tires.
Are these kinds of relays supposed to get really hot? Mine are hot as fuck.
I bled my brakes and used this cheap harbor freight pressure pump brake bleeder. WHen I was bleeding the fluid really bubbly and ran slow. I had to do like 6 or 7 pump cycles. I bled until the fluid ran clear but it was always bubbly. I kind of assumed this was due to the actual device I was using and not that there were air bubbles in my lines. I made sure the master cylinder never ran dry. Is it possible to introduce air bubbles when sucking the fluid out or is that only if the cylinder runs dry? im paranoid now my brake lines are like 90% air. I drove it home and nothing seemed terribly wrong. But i also swapped my brake pads so I dont know what everything should feel like
>>28920626No, sounds like a bad connection on the relay or relay connector creating resistance or excessive current draw on whatever it powers.
>>28918369Pretty sure it's the brand where you just take the wheel off and look at the label.
>>28920641it sounds like the connection of your bleeder at the bleed nipple itself wasn't very good so was drawing in air there. you could introduce air if you released the brake pedal while it was loose, but there's a good chance the suction pulled it tight when/if that happened so they still got bled.if your pedal feels firm, I wouldn't worry about it.
>>28920342probably just jack it up and rotate the wheel while listening for the sounds of a bad bearing. you should change both hub assemblies anyway if your changing one so as long you know front vs rear it wouldnt matter too much. When mine went bad it made intermittent clicking/thunking noises. you can probably try and check for wheel play too and if one of them has a lot more its probably that one. but once again if your changing one front the other should be changed too
>>28920660Its for the intercooler fan. Its getting hot even though the intercooler fan isn't even running. Car is idling.
I asked in another thread but can I leave my engine cover off? it's a bit broken on the back
>>28920764yes, at most it'll be a bit louder
any cheap tool recommendations for cleaning/detailing my interior? too many small spots i cant really get in to
>>28920342If it's really bad, you'll be able to tell by rocking the top of the tire back and forth and feeling for play. It's possible for it to be bad but not have perceptible play, though. I would generally recommend replacing both bearings at the same time, since unless you're circle track racing they'll have seen similar levels of wear. Beats trying to remember which one you replaced in a year when the other starts going bad.>>28920641With the engine off, press your brake, if it feels spongey you've probably got bubbles. If you're not sure, pump it several times hard and fast. If it firms up it means you've got bubbles and they're now dissolved in the fluid. Let it sit for a couple of hours for them to separate back out, and then bleed them again.I don't like the harbor freight brake bleeder. If you just take a length of tubing that fits tightly over the bleeder, and stick it into a clear container, and then fill the container partway up with brake fluid, you can bleed with the brake pedal and look at the container on the ground beside you to watch for bubbles. As long as the end of the tubing doesn't come out of the fluid you don't have to worry about air making it back into the system; any reversion will just suck a small amount of fluid back in.>>28920722Definitely something wrong there, it might get hot if it's got power for the fan running through it, but if it's hot doing nothing you've got a short. Could be in the relay, or in the fan, or in the wiring between them.>>28920764Cars didn't even have engine covers for most of history, you'll be fine.
Explain to me what makes vehicle being on frame so much better than unibody
>>28921295It makes some body panels simpler to replace, which is sort of a big deal for trucks that often have their beds abused.
>>28921295If you manage to bend your frame in a BOF vehicle there's a chance you can straighten it back out, if you bend any of the structure of a unibody car it will never be the same again
>>28921454Straightening a frame is as much of a shitshow as straightening a unibody. On the other hand, bending a frame is a lot less likely.
>>28920626>>28920722Relays for the radiator fan keep breaking every time i replace one and leave it for a day. I think this car is just fucked.
What can I use to clean the leather on my car's steering wheel? I've been led to believe using anything but water and soap on the steering wheel is dangerous because it'll make it slippery.
>>28921685Go find the short. if it's not in the wiring between the relay and the fan, it's in the fan itself.
Do buses have canbus?
>>28920082I live in the most densely populated city in the country, I don't think your rural mind can comprehend what road conditions are like here
>>28920661I cant
>>28920970get a couple sets of detailing brushes (like paint brushes only round), they're great for small spaces, you can spray cleaner on them to deep clean or use in combination with a shop vac to take dirt out of fabric
>>28921905Get an automotive cleaning product that is just a cleaner and not a protectant. Griots Garage makes a very mild but effective clear cleaner that comes in a transparent bottle, I buy that by the gallon and use it on everything.
