Why isn't there ever a thread when I need to post edition

Driver side CV axle is making noise. Can I save it by replacing new boots and grease or is it just better to buy a brand new one? I've read aftermarket CV axles are really shit and a brand new OEM costs almost 1k

Just replace it. Your already halfway there to replace the boot+ grease anyways just for it to shit itself a week later and then we're back to square one

>>28446093
I would like to but a new OEM cost nearly 1k and aftermarket sucks. I'm kinda fucked here

Are bugs attracted to something in ceramic coat or something? Noticed little bugs constantly sitting on it.

is it smart to pay 1k for a part when the car cost 3k?

What's the best way to fix a clear coat scratch?

>>28446439
no b/c if the part fails you're -2k (2 parts) which you could put towards a car that isn't screwed up as a downpayment

>>28446098
what? a cardone or trakmotive CV axle should be like $150 and won't give you any problems. replacement is pretty easy too if you skip the ball joints and just unbolt the strut instead. can be done inside of an hour.

>>28446458
From what I've read aftermarket axles are usually shit. I live in a very cucked nation where everything is expensive so OEM is price gouging. I'm going to have to make do and hope aftermarket is ok. Like a retard I had already bought the boots before making this thread. Also I wrench so it's not a problem.

>>28446439
If its a good, old car its worth it.
If its just a shitbox then no.

Has anyone put a cayenne V8 into 924? I’m craving a project

How am I supposed to hook up an old tachometer to a car that is old but not as old as the tachometer? The car has no tachometer signal wire as far as I know, hooking the tachometer wire into the various wires plugged into the coil didn't do anything, and while I have the wire tied in a knot around the coil wire, it looks ridiculous.

Dad has a 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 long bed with a 454 that he used to trailer cars but now just sits in the back of his shop. Been wanting to buy it off of him but its got some issues with the only serious one being that three out of the four brakes don't work (or so I'm told). It's got a lot of sentimental value so I'm wondering what I should offer him for it and if it's worth fixing up. Not too long ago he tried to sell it to a buddy for 2,700 bucks but they decided to pass on it. It's either this or I keep searching for a crew cab C/K truck.

>>28446089 (OP)
What oil should I put in this bottle jack? Will any oil do?

>>28447083
Believe it or not, hydraulic jack oil.

What's a reasonable price for painting a back and front lip? Both pretty small and only the back would need fitting. The front isn't fibreglass and the fitment is perfect.

>>28447202
About $350

>>28447237
that seems cheap

>>28447006
>1995 GMC Sierra 2500
that's the same platform as the chevy silverado 1500 right? i still see these things everywhere, every day in the rust belt where everything else from that era has pretty much disintegrated. my neighbor also has one that never seems to break down, and i've personally helped replace a trans rear seal on one that was neglected as hell by it's boomer owner but still ran good, they must be damned near immortal. i'd say it's probably worth fixing up and since it's you're dad's you'll know it's history. might just need some breaklines or pads. as for the price i wouldn't be able to throw out any reasonable numbers since trucks are pretty inflated here, but there's always a chance he'd cut you a family deal.

>car is pulling to the right
>Tire shows no signs of uneven wear
Maybe the brakes? I had the lower control arms replaced a while ago and obviously aligned. Could the caster split have come undone? Would that show uneven wear?

My father and his older car guy friends (mid 50s to mid 60s) say rim and wheel, but myself and my car guy friends (mid 20s to mid 30s) say wheel and tire. I wonder when this switched. Does anyone know? What do you normally say?

I have two questions:
1. Why is a remapped engine "better" than a normal one? Like, why does the factory tune the engine "worse" than some kid with a laptop?
2. Why is automatic transmission so different from a manual? Couldn't it be just a manual transmission that is automatic instead of a bunch of planetary gears and stuff?

>>28447386
Rim + tire = wheel

>>28447386
This >>28447636

Tire is the rubber part. Rim is the metal part. Wheel is the rim + tire. Anybody who says otherwise is wrong.

When you take a CDL course which instructs you the way the federal government wants, they clearly state this and you will fail your test if you don’t know it.

If these Trainfags on youtube are so insistent that cars are worse than trains, instead of replacing infrastructure, why don’t they just advocate for cars to act more like trains? As in, auto control in congested downtown districts and convoy coordination of trucks and autos on interstate highway systems? Yeah I guess it means people can’t go whatever speed they want in those places, but le funny anarchist can just hack the system with their Kroptkin powers and be le anarchy in the ever-onward evolution of tactics.

>>28447607
>why does the factory tune the engine "worse"
primarily emissions and fuel economy. you tune it to get more power because you aren't federally required to adhere to the same EPA and CAFE standards car makers are. same goes for catalytic convertors and egr/carbon traps. technically you can't remove your cat entirely (legally) but you can get """high flow""" ones.

>>28447607
2. Try googling "automated manual", that's what you're asking about. They have their pros and cons.
Traditional auto trannies were made different, they employ a torque multiplication device instead of a clutch, for which the "slipping" mode of operation is normal (provided you can dump the heat from the fluid somewhere), for a clutch it is not. In some modes of operation that is highly beneficial.
They also use hydraulically-operated clutch packs to start and stop parts of the planetary gearset (they have several of those), that also has some pros (like being easier to implement and generally more robust) and cons (traditionally being slower and not easily controllable without electronics) compared to the mechatronically-operated synchronized gear mesh.

Adding to that, I believe the mechatronics robust enough to automate a mechanical gearbox in a mass production car appeared relatively recently, like a decade or two ago. I remember late gens MR2/MRS (that's around 2000) suffering from that and being converted from automated manual to three-pedal manual, and the issues with related dual-clutch gearboxes continued well into the 2010 thanks to German engineering.

>>28447684
I actually don’t give a shit what the federal government uses internally, I work for the feds in my professional life as an engineer and their nomenclature is complete shit compared to private industry standard
So anyway does anyone have an answer to the question? When did popular language go away from rim+tire = wheel?
It’s obviously better because some wheels have spokes and the rim is an clearly identifiable portion of the wheel

Is there a best place to get a used manual car to fuck around with? I am not a car guy but learned how to drive manual last year and it's kind of fun. I just want something I can fuck around in and go driving for fun some times with, not a daily driver. Even something small like a mini coop would be cool. Is it even worth it?

>>28446089 (OP)
>acquire 93 octane ethanol-free 5 gallon gas can from next door neighbor
>let it sit outside on the porch for approximately 8 months
>start smelling gasoline fumes
>some fucking rodent chewed on the outside of the can and poked a hole in it
>panic dump the entire can into my car and lawnmower instead of losing it all and letting it soak into my wooden deck
It should still be good, right? It had a very strong fresh gasoline smell. It's definitely been less than a year.

>>28447900
Wheel and rim are interchangeable, they're the same thing. Whether or not a wheel has a tire attached to it is unimportant. Most wheels have tires, some don't. A tire is only the rubber part. A wheel is what the tire sits on. If someone says "The wheel fell off!" they're referring to the whole wheel coming loose, not the tire itself coming off.

>>28447355
>that's the same platform as the chevy silverado 1500 right?
Same but some parts are beefier, and it was K1500 not Silverado at the time iirc

>>28447958
It's fine

>>28447969
Figured as much. Thanks anon.

how shitty is it to repair C pillar damage like this/how expensive is it to get a shop to do it? fucking branch fell on my car, punched a hole in the rear window too so I already replaced that to the tune of ~$400.
I know it probably can't be just heated up and pulled because it's relatively small diameter and sorta deep, but could I hammer it back out from the inside if I pull the trim? I'd still have to touch up the paint after, assuming I didn't damage it more while trying to address the dent

>>28447962
This isn’t the question I’m asking the board has gone illiterate. When! When did the common nomenclature change

How much hp in a car equal to 1 hp in a bike? How much hp in a car is necessary to be as fast as a 15, 45, 70, 120 and 200 hp bike?

>>28448107
Horsepower is the same unit of measurement. It's a mix of things like power to weight ratio and aerodynamics. im afraid you're going to have to use math.

