Is it ok to use some kind of adhesive to fasten mudflaps to fenders? I don't want to drill holes in my fenders and chance causing rust.

I’m looking to buy a pre-owned Infiniti q50
How fucked am I?

>>28509768 (OP)
get pic related. make sure to clean the mating surface first.
watch out for bootlegged tape, make sure you get it from a reputable place and it comes properly packaged.
likewise you can use self taping screws if thats OEM, just spray paint it with some paint or you can even use nail polish.
you can even use petroleum jelly or other thick grease to prevent rusting. make sure the hardware is ss and its properly coated

>>28509782
make sure it only has 1 white owner who is 50 or older and you'll be fine.

Is there an archive for /o/ like desuarchive? Or once it's gone from the 4chan one, things are gone forever?

>>28509787
Cane here to say this. VHB works wonders and is a bitch and a half to get off.

mustang dark horse or gr supra 3.0?

how to refer to the paint scheme of pink and turquoise pastel splashes?

Got a persistant P0350 code and a shake while idle for my v35 nissan.
Checked all the coilpacks, one of the tubes had oil leaking in it so i replaced the valve covers, sparkplugs and the bad coilpack, but the code keeps coming back.
Only new thing after doing that job is this constant humming noise whenever the key is in the on on posititon but engine is off, is that noise like a PC trying to tell me something?
>noise
https://files.catbox.moe/njzot4.mp4
https://files.catbox.moe/490o6r.mp4

>>28510346
after the replacements did the shake return with the code?
Sounds like a magnetic gremlin and you can chase them to buggy relays or devo grounding or like leave the battery disconnected for 24 hours after rattling the gremlins out

>>28509768 (OP)
buy a locking nut (retainer nut clip thing?)+ the right kind of screw and just use your oem fenderliner holes, if possible.
that's how a lot of hondas do it at least.
https://www.rallyarmor.com/wrx_instructions/IMF92.pdf

Replaced speakers in Mazda6 non-bose model. Sounds better but sitll lacking a bit. I want to power them through an amp. Thinking of going ahead and putting speakers in all the empty slots and running the front stage from the amp. Any advice? Amp to power the fronts, amp to power the back and then run the back using head unit?

>>28510364
Usually the speaker housing is the perp of a system lacking. You can dose up the rms but without moving the right amount of air the speaker will be unhappy. The box usually has instructions for fabricating the appropriate space and people often forget about the soft and hard lining inside the housing. But you should amp the front speakers then sort the balance and fader

>>28510032
https://archive.4plebs.org/o

>>28509768 (OP)
Why don't you just get no-drill mud flaps

>>28510354
Checked the grounding, not sure how to check relays besides just making sure they're plugged in.
I hate electricity and it's black magic.

I am looking for 17 inch tires for my Kia. It currently has All Terrain tires I forget the name they are like the cheapest shittiest ATs BF Goodrich sells and are road-biased, they are quiet but they make me queasy in the rain or on gravel roads. I want a more aggressive tread for bad dirt roads - but I don't want tons of tire noise and don't do any sort of intentional off roading. Can I get something sort of in between an all terrain and a mud and snow tire? Ideally one suited for winter weather as well. I can look up the exact sizes tomorrow if that'd be helpful.

>>28510742
These are probably most common. Run 12v thru 86 and 85 and test for volts, then test at 87 and 30 for continuity. Sometimes the armature fucks up.. I use a regulated 12v supply but you can do real ghetto shit with 12 from batteries. The sound could be from a servo motor like windscreen wiper or something pinging off the electric window motor, possibly the thermo fan.

>mistakenly pulled off a coolant hose while disconnecting other shit in the engine bay.
Can I just top up the coolant or should I worry about air in the line? I'm new to this.

>>28510242
Yes m8

When you're working on your car, do you wear gloves? I've started doing this because I got fed up with how filthy my hands get.

>>28510771
More sidewall is required if you want low road noise and decent traction across terrain. Being 17 space is already at a premium without rolling fenders.

>>28510578
I already have a pair on hand that I want to install; they have holes to drill through but id prefer using either a glue or a tape to hold them instead.

Im at my wits end and I need help guys.
I've got a 1997 Mazda B4000 which has had a persistent issue where the right turn signal just refuses to work. I have replaced the flasher, turn signal switch and tried cleaning the contacts and just nothing is working. I've also replaced the bulbs but I think its an internal issue. The signal doesn't register on the dash but when I move the steering wheel there's clearly a clicking sound that is very faint but can be heard.
The left turn signal works completely fine and functions normally it just wont register the right turn signal.
Any help at all or suggestions on where to work next would be greatly appreciated, thank you all in advance.

>>28511016
very nice truck. What happens when you use the hazard light switch?

>>28511029
On the dash only the left turn signal starts flashing while the right side stays silent, the left lights flash but the right doesnt do jack shit. Brake lights work fine which is odd to me. Someone mentioned the ABS may be causing the issue but I cant find any info on that kinda issue happening to a B series or Ranger.
Also thank you I love it dearly I just wish I could use my right signal.