>>28922365Strange how millions of people are driving around in cities right now as we speak without crashing.
Getting an oil change at a local shop where I can bring my own filter and oil and get a reduced rate Is it autistic if I bring my torque wrench with filter head adapter as well and tell him what to torque the drain plug and the filter?
>>28923395>Is it autistic if I bring my torque wrench with filter head adapter as well and tell him what to torque the drain plug and the filter?I'd laugh at you and tell you to do it yourself. Why do you even own that shit if you're paying to have it done?
>>28923429nta but getting messy + it’s a pain to jack it up or drive it on ramps and then you have to do disposal of the old oil yourself its annoying. +having it on record might be useful if something bad happens under warranty.
>>28919233>>28919245Non owner insurance is for if someone lends you a car long term. Normal insurance covers liability even for someone else driving your car with your permission.
>>28923429My plan is to do it myself so I’ve got the parts etc but I don’t have a lift yet so this time need a shop to do it
>>28923437So get it fixed under warranty if the retard somehow manages to strip out the oil filter nipple.
>>28923437Leaving home is nore annoying
>>28923463Bro just buy a jack and 2 stands from Facebook or craigslist for like $40
>>28923851Yeah I’m not getting under that
>>28924180Imagine being on /o/ and being afraid of jackstands. You literally take a bigger risk every time you sit down in your car.
>>28923464i mean if something does break engine related it's nice to have oil changes on record instead of pulling up pictures of receipts when I did them myself or some other shit.idk how jewish dealers can be with stuff like that but I imagine it's easier when you have a verified service history.
What are some good cabin and engine air filter brands (USA)? I bought a bosch hepa cabin filter and a KAX engine air filter.
>>28924734Unironically FRAM Fresh Breeze for cabin. Engine air filter brand doesn't matter, just make sure you get paper and not oilcloth.
>>28924579I get that, it just doesn't explain why you're autistic about the torque of the oil filter. Are you worried that the wagie might make life harder for the next wagie by torquing it too tight?
>subframe bolts go into nuts that are tack welded inside the frame>strip one because i'm a retard>another one just breaks the tack welds and spinswhat do i do in this situation? it's my subframe so i don't want to ignore 2 missing bolts
Heater no longer blowing hot, coolant level and thermostat are fine, safe to assume clogged heater coil and flush? The temperature does change from outside air temp (which makes me think it isn't the heater door), but only by one or two degrees.
Why would someone cut this groove into a tyre? Its only on one of them and grove all the way around.
How do you clean/should you clean the really fine layer of cheetoh dust you get on car interiors on metal parts like the shifter base plate or under the seat?
>>28925208Probably from rubbing against a fender
Can you lose coolant even without a leak or a bad headgasket? Last time I checked it was one or two years ago and today my expansion tank was almost empty (last time it was full).
>>28925449If you are losing coolant then it is leaking somewhere. You might not think it's leaking because when you inspect it you see nothing, but that's because the system isn't under pressure. A coolant leak isn't always obvious.
>>28925424idk that doesn't really make sense. Its not even close.
Is it rust?
>>28913725Hey guys. I'm buying my first car and I know fuckall about them. Which one shall I choose?>2006 Chevrolet Evanda, 100k km mileage, 2000 dollarydoos>1999 Volvo S80, 290k km mileage, 1700 dollarydoos>2006 Hyundai Matrix, 145k km mileage, 3000 dollarydoosAll automatic, on regular gasoline. None have any -reported- issues on their pages, other than having passed inspections. The most important thing is that it just werks.
>>28926039chevy or volvo. volvo is much higher mileage but u would be able to find parts for it. chevy is pretty much pristine but finding parts...hmm.
>>28926057How often do parts fail and need replacements? I'd like to keep the car at least for a few years as my beginner/learning car. I am currently leaning towards the Chevy.
>>28926069idk at that mileage maybe the water pump would fail. Most other stuff should be fine for a while...but something like an alternator, at that age, i wouldn't be surprised. it's such a low mileage car it should be pretty solid for a while...