>>28447087
Cool well ima use ATF because Ace didnt have any of this mysterious hydraulic jack oil.

why is advance and auto zone so fucking useless
you go there to get an overpriced part, its half used in the box. then you need something else and they cant get it. meanwhile amazon has it. your whole gimmick is auto parts and yet you stick to fucking dorman.

>>28448107
HP is just a measurement of the work rate of an engine:
HP=(engine speed (measured by rpm) × torque) ÷5252
Just horsepower isn't enough to determine how fast a car is. These vehicles, for example, have the same HP, but the truck produces more torque while being slower, while the porsche has a faster but weaker engine. Gear ratio also affects the speed.
If you want a more accurate notion you should consider weight to power ratio, a lmp car will have something close to 1:1, while a 3 cylinder shitbox will have something like 25:1. Bikes probably follow this pattern, maybe.

>>28447968
Silverado/Sierra was a trim package for the C/K series before they made it official. My dad's truck has the Sierra trim but is a normal C2500 since it doesn't have 4-wheel drive. Which is good because I hate working on 4-wheel drive stuff since it just gets in the way.

>>28448229
Yes, but there were SUV Silverados as well, I remember K5 Blazer specifically.

>>28447905
yes. craigslist or marketplace. every man should have a least 1 manual vehicle.

>>28447607
>why does the factory tune the engine "worse" than some kid with a laptop?
Usually they don't

>>28448296
Does a motorcycle count?

My 1997 Toyota Avalon engine is overheating and coolant is leaking (dripping towards the back of the engine, driver side). What could be causing a leak over there? I am retarded and the only maintenance I know how to do is brakes, oil change, and o2 sensors.

>>28448447
sorry about the image rotation and how dirty it is. Full engine bay view.

>>28447362
Yeah could be brakes, definitely check those out if it's been a while

How bad of a idea is a Mazdaspeed 3 with a blown clutch for $4200? Its rust free with a timing chain and turbo done recently, and the seller wants it gone asap. 125k miles.

Just not sure if I have the time or energy to do the clutch and I kinda feel this is one of those cars that's nice when everything works, but will be eternally unreliable like a GTI or WRX of the same years at 100k+ miles.

>>28448526
>18 year old Mazdaspeed with a blown clutch
>$4200
something something fools and their money
You and I both know that the clutch isn't the only issue with this car. If you want to inherit this guy's problems, be my guest.

I NEED FUCKING HELP! I turned my 90s civic's steering wheel, equipped with power steering, while the car was off and a bunch of fluid spilled all over the ground and now the power steering pump whines constantly! WHAT DO I DO NOW?

A whining sound from a power steering pump can be caused by several issues, including low fluid levels, trapped air, or a failing pump. Low fluid can introduce air into the system, while a failing pump may experience internal wear and tear causing noise.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Low Power Steering Fluid:
The most common cause of a whining noise is low power steering fluid.
A low fluid level can allow air to get into the system, causing a whine as air bubbles are compressed and released.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir and top it off if necessary.
2. Trapped Air:
Trapped air in the power steering system can cause a whine as the pump tries to move the fluid.
Air can get into the system through leaks or loose connections.
To fix trapped air, you may need to flush the system and bleed the lines.
3. Failing Power Steering Pump:
A failing pump can experience internal wear and tear, such as worn vanes, bearings, or gears, which can cause noise.
A failing pump may also leak fluid, making the noise worse.
If the fluid level is maintained and the whine persists, the pump may need to be replaced.
Troubleshooting Steps:
Check the fluid level: Make sure the reservoir is topped off with the correct fluid.
Listen for other noises: Is there a squealing, groaning, or clicking noise? These could also indicate a problem with the pump or belt.
Inspect for leaks: Look for leaks around the pump, hoses, and connections.
Consider air in the system: If you suspect air, flush the system and bleed the lines.
Professional inspection: If the problem persists, have a mechanic inspect the pump for internal damage.

Pulled engine, went to take p.plate/clutch/flywheel off and got pranked by gravity.

Can I milk another 10-20k miles out of this, or is it a junk disk now? (2nd pic incoming)

>>28448708

>>28448447
>>28448449
hard to say, could be a freeze plug in the engine, a coolant line that runs into some part of the engine, or a bleeder valve, I think these engines have a bunch of bleeder valves. if you can't get in there to see get a cheap endoscope camera to get in there to look for the drip

>>28448565
add more fluid, it's probably low
if that doesnt do it there is probably air in the system, top up the fluid then turn it lock to lock like 10 times to purge the air out

>>28448708
>>28448711
thats not a big deal at all, i would use it

>>28448788
Thanks! adding it to the list. So far the possibilities are:
>Heater core hoses (yay)
>Coolant bypass pipe + O-rings
>Throttle body coolant line
>Intake manifold gasket
>Head gasket (suicide)

>>28447737
This, with the addition of peak firing pressures and maximum exhaust temperatures. There's some safety margin on those usually, but not much. Also the engine will survive some events over the max. PFP but not sustained operation, just like the turbo will take excessive exhaust temperature until its heat capacity is filled. The factory wouldn't tune the engine to grenade at the smallest irregularity but the random 'kid with a laptop'...

Are there manuals with a parking gear? My friend claims to drive manual, yet he mentions a "park" setting. He's got some kind of older isuzu suv.

>>28449362
First gear is the parking gear.

Looking for someone to fit and paint a body kit for me and they keep asking me "what car"
Why the fuck do they care?

>>28446089 (OP)
Classic question: ways of cleaning dog hair from a boot?

>>28448589
>>28448792
thanks fellas, turns out there was air in the system so i bled the whole thing with new fluid and now it's quiet as a stationary stone

>take foot off the throttle in any gear
>whole car jolts back and forward
seems to be getting worse. all my engine mounts are perfectly fine so i can't really figure out what the problem is
what else should i check?

>>28451236
Overly worn universal joints in a driveshaft can give that feeling
t. Replaced them in my shitbox last year

>>28446089 (OP)
I'm retarded and bought a car for about 7k too much that has a bunch of more problems than I realized. Will I ever financially recover from this?

>>28451238
my passenger CV has a shit ton of play both in twisting and just jiggling it around so i might just change it and see what happens

how bad is it that i NEED Gold classic style rims on my van?

>>28451288
I honestly think that gold or bronze rims always look cheap as fuck.

What use are these things sticking out on the side of a tyre?
This is the tyre of a nose lifter (aircraft pushback)

>>28451299
Left-overs from production process
I think they form because the air-holes in the mould fill with some rubber once the air is fully displaced, thus also ensuring that the rubber can flow everywhere and a little excess can be added just to ensure it produces no void.
They are both harm- and useless.

Do you think my shift knob looks cool?

>>28451339
why do you care what anybody else thinks?

>>28451339
Not as cool as these.

>>28451339
>>28451375
you're both amateurs

>>28451399
>bolbo
Not a bit surprised really

What is the name of that huge triangle ish shaped spoiler thing some pick up trucks will put over the cabin?

What is this rubber bit between the roof and the rest of the frame for? It doesn't block out water or anything, underneath you can see that its just a metal groove, there's no join there.

Rebuilding a Duramax motor with a buddy and I'm wondering if I should hit it with the steel wire wheel on the pneumatic die grinder or go out of my way to buy some roloc bristle discs. Before me another friend did the heads on it and the crankshaft broke in two different places when they first started it lol

>>28452851
The groove is where the side panels are joined to the center roof panel. To forego it entirely would make for really fancy and expensive manufacturing techniques.
Now, just just having that groove there looks dumb, so often these strips are added as a design element / accent. They also prevent grime from collecting in there too much and may have a minor aerodynamic effect (not so much for drag but for wind-noise).

anybody replaced the rubber evap hoses? Replacing my evap valve no longer works and I'm pretty sure I put holes in the 12yr rubber hoses.

I need to get a quote for replacing a $10 valve and $4 worth of hoses

>>28452440
if it's this is peterbilt turbo wing

>>28448107
Bikes are 300-700lbs, most under 400lbs.
Cars are 1200-3200lbs or more.
So bike HP is 3x-4x of what a car might have. However remember that bikes are limited by their stability and can do power wheelies. Overall a sport bike at 140hp will leave a 400hp car in the dust, so much that it is not even a challenge.