>>28511032
Well.. I don't know these trucks but I assume both blinkers are on a common relay so if one works that means the relay should be alright. If there is continuity at the stalk when switched and the bulb is live, then you could try running a new wire to another relay spliced off the original blinker relay, or a new run to the original, but I feel like problem is through the stalk to the internals of that steering wiring cluster.. on 90s gear that is pretty old now. I would definitely not give up on that truck and electrical hacks are pretty easy

>>28511035
This truck was sold to me with "electrical issues" which in reality is just alot of small issues that compounded over time that the previous owner made no effort to fix. When I got it the wipers wouldnt turn off which turned out to be the multifunction switch was just filled with goop basically and the wiper switch had been gummed up in the ON position. The door locks also stopped working which was just corroded contacts and the speedometer comes in and out which was just a old sensor on the diff. Overall Im not at all gonna give up infact Im basically doubling down as this is my new daily. I just really wanna figure this out so I can stop cutting people off and not run the risk of getting pulled over for something stupid. I appreciate your input, Im gonna probably try inspecting the wires but Id think if there was an issue with the connection Id be able to see it in all the times Ive taken the shroud off the steering column but who knows maybe Im blind. Thanks man I appreciate it alot.

Acura
Infiniti
Lexus

Force rank these brands, V6 sedans specifically

>>28511237
Infinitis have a certain fun that you don’t really expect.

Lexus is probably the nicest to drive and own.

Acuras always felt like a Honda with leather. Even with a few more HP, lacking the luxury.

>>28511012
>they have holes to drill through
Then they're NOT no-drill mud flaps

>>28510922
Yes. Always. I can never get dirt from under my fingernails out or from all the pores and cracks in my skin. I don't know how gloveless guys deal with that shit.
I also cook as a hobby so I need clean hands.

Protip, wear cotton inspection gloves under the latex.
The cotton gloves absorb sweat, help keep your hand clean when your glove inevitably breaks, and makes sliding on a new glove a breeze.

>>28510519
Thank you very much anon. Nothing was coming up on google.

Should I install coilovers myself if I've never really worked on a car before?
Also why are torque specs so hard to come by? No one ever seems to mention them even when they're talking about a specific car.

>>28511403
> He doesn't wear a third pair of gloves

>>28512234
idk if you want to deal with a spring compressor on your first job working on a car.

What is this? This happens when it rains, and only on this one specific panel. These splotches appear, and then go away once it dries up.

>>28512278
What is the worst of that which could happen?

Is there a single hot-v engine with dual or port injection? Seems they are all direct only.

Can anyone comments on Meat&Doria parts? They dont seem to be an OE supplier and Ive seen mixed reviews, but apparently theyre made in shitaly not china

>>28512419
I don't know, but was that panel repainted or something?

>>28509787
>watch out for bootlegged tape
Seems like all of it is counterfeit.

>>28512278
I don't think I need a spring compressor to install coilovers.

>car weighs 2500 pounds
>Choosing between 2 sets of wheels
>RPF1, no good colours but 4 pounds lighter than stock per wheel, supposedly 1 pound on wheel = 10 pound reduction anywhere else, so 160 pounds less.
>PF07, same weight, nicer colour.
Should I even care about a difference this small?

>>28513049
Not unless you're in some kind of competition setting. For a road car that doesn't see race use, it's a complete non-issue.

>>28512234
Depends on the car, but the vast majority of coilovers are piss easy to install, so I'd say go for it. Ease of information also applies to "depends on the car". MX5's are well documented and popular enough that info is a breeze to find, but cars without a large or cult following will always lack info.

My 2002 Subaru Impreza idles fine but sometimes when I try to give it gas it really struggles, sometimes even stalling. If I leave it parked overnight it sometimes does fine for a few hours the next day (but other days its bad right away). At its worst, it would stall immediately upon giving gas.
Mechanic has already done:
>new spark plugs
>new air filter
>new fuel filter
>new spark plug wires
>cleaned throttle body
>cleaned iac valve
Seems better but problem not gone away. My mechanic suggested maybe replacing throttle position sensor as next thing to try? Any other ideas I should suggest to him? He is a great mechanic and I trust him but looking for second opinion.
There were a bunch of check engine codes before the work was done, but the light is off now and no pending/qeued codes either, and the problem so far seems not as bad as before the work was done but it hasnt been fully resolvled
Thanks

>>28512748
u may not. is the front a strut? and the rears? it's helpful to be able to compress the springs just to remove them but the threat of getting killed by the tool/springs is a lot less when it's a onepiece unit o fshocks + springs + tophat that you just remove all at once.

>>28513736
Yea its all one piece. I think the hardest part is gonna be figuring out what settings i want.

>>28512695
It could have; there was body damage on that side of the car, I figured that panel could've been replaced or repainted at some point. But ive never seen water spots appear like that on paint. The clear is perfectly smooth, no bubbles or anything of the sort when it's dry.

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F4D2TX1F
Would you trust this to be accurate or should I get something else?

>>28510922
Depends on what I'm doing. Often times they rip off anyway so I don't even bother

>>28510922
Absolutely, and even then I still spray them down with brake cleaner occasionally to stop my tools or whatever I'm grabbing getting covered in filth.

These work well for protecting your valve stems and core from being messed with if you live near vindictive cowardly petty people.

>>28510938
um what is that mean?
I guess I am willing to accept a bit of road noise for more traction on rough terrain - but I don't want like ultra chunky monster tires - just something more off road friendly than my current road-biased all terrains

I like small wheels 15in would be fine with me

Would it be insane to ask a body shop to extend my sideskirts? The stock ones look better than any other option but they're too short to match my bumper.

>>28510922
>>28511403
This is what I do. Though I use dish gloves (libman industrial) since they are reusable and the cuffs are longer. Wearing socks under the plastic just makes everything easier.

>>28509768 (OP)
Drilling holes isn't a problem if you seal it up afterwards. Bostik ISR 70-03, OB1 multi-surface, or 3M 5200. Silyl modified polymers/urethanes. Use that shit for everything. One stop shop for all your slap job needs.

>>28513514
Most common causes of power loss, besides the ones you've already touched on, are dirty maf sensor, dirty pcv valve, burned out O2 sensors, and vacuum leaks (dry cracked hoses/intake housings). Ignition coils could also be a potential issue.

