Stupid Questions That Do No Deserver Their Own Thread
I haven't seen that one in AGES
Is this too much rust?
>>29048632Looks surface only. I'd be more concerned about that plastic coating that's peeling. Probably why it rusted in the first place.Pressure wash that shit off, passivate with phosphoric acid, then coat with lanolin.
>>29048632Not really, looks like just surface rust to me. Easiest way to test if a patch of rust is too far gone is to bab it with a screw driver - if it goes through, it's fucked.
>>29048632That's a Tacoma or a 4funner?
>>29048553I should call him...
>>29048533horsecock
>>29048670Tundra
>>29048533Giddy up!
>>29048533Is it really that critical to switch the clutch precisely in that millisecond moment once you reach a certain speed/rotations, not even a tiny moment longer/earlier? My instructors screams at me every time I fuck it up and I can't concentrate for shit. Does he overdramatize it, or it really does require such absolute precision?
>>29048710sup
>>29048983Not at all, and the rpms and speed change depending on what specific car. There's a lot to learn about proper shifting, but technique and execution are much more important than what RPMs you shift at. If you release the clutch slowly, and start applying throttle while doing so, you can upshift at any RPM.
Why is a used A6 the same price or slightly less expensive than a comparable A4 in almost every circumstance?
>>29048553>>29048710>>29048949The funniest shit is that at some point it got so popular that they actually felt the need to restrict the picture hash from getting posted again. That's why the original strain hasn't been posted in 6 years. Somehow that restriction got removed recently. Maybe because they based that restriction on the top reposts list on 4plebs from which it apparently flew out recently since that list is limited and other pics overtook it in repost numbers. https://archive.4plebs.org/o/search/image/EOZH1tlc5QwDv9fxr9Vitw%3D%3D/page/1/
So, me and my friend just put a new fuel pump in my fat bitch of a panther, which is a special girl because the fuel pump goes in the front of the tank rather than the top, and I got a conundrum now.We put a new evap valve in, so it's actually possible to fill the tank all the way. Nice, right?Except, now, if I fill the tank all the way, it starts dripping gas from (we think) the top of the oring where the fuel pump mates to the tank.Question is, how much of a shit should I give about this? It's a drip, and it only drips when the tank is full- we drove 40 miles and checked it again (albeit on an incline) and it wasn't dripping anymore- so is it really worth all the fucking around of jacking up the car, disconnecting those fucking fuel lines (one of them is broken and very hard to disconnect), and getting gas everywhere just for the sake of replacing that stupid oring?
lets say for example i added a quart of ATF to my oil, drove for 100 miles, and now I am doing an oil change.instead of doing two changes to get all the atf out of the engine, would there be any harm in leaving the drain plug open, disconnecting the fuel injectors, and cranking the engine over in a few short bursts to get all the old oil out of the engine?or even turning the crank pully by hand.would that empty all the oil galleys?
What's the general opinion on honda diesels? Mostly the N engine.
>>29049677>honda dieselsHonda balked on the North American rollout, so most of us wrenchlets don't know.
>>29048989Shift point also varies with situation.If im going downhill i can float though gears (maybe even skip a couple) and be in 5th doing 40mph.Going uphill with a load i.might be revving out 2nd at 40mph
I'm trying to replace the 12V cigarette lighter socket in a 2007 Volvo S40 but I can only find them OEM for US $40+. Do I have a shot at finding one that is compatible with the connector for cheap? I don't care if it doesn't lock into the trim snug, just need it to work and I have zero notion of how universal these are. I'm hoping maybe Ford was using the same part under a more common ID in 2007.Volvo no. 30669836https://usparts.volvocars.com/p/Volvo__/Power-outlet/42923256/30669836.html>inb4 check for a blown fuse and try another adapter firstThere's current to the outlet and I already tested the charger so I can only guess the connection in the socket is fucked
>>29049344If it's just a drip spackle the outside with some rector seal. Non setting so you can clean it off if you ever need to go back in>>29049608Just run restore and protect for the next couple changes it fixed the oil burning in my frontier
>>29050095just splice a generic one in with butt connectors
>>29050095You can replace it with a 12v to USB and plug directly into it without a separate charger. I have one that is straight through to the head unit, and another strictly for usb charging.