>>28453010
Thanks king. I wanna see if I can bolt one on my shitbox

I think the engine on my shitbox is noisier than before, what could the reason be?

Is it more accurate to do an alignment with string rather than a tape measure from the inside of the tire? I'm too lazy to make an outer box and setup string.

>>28453210
Leaky exhaust could be one. Happened to mine.

How do I know if the 12V battery on my newly bought used car needs changing? Just wait for it to die?

>>28454165
Measure its capacity and/or voltage drop under load.

>>28454165
What other anon said, voltage drop test, but you can stop by any auto parts store and them test it in like 2 minutes. You can also check for a date on the battery too, depending on the type and where you live, it could be a good idea to change without even testing it just to be safe.

What wheels are these?

>>28448189
>why is advance and auto zone so fucking useless
AutoZone was always fucking useless and Advance was designed around sales of car oriented products with the parts as a sideline. Advance's somewhat more useful division is CarQuest and those stores tend to be where the independent shops get their parts so they're not as oriented around impulse sales of car care products. There's a CQ not far from here that's straight out of the 60's. Even the counter guys so it's not exactly customer friendly if you don't at least know make/model/year. OTOH they know how to find things that their Advance counterparts wouldn't even know where to begin to look for.

tl;dr for Autozone/Advance/O'reilly's keep it light and for better seek out the local jobbers like CarQuest and NAPA. Or the local wholesaler (but you gotta have your shit straight using them because they won't hold your hand. They're expecting professionals).

I’m going to buy a car today and haven’t planned anything except that I’m probably gonna get a Toyota. Budget is 20-35k. Can’t decide on if I should get a Supra, an suv, a sedan. What year of car should I get? I don’t want all the new gay electronics, but I awo kinda want a newer car. Please give advice, lowkey I like other brands more than Toyota but my family has had so many that lasted so long I can’t really justify not getting one. Also it’s gonna be a gift so price doesn’t bother me so much as long as in budget.

Will adding rubbing alcohol to my washer fluid damage anything inside?

>>28454922
No. Washer fluids for winter usually have methyl or isopropyl alcohol in them.

So recently I got myself an 05 Mustang GT.
I had it probably about a month or 2, then checked the oil and it was low.
My brother told me I was letting it rev too high before I changed gears, and that could be why.
I usually let it go to 3k RPM’s before shifting. Is this ok? What about the oil situation? It doesn’t smoke or n4dananything.

>>28454925
I didn't think so since I've done it for a few years now, but I wanted to make sure.

Definitely helps in the winter.

>>28454935
When to shift is more of a feeling than anything. Some cars used to have so-called "idiot lights." Being an '05, yours may. What RPM to shift at varies based on the vehicle. I shift my car about every 10 mph, but my dad's truck needs out of first at like 5 mph.

Make sure you don't have a leak somewhere first. Stay with the simple common shit.

>>28454935
Your brother drives like a grandma I guess.

>>28454935
whats the redline on those like 5k?
just let her sing anon. as long as you don't sit at the limiter just manging on it it's fine
your brother sounds like a lil bitch and cant drive for shit tell him i said that

>>28453001
yes, they might make an assembly for your car, check a parts catalog, or you can just cobble it together with proper size rubber hoses, get something that is fuel resistant and not that cheap ass amazon hose.

>>28453880
yes, tape measure doesn't tell you anything really, if both of your tires are off, you won't have an accurate baseline.
get two strings parallel to your car, I do it by putting notches in 3/4 8 foot pvc pipes, throwing them on jackstands, and running strings parallel to the car. make sure the strings are parallel *to each other* and adjust. takes 10 minutes to setup and will be as accurate as a $50,000 alignment rack.

>>28454165
spend a few bucks on a proper battery tester, they come in handy

>>28454914
Please any advice on this is appreciated. It’s looking like I’ll be getting a 2017-2025 year model Toyota, any I should avoid? Any good Toyota SUV’s?

What car should I buy?

can I use any coolant color/type I want (specifically one that has better multi-metal engine corrosion protection than the factory plain jane green) given a very thorough flush beforehand? engine is iron block/aluminum head

>>28454964
Thanks for the advice anon.
I think the red line starts at like 6k
>>28454940
I looked under the car and didn’t see any oil or leaks.

>>28446089 (OP)
OP,
You can try. I had a split boot and used grease and RTV for another bazillion thousand miles.
My current shitbox has been making CV noise for ten years and I have gotten away with carefully ignoring it. You know it is time when every gear is neutral.

>>28455017
73 Monte Carlo.

>>28455065
I don’t see why not.
Anyone wanna fight?

>>28453904
It's not loud, just noisy, like maybe not as smooth as it should be? I don't know, it's a Swift Sport with an M16A engine, only had it for two months so don't really have a strong reference frame as to how it should sound. Here's a recording I made of it idling warm: https://files.catbox.moe/7yeu8k.mp3

>>28455065
There are universal types that can be used everywhere aparently but I wouldn't bet on the pink stuff not fucking your engine up longterm, since it's silicate-free.
VW seems to support you idea for some models, BMW not according to german boomer carforums.
Best to just stick to what the manufacturer recommends imo.

>>28454940
Start with*

Fucking phone.

>>28455272
I was looking at the VW G12 purple coolant, yes. My manufacturer specs silicate-free coolant originally anyway.

Why didn't this asshole orientate the crib so a sliver of the wheel isn't making contact? I see the same thing on youtube videos. Am I the dumbass?

>>28455188
Another thing I thought of when I posted was the valves probably need to be adjusted. It's pretty simple. Wait for anons that are more experienced to reply maybe they know better. Also that could be how the engine sounds.

>>28456335
Yeah it could be the valves need to be adjusted. I'd suggest you wait for more replies.

Got a 98 S10, 230k miles. Paid 2500 for it, but the radiator just blew. Should I get it fixed or scrap it?

>>28456348
Fix it unless you can get another truck for sixty bucks.

Should I get these leather seats? 500 usd for them and I'd ask for them to be made without the logo
My interior isn't clapped low trim like the one in the pic.
Currently got cloth seats which are nice but a bit worn on the edges.
Kind of worry that leather seats would look stupid with cloth back seats and door inserts.

>>28455121
Price for price I just bought a new one. I didn't take the old one apart to inspect to see if there's any damage I'm just incredibly lazy so I bought a new one. If it needed new balljoints it would have cost more than a new one.

>Everyone else runs the car with 35mm offset
>Can only find the wheels I want with 38
Should I even care? Spacers are illegal in my cuntry so I'd rather not use them.

>>28455188
The only time I've heard something similar was from somebody not familiar with the timing marks on a 32V 4.6 and got it misindexed just enough that the valves were barely kissing the tops of the pistons. Ran good but nobody could figure the noise. They tore the front cover off again and got somebody familiar with how it was done to double check the work and that's when they figured it out.

How the fuck do I press an 81mm bushing out of an engine mount housing? What can I use to support the housing? They don't make pipe that size.

Need help figuring out the source of a noise in a hybrid. I'm driving a 2025 Camry LE and at highway speeds (occassionally lower, but infrequently) there is a sound that I can almost only describe as "jingling". It isn't grinding or thumping, I don't even know if I would say it's metallic, maybe very slightly. It isn't very loud, but it is persistent and sounds like it's coming from below the driver/passenger seat.
I'm tempted to think it's due to the battery charging/discharging power, but I can't find anyone else reporting anything similar with any hybrid. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>>28456556
Exhaust heat shield rattling. Get underneath and flick it and then bend it away from whatever it's rattling against, either the exhaust or the body.

>>28456571
I'll take a look, hopefully that's it. If not, any other ideas or things to look for? Thank you for the quick response.

>>28456530
https://a.co/d/fzpfzZK
Bushing press sleeve kit? This has 80 and 82mm sleeves

I just bought OEM wiper blades for my car. I entered my VIN against the part numbers and they were all correct. The last time I bought OEM blades, they missed the bottom of the windshield both up and down. I think I read somewhere to just leave them out in the sun because trying to bend the arm doesn't help.
The J-hook where the wiper attaches is also kind of rusty, should I wipe them or file them wtih something?