>>28925468>>28925208curbed it on something like a sharp jagged piece of metal would be my guess. i doubt anyone would do that intentionally
>>28925793i dont see any rust in your pic, then again i'm from the salt belt so here rust means you can see the dashboard from underneath the car.
>>28926634The bumpy white paint.
>>28926654doesnt look like rust to me, they put a thick coating on the bottom of the rockers to resist rock chips.
the bolstering on my car is kind of shit. the passenger's side is much stronger. Car only has 42k miles on it, but I bought it used at ~35k Maybe the PO was a fatass? Who knows. If you had to guess, would part #4 (the seat cover) come with the foam cushion? or would it be part #3?Or should I just hire an upholsterer to tear it apart and add/replace foam instead of rebuying OEM?I know it's a dumb complaint but I sat in the passenger's side and I was like damn this is how it should feel, being held in place. And when I drive my wife's cx5 her seat feels the same. My car feels like a flat but cushioned wall. It's a 2017 rx350 if that matters at all.
I cant decide if I want to buy a used 4runner or a new Frontier.4Runner:>2022 ORP>32k miles>45K, 8% APR so closer to 55k after paid off>its a fucking used 4runner>Frontier>Brand new, PRO4X>48k OTD, 60 Month 0% APR>That 9 speed transmission is chefs kiss>3 year warrantyI love hiking, road trips, want to get into overlanding. The big thing I like about the 4runner is being able to sleep in the back (which I dont know how much id use) and nice seats in the back for my homies as I dont drink and get to be the designated driver a lot. Something about paying that much for a 5 year old car though seems dumb as hell. I cant say Id own either car for a long time, I am really hoping that the Xterra comes out in a few years or I get a promotion at work and can afford a brand new 4runner. I have 110k saved, would put 30k or so down. Not buying a house anytime soon as while I can afford it, it would be half of my take home and thats a silly financial decision. Some of my friends lean 4runner, some Frontier. The ones leaning Frontier have owned 5th gen 4runners which is concerning.
What could cause the heater inlet and outlet hoses to shake a ton?
>>28927234Increased vibration could be due to worn motor mounts.
>>28927234see if you can find pictures of their routing on another car, another possibility is a previous owner did a repair and neglected to reinstall some sort of bracket.a third possibility is the rubber was exposed to something that has softened it and they may fail soon.
>>28927055#4 is just the seat cover, #3 is the foam, they're sold separately. it's more of a pain in the ass to replace than it seems like it would be.a good upholsterer can replace just the section of the seat with decent results (color would be slightly different).
How long can a well-maintained Chrysler 300C be expected to last? I'm eyeing one at a bargain price but it already has 300000 kilometers of mileage.
>>28928379it's already on borrowed time
I need to get some new bolts for the front caliper pins in my 07 suzuki swift, where the hell do I find out what thread pitch, length etc they are? All the stuff online doesn't really describe it
>>28928430Bring them into the hardware store and find a bolt that fits.
if i've changed the intake manifold gasket recently, how likely is that a p0171 code is caused by shitty chink ignition coils i installed about six months ago?
I was looking at this car and the wheel's coil spring looked rusty and was chipping off. I mentioned this and the owner said that it's just the paint and there's nothing to worry about. Is this trickery?
>>28928680when i got lean codes i had to change the whole manifold. I assume you made sure the manifold was fine if you only changed the gasket. If its only a single bank check o2 sensors. clean maf sensor. do a smoke test to check for leaks. if its not air related then move on fuel delivery. if you got this code after you changed the gasket then maybe you didnt install it correctly. spark plugs and injectors are not usually the prime suspects for lean codes. you have too much air or not enough fuel and only on a single bank so focus on the most likely causes.
>>28928846i cleaned my MAF sensor too. im going to check to see if its gone faulty since. but after perusing some info im thinking it could be related to the injectors being clogged or a bad fuel filter (ive literally never changed it and im at over 200k miles kek). good thing its a easy fix on my car.
Where do I find a dashboard and interior pieces for the roof of a '95 geo metro?I just bought one and I want to try restoring the car's looks, although I'm having trouble finding anything online.I've only been able to find dashboard covers so far.