>>28509768 (OP)
Mrs here.
P301 plus random multiple misfires.
It's a new engine too. Already replaced the precat o2 sensors. Gunna check sparks today in case the lean trim has fouled them already. Anything else to check?

>>28514381
>>28514639
Oh good mentions. Slightly different problem but similar causes.

2013 subaru legacy. Oil at temp and check engine lights came on and the cruise control light was flashing. I checked it out again after letting the engine cool down for a while and the cel and cruise are still going. What's wrong with it?

>>28509768 (OP)
I have to choose between the mk5 VW Rabbit and the 7th gen Civic EX coupe on my drive as a daily commuter. Both are 5 speed. What would be the more reasonable choice?

>>28514833
Gonna have to use a code reader. I think Subarus throw up the cruise light anytime a CEL comes on. You could disconnect the negative battery terminal and reconnect and see if it comes back

>>28514833
Could be an easy fix, check your oil level. I used to get a cel once a month on my Forester, and a quart of oil always worked

How do I know what battery to get to replace mine? There is nothing special written on it. If I remove it, will I find more hints?

Mazda 3, 2016, Skyactiv-d 1.5

>>28515041
You ask the store clerk and they’ll find the right size. Being a jap shit box it could be h5 or 35.
Or look up the part on a dealer website for your specific car and it should say the size. The battery should say it somewhere as well

Rear diff is noisy, car not worth fixing, what's the worst that could happen if I just drive it until it dies?

>>28515131
Nigga just change the diff. It'll either break into unlimited slip or lock up.

>>28515041
Groupo 35

VatoZone cashier will probably swap it for you

realistically how much can a 2022 silverado 2.7l turbo haul? I really only going to haul lumber and furniture.
dad was trying to point me towards getting a v8 but I really dont think im going to be towing heavy and I dont want to pay an extra 4-5k for one.

>>28509768 (OP)
get a set of these on ebay
only problem is they sometimes get lose but I've had mine on for over a year and haven't actually lost one

Is it possible to remove the case of this side mirror? (2003 Toyota Corolla). I think the motor assembly is screwed into it but I can’t access it because of the mirror. Is there a way to pop the glass of the mirror out?

So, the vehicle I recently purchased now has 200,000 miles on the odometer, and an oil change is due soon. It seems to have always been run with conventional oil. Will it hurt anything if I go ahead and make the switch to synthetic?

So I bought a fairly unmolested LS400, am I retarded for wanting these mods, in this order. Turns out the suspension is fucked so we're doing the coilovers regardless, I was just wondering about the rest.

Coilovers to drop the thing about an inch. Not going full tard and slamming it, 45deg wheels, nothing like that.
Nicer, twin branch exhaust with 4 exits
Upgrade to modern gearbox (Say, ZF-1 or similar)
Big brakes/ brake upgrade
Saigon Spooler/Taiwan Twister/, again not retarded, small-ish one so it stays driveable, possibly twin/sequential if the funds allow it

Friend who is doing the work on the thing has had them for 20 odd years or so, these are what he's recommended. It's a '96.

What's the easiest car from the 90s on to work on? A lot of people suggest NA MX5s but it's difficult to find a stock one that isn't expensive for what it is. I just want a reasonable project car.

>>28516157
Definitely not. Do it.

Fixable?

There are tar spots on my car at the rear driver-side passenger door. Any tips to get them off? I don't want to ruin the paint. Hear WD-40 actually works.

>>28510346
that code doesnt indicate which cylinder is misfiring unfortunately. get a scantool that will do a misfire counter to narrow down which one is causing the problem. try swapping the spark plug and coil on that cylinder with a different cylinder. if it moves you know it was the spark plug/coil. if it stays on that cylinder it's most likely the wiring harness or connector.

>>28513847
i wouldnt. i'd do a harbor freight unit over that cheap chinese CHINKYXPOSKFK brand garbage.

>>28516815
bug and tar remover, soak them for like 10 minutes then rub carefully with a plastic scraper tool. if they're still stuck keep soaking them down and trying again. it'll eventually come off.

Anyone know if there is a open source version of a radio interface adapter similar to connects2 adapters?

>>28509768 (OP)
Did Ford make any performance cars in the 60’s and 70’s other than the Mustang and Torino?

What's the best undercoating? I have a mazda cx-3 and live in michigan so I'll have to worry about salt/snow. I wasn't aware of wax based undercoating and I've been told to go with oil generally. Looking for anyone's experinces

What happens here?

I just got a manual and been driving it to work. when I stop in traffic, I'm usually stopped in neutral with the foot on the brake. Unless I happen to see the traffic lights and can preemptively get into gear, I find it hard to react to the car in front peeling off, and then it feels like I'm taking too long to take off because I a) have to take the time to shift into first and b) take the time to not stall in first. What do you guys do in anticipation to start going?

What are the disadvantages of transverse engine layouts?

>>28518050
Makes you gay.

>>28517888
Trauma kit

never done any aftermarket suspension or anything like that, but any advice for someone installing bags for the first time?

>>28517949
watch the cross lights if you can see it. If not…sit in first. Wearing out your throw out bearing isn’t great but that said I’ve never heard of someone needing to change one before the clutch…

>>28518142
buy extra fittings and lines so you don't feel bad when you fuck it up

>>28518142
also another stupid question, but should I use loctite on the thread of the bolt that goes thru the ball joint and the knuckle? The old control arm had a pin thing poked out of a hole drilled thru the bolt. This one just had a locking nut on the end but no hole/pin thing

>>28518150
Ok will do. I'm also thinking about replacing those 90s coming off of the strut with a straight connector instead. Bought this kit used off of marketplace and it seems like it's barely been used at all

>>28517949
Just do it at your own pace man there's no rush. If you're struggling with the engine stalling remember to give it gas as you let off the clutch, with practice it'll be smooth and quick.