I do not operate a diesel vehicle but do know green handles are only for those trucks and won't fit otherwise so you don't accidently fuck up your engine. My question is about DEF. I thought it was exclusively for RV's and very large vehicles. Apperntly it is also for smaller RAMs as well. Couldn't figure out for the life of me why the company truck I borrowed to grab some supplies had a blue cap and narrow intake.

Is DEF truly actually needed or is it some Obama era EPA green shadow tax bullshit to make diesel vehicles pay for their evil ICE dino juice burning ways? If it truly is so beneficial why not just have the DEF mixed into the diesel at the pump?

>>28457174
DEF is purely for emissions reasons, it serves no other purpose.

Here's the most stupid question in all of the thread.
How do I correctly refuel car?
I just got my license and I need some help.

At gas station there are all the pumps and picture related display where you select language and where to pay (with card or at inside store). Walked by the gas station and took pictures.
Do I first
>A) Select how I want to pay, take the pump, put it into car, refuel & pay
Or
>B) Take the pump, put it into the car, refuel, and then select how to pay.

>2018 Subaru WRX
>AC quit working
>Recharge system, try to find the leak, looks like a bit at the high pressure line
>Bolt is corroded to shit
>replace bolt and o ring
>still leaking
>appears the expansion valve is stuck closed as well
I got an OEM o ring from Subaru, guess I'll just get an AC o ring set from advance auto parts. Maybe that leak is causing the expansion valve to not open/close properly. May as well replace it anyway since I already ordered the part.

Anyway, can't confirm it's the expansion valve but it's the only part that makes sense. Before replacing the O rings, even when fully recharged the compressor kicked on but still no cold air. It's torqued to spec too.

I feel retarded asking this but here goes:

>Car died on me and wouldn't turn over even after jumping
>Took out battery and had auto parts store test it and it's very dead
>I just bought the car and was too stupid to look at the date before recycling it so I assumed it was just old
>Put in new battery, go for short (10 minute) drive
>Disconnect negative terminal before letting it sit overnight because I started to think maybe it's a parasitic draw
>In the morning it doesn't turn over
>Try to jump it with an admittedly not fully charged battery pack (since I used it to jump the old battery a few times at this point). Lights turn on so I know it isn't completely dead.
>It turns over rapidly for a few seconds, is silent for a second, repeat
>Give up and go to charge battery pack, based on the amount of time it took to charge I assume it was close to dead and am praying that's why it didn't start this morning
>In the meantime my multimeter is reading ~10.5V

Am I fucked or just retarded? I also have these really old terminals that look very clean but are clearly hodge-podged together by the previous owner (random hardware- one is hold on with a 13mm and other is a 9mm). It almost looks like they might be battery terminals for marine batteries (they look like pic related)? I'm not sure that even matters but it sort of a pain in the ass to get the terminals on/off and they seem to fit real tight and I can't always get them to sit flush with the post if that makes sense? Should I just change the terminals?

Anyway any advice regarding keeping my shitbox's electrical system in good condition is appreciated. I was surprised even though I disconnected the negative terminal that it still seemingly drained the battery overnight. It is an old car (late 80s).

>>28457309
Forgot the image.

>>28457174
It's the urea for an SCR system to convert NOx.
Very few new diesel vehicles left that meet emissions without that, mostly just heavy off-road machinery. And even those are getting them it seems.
Sadly, without mods your engine will go into limp-mode if it runs out of DEF, not because it needs it but because it can't reach legal exhaust limits without, so it forces you to refill.

Up to EU6b or equivalent some made it with just a lean NOx trap and no SCR but that was more cycle-beating than working. Barely a chance nowadays. More new diesels have two SCRs now than none.

>>28457317
So it is literally an after market governor that hamstrings your engine unless you put in DEF to meet some arbitrary EPA emission standards?

How is that not just a shadow green tax? Unless burning diesel without it is doing 1,000x more pollutant harm then any random regular gas ICE vehicle this seems like a tremendous government overreach.

Did a bit more research after asking so I now know that putting the DEF in with the fuel will utterly fuck the engine during the combustion process. However if it is only in the exhaust and is regulated by how hard the engine is running then it literally cannot directly impact the performance of the vehicle. Except with artificial limiters put in place.

>>28457324
It sucks, yeah.
Apparently quite common for easter european trucks to have a signal generator there the pretends to the ECU that it's working when it isnt.
Can't do that in the western world though.

DEF does NOT go into fuel under any circumstances. It goes straight into the exhaust, behind the oxidation catalyst.

>>28457261
Well shit. UV showed a significant link at the O ring on the high pressure fitting. Replaced it, still leaking. Before it was holding refrigerant and compressor would kick in. Now, soon as it gets to the green the pressure just drops rapidly and compressor doesn't kick on. No visible leaks now...

>>28456586
I would be like 90% sure that's it. Look for loose fasteners or hangers along the exhaust as well. Assuming it's front wheel drive there's very little else it could be.

>>28456591
Saw this one but I was worried the sleeves weren't deep enough. Maybe I'll still give it a try.

>>28457706
Never mind, the largest inner diameter is 80mm, I need at least 81mm.

>>28457252
Don't know how it works in your cunt but you usually pay first on the panel and then start fueling

>>28446458
Aftermarket axles have always failed me prematurely.
>Have axle making noise, throwing grease around
>Order axle, replace
>Vibrations develop 1,000 miles later, start inspecting everything
>Can't figure it out, nothing is loose
>Alignment is good
>It's the axle

I ordered GKN rebuild kits.
>Glad I didn't toss the original axle
>>28446469
I rebuilt my axles for the fraction of the price of OEM axles.

Messy, but not bad.

If they're making noise cleaning and new grease may extend their life significantly.

Clean them
Inspect them
Regrease, new boots.

If the joints are damaged just plan on replacing them or buy a rebuild kit.

>>28457720
I just bought a brand new GKN axle instead because new joints would have cost the same as a new axle so fuck it. Will hold onto my original axle just in case.

>>28457252
Depends on the country/fuel station chain/area. Sometimes it's okay to remove the dispenser beforehand (and it will select the fuel type for you), sometimes it will force you to put it back. Usually you pay or pre-authorize the payment before refueling, fill up, then you can return to collect change/voucher or to print a receipt just in case afterwards.

>>28457309
Either your alternator is busted or you've got voltage drop issues, pic related.

Is there a good tool for visualizing what wheels would look like on my car?

>>28458255
Sometimes wheel sellers will have one, otherwise you can just image search for your car + color + the wheels you want and see if anything comes up

>>28458255
https://www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery

>buy front and back lips, quite expensive
>On their way, still waiting for them.
>Looking at pics of the car with front lip online
>Realize it looks like shit

>>28458218
Appreciate it. I'll try this out.

>>28458255
tirerack.com

>>28456335
>>28456457
Well assuming it's the valves how urgent would that be? The car runs fine otherwise and I'd rather not have to take it to a shop right now. I'm a turbo wrenchlet and I park on the street so I have nowhere to wrench at anyways.

>>28458745
What car do you have

>>28446089 (OP)
How do I unfuck electrical issues caused by critters chewing on wires in an e46?

>>28458745
If it were actually the valves hitting the pistons it would mean something in the timing chain/belt system broke since no one has worked on it and that means it could let go completely at any time and shouldn't even be started, let alone driven.

>>28459142
Another harness or extreme patience in accessing and repairing each wire individually.

>>28458258
The colours are fucked up on those
>>28458269
No one has them though.
>>28458372
Issue is they only let you preview the wheels if they have the right size for your car

>>28457702
Found my leak. My retarded ass wasn't listening while engine was off. Not sure what happened, but the bolt wont tighten securely on the high pressure line at the compressor now... all that refrigerant just leaks straight out...

Any temporary fixes that can be done just to get me through a 2000mi road trip?

>>28459329
Helicoils/thread repair kits are pretty easy to install and will be a permanent fix

>>28459200
My god. Mine isn't that bad... I'll have to take a closer look at what the damn chipmunks got to in my case.