>>28928846>>28928847i meant spark plugs and coils are not the prime suspects. injectors are definitely a suspect and since its single bank i would look at injectors over the pump first. filter should be a simple change but probably not the cause. If you do the fuel side and its still there I would do smoke test to double check for air leaks. you can make a homemade smoker pretty easily then hook it up to your air intake system and push it through with an air compressor. If you have a scan tool you can check how your O2 sensors are functioning. single bank code also makes a faulty O2 sensor more likely
>>28928928weird it went away when i started my car to go grap the fuel filter. same thing happened when i did the gasket a couple months ago. the CE light came on and went away on its own. maybe i just need to tighten everything a bit more. oh well, might as well do the fuel filter soon anyways and get my sensors checked.
>>28928851www.car-part.com
>>28928851You search Suzuki swift/sprint also. Lots of junk out there. EBay your friend.
>>28928430Caliper bolts are normally special hardware. Caliper bolt kits are sold at auto parts stores. You can use a thread pitch gauge and a hole index or simply count threads with your fingernail and measure the outside diameter. Try part number H15076.
>>28927234That’s weird. A physically broken spring on the thermostat, maybe. Cavitation from entrapped air.
>>28925449Water can evaporate over a couple years.
>>28924833JBWeld and a thread cutting tap.
>>28923395that’s fine. I own a shop and wish the customers would help the guys to stop fucking up.
>>28920641It sucking the bubbles from around the threads, not the fluid. Also, fluid boils under vacuum.
Does anyone have the /osg/ links?
>>28927076>want to get into overlandingI've seen so many Toyotas break suspension on bad roads, especially the newer ones.>The big thing I like about the 4runner is being able to sleep in the backSleep in the truck bed.>nice seats in the back for my homiesThey can ride in the bed.
>>28920641>>28929753dab a bit of brake grease around the base of the bleed nipple, make sure it seals against air. gravity bleeding also works great too.
Can I use a 2 part epoxy to glue the glass/plastic housing for the plate bulb back on?I was changing the bulb but the screws were rusted and soft so I broke the housing off trying to get access. I just need the bulb to be on so it's legal for my next inspection. It's way too annoying to change the whole thing.
>>28930103probably. clean both surfaces with alcohol first and use tape or something to clamp it for a few hours
should i be worried about the 3 and 4 cylinders being brown like that? likewise the sparks plugs being as dirty as they are for only being in for six months? im replacing some cheap chink shit coils i got with densos.
>Mechanic wants to change the drain plug (not just the washer) on every car every oil change
>>28930856tell him you can plug his asshole with your cock multiple times to prove you don't need a new plug every oil change
Can I get any info on this situation? I havent had turbo cars before and with mine when I am WOT it sounds like air is rushing through the ac vents and the intake noise is very loud. I never noticed the intake sound before so I expect something is off. I already had the charge pipe gasket replaced since there was a boost leak there. Lastly when I hear the air whooshing around my ac vents it doesnt feel like I'm getting much power. Do you think there is another boost leak or is this normal? Its running 20psi or something.
>>28931312fitting, not gasket* its one of the metal ones with a screw to tighten it.
>>28914000>valuebut once the mf is repaired, wont its improved value add to the value of the car, allowing you to use it at that value or sell it at a higher value?also, the whole thing about car value being less than part value is bogus. might explain later
>wanna buy kei car>rhd>only highway is one lane and dont wanna die trying to overtakewould mounting something like a dashcam or backup cam on the front of the left mirror work as a oncoming traffic monitor? would it be hard to have it mounted into the side mirror housing and not look like total shit?
Every single time I've searched or talked about learning manual online, every always talks about how to get the car moving and how to shift upwards, but they never mention how to decelerate.How do I properly come to a stop? And is it bad to downshift and hold it at the bite point to slow the car down? At intersections I've just been coming to a near complete stop and put it into neutral once the engine becomes very close to lugging, but I've heard someone say you really shouldn't do that. Any truth to that?
>>28931951You know you can just press the clutch pedal to disengage the engine, right?
>>28931761Repairs rarely add as much to the value of the car as they cost. If a good condition shitbox costs 5k then if yours is shot and needs 10k worth of repairs to get it back to good condition it'll still be worth 5k afterwards, possibly less if it had frame damage or was flooded or some other shit that's nearly impossible to fully repair. So yeah it's possible for repairs to cost more than what the car will be worth afterwards, that's the principle behind insurance declaring your car totaled as well.