>>29050095Plenty can be found at salvage yards.
>>29050100>>29050125I'll give that a shot, thanks>>29050124neat, I didn't know about these thank you
>>29050095Your factory plug is just 2 blade connectors so you can wire in any generic lighter socket without butchering your harness.
What radar detector is gud?
>>29050223where did you get this picture of me driving in new mexico
>>29050096>rector sealnever heard of that before, you mean RTV?
im going to change the rear struts and springs on my fwd shitbox but i dont have wheel blocks. will i be okay leaving the rear end on jackstands?
>>29050469Just put it in gear/park, it'll stop the front wheels from turning.
>>29048710naaaay
>>29050250Are you a robot cowboy from the future?
am i retarded for wanting to buy a glowshift afr guage to put in a standalone box and using it to tune 3 seperate cars instead of installing one in each
>>29050685Not really? Sure it's nice to have, but once the car has been tuned and you know things are golden, the AFR gauge isn't really going to help much.
>>29050469You cant find a brick or piece of scrap 2x4?
I got an OBD reader that can read the steering wheel position, and its 5 deg off center, can I realign the wheel on my own since i can monitor the position? or do I need more special tools
>The lesser-known second angle.
I've got a Daihatsu Cuore i3 turbo. It overboosted a few times, hitting boost protection and switching off. I replaced the wastegate and found and fixed any boost leaks (there was a pretty big one), now it stopped overboosting (it was causing boost protection) but still wiffles between 6 and 9 PSI when "holding" boost. Anyone know what to do about boost creep/oscilating boost? Car only has 140,000 kms on it but I'll just buy a new turbo if I need to.
How important is it to use an adhesion promoter for plastic? I’ve got some under dash panels that are a bit scuffed so I’d like to sand them and paint them. Do I need to get my hands on some adhesion promoter or do I not need to worry about it?
>>29050780Not sure about dash plastics, but I sanded and painted a motorcycle cowling/fairing without even putting on primer, I just took my time and did it slow and even to avoid drips; it's lasted a year now without being able to tell it's any different from any of the rest of the fairings. The colour underneath was vastly different, too (it was blue, now is red)
>>29050755RARE
>>29050755Today, I feel enlightened.
>>29050755Gem
>>29049608Yeah, that’s harmful. A little ATF is good in the mix.
>>29050726If you move each tie rod the same amount, you move wheel position without changing the alignment so, sure.
>>29050755This feels forbidden, like I'm not worthy enough to see it.
What is this film that's all scratched up on the front of the hood?
>>29051185Paint protection film, most likely.
>>29051042Nevermind, i thought I could just detach the steering wheel, center it, and then reattach it
I bought a truck with a sound system, subs in a box, amp, everything you need. Thinking about just selling it and using the stock speakers since I don't really like loud music or care that much about quality. Would it be more profitable to sell it all as a package or part it out? I'm not in a hurry
>>29051215If your steering rack/box isnt centered then youll get less turning radius one direction than the other.
>>29051585Pieces
>>29048533pls how do I lift car.I have a floor jack and stands but I'm afraid of punching a hole on the car.how do I find the right spot to support the weight?
>>29049273Tranny jannies are so fucking useless. No fun allowed
>>29051634look for a youtube video about your specific car, or maybe it's in the owner's manual.Without knowing the model of car, it's hard to say
>>29051724is it not an standard thing?I mean, there must be these lifting spot on every car right?and there must be a way to recognize them right?
>>29051972There are several "standard" ways if jacking a car. Some manufactures and models want you to lift on the pinch weld, some have specific pads under the car you jack up on, sometimes you need to jack from the front and rear subframe, if your car is body on frame you can lift it straight up on the chassis. Consult a video or your manual for your car's specific requirements.