>>28518050
annoying to service things at the ends of the engine e.g. timing belts, water pumps, clutches etc.
if a v engine, annoying to replace rear cylinder bank plugs

>>28516815
I build roads for a living and we use kerosene usually. WD40 works, and personally I keep a bottle of baby oil in my bag because it works pretty good as well while not being toxic as fuck.

what kind of toyota does pepe have on his head ?

Need to replace the front struts on my fa1 civic. Will buying the bargain bin ones ruin my ride quality? Will ebay coilovers fail instantly and kill me?

>>28517709
fluid film, woolwax, anything lanolin based basically. buy the gallon and the spray gun and apply liberally each fall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiIym5JiMOc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRsD-fgt6h0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epkeq3VIFEE

>>28517888
there is a hole and strap on the other side, the stealership would sell a $250 first aid kit option you could strap in there. in 90% of these heaps it's just empty with a dangling strap.

>>28518151
locking nut should be sufficient, but check the service procedure to make sure

As I was pulling into work this morning I heard a loud spring like sound coming from the passenger side front end as I was coming to a stop. Immediately afterward there was a loud metallic grinding sound. The car FELT fine, I didn't have time to check it. I assume it's something with the breaks or suspension?

>>28518493
i would guess one of your brake pads or anti-rattle clips fell apart. would take the wheel off and inspect

>>28518495
They all look fine. I'm thinking it might be the pad indicator. Would that make a low pitched spring sound when triggered? I'm at work right now and can't take the wheel off.

>>28518569
maybe, take the wheel off and measure the pad depth remaining

What is the correct way to modestly lower a daily driver?
When it comes to lowering springs that drop the ride height by an inch AT MOST, I'm completely lost.
With a spring height so close to stock, can I swap them out and call it a day?
Do I need to swap out dampers as well?
And yet others say I should just go with coilovers because they're made to work as one package deal.
And what about end links? Apparently I need to put in adjustable ones to make sure the sway bars aren't preloaded at the lower ride height.
No one on the interwebs can seem to agree on the proper way to do it. My goal is to improve aesthetics and handling without sacrificing comfort and daily-drivability. Not compromising is especially important to me because I live in a region with harsh winters and many potholes.
A rear sway bar upgrade is the one thing that will be a clear benefit with little downside. Other than that, I just don't know.
Pic related, trying to figure out what to do with my golf and this looks pretty ideal.

Is it stolen valor if I tell people I'm a mechanic when they ask me what I do even though I work on the lube rack?

>>28518174
But for a performance car where you should expect some amount of compromise in ease-of-access to the engine, it doesn't affect the performance?

finna import a low millage evo X mr or one of them modern skylines, like a v37 three litre.

I got a £30,000 and while im not massively into cars modern ones just look shit. Curse Europe with its faggy desire for electric vehicles.

Was looking at a 540i but there just too much tech everywhere.

My mom called me to tell me that her 2012 Prius wouldn't start and was just flickering random lights etc. By the time I got over there the next day it was completely unresponsive and once I checked the 12v battery I found that it was at 1.2v. This battery is only a couple of years old and has never died before and in this case it's probably because my dad drove it and didn't turn the car off properly or didn't close one of the doors all the way, I don't think the car would have developed an extreme battery drain out of nowhere. Do you guys think it's worth trying to charge the battery or is it too far gone and just needs replacement?

>>28509768 (OP)
My Honda POS makes this obnoxious tinnitus-like ringing noise whenever it's not raining. Less than 2500 miles on the fucking thing and dealer says "It's a feature™".
Anything that can be done to stop it? Will adding sound deadening foam to the engine bay actually do anything? Or should I just cut my losses and sell?
I regret car shopping on a rainy weekend. Never again.

>>28515041
S-95

>>28518941
At low speeds or always? If it's the electric motor I don't think it's in the engine bay.

>>28518971
Always. There's a different whirring noise that's definitely the motors and that I don't really mind, and then there's the embarrassing "chorus of angels" below 25mph, but it's neither of those. It's a constant high pitched ring, just a pitch lower than my tinnitus.
If it's rainy or wet, it doesn't happen.

>>28518640
If you know how to fix one single thing on a car, you’re a mechanic

Already got my 1.6L SlowMW for a daily. Looking for a faster fun car(to speed).
Is the RX 8 THAT problematic? I am already autistic about maintenance on my BMW, realistically how much worse would it be for a rotary?
>Why not an old M model or something?
Because Greekland, where high displacement engines are taxed to hell and back. Plus even an RX 8 that would need an engine rebuild would still come off cheaper than any used performance car.
Also I don't want insane bhp. Lightweight car + 200~ bhp is plenty enough for me

how's the VW 2.5? my beetle has one and honestly (im a dumbass) i didnt even know i5s existed before i got it. mine's a 2012 with like ~55,000 miles on it
was a hand-me-down from my mom, my father planned on buying me a car but we learned pretty quickly that our $10k budget wouldnt get us much

>>28518872
Definitely worth a try. Also check if something drains the battery, even if you don't believe that's the case.

Key fob has been intermittently dying. Hasn't worked for almost two weeks and came back to life today. It's a pain in the arse because the only keyhole is on the passenger side, and I have to learn over and unlock the driver door from inside. The buttons have worn out and the circuit board exposed so I supposed it got damaged by water or static, but then I don't know why it comes back to life.
Not sure what I can do about that if anything.
The second fob is fucked too. If they both die am I going to be stuck leaning over the centre console every time I get in or paying a grand for a replacement?