I wanna start learning basic car maintenance and taking care of my otto. What are some basic tasks I can do on the weekend to make sure my car runs smoothly and get a knack for maintenance?
My alternator isn't getting spun. I thought it was jammed up and was gonna see if I could just break it loose, but when it turns freely when the belt is off. I tried tightening the belt with no luck. I probably just need to replace the belt right? It's weird that the belt provides enough resistance to prevent me from spinning the alternator pulley while it's on, but it just slides against it while the car is actually running.
>>28913725How do I wash wheels without scratching them? I usually wash the whole car with dish washing fluid (muh rubber seals). Is there some sort of big tooth brush I can wash wheels with?>>28914205Imo get beef jerky which is something "nice" and expensive enough that people don't buy it themselves. Or just give them 50 bucks each in an envelope.
>>28932080pop the hood up and just have a look around. see any wet patches, anything unusual, check windscreen washer fluid, coolant level, oil levels etc.
>>28931951yes it is extremely bad to hold it at the bite point to slow the car down (or any amount of pressing in the clutch, unless completely in, to slow the car down). If you want to "engine" brake, whatever, that's fine but honestly just downshift and apply brakes. downshift apply brakes. or in some circumstances hop into neutral and brake, it's experience that'll decide when to do either. I wouldn't downshift into first. Stop at 2nd or hop into neutral...unless you come to a complete stop, then yea...first or neutral is fine...downshift before your engine comes close to lugging, you don't want to lug the engine. >>28932331If the belt is set to the right tension and it's still not spinning, yea, just buy a new belt. I don't know how alternator clutches work - i don't know if it could fail where it spins freely when not engaged but when the clutch engages it completely locks up. doubtful. belts are cheap. buy one.
Are old gen rangers as easy to flip as some people say? If I get hit at 60 and spin out is it a guarenteed rollover?
>>28932747Yeah I already bought a belt. Just figured I'd ask while waiting on it from Amazon since AutoZone wants to be scammy cunts charging triple the price for desperate people who don't have the time to wait.
Could tech like direction injection, pre-combustion chambers, etc reduce fuel consumption enough for rotaries to make a comeback, or are they dead for good?
i'm excited boys. I just purchased a garage kept 1988 Ford Crown Victoria wagon. 1 owner, non smoker, entire binder of maintenance slips, dealer only. 35k miles, owner has had it since it was new and got something newer. Bought it for $7500. However, it needs some work. All wearable stuff such as tires, brake pads/rotors, probably little shit like new wipers, etc. It got me questioning though if I should also be looking at stuff like belts on the motor. If the motor isn't making any noise and the belts aren't worn down looking/dry rotted, do I need to even worry about anything.pic related, how the interior looked brand new. I don't want to post pics of my actual car until it's all done and been detailed.
>>28933129it's not just fuel reduction, it's reliability and things like apex seals. The Mazda RX8 was rotary but was also pitched towards Grandmas looking for a car to get back and forth to bingo. The car would never be revved, never be above maybe 40MPH, and the motors would kill themselves in like 40k miles because rotaries need to be regularly up in the RPM range for health reasons. So you're basically trying to sell a motor to the public that>uses more oil consistently>has apex seal failure point that other motors don't even have to consider>worse fuel mileage (even with proposed changes)>even worse fuel mileage because you have to drive in the higher RPM range to keep the motor healthy>many people see high RPM = killing the motorI think rotaries are sick, just not feasible for mass production when simple motors exist. My buddy's mom has an RX8 that she drives exactly like I said. Slow, grocery getter, etc. He makes it a point to take it out on the highway loop and get the car up to 8k RPM for a few passes twice a month to make sure carbon build up doesn't kill the motor.
How do I shot web???
Thoughts on this truck for sale at a mechanic/buy-here-pay-here lot? Need a 3/4 ton for my farm. >Cab and a half>8ft bed>4x4Checks all the boxes
why did it become acceptable for cars to ship out of factory without rubber floor mats? anyway i bought, supposedly, OEM mercedes rubber floor mats (my car came with velour ones), but they smell bad and when car sits outside in the sun the smell intensifies and is nearly unbearable. i have since them placed them outside to bake in sun, but after a week or so i dont think it made any difference. i instead use mat from my old audi which have no smell at all.now, either i bought a fake floormats or oems are just that bad. does anyone have recommendation for a high quality, no smell mats with minimalist, oem look? any tips on how to try and get rid of the smell of the ones i already have?