This snapshot is from a 2013 335i and it seems kind of sus.
Does it seem likely that they neglected doing oil changes for this entire period they had it (just over a year and 25k miles) and then just dumped it at an auction because they knew they fucked the engine?
Are there any obvious signs I could look for if I were to go check out the car in person? It would be cool if they kept receipts of them purchasing oil and oil filters, but I doubt that's the case.

is it a lost cause to look for lit Lexus IS250 door sills or scuff plates or whatever you even call them in beige? I have no idea where I might find them so I've just been googling it every couple of months to no avail. The best I found was someone on ebay selling them in "tan" (looked grey instead of beige) across the atlantic

>>28459277
>Issue is they only let you preview the wheels if they have the right size for your car
use the profile pic from tirerack (or google image search) and photoshop in whatever wheels you're thinking about

>wastegate staying open at around 50% on idle according to scan tool
does this sound right?

>>28459593
This. I tried to do something similar to help an Anon with his Citroen BX a while back. Biggest issue for me was that the picture he provided was at a really odd angle, so the face-on 2d image of the wheel doesn't look right, but it was good enough for him at the time. If you do that same, try to take a fresh picture of your car at a similar angle to the picture of the wheel (including any shadows that may be present in either image) as this will give you the best idea possible.

>>28459277
>>28459961
This. I tried to do something similar to help an Anon with his Citroen BX a while back. Biggest issue for me was that the picture he provided was at a really odd angle, so the face-on 2d image of the wheel doesn't look right, but it was good enough for him at the time. If you do that same, try to take a fresh picture of your car at a similar angle to the picture of the wheel (including any shadows that may be present in either image) as this will give you the best idea possible.

>>28459277
>>28459593
This. I tried to do something similar to help an Anon with his Citroen BX a while back. Biggest issue for me was that the picture he provided was at a really odd angle, so the face-on 2d image of the wheel doesn't look right, but it was good enough for him at the time. If you do that same, try to take a fresh picture of your car at a similar angle to the picture of the wheel (including any shadows that may be present in either image) as this will give you the best idea possible.

>>28459964
Forgot pic.

Reposting from a different thread because it took me three days to realize I didn't post it here.

Installing a train horn: yea or nay?

I really want one, but I have a Juke so room is limited.

Second question: if I figure out where to cram everything, I've thought about wiring a switch in so I can still use the regular horn, or I can switch to the train horn to make a point. I don't feel like that would be too difficult to do.

Third: putting the horns on the roof: bad idea?

>>28460010
>Installing a train horn: yea or nay?
Personal preference, I say yay. Train/air horns are dope as fuck.

>Second question: if I figure out where to cram everything, I've thought about wiring a switch in so I can still use the regular horn, or I can switch to the train horn to make a point. I don't feel like that would be too difficult to do.
Not really a question, but whatever. If I were in your shoes, I'd put a push-button on the dashboard completely separate from your car's existing horn. No need to complicate things with a switch over circuit or anything.

>Third: putting the horns on the roof: bad idea?
No bad, per se, but it'd look pretty dumb. I wouldn't do it myself, but if you like that look, then go nuts.

>>28460019
It's a Nissan Juke, it looks like a fucking toad on wheels. Bigass horns on the top will help improve the looks, if anything.

I'm thinking the top though because there's very little room under my car, and I live in Pennsylvania, so everyone's cars are rusty underneath. I don't really know where else it COULD go.

Then the tank and compressor are another issue entirely.

Am I insane for considering spending 1k (aud) to install digital climate control into my car? Comes from the same model but the digital controls were never offered in my country.

>>28460207
yuck, i would pay 1k to NOT have that bullshit

>>28446089 (OP)

If you're really trying to cut costs:
- Search for a DIY junkyard (IPullUPull or Pick and Pull)
- Get your ass there with tools to remove CV from a low mile (preferable) example
- Bring home, refurbish, and install

An alternative is www.car-part.com

Why aren't there engines with three or four camshafts?

>>28460355
inline engines? Because there's literally no point having more than 2
>four camshafts
DOHC V engines have two banks with two camshafts each

>>28460369
>Because there's literally no point having more than 2
Why?

My alignment is off and my tires are wearing unevenly on the inside
I don't want to spend money on an alignment right now because i am about to replace most of the front suspension in the next month.
Could i relieve some of this uneven wear by overinflating the tires a bit?

>>28460396
What else are you going to drive with a third camshaft? There are only intake and exhaust valves to push. Other things like a distributor, vacuum pump, or mechanical fuel pump are entirely capable of being driven by one of the existing camshafts.
>>28460399
Go somewhere with a warranty for their alignments like firestone or pep boys, if you bring it back within 90 days or whatever the warranty period is you don't pay again for the second alignment after your front end rebuild.

>>28460403
But why can't there be 6 or even 8 valves in the same cylinder?

>>28460407
Efficiency. 5 valves is kind of the limit before things get worse. Think Maserati or someone did a test with a 6 valve head, and the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.

>>28460408
Ok, thank you for the explanation.

>>28460403
I didn't think about the alignment warranty. Thanks, i should be able to find time to get that done

>>28460407
You've gotta fit all those valves in the same circle, with enough space between them for the head to not crack from being too thin. The more valves you have, the smaller they have to be, and eventually you'll actually have less area for air to travel through than if you had fewer, larger valves. Plus the extra complication in the valvetrain costs a lot more for diminishing returns, which is hard to justify for mass produced engines.

>>28460399
No.
But you're going to have to buy new tires anyway after fixing the issue that causes uneven wear.
Once the tires start wearing evenly, you already have the inner side with less tread than the rest of the tire and it'll be gone soon

WTF is gear oil? I was told it needs to be changed.
Car is decade old Kia Rio hatch btw. Never had it changed 150k kms and still running.

>>28460538
Transmission and differential oil.

>>28455188
https://www.sssoc.co.uk/forum/topic/odd-engine-noise/
Maybe this thread will help

How badly will I fuck up a set of winter tyres by driving on them over the summer?
In my country 20c is about as hot as it gets.

My new car I just bought is an automatic but it doesnt inch forward in drive with no pedals down, is that a problem?

>>28461197

What are some light and affordable wheels other than the rpf1/pf01?

>>28446439
Ur a dumb ass boomer for asking that.

>>28454975
>Strings
>Zero markings of any kind
>Just as good as lasers
Yeah maybe if you like completely zeroed camber and toe.

>>28456450
An offset isn't a spacer. Ur fine.

If I go to those self service car washes with the pressure hoses, can I just hose down the engine bay with it to clean it?

>>28461459
yes, sounds like a sticking brake caliper, i'd jack the car up and rotate all of the wheels and see what is sticking.

>>28461741
you are retarded

>>28461741
You use a ruler or caliper to set the toe in by the difference in distance between the front of the wheel to the string and the rear of the wheel to the string. 1mm of toe in on each side will work with most cars, but you can look up the actual toe spec and convert the degrees of toe in to inches or mm and go off that if you want to set it exactly. An example of the calculation:
https://robrobinette.com/ConvertToeInchesToDegrees.htm
And yes it can be every bit as accurate as lasers, it's literally just taking measurements, the lasers don't have a magical ability, they're just faster.

>>28461813
yes, just don't blast it into the intake and you'll want to put a bag over your alternator and if your fuse box is in the engine bay then make sure the cover is on properly

>>28461741
and you don't set camber with the strings, you can use a set of something like tenhulzen plates, or you can make something similar out of a straight steel plate, some standoffs, and a digital angle gauge. You zero the angle gauge to the ground, then use the plate to hold it parallel to the wheel, that will give you the current camber, you then jack the car up, put a magnetic camber gauge on the wheel and adjust the camber until you see the difference you need on the magnetic camber gauge.

>>28461816
>>28461459
If it's not a classic torque-converter slushbox it might just not engage the clutch to mimick one. I'm not knowledgable enough about autotragics to be sure if any of those AMT/DCT thingies are programmed that way. The ones I've seen all seem to mimic torque-converter creep.
So, if you can't find info on that online, do check calipers. Sucks when the brakes seize while driving.