>>28519659
just buy a new battery and put it in retard

>>28519126
Only issue is charging it out of the car kinda seems like a pain in the ass. I need a charger/maintainer for my bike over the winter anyway so I don't mind buying one, but reading the instructions they make a whole deal out of rigging some shit up with a 15 foot battery cable between the negative terminal and clamp. Car isn't really in a place where I can do it in the car either.

I'll see if it drains again once it's got a working battery, however that happens, but trying to diagnose something like that with all the electronic bullshit in a Prius seems like it could be a real nightmare. The car has some kind of dealer-installed aftermarket alarm that a shop previously said would be an absolute nightmare for THEM to remove so I'm not looking forward to dealing with that if it's the culprit either.

>>28519674
It's not the battery

I don't drive much but my rear tyres (last replaced ~2yrs ago) are showing sign of wear, not on the treads themselves but the edges- picrel. How urgent is this to change? Probably going to sell the car in a year but I don't know if they'll last that long or otherwise I should replace them now

lets say I'm taking a right turn while going 40mph. When should I downshift? I feel like getting into the gear I want to use out of the turn before I start turning is the correct way, but sometimes I can't get there fast enough and end up coasting with the clutch in for the turn. What do you all do?

>>28519878
dry rot. That's honestly not too bad, but they're on their way out. If it were me I'd wait until it either failed inspection or sold. Check for cracks in between the tread too if you're really worried and keep an eye on it.

>>28519942
Idk man just change gears whenever, no law anywhere against changing gears while turning.

https://ebay.us/m/yPF5cX

Are these fake NGK plugs? Can't really tell the difference, physical retailers are price gouged here and sell plugs for 33AUD per plug

>>28519948
Hmm yeah I'll keep an eye on it for now. Thanks for the help

So I know Civics have a vibrant modding community, I imagine it's easy to find part & documentation. Does that also hold true for Accords, Corollas & Camrys (Camries?)? I know the last 2 are Toyota but they're also popular Japanese sedans. I'm looking for a used car and there's a few of each at a good price, but I'd prefer something with a little more space than a Civic, I've driven a 2k4 and it's a little small for my liking, but I really want to be able to do my own work on it.

>don't know shit about car maintenance/repair
>always replace my own engine and cabine air filter anyway
>once let it go for an entire year and it didn't look visibly dirty
these things never look dirty. they never look stained or coated in dust, at best there are some tiny leaves or a single wasp stuck in the ridges

is this shit a scam? I'm feeling the same way about my own central hvac filter, I wait another month longer than I'm supposed to and there is barely and dust or hair stuck to it

>>28519659
Take the fob apart and gently rub some isopropyl/contact cleaner over the button connections. Might work, might not but it's an easy fix. My fob had a bunch of gunk on the pads where the lock/unlock activate and started working much better after cleaning.

>>28520198
People who make the guidelines have to consider a wide array of environmental conditions, variance in manufacturing, variance in car usage, and that people are careless and will let them in a bit longer than what's recommended. Also when the filter is visibly clogged its efficiency has already dropped significantly.

>>28520198
Yeah I dad’s in the seams boat. Now that I’m doing my own regular maintenance, I’m just gonna check both filters every few oil changes and keep a new one in the garage for when they look dirty

>>28520198
Air/cabin filters are one of the few things that can be left for decades without being changed, providing they're still clean. No need to change them unless they're dirty.

i have a 20y.o prius i would like to take on brief ulti-state 2000mile round-trip and then park it and list it for sale, but i need to insure it first. i am looking for some sort of month to month plan and best i can find is
>sign up with ~100 broker fee
>pay month to month
>refunded/prorate once i cancel
>>>all the super cheap insurance is known for not answering their phones and i predict trouble trying to cancel my plan.
can i remedy this by telling CC company to stop/block payments the day I have sell the prius? any repercussions for doing so?

advice?
I had no-sign-up-fee, month-to-month insurance with tesla insurance but i let my insurance expire, while trying to contact them via phone over the course of a month and they used that as an excuse to kick me off and not allow me to sign back up. i guess insurers are trying to leave california

also is there a way to circumvent the broker fees by just cold calling the major insurance companies?

This broker i just spoke to on the phone only has a $30 broker fee included in the $120 sign up fee with $48/mo insurance in suburban california

fuck, i was paying $38/mo with tesla

>>28509768 (OP)
In the past few days my car's (2006 Scion xB) steering wheel shakes from side to side when I drive at speed/accelerate. It doesn't veer off course or anything but it's still concerning.

Just checked the tire pressure.
Left front: 28 PSI
Right front: 30 PSI
Left rear: 31 PSI
Right rear: 30 PSI

I'm going to equalize the pressures/rotate my tires. Is that the root of the problem or does anyone think it might be something else? Is my car good to go on a 600 mile roundtrip this weekend as-is?

another car insurance question.
from what i understand if my prius is uninsured for 30days that puts a ding on my insurance rates?
but what if i am insured to drive another vehicle (my dads truck) while the prius is uninsured for 45days? do i get hit with a ding on my insurance rates for having a prius registered under my name that does not have active insurance on it?

>>28521028
new rust box.
what color looks best?

>>28520963
A maximum 3psi delta is not the cause of the shakes. Either a wheel is unbalanced or more likely suspension bushings are fucked and not holding the wheels in place like they should

>>28521120
Understood, thanks

>>28520963
Lost a wheel weight. If it's less noticeable while braking then it's probably a rear wheel.