>>28932331did this start after you had the belt off? sounds misrouted
>>28933735No, it started by the battery light coming on and a noise coming from the engine bay. It's kind of weird because it doesn't sound like how you'd expect a squeaky belt to sound. Can't be misrouted because this one only goes around three things in a circle lol.
>>28933356Pic looks like it's from Lloydmats. I've used them in 3 cars and never had a smell.
what model of tire is this
This is keeping me up at night despite being from a year ago but I want to make sure it's okayI have a 2000 camry and it had an oil leak last year I put off getting fixedThere was a time I went to get my oil changed and the guy said it was dry in thereI assume there was still oil in the system or else there would have been a problemNo lights came on beforehand and 10k miles later it's still seemingly running fineI know what I did was stupid by not checking my oil level and might have shortened my cars life, but is it possible that I might have ruined something? I feel like it's gotta be almost an all or nothing situation but I'm not a mechanicThe only other problems since then was broken struts and an old air filter, so nothing is broken with the engine yetI don't know why this is keeping me distracted a year later but I've been thinking about it all day
>>28933167Nice find. I have a routine for older cars I buy but since yours has maintenance records, I'd sort through them and figure out when the last time things had been done and then look at those items on the car to see if there's problems with related parts (like if a strut was replaced, make sure they did the mount too). Similarly, when you're doing any work, just go ahead and get anything that you have easier access to while you're already at it.Definitely look at all parts of the cooling system, change all the fluids, and check all the hoses under the hood and bushings as rubber parts will simply fail with age. Accessory belts and generally any filters are basically a no-brainer since they're cheap and easy. There's probably a forum that'll have more model-specific info so browse around there, too.Use 303 or some other rubber preservative on the door seals and interior plastics.
>>28934146It's possible for the damage to not manifest itself immediately, I don't know if a year is a long enough time to where if it was gonna happen it'd have to have happened already, but you should still be on the lookout for changes in engine sound and glitter in the oil. Maybe buy a magnetized drain plug and check it during the oil change for metal shavings. Anyway if it's fucked nothing you can do short of an engine rebuild which is gonna cost you.
Has anyone ever successfully ordered a logbook online before? I've tried twice and both times the bank will have the payment pending and it never comes out. I even contacted the DVLA and they said they have no record of me requesting one.Their dogshit website is barely fit for purpose.>Put card details in>Confirm payment>Pending>Pending>Page just changes to "make a payment" or whatever with nowhere to put any details inI know this is partially my fault for thinking a government entity with an unlimited budget like the DVLA would have the ability to tell you the reason why it hasn't worked, so it hold my hands up to that.But now I'm dubious about doing it by post in case the same thing happens. Especially with them being such a shoestring organisation that is, somehow, incapable of giving refunds.It's an absolute piece of fucking shit.
>>28934146low oil level for extended periods means you accelerated wear on the piston rings and valve train. you likely also damaged the lifters and gummed everything up internally due to the remaining oil getting much dirtier. you certainly reduced your engine's lifespan.call this a learning episode. make it a habit to check your oil and do a basic visual check of your fluids and engine compartment every single time you fill up. it only takes a minute, is a good habit and can save you breakdowns and prolong the life of your car.
Anyone else notice a trend on marketplace where ghetto car dealers throw in AI models like this into the main pic? It is AI right?
>>28934466forgot pic
>>28934468yeah it is, look at the shadow lolnever understood having a hot chick in the way. i'm interested in the car not the gril, unless you're selling her too.
what can I use to clean up the oxidation on these wheels? I just finished stripping all of the clear coat off them today. I also need tips on how to clean up the curb rash and other blemishes before I polish everything and re paint the clear
Anyone else only engine brake?
>>28935360Mostly. It pisses people off going down off ramps but I don't care lol. Then it pisses me off when I am behind someone doing it because they're a slow retard that can't drive.
>>28935360>>28935364i do it as much as i can, manual or auto. it's funny when they get closer to you on a long downhill then afterwards they increase the gap. they're probably wondering how this mofo is maintaining speed/slowing down without the brakes
>>28935360I used to do it all of the time until someone who I consider to be a way better driver than me told me I was "breaking the car" by doing it and needed to stop.