So i'm looking to buy a old Japanese 4WD sports car to take to track days around my country, narrowed down my choices based on these criteria:
>Is it boxy and I think it looks cool
>Is it 4WD
>Does it have a manual or an automatic with something like a triptronic
>is it over 200HP
To 2 cars:
>Subaru Impreza WRX or STI 1st gen
>Nissan Skyline R34 GTT
And i'm doing research as to what issues they might have(besides abuse and neglect) and how good of a market for parts there is in the EU, specifically stuff like brakes/tires, anyone has any input?

>>28461983
Forgot to add, seems like a lot of people have the old Subarus around my country so I assume the parts market is better. While the Skyline's are a dime a dozen

Im swapping my driver's side door for a junkyard one and I want to keep my old jamb stickers; how do I remove the stickers without destroying them?

Doing suspension work. Generally when are bolts reusable and when are they not?

>>28454975
>>28461741
>>28461818
Thanks. Only the toe on my car can be aligned going to try it

>>28462336
Anything torque to yield where the threads stretch (you can tell if the torque spec is given with both a spec in ft/lbs etc. and then a specific number of degrees to turn it after) and any nylock nut with the nylon ring near the top. I just give the nylocks a smear of blue loctite though if the part didn't come with a new one since it has the same function (preventing the nut from vibrating loose) and my service writers are retarded and getting them to order new hardware is like pulling teeth.

>>28462369
Thanks going to order new nuts and bolts.

>>28462336
i dont think anyone ever actually worries about that outside highly specific situations like head bolts and aluminum hardware

>order item
>Supposed to send through email with invoice
>Don't get anything
>Post on their facebook page asking if they're still running
>Replies within 5 minutes
>Send them a PM
>Does not reply
What the FUCK is their problem.

I found out my first n only car is a honda civic dx-v. what in the fuck dies the V stand for? I guess its some subcategory of trim for the dx, but google sensei is rerurning jack shit. inb4 vagina

>>28463236
Virgin.

Is it worth it to try and have a wheel bent back into shape? Left rear has a slight wobble/bend that is irritating to drive on, and actually solid vibrations/sound at highway speeds. Should I just buy a new wheel instead?

I cant get the air filter bolts off of my Toyota Highlander. I tried PB blaster but when I go to undo the bolt it just keeps turning without moving. What do?

>>28463261
Is there a nut on the other side that you need to keep still? If so, there's your answer. If not, try using something to push the bolt up as you turn it. Once you get it up a bit, it might back itself out that way, or you can then pry under the head from the top side as you keep turning.

If those don't work, hit it repeatedly with your purse.

>>28446458
>cardone
Buy cardone and your car is done.

>>28446458
I did both CV axles on my car about six months ago and it took an entire weekend.

I spent literally an entire day just trying to pound one side out.

>>28461698
My current wheels are 19 pounds each, rpf1 weight for the size that i'd like to move up to is 16.
Am I gonna notice 12 pounds less weight on my wheels or should I just go with what looks best?

>>28447988
sand > bondo > sand again >spray primer > spray paint > spray clear coat > sand and polish > done.

>>28457252
in my shitty country there is always a man attending

How to diagnose a bad starter motor?. I suspect mine is dying, sometimes the car starts right away sometimes it may a click but nothing else.

>>28463388
Test with a voltmeter to see if it still has >12V power on the big power wire, and then the signal wire while you're trying to start it. If yes and the connections are clean and tight but no start, bad starter

Is there a reason to prefer using the driver side tail light to tap into for power of accessories over the passenger side?

>>28464823
slightly shorter wiring run i guess? inless they just used the same harness for both rhd and lhd cars

Didn't realize there were two threads, reposting my question here
>>28464049
I mostly want a sanity check, but I want to replace the head unit in my 2005 Mercedes SLK. I was thinking of buying this https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/Android-Mercedes-Benz-supports-Navigation-Bluetooth/dp/B08B12J164?language=en_GB
Now I have Harman Kardon so apparently a fiber optic loop. That listing says to buy a cable to go to the back, but seems like you can also just use a converter like this https://www.amazon.nl/Erisin-PC001-glasvezel-decoder-box/dp/B082SS9SWP?language=en_GB
Does this work? Most of those converters only list the facelift years after 2008 as compatible, but I think it's all the same. I really just want something easy.

does mercedes have any literature like VAG SSPs where they explain the technical changes/features of each car generation?

fuel pump assembly from a diesel hyundai i30. tf am I looking at? the car was actually running too but it would just stall out of nowhere, although not often enough to be so inconvenient as to stop driving the car altogether.

>>28465092
Looks like some bad gunk. Did you piss anyone off recently or not change the filter like you should?

I have a question for 2 stroke gurus. Will a mismatched cylinder and pipe make tuning impossible or just not let the engine reach it's full potential?

The cabin blower in my s197 mustang keeps cutting out, sometimes I get air and full AC, sometimes I get nothing.

Is this likely to be an electrical issue or a mechanical one, and how should I diagnose?

>>28466110
While the blower motor isn't working, use a voltmeter to see if it has power or not (red probe at its positive wire, black probe at chassis ground (any unpainted metal like the dashboard frame, door striker, or if your probe is long enough, the battery negative terminal). If it has power, the blower motor is dying. If it doesn't have power, the problem is upstream, likely the blower motor resistor, blower motor relay, or a bad connection somewhere.

>>28466134

thanks anon

New car salesmen with sales experience but nearly zero practical knowledge of vehicles. 3rd day doing a bunch of trainings and learning the systems. At a dealership that deals primarily with CDJR and Toyota vehicles with a spattering of as-is fords/kia/ect. My head is spinning trying to nail down all these vehicles makes/models and the various trim levels.

How long does it usually take until you absorb enough knowledge to actually know what the fuck you're talking about? My sales technique and thankfully this dealership is less aggressive and more geared towards finding the right vehicle rather then the most expensive one within a budget. I just hate being clueless when asked a genuine question.

>>28466325
Never worked in sales but I find it typically takes about a year to get comfortable with a new job. You can always anki or something if you're a real gunner

New axle nuts are out of stock everywhere, should I reuse the old ones or order some with the same nominal thread but made for a different model year?

I drive a 2019 civic type r but I’m thinking maybe I should trade it for a used rx350. I’m gonna miss having a fun manual car but I keep thinking if I ever get into an accident and it’s moderate, my back is dicked. Most of my spine is already fused to prior issues and I feel like a good crash would send me over the edge. Am I just being too paranoid ? I live in the shit hole known as Houston.

I gotta change tires, current ones are old.
>Earlier this year during oil change mechanic told me that front control arms of the front wheels(or something) seem worn and may need replacement sooner or later.
>ff few days ago
>At tire shop(it’s a company shop)
>want to change tires but tell them to first check control arms so that they can do an alignment after the new tires
>of course almost everything needs to be replaced including rear wheel control arms and suspension components
>don’t bite
>visit mechanic today
>he says all is good, tells me front front control arms are good enough for another year, says he can change them for about 180 eurodollars if I want somewhere around next week
Should I change them then? I need to put new tires asap, not sure if it matters much for tires the fact that some control arms are very old

>>28466325
Hill Street Blues was quite good.

>>28466325
>My head is spinning trying to nail down all these vehicles makes/models and the various trim levels.
The trim levels don't matter and all anybody cares about is "is it loaded" or a couple of specific features like surround cameras or vented seats. At dealerships like cdjr and Toyota you're expected to narrow down the selection over a tablet or laptop or something before going to see it, qualify them first. Qualifying customers and understanding what they want is more important than brand knowledge

I'm looking to clean a car as best I can in about 1h-ish. What's the best video tutorial I can watch for learning what I should do in the time?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2J6Mea-g4
Watched this one, but it seems like it'd take all day rather than an hour.

>>28467130
pressure washer + wash and wax, blast it. rinse it. hand dry it quickly. then spray on some maintenance wax / ceramic-ish spray that requires MINIMAL buffing (you don't want to buff since you did not claybar the car). vacuum the inside.
that's about the best you can do quickly.

>>28446089 (OP)
Anyone tried one of these androidauto/carplay wireless adapters, my company is buying me a car but it only has wired androidauto. Lot of people say calinkit is good, I can buy it on aliexpress for like $20-30

>>28448094
It never switched. Your dad is just retarded.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_tire

>>28456332
>Why didn't this asshole orientate the crib so a sliver of the wheel isn't making contact?
Why would you not want the wheel to make contact?