Is there any danger in putting a 15mm spacer on my rear wheels but not my fronts?

>>28521194
not to you

I recently did a coolent flush. Now I have 15 gallons of mixed coolant and water leftovers. The city only accepts hazardous wastes three times a year and I just missed the last one. What am I supposed to do with this stuff?I live in a boonies and there are no sewers here and I cannot dump this into my septic system as is a two-stage. Where is a safe place to dumped this crap?

when its cold my gearbox grinds into second gear what can i do to eliminate it completely so i can sell the car?

>>28520771
>>28520883
nobody wants to do a month to month plan for a short period because people doing that are a pain in the ass and usually trying to scam them
get a real local insurance agent and get an ongoing policy that covers all of your cars.

>>28520963
swap front and back tires and see if the shaking moves. could be unbalanced tires, a broken cord in one of the tires, a bent rim, very worn suspension parts, etc, that will help narrow it down

>>28521111
orange on the left
and jesus, how much do you spend on paint?

>>28521396
some auto parts stores will take it, see if there are hazardous waste collections in other nearby towns. see if any local mechanics shops will take it for a small fee.
or just dig a hole and dump it, it's really not that hazardous, it's not like motor oil where it contaminates groundwater
or just keep it for a few months until the next collection

>>28521571
change the fluid to ac delco synchromesh friction modified.

>>28521818
I called every mechanic in the area, no one takes it.
other small towns have their own schedule, you need proof of residence to drop it off.
i got nowhere to dump it unless i go into the city and dump it into their sewer which isnt the best option
its all farm land and trees and lakes here, there is nowhere "safe" to just dump it, even if its diluted.
i could dump it at the ass end of my property where all the invasive ash and buckthorns grow, next pickup isnt till october.

>>28521396
Just dump it on the ground if you don't live in a city where you could just pour it into the bathtub drain.

I have a vovlo v70 2005, I need to replace the headlamp cover. Can I just get another lens cover or does the whole assembly gotta go?

>>28521904
what's wrong with the cover? if it's just faded you can sand it and clearcoat it and have it looking like new. if it's cracked, no you can't get just another lens cover normally, you would have to replace the entire assembly.

>>28521919
Yea the fucker is clean broken off like 3/8ths an inch. I went to one junkyard and they said there's two types of assemblies so I wanted to skate by with lens

>>28521818
drop it off in an autozone or walmart parking lot

im looking at buying a truck with ford 2002 duratech i4 engine. 2nd owner used the truck from 2018 to 2023, 20,000miles with no oil change. i hear the timing chain on this truck is very sensitive to lack of oil change, as it wears down the timing chain guides or something and from
what i understand, a broken timing chain will grenade the engine.

if i do buy the vehicle, will a timing chain job resolve my issue or will there be built up inefficiencies, lost compression, etc for the rest of the vehicle life? im buying this truck to replace my 350,000mi 2.5l lima ranger for 15-20% increased mpg of the 2.3l duratech engine. i get about 25mpg and this truck is known for 30mpg

this is gonna be one of those questions that gets asked a lot but is there a recommended EV for people on a budget?

>>28509768 (OP)
Yeah should be fine.
Lips are put on with adhesive all the time and stay stuck on.
Just make sure the surface is as clean as possible and you use the right adhesive(which one is the right one I have no idea).

>>28521396
jesus fucking christ you are so inept it isnt even funny

literally just sit your ass in a car and drive until there is noone around and dump it on the ground

I'm going to go look at a BMW E46 328i to buy tomorrow, what are some things to look for?
I already know about checking the rear subframe for cracks, rust in jacking points and arches and rattling sounds on the top end. Is there anything else big I'm missing?
I've also heard that the cooling system tends to shit the bed in these, is there a telltale for it?

>>28522553
Cooling system? Check for leaks, lol. Bring a flash light. Check front suspension too, boots and struts are probably OE. Open all the doors, make sure all the power windows work, turn on the a/c to cold, then check the heat. Turn the radio on. Check how crappy the headliner and A pillars are. Remove floor mats and run hand under where each mat was, check for wet or dampness or signs of it.
Can't check without removing, but I bet both front and rear air intake boots are split on the bottom and you won't see this till you change the air filter. Check all rubber and hoses while in the engine bay. Start car, listen for ticks, bad pulleys or squeels, etc. Inspect belt and hoses before starting car. Open trunk, make sure tools are in the BMW tool box. Inspect weatherstripping. Open glove box, make sure BMW flash light still there. Go for test drive, get it up to temp, get on the freeway, open it up a bit. Check for vibrations, and at what speed or grinding from rear end. Brake hard, see if it pulls left or right or shakes. Go back, park, get flash light, go look under front of car under engine now that it's been driven, see how many oil leaks drop or coolant. That car has a dipstick, check the oil.

>>28521396
Just dump in a bush you sperg

>>28521196
What do you mean

>>28515131
Depends on what noise it is. Gear whine will go indefinitely, just annoying. Carrier bearing rumble will also go damn near forever since the rotational speed is low but it is causing metal contamination of the fluid which will eventually affect the pinion bearings and cause them to start howling. The rotational speeds of these will be in the 3-4K rpm range on most cars so they can tear themselves up quickly. As they do they develop free play which then allows the pinion seal to leak . Eventually you'll run out of fluid and burn the thing up leaving you stranded somewhere inconvenient at best. That said, keep the fluid up with weekly, and then daily, checks. When that gets out of hand you'll know you've finally gotta make a choice.

My handbrake lights is randomly flashing should I be concerned? The handbrakes cables are broken anyways so I feel I can just ignore it but can't hurt to ask

where the fuck have the vin/plate number threads been???