>>29051972Frame/subframepinch welds (shouldn't do this without something to protect them, but its kinda fine)some cars have dedicated jack points
What happened to the sticker general?The bunch of times I've looked for it to search around for more stickers I've never seen the thread and I am pretty sure I never saved the main links.
>>29051978>car is body on frame you can lift it straight up on the chassisWhat the fuck nigger you mean the FRAME
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>>29048533What's the /o/ opinion on Weize batteries?
Why is it so fucking difficult to get mineral spots out of matte paint? I'm finna use an entire bottle of Dr. Beasley's matte paint cleanser on this shit.
i have really bad rough idling when my ac is running. the ac runs great and i have done literally EVERYTHING except clean my idle air control valve (car doesn't have an egr valve). is it more likely to be a bad ac compressor or iacv?
>>29052461Did you check your PCV valve? That's so cheap and causes idle issues I'd always check it first.Could also be grounding faults + dying alternator.Or the accessory belt is on too tense. Or the AC belt pulley's bearing is going and it's putting too much resistance on the accessory belt.It could be the iacv I guess.Who knows? Maybe you have some clogged vacuum shit around your throttle body or maybe the throttle cable is way too lose and the idle is poorly adjusted (doubt it).I don't think it's the A/C compressor if AC is working well.
>>29052303dorsn't sound very wise
>>29052461Higher load from A/C (yes its huge) requires more revs.Yes its an idle circuit issue (dumbass).God damn I'm back in 9th grade autoshop.>inb4 autoshop is no longer available at my school.I swear to God if 5 people tell me they didnt have the option for autoshop at thwir school I will go ballistic and become president and fix this shit.
>>29052473>>29052487ive done pce valve and hose, throttle body and maf sensor cleaning, intake manifold gasket, new ignition coils and spark plugs, new valve cover gasket, new timing chain tensioner, etc. i guess maybe the o2 sensors could use a cleaning. but it literally only idles rough when at a stop and the ac is on.
>>29052487>Yes its an idle circuit issue (dumbass).I've had quite a few old cars with idle issues. Never once was it the idle air control system.It might be, but don't be so certain. We don't even know what car he has or even what decade it's from.
>>29052496its an 06 corolla
>>29052495Does the AC run off of the timing chain. Or another chain / a belt? If it's a belt it could be the AC unit's pulley shitting its bearing and requiring too much load from the engine as it kicks in.How old is it? Older cars have a clutch that makes the AC compressor an on/off switch, but there's a new variable system I forgot the name of that wouldn't be as demanding.
>>29052501its an 06 corolla and it has a single serp belt that drives all the engine's bolt ons
>>29052499Well that helps.1ZZ 1.8L 4-cyl?Yeah it's got an accessory belt system. It could be tensioned too tight or the AC/alternator are drawing too much either from failing to function or from pulley bearings dying.Maybe, if I thought too hard, there might be a grounding error with the A/C system that requires the alternator to work harder when the A/C is on but the alternator is dying. So many possibilities!Still not going to discount the idle air control or vacuum system issue.
stop me from buying this 190k mile AE111 BZRor encourage me to I guess. I feel like the blacktop 4age is at the end of its life if they can't prove it's been rebuilt recently, and that's not a cheap rebuild. at what price would you be into this thing at?
2014 Honda Civic EX. 45k miles. I plan on doing 50k mile Coolant change for preventative maintenance. I already did a Transmission fluid change at 35k miles since its a CVT. And a Serpentine belt, battery, brakes/rotors, tires at 40k, spark plugs. Anything else i need to be worried about for preventative maintenance? Also when does anyone do a coolant change normally? I am trying to keep my single owner(me) car alive as long as possible.