>>28457719
I couldn't believe it when I went to Australia and you can pump before you pay. Like a trip back to the 60s.
Too bad they're ruining it as fast as possible.

Time for a VERY STUPID question:

I've asked this once before, and I recall getting a few candidates, but none were 100%.

I am a bit of a meme historian and I'm researching this "Big Dog," or possibly "Tuff Dawg," a largely forgotten meme from 2007~2010. The oldest instance I can find online is dated 2007. Before you mention it, yes, I have found the T-Shirt company that is still selling this dog on shirts to this day. That's not what I'm after.

Do you see that minivan reflected in the glasses?

Can you, through all these JPEG artifacts, identify this van? Its make/model? It would obviously have had to have been in the wild before September, 2007, the earliest date I can find. But, there are a lot of years before 2007.

The van most fitting the bill is a "2006-07 Toyota Sienna LE," but I'm not 100% convinced that that is what it is.

>>28446089 (OP)
>>28446093
>>28446098
>anon doesn't know whether to swap the entire assembly or not
>he thinks he knows what parts suck and what parts don't
Ignorance. I've answered you before, you dumbass. First of all, everyone knows that unless you have a literal supercar, you replace it all at once. Secondly, you don't need to buy OEM if money is a concern. Most importantly, I'd ask why you're in a car which stresses you out this much with repair costs? Sounds like you weren't meant to afford this car. Yeah, your only choice for now is pick an aftermarket part and hope it holds. Good luck! Maybe shop around? Anyway, you'll never catch me driving what you're driving.

>>28446439
Not unless the part is like a motor, and yeah you're an idiot

>>28446446
High grit sandpaper, then reapply clearcoat.

>>28446458
>>28446469
>>28457720
I guess I'd get one that can be refilled with a grease gun

>>28446948
Who needs a tachometer

>>28448189
>>28454746
>go into an Autozone in Maine
>Lightning flashes across the sky just as I arrive, like I'm the Devil or something.
>power flickers everywhere
>walk into Autozone
>can't buy stuff because their network is down
>gotta wait for it to restart
>cool we can talk about engines to pass the time says I
>boomer clerk says immediately, i don't know shit about motors
>neither did anyone else there
>most real autozone experience

>>28454935
You're either burning or leaking it. If leaking, check for leak and fix it. If burning, you'll need to repair motor internals, or at least keep adding oil. I do remember some Ford motors do burn oil slowly. It's common enough, and doesn't mean it's clapped out just yet. My 99 corolla burns oil.

>>28468182
you might be able to get away with just injecting fresh grease with a syringe

>>28468213
>the Devil asks you to talk about topicname to pass time
I mean I won't blame them

Anyone happen to know a good chemical cleaner for DPFs that breaks down the ash and soot?

My 2012 edge kinda jumps when it shifts into second gear in the mornings. I already gad the transmission replaced. Is it gonna blow up again?

>>28468085
I think it's a Nissan Leaf

>>28468592
sawzall

What car should I get as a single man, late 20s, 6’5, and my budget is up to $1.5K/mo in the Midwest. Prefer lower cost if there are good options. I go outdoors and camping sometimes but I don’t tow or off-road much at all.
Goal is to have a family someday. . .

>>28446089 (OP)
Where's a good place to share eBay listings for car parts?

>>28468889
Also snows a lot here. . . I would love a classic car but I don’t know how well it would hold up as a daily driver year round

Why pushrods have more low end torque than overhead camshaft? I heard that it was because it just uses two valves per cylinder, but couldn't the same effect be achieved by using a SOHC?

My dad's retiring and losing his lease on his car and I'm gonna give him my old tiguan, but I wanted to buy a newer (2020-2025) golf. I was considering getting a gti or an r, but I don't think I've ever seen anyone talk about or drive an R
Is it worth the extra 10 grand for 4WD or no? Kinda spoiled with the 4wd on the tiguan but I'm unsure if it's worth the extra money
I can't drive a manuel

>>28468959
I have no firsthand experience but all of the reviews online and videos really say the R shines with the awd and extra power. making nearly 360 wheel at the dyno apparently higher than what a google search says its rated at.

>>28468704
That looks like a good candidate. Thank you for contributing to my mental illness.

>>28468923
Tuning, mostly. Pushrod engines typically don't rev high or breathe efficiently at high revs, so instead of chasing peak power you're better off focusing on tuning for torque at lower revs.

Any car brands that are pro white

>>28469015
But why would you prefer pushrods over SOHC?

>>28468085
>>28468704
Nissan Leaf didnt come out till 2010 according to wiki. So thats probably not it unless someone's been editing the car in the glasses.

Considering buying a shitbox with a sun-ravaged roof. Is it worth getting Maaco on the job? I have no idea what rates are looking like right now.

>>28469044
>But why would you prefer pushrods over SOHC?
Pushrods are cheaper and more compact, that's about it. The advantage over SOHC isn't that big on inline engines (which is why SOHC I4 and I6 designs were more common than pushrod ones in the last 50 years) but on V6 and V8 engines you still only need one camshaft to run both cylinder banks - a SOHC V engine requires double the camshafts and the chain/gear/belt drive to them becomes more complicated.

Of course in modern petrol engines you'd prefer VVT DOHC with variable intake runners, unless you're trying to cram a V8 into a small engine bay.

I have picked up 3 2nd hand compressors over time. Time to respray my 4runner. This is my air setup currently, any sprayheads tell me why this wouldn't work? I will probably do panel by panel so I don't abuse the poor compressors anyways.

>>28469016
Ford and only Ford.

>>28468889
>>28468896
Whatever car isn't fucked up

How tight does the brass nut have to be on this? just snug? It has an o-ring

>>28469712
Tight

>>28468889
>can afford up to a $1,500 a month car payment
>on top of insurance, gas, and everything else

Must be nice to live somewhere that pays decent wages.

>cries in Pennsylvania

Will this make my car go faster?

>>28470552
(you)

>>28470151
You know, you can always move if you hate where you're at. You're in a shithole area all right, so I would move

>>28466325
A real professional is already good immediately

>>28463388
Take 12 volts and short it directly to the starter. If it spins, your problem is probably not the starter itself. Next, see if it gets power.

Shop serviced my car and overfilled the oil by like 1 quart. Car didn't lose a drop of oil in two weeks and then the next day the entire quart of oil was gone, should I be worried?

>>28470773
How do you know they overfilled it?

>>28447712
>why are commies retarded
self-answering question

>>28469016
japanese cars
you know im right

Anyone know where I could find instructions on how to break in DFC rotors and pads? I found a forum post suggesting its extra hard/painful: https://autogeekonline.net/threads/geomet-geospec-element3-etc-coated-rotors-break-in.126366/
But I checked the site and couldn't find instructions and in fact it says it's "minimal": https://www.dynamicfriction.com/products/5000-advanced-brake-pads
So who's right, the forum autists or the company? I'm honestly willing to trust the autists but I don't have any instructions to work off of.

>>28470836
There's this stick thingie in the engine you can pull out to see how much oil it has. Pretty handy.

>>28470773
that's a bit concerning. were you consistent about when you measured each time? When the engine is dead cold and all of the oil from the cams and etc is in the pan, it will generally be higher than when you check it 3 minutes after it was just running.
+losing a QUART in two weeks, you should notice it somewhere. The drain bolt or the filter? Or even smell it when it does leak out and touch the block...

>>28470956
honestly I would just follow this.

97 accord often hold rpm at 2k during cruising even when clutch disengaged and I have to gear up to hit it down back to normal

>>28471061
iacv failing maybe? but I imagine you would also be having idle issues as well, so I'm not sure.
maybe throttle body, or tps sensor?
id lean towards the iacv first

how to watch the nurburgring 24h in the U.S.?

>>28471093
https://ctxt.io/2/AAD4QCPcEA

>>28471077
idle is a little high but stable at around 1100rpm; factory default was 850 or something. air filter etc. clean.