>>28935378lol
>>28935378Maybe he said you were "braking the car" and you just misheard?
>>28935384I was even going to specify they didn't mean that kek. They went on about it afterwards and had someone "confirm" that it "damages the engine". They had been in the car with me at the time.
>>28935386>TheyDo you somehow not know the gender of this person?
>>28935386you can tell them that i confirmed with someonER that it does NOT damage the engine. I had been in the car with me at the time so it's personally verified.seriously though, it doesn't damage the engine, they're designed for that.
>>28933203>Literal red flag on the truckUsed car salesmen have a deserved reputation. That doesn't mean you're definitely getting screwed, but definitely go through the engine bay with a microscope looking for fluid leaks, cracking rubber, rust, etc. Also get the Carfax on it.
My old (2000) honda accord had the cat stolen. I wasnt going to pay for a new OEM one so the guys at the lcoal shop threw on an aftermarket one and replaced both O2 sensors. Now my check engine light is on when it never was an issue before. What could be the issue and am I permanently fucked?
>>28935418what code is the check engine light setting? if it's a P0420, it means the cat they installed doesn't work. just install a spacer on the oxygen sensor so it doesn't get a direct flow of exhaust. cheap and easy.good chance they used shitty aftermarket o2 sensors, no idea why they would replace them if they weren't giving faults. virtually all aftermarket o2 sensors are garbage so you'll need to replace them with OEM
>>28935438the crackheads who stole my cat took one of the O2 sensors with them, and the shop suggested i replace the other one when it kept showing a check engine light after they put the other cat on. I'm going to tell them they fucked up and need to fix the issue. I ordered an OBD2 reader so I'm going to check the code when it comes in.
>>28932331>>28932747>>28933735>>28933754My belt came in. Seems to have been the issue. The new one fits within the old one, so it was definitely stretched out and the difference between how tight I had to set the tensioner is crazy.
>>28921210>just take a length of tubing that fits tightly over the bleeder, and stick it into a clear container, and then fill the container partway up with brake fluidYou can just get a relatively long length of tubing and make sure it goes up for a while before it goes down to the container. Any bubble that gets into the tube will proceed up to the high point, too far from the bleeder to be reintroduced when you release the pedal.
>>28922300Only Canadian buses.
>>28925208The tire is failing. The people saying you curbed it are retarded, it would be impossible to cut that shape into a rolling tire with a static object.
As a tall person (6'3+), which would you pick between these models?>Chevy Traverse>Mazda CX-9>Toyota Highlander>Kia Telluride>Honda PilotThis is still some time out, but wanted to get a feel for it. Budget is between $26-35k.
>>28935753Maybe on your planet.
>>28935838Telluride is the best of these 5 in general but you'd have to see if it fits good for you
>>28935880Hadn't really considered that one, but I'll look at what issues come up and see if it's worth the hassle.
>>28935838I can't imagine anything outside of a Miata being a problem for someone who is only 6'3". I'd go with your heart.
>Car out of comission for 5 months because insurance is dogshit and legitimately took that long to evaluate a minor body repair>Get the car back>The exhaust crackles now, especially when engine braking.Why is it doing this? Some kind of build up from sitting so long?
Got an emissions test failure. Anyone know how to translate this into regular English? How much will this cost to fix?
>>28936166o2 sensor gone bad and your check engine light is on
This isn't my car so I won't have all of the answers. I'm asking on behalf of my brother.>Car gets taken to mechanic for some minor repairs>End up stuck there for genuinely about 18 months because my brother is away>Mechanic is cool though and just keeps it in his yard>Tells the mechanic he plans to pick it up and the mechanic does what's necessary for it to drive straight off after having stood there for so long>Mechanic does the MOT and it fires up instantly>Everything is sorted>The next day it won't start like the battery is 100% dead>Battery has been on a while so he figures it might just be fucked and buys a new one>Attaches the new one and it fires up instantly>The next day it won't start like the new battery is 100% deadIt seems something is draining the battery like when you leave the headlights on, but there's nothing left on that would drain the battery.Does anyone know what it could be? It's a 500 Abarth if that's relevant.