>>29052593I used to have an 08 civic (same engine). A few things you might want to do eventually, say at 75k, are replacing the PCV valve, valve cover gasket, and resetting the valve adjustment to factory spec. The PCV on those cars likes to slowly go bad around that time, and starts letting oil into your intake. And the valve cover seal just starts leaking a bit when it gets old, nothing major. While you've got the valve cover off, it's a good time to check the valve adjustment. I'd change coolant between every 40-50k, just line it up with some other maintenance you may be doing so you don't have to jack up the car twice.
>>29050124Gonna back you up on this. This works great but i would only keep it plugged in during usage. Battery drain while minor is still an issue. In household appliances we call this parasitic drain.
>>29052599Thanks anon this is the advice i need. I really do not want to buy another car yet alone a second car.
>>29052601I can't speak for the CVT because mine was manual, but I never had any issues with the engine itself on my car. And I abused the heck out of it with garbage fuel and air filters and shitty tunes til about 300k. Just change your oil religiously, keep an ear out for weird suspension/steering noises, and the car should run forever.
>>29052608I intend to do a coilover 1k+ swap for shits and giggles, and i do oil changes every 5k miles with tire rotations at the same time on mobil 1 extended life oil. I even sent it to get tested at 40k miles and they laughed at it on the phone as i got it in the mail. Clearly its fine for now. I use the K&N oil filters since Fram has a bad reputation.
Is it possible to swap out suspension's from different models? I am thinking non wishbones for wishbones kind of swaps? Honda Civic shit box btw.
Is there any reason not to change your MAF sensor just because? They seem cheap enough and easy enough to change.
>>29052630You can just clean it for the same affect. No reason to replace it unless your sensor shits itself at which point you are getting a error code on OBE 2 reader or Scan tool. CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner 11ozPart # 05110SKU # 36011
>>29052629Yes but you'd be welding and cutting holes in the car. Dumb fucking weeblet.
>>29052639Being a weeb is a super power anon.
is this ok for a 6yo car?
>>29052672Light rust but fine.
>>29048533 What are good external CD players to my honda civic 2023? I use a germin 53 as well and would like to be able to use them both. I'm a privacy autist and refuse to connect my phone to my car, but still want to listen to songs I like instead of the radio.
>>29052727Just get an MP3 player, bro, why are you fucking about with CD's? I've used a Walkman NW-A45 for nearly a decade now, and it has both Bluetooth and AUX.
>>29052727Bluetooth to your phone anon. Download the MP3's and run it on VLC.
>>29052730>>29052731I don't know how to add songs I like to MP3. I mostly like anime and video game music. CD's are just easier for me to collect
>>29052741Man you are 30 years behind on tech if you can't figure it out. I have 30gb of video game OST's on my phone alone. I also went through the effort of downloading a few youtube channels worth of music for another 100gb of MP4 files.
>>29052741>put CD into computer's CD drive>rip music using Windows Media Player>connect MP3 player to PC>drag and drop fresh MP3's from computer to MP3 playerI do still buy CD's, but I have over 11,000 songs on my MP3 player and I couldn't imagine fucking around with that many CD's worth of songs in my car. Another benefit is that for those songs you can't find on CD, there are websites that allow you to download YouTube videos as MP3s. Again, drag and drop onto the MP3 player and Bob's your Uncle.
>>29052753>>29052749I don't have a cd player in my pc yet but I'll add one
>>29050223Unidens are trash. Don't get those.
>>29052727FUCK THESE OTHER GUYSMOUNT A HEAD UNIT TO THE DASH BOARD AND PUT A CD CHANGER IN THE BACKIT WORKS GREATokay admittedly if you actually care about your car you might want to be a bit more careful about the additional speaker installation than I was, or perhaps even potentially wire up the factory speakers to the headunit, but still. it's great having something that the car is completely unable to interrupt with all of its retardation.Now, you could do what I did before. Stick a Discman to the dashboard plugged into Aux, and 12V power. There even exists a special model of discman specifically designed for such a purpose, for cars back in the day that could only play tapes. You'd just hook it up over Aux rather than through a cassette adapter. My discman wasn't backlit, and I think that one is. (the display)But I like my parasitic headunit. Wired straight to the battery, so nothing can ever disrupt it. not onstar, not bluetooth finally connecting halfway into a 30 minute drive, not android auto disconnecting at random, not onstar, nothing. it just works.almost makes driving a cuckover not miserable...