>iacv failing
yes, maybe, I have to dig it. But there was something I noticed when I dropped the complete exhaust downpipe during a 45 degree climb, until I got a new pipe the car sounded like rally cars when slowing down w/ engine break or naturally. like those riced BMW cars do. I think it also doesn't cut off gas during deceleration. the mileage is also about 210 miles for 47 liters.

>>28471119
not cutting fuel could be the tps thinking you're applying throttle when you really aren't, as well as the higher idle. or the throttle cable itself. or who the fuck knows, so many things cause shit like this. good luck b.

>>28470996
Your dipstick has marks for each quart on it?

>>28471146
have you never seen your dipstick? it's got marks for overfilled and underfilled
in between is "good"

>>28471125
thanks for the tip

>>28471152
So how do you know it was overfilled by 1 qt just by looking at the dipstick?

>>28470773
Check other reservoirs/circuits separated from engine oil by seals/gaskets. For example, in Ecotec/B207 it's common for the oil to escape into the power steering or vice versa (had it in mine).

>>28470773
You measured it wrong on one or both occasions.

>>28470773
>anon realizes he doesn't understand how to check oil level

>>28471061
Sounds like a sticking throttle, but not sure why

>>28471146
>>28471152
>>28471180
I hate to butt in, but the oil level check procedure is outlined in the vehicle's owner manual. That is the correct way to do it: however the manual says. Otherwise, the only thing the dipstick says for sure is whether you have some oil left, or no oil left

Can an aftermarket heads-up display show info such as hybrid power gauge and energy flow indicator? Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

How long can you actually drive on a spare donut tire? Is it as risky as people say? Would I have a death wish waiting until Monday to get a new tire (just put it on now driven maybe 6 miles home).

>>28471630
I don't think it's a big issue just make sure it's properly inflated and you follow the speed rating on it (50 mph?).

>>28471646
Alright. Seems to be. Yeah it's 50.

>alternator fails
>get it replaced
>new one starts failing a few weeks later
>garage says "oh yeah guess that was was faulty oops" and they replace that one
>2 months later now looks like the new one is failing again
What are the odds of them fucking this up twice? Battery health looks fine so I'm pretty sure this is the same issue again unless it's some other wiring thing, but everything looks okay

How bad is it that my brake caliper pistons dust boot has a tear? Can I drive on it for a week or 2 while I figure out what I want to do about it?

>>28471384
>>28471437
Car on level ground, engine cold, take dipstick out, clean it, put it in and take it out again, measure. Is that not how you do it?

>>28471508
Probably not. Try Hybrid Assistant app, it might have a HUD mode or something.

Should I install new brake pads when replacing brake rotors because of wear? I usually do both at the same time, but for this car the OEM manual has a technical advice bulletin with the following:
>Do not replace serviceable brake pads when replacing brake discs. There is no technical reason that could justify a replacement.
>Replace the brake discs only.
>Do not replace the brake pads.
>No warranty claims will be accepted for unnecessary replacements of brake pads

>>28472199
If the pads are fine and there's no abnormal wear pattern, then there's not really any real reason to change them, you just need to bed them back in on your new disc. Nothing is stopping you from changing them if it makes you feel better, however, you'd just be spending money sooner than you'd need to.

there is a cheap Chrysler neon for sale near me is there anything majorly wrong with them ive always kind of wanted one

Got a certified car, didn't check anything as it's still under warranty.
6 months and 3k miles later decided to check the engine oil dipstick after properly warmed up and rest for 5 minutes
It shows half inch above the upper mark, amber color
Should i be concerned about oil dilution? I'm going to take it to the dealer for the scheduled maintenance. Cx-5 2.5l NA 2022 and low miles for reference.

Wtf is wrong with my vehicle /o/?
>not throwing codes
>fluids checked
>Air filter swapped
>spark plugs replaced
>using forscan software and proper OBD2 reader
>symptom: At 2-4k rpm, my car stutters, seems turbo related

Wtf is wrong with my vehicle /o/? Part 2

Only thing I can think of is a vacuum line somewhere is damaged somewhere since the vehicle operates alright at higher RPM but sluggish at low RPM. Here is another run I did with more datapoints

some more information. Whats going on with that trottle position sensor?? I don't feel like it acts up

>>28471630
I've driven for weeks and hundreds of miles

>>28471508
Yes, but possibly with hax/bypasses

>>28472007
Maybe they're putting in old alternators? Did you provide the part?

>>28472214
They're actually not bad

My mom's 2013 Wrangler Sport radio cuts in and out about every three seconds. Internet suggested removing fuse 97 overnight as well as holding in the volume and tune knobs. Neither one made any difference.

Is there any other troubleshooting we can do? She doesn't want to have to open the dash until she's sure of what's wrong and the fix for it, or to replace the radio.

>>28472203
Thanks. Needed some reassurance, most places on the web recommend replacing pads and rotors together.

>>28472026
I ended up just picking up a "new" caliper from autozone to be "safe" but would still be curious to know the answer to this question.

>>28473203
I didnt mean to put safe in quotes kek.

>>28472007
that's very very not likely. Do they keep buying bargain bin alternators? the cheapest of the cheap? Even then, that is fucking sus. IS the belt being properly tensioned?
>>28472157
It depends. My manual and some other cars I've owned specify that you should measure the oil level after the car has been running for a bit. Turn the engine off, and let it settle for a minute, and then measure it. So, that's what I do.
>>28472416
>>28472369
>>28472367
That is really not good. look at those boost pressures. wastegate actuator probably. could also be the solenoid.
CJ5Z-9K378-B maybe for your car? Change that first, it's substantially cheaper and easier than a wastegate actuator.

>>28473725
>CJ5Z-9K378-B
Literally hunting for this part as we speak. I find it really strange that I am not getting any codes at all. The only other part I am considering, based purely on other posts I've read, is the VVT (variable valve timing solenoid), part # CJ5Z9K378B

>>28473732
>part number
oops, VVT solenoid is BE8Z6M280A

>>28473732
a VVT solenoid shouldn't fuck up boost control like you're seeing. They just mess with camshaft timing / spinning by messing with oil flow. I'd be surprised if this was the cause of your issue, but who knows.

oh christ, that solenoid is actually expensive as well ($150). The one that came up first was a chingchong part on amazon for $20 which...will last who knows how long. idk how to decide whether the actuator or the solenoid is the problem.

there's also this one but I wouldn't get that just yet:BL3Z9K378A

>>28473755
>BL3Z9K378A
This seems to be for 3.5L v6.
>CJ5Z-9K378-B
Yes the boost solenoid is around $200 CAD, but reviews on non OEM are sketchy, plus my time (work vehicle). Will update tomorrow assuming I find one locally. My bigger concern is the timing belt swap I am nearly due for, getting a couple of quotes tomorrow.

I'm going to install new headers. Should I reuse the O2 sensors? I just replaced the sensors a year ago.

I had 2 pints of beer @5.4% alcohol 12 hours ago. Am I safe to drive?

>>28474261
Yes? o2 sensors should last a decade or two, no need to buy new ones when they're already new-ish.

>>28474376
Thanks.

how to make my engine/exhaust noise louder in the cabin?
sometimes i lay down the rear seats when i wanna feel like i'm going fast as fuck boi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZTFLkbOXpE

>>28469071
The earliest image I have is from September 2007, though the one source I can find dates the start of the meme (van included) at July of that year.

Wish me luck anons

>>28475102
based. looks like an easy but annoying job just cause of where it's located. everyone seems to do it from the wheel well instead of just doing it under the car.

>>28475131
So annoying. Just finished. My arms are scratched to shit and those little clamps are near impossible without a small channel lock to hold them where you can't see. Its 40 celcius outside to boot. About to hook forscan up and go for a ride... Will update

FIXED!
>>28475131
>>28473725

>>28475286
that is nice. based. smooth yellow boost line.

>>28475289
I'm very happy, means I can go to work tomorrow, maybe 10 hours of reading forums trying to chase dead ends and the simple solution actually worked (for once). Going to be a nice drive to work tomorrow. I also reset my transmission adaptations, hopefully this was a good choice (its a bit rough sometimes)