>>28522969
carfax is not limited to 3 queries, and is no longer unlimited

>>28522839
>The handbrakes cables are broken anyways so I feel I can just ignore it but can't hurt to ask
Just get that fixed bud pls

>>28522970
problem is im trying to run a dealer plate and carfax and every other license plate runner cant do that

>>28522839
The handbrake light is sometimes also used as a low brake fluid indicator light. When mine was sometimes flickering on and off it was because I had a loose bleeder that was letting all my fluid out.

>>28522976
>carfax
>plate
carfax is for vins.

https://voca.ro/1nL8bJjsrgkS
What is that scraping noise? Only happens on cold start.

>>28522973
It's a shitbox that's probably not even worth a grand I just need to keep it for the last year of my program before I graduate. If it's not critical I'm letting it slip

>>28522990
it'll translate a plate # to vin. even autozone's site does that now

>>28520203
THanks. Gave it a try, didn't seem to do the trick unfortunately

my old panther has rattling cats. putting hand behind tailpipe i don't feel a lot of pressure. so I'm gonna remove them and see how bad they are.

I already put spacers on rear cause p0420/430. should I try to clean what I can and remove broken chunks? Gut/partially gut? don't want it to stink bad or be too loud.
also newest cheap cats on ebay are $80 each but they'll probably go bad quick, right? maybe this is easier

>>28523170
>>28520203
In fact the problem seems to have been a close to death car battery. Just got it replaced and the fob works good as new

>>28523193
if the pipes are fairly straight on either side, you can just cut the cats out and replace with pipes. if they're bent they might sell "test pipes" (for offroad use only lmao) that will clamp/weld in place. or if you don't want to mess with bending and welding you can just take the mess to a mexican exhaust shop and they'll fix it up for $40

Is it possible to colour match if I've gog a ceramic coat? Surely the shine would totally throw it off.

Could anyone post that Aston Martin plaque pic where it's lovingly made by an indian, I'm trying to insult a friend

>>28518965
where did you find this anon?
I could use it thanks (I bet there are other goodies in there)

>>28523854
Yes, the machine that measures the paint will look through any coatings to the basecoat color itself. After the new paint sets up a month you can slather the same shit on it and it should look the same.

>>28523903

>>28524007
thank you so much

>>28524007
God I hate Indians so much. All of our tech is worse than it was 10 years ago and its entirely Indians' fault.

>>28524021
Indian Derangement Syndrome

>>28524042
Shut the fuck up, Rajeesh. You will never fuck a white woman.

>>28509768 (OP)
do new cars all just use the ABS wheel speed sensors to get vehicle speed now? Still used to pre-2000s cars where it was either a speedo cable running directly off the gearbox output shaft, or a digital sender running off the output shaft.

>>28524512
there is usually a speed sensor on the transmission that vehicle speed comes from. wheels sensors are only used for abs, traction, and stability control

>>28521838
cant buy it in my country for some reason

my gf's got a 2005 c180/230 Kompressor throwing up P0410 and P0171 codes, what are the chances it could be from a bad relay, and if so which ones should i check?
I know the cracked hoses and the MAP sensor could also be the cause but is there anything else i should keep my eye out for?

>>28523028
GUYS

>>28524731
check fuse for air injection, lean is almost always vacuum leak. faulty map or maf would throw a specific code.

>>28524810
typically anyway. like low voltage, signal loss, implausible with throttle position or something. but not impossible I guess, a map is like $30 just check for vacuum leaks and throw one in. if no obvious leaks, and new map not help, then maybe it's the plenum gasket, but this would only be lean at low to no load on a turbo car, so maybe it is map.

>>28524700
oh christ. Umm. That's kind of the gold standard for "fix this shitty gear problem I'm having". you could try amsoil synchromesh or redline (whatever grade you need 75w90?). But none of them I've ever read have been as good about hiding problems as the synchromesh. Maybe liqui moly MoS2 additive? But I think it would attack brass synchros.
Ford's XT-M5-QS is also a highly praised trannie fluid.
good luck.

>>28524828
redlines mt90 is a good replacement for xt-m5-qs, except for in very cold environments where u might be better off with something light like adding atf to it or valvoline synchromesh.

where i live it's hot and I love mt90

>>28524828
>>28524838
i might go ask the local gm dealer if they have any then

I just got a 2012 RAV4 with 150000 miles on it. I've decoded to service the transmission. I have never done one before but, it looks simple enough. However, before I started. I noticed that one of the transmission pan bolts has a nut in between the bolt and the pan as if it's being used as a spacer. Obviously whoever serviced it last put it there. My question is why? Now I'm worried something is gonna be wrong with the bolt thread and I'm not gonna be able to put the bolt back in and I have no way of fixing it.

>>28525264
take that one bolt out and see what the thread is like

Holes don't match the stubs, is there any simple/smart solution for this or do I have to cut new holes and try to move the plastic fittings there? I feel like that may potentially end very badly though.

It's still a perfectly fine mat that also miraculously matches with the rest even though it isn't the original mat, that's why buying a completely new one feels kind of wasteful.

>>28524005
Cool

>>28509768 (OP)

Is it true that fuel additives/cleaners will ruin turbos?

Disclaimer: don't really know shit about cars other than how to change oil& brake pads but just bought a vehicle that's worth a fuck for the first time in my life so I'm trying to learn& keep it running

>looking at second-hand shitboxes so I can finally have my own car
>the cost of insuring some of them for a year is greater than the asking price
fuck my zoomer life

>>28525339
How the fuck is that even possible? Unless it's not a shitbox or you're actually buying something for peanuts.
My shitbox for example is roughly 360 bucks a year, and I bought it for 4k.