>>29052753actually I take it back at least listen to this guy, you should very much be ripping your CDs and keeping a digital backup library of the music in case you need to burn more discs.I actually tend to combine CD albums together so I can fit what are effectively 12 discs into my 6-disc changer.pictured here, the front speakers.
>>29052730>CD's>>29052741>CD'scd's what??? CD's NUTS AHAHAHA (its CDs not CD's, the apostrophe has been getting around too much these days and i cant stand for it)and these are my rear speakers, originally just two 8x9s in boxes, I hooked these up for lulz when driving them home from goodwill and decided I liked how they sound so they became the rear speakers.
>>29052672In the south? Yes, that's a LOT of rust, my '90s car has less rust, much less actually.In the midwest? Not really, that's normal. I hated living in Michigan.
>>29052887>its CDs not CD'sI am unfortunately very aware of this, but it's basically muscle memory in my mind to add an apostrophe, even if the meaning isn't... possessive? I guess? Either way, I've mostly given up. I'll catch myself and correct it when I proof read a particularly long post, but if it's just a paragraph or so, I'll often times just send it and only notice when I read it back after posting. 'tis what it 'tis.
>>29052887>Home speakers in the trunkMan, it's just like being back in 2002 when my ricer neighbor put over 20 random home speakers in his eclipse without amps or upgrading the head unit.He also used dryer hose to make a "cold air intake" and that's how I learned the importance of a MAF sensor being plugged in.
What actually are the odds of a used car from private sale being complete shit compared to a used from the dealer? I'm sick of them pricing used almost as high a new and then trying to push for the latter. I'm ready to start shopping on the side of the road instead
>>29052945Clean interior & engine bay from dealershit. Not clean from a facebook marketplace sale. Difference is facebook will tell you how fucked it is prior to showing up and dealershit will say sold sight on scene.
my mechanic was going on vacation and only had time to do an oil/filter changeI had all the symptoms of a cracked IC hose on a diesel (pretty much the only fault of this engine along with EGR) and lo and behold, here it is...can I just ducktape this shit?
I have a boring black car with black wheels. I want to accent the car, and paint the wheels something that'll look good.I am thinking Championship White, or similar.Nothing gay like fluorescent pink or baby shit green.Ideas? I am going to use plastic dip, so one of their colors.pic is not my car
>>29053074as an emergency fix yes, use gaffer tape is available.
>>29053078I'm not sure about that combo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4i05EaML44|>Parents buy Chrysler products how do i tell them that i will buy them Tacoma and Rav 4 without making their prior decision making sound retarded? Vid related btw
>>29052954>sight on scene.
>>29053083just have some basic bitch duct tape rn and stores are closed, gonna report back
>>29053104>ESL NIGGER DOESNT UNDERSTAND ENGLISHmany such cases. KYS.
>>29053083>>29053107oh my god it is so fucking fast now WHATI hit like 120km/h in a single traffic light in this shitbox
>>29053162Good. Fill the gap with rtv and retape for a more durable fix.
>>29052914>over 20holy shit that poor headunit
>>29053092I like it. I'll look good on my Honda.Plasti dip only has 1 white color. I think I'll use it's white and spray championship white over it.
>>29052914Lol
>>29053188I was thinking of getting a reinforced hose (50eur) or just go all the way and get both upper and lower stainless steel pipes for 100-150
I upgraded my factory speakers and left the infotainment center alone. A Bluetooth connection only has some slight static. FM radio usually has very slight static. AM seems normal. USB connection it sounds crystal clear. Any ideas what I might be able to try to remedy?
>>29051634>You accept>Must the frogwhat?