>>28936247>italian car>electrical gremlinsIt's part of the experience. To find parasitic drain you gotta plug a multimeter to to the negative battery terminal and start pulling fuses until it goes away. I'm pretty sure chrisfix has a video on how to do it. Also he has a video to check if the battery really is dead too, in case it isn't that. They sell battery testers that will quickly diagnose battery health, they're not too expensive, project farm has a video on those. Maybe the alternator is not charging the battery though I would expect it to have enough juice to last over a day.
>>28936259Thanks bro I'll have him investigate that and see if we can get to the bottom of it. Appreciate it.
>>28913822>reddit frogWe stole Pepe from Matt Wossisname.Apu is 4chan original AFAIK.
>>28914468>it's just a caveman keyYou mean the sort of key that actually works all the time every time?>be me>live near several cellphone towers>because this is CURRENT_YEAR>keyfob works in my driveway>keyfob doesn't work when parked at the library>keyfob doesn't work when near the other library>keyfob works when parked at local grocery store>keyfob doesn't work when parked at Costco>keyfob doesn't work when parked at Microcenter>keyfob randomly works or doesn't when parked at post office depending on weather and sheeeit>cops can randomly disable your car just by beaming a shitload of RF energy at your keyfobsure am glad I have a "caveman key" so I can actually use my car in high-RF-interference environments like practically anywhere near a cellphone tower or when speedrunning the pig challenge
>>28936166ignore the other retarded comment, you failed because the check engine light is on, the check engine light is on because the car is running lean. you need to diagnose the reason it is running lean. there are many possible reasons from a simple vacuum leak to clogged injectors to a bad mass air flow to a failing fuel pump, but you need to find the actual cause before you start replacing any parts.
I recently got one of these boats and despite putting enough air in my tyres they seem kinda gummyThey're vredestein's so not chinesium crapI'm thinking the previous owner just threw whatever on there but because it's so front heavy the tyres are hating itDo these things just drive sloppy or does it need sturdier tyres
>>28936668Take it to a dealer. Don't pay them, just take it there.
>>28936114I tuned it while you were gone, don't you like it?
i bought one of those fuel injector cleaner kits where you blast cleaner into the back of the injector with an adaptor and connect it to the battery so the cleaner gets pushed through the inside. my question is brake cleaner fine or should i use something else?
>>28936980Why not buy injector cleaner that you dump into your fuel tank?
>>28937237because i actually want my injectors cleaned
>>28937330And where do you think fuel goes buttercup?
>>28936980i use spray carb cleaner, brake clean is a stronger solvent and might damage something.also if it's a cheap chink one from aliexpress or amazon, be careful not to get any solvent on it, the plastic case will literally melt. put a clear plastic back over it before using.
My shifter is getting harder and stiffer by the day...
>>28937397disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission. if it's hard to shift on the transmission input itself, try changing your transmission oil. If the transmission input is easy but through the shifter is hard, replace all the shifter bushings, sometimes they grind down which can cause sloppy shifting and hard shifting.
>>28913725>>28913725My wife has a 2020 CRV LX that came with a cheap head unit. What’s the best option for adding wireless CarPlay? Seems like the Joying retrofits are popular but I’m thinking of just adding one of the cheaper Krunia units from Amazon for better positioning. Trying to keep all factory steering wheel controls and ideally something that feels OEM.
>>28937475Just go on crutchfield and punch in your model. It will at least tell you what specific harnesses you need.
>>28936295just put the fob to your head to extend its range
>>28934993This would be a good thread Br/o/. A consistent satin finish can be had in a minute with glass bead blasting. That would completely change the look and be tedious to polish back. Blend damage with black oxide sandpaper +/-600. There’s aluminium brazing rod, for filling pits on fasteners flanged surfaces. Lap flat with a pipe or old rusty socket and carbide compound. There’s some chemical strippers that probably don’t work for shit and I am unfamiliar with any brands but, maybe one of those with a heat gun. Might be easier to redo clear from square one but any clear coat at all is cheating in my opinion. I am not a professional tho.
I have a pretty fucked set of wheels that I wouldn't put on my car and I'd like to see if I could paint them as close to chrome as possible for cheap, general consensus is paint them black first and then spray "chrome" after, obvious that it'll never look like proper chrome but I'd like to see how close I could get them in the cheapest possible way. Most likely a waste of time but its something I might have a go at out of boredom. They are fucked, gutter rash and big cuts in them so selling them would be a waste of effort too.
Is it generally possible to change the shocks on a set of coilovers?