>>28525339
Depending on which country you're in, there can be ways to lower the quote.
For example, set the start date as far as possible in the future - usually a month. This tells the insurer you aren't in a rush to insure the motor. Quote should remain valid during that period. I found this one out by accident.

>>28525276
Nevermind I'm an impatience ape and this really was a retarded question.
Shit was way easier than I thought and supposedly the best way to fix those holes is cutting out a piece from another mat and a bit of glue.

>>28525347
My 21 y/o ass is looking at decade-old Chevy Sparks, which are going for ~$1800 in my area, and just the mandatory insurance is gonna cost $1,300. I've checked cars that are as old as me, but insuring them would be even more expensive.
>>28525380
Unfortunately, the furthest I can check is the start of next month...which is actually more expensive. Perks of living in Israel, I guess.

>>28525390
Are you also asked about occupation, where car will be kept, naming another driver?
Don't be afraid to fiddle with those details a bit. My older brother has had his licence 20 years now and was surprised to find he's insured to drive my car because I always name him as a second driver kek. The insurer makes least worst assumptions on your profile this way.

>>28525400
>naming another driver
Weirdly enough, insuring it so that anyone 21 and older with 1+ year of experience can drive is actually cheaper than doing it just for myself. It's like they think anyone else would be more qualified to drive, despite me having a clean record.

>>28525414
There's always a way to bring insurance quotes down, hopefully this makes motoring more affordable for you.

Hey all,
Got a 2025 Subaru Impreza with about 60 miles on it.
I noticed during startup there's quite a bit of engine shake for the first 10-20 seconds while the engine idles at around 1800rpm before dropping to around 1k idling, when the shaking shops. Is it normal for boxer style engines to do this? It's my first one, and I've found conflicting info online about it.
It does not happen while driving even in the similar RPM range.

>>28511054
check continuity between the relay and bulb, then again between the column and relay. You likely have an old wire running to the bulb that's snapped inside the casing due to sheer age and no longer making a circuit. Ground between the relay and bulb could also be rusted between the contact and the truck frame thus breaking the circuit as well.

>>28525420
I'll keep on trying. Thanks for the advice.

I'm shopping GR86. does it even make sense to buy used? would a Toyota dealer be more reliable than third parties?

>>28525264
a spacer wouldnt fix stripped threads. my guess is someone lost the original bolt and only had a longer one so used a nut as a spacer. take one of the other bolts to an auto parts store to get a proper length replacement.
make sure to use a torque wrench when tightening and go in stages. it's very easy to overtighten these bolts. if you do strip you can buy a helicoil kit and fix them without too much drama. good luck anon

>>28525292
i've never heard that. gas from the pump already has additives and cleaners in it, so it's doubtful a bit more would do damage.

>>28525339
get PLPD only (and save up some money to fix/replace if you do wreck it)
get a high deductible (and again save up money)
see if you can get on a parent or relative's policy, that's often cheaper than your own policy when you're under 30

>>28524021
And it's the tech in everything which is bad now.

Any guesses as to why Toyota specifies two different tire rotation patterns for the GR Corolla and GR Yaris in the owner's manual? As far as I know the stock tires aren't directional on the Corolla, and crossing up is more common. Trying to figure out if it matters in my case (Corolla), and if there's any reason not to just do what the manual says and call it a day.

Would this work for a Holley 4150 on a 350sbc? I have a built 350 and 700R4 to go into muh 92 caprice wagon but im now at the stage of having to figure out carb shit.
>t. carbcel

I want to get a 1300cc engine 2014 Toyota Corolla but I hear that it may be underpowered and that I should look for the 1600cc engine version, anyone know anything about that

>>28525824
1.3 is indeed less than 1.6

I make software for a living so I'm familiar with computers and I'm reasonably well versed in the chemistry and physics of car engines as well as the mechanical side (have extensively worked on two carb'd engines), how accessible is ECU tuning and diagnosing at home? Can I just buy a OBD wire for a laptop and free software and just input stuff like timing values by hand or do I need more?
Make and model probably plays a significant part in the equation so it's a Peugeot 406 with the XU10 engine which comes stock with decently lightweight internals and a basic stage 1 tune can reliably take the redline up to 7k as far as I know. But that could be the EW engine though, I'd need to double check that.

>>28516992
>>28518316
Thanks anons. Tried all three methods on different tar spots. Should have taken before and after photos.
>bug and tar remover
Waited about 10 minutes before rubbing off, needed a few more applications before the tar came off. Could have been the formula in the 3-in-1 RainX, but at least it worked.
>WD40
Also had to let it soak in, about 10 minutes as well. Removed the tar after 2 applications with a microfiber towel
>baby oil
Smelled the best, also removed the tar but had to soak really long.

I feel like a fucking retard larping as an adult. When I open my cars hood to repair the alternator I'm overwhelmed by it all and dont know where to start my cars an old 91 camry and I'm worried I bought a dud. Theres always something wrong with this puece of shit but all my friends who own used cars never had this many issues.

>>28518660
only things i can think of would be in the handling department, if the engine size restricts optimal placement over the axle etc.

>>28515658
there should be because the mirror glass itself is often its own part number. toyota usually secures it with two tabs that align it, and two clips, just like pic related.

ive obsessed over buying a GX 460 for about 4 years.

im about to pull the trigger on a 2022 with 25k miles for 52k....

talk my into / out of it.

Can I fix this myself? How much would this cost to fix. Oh god oh god oh god I’m so stupid oh god

>>28526468
They sell a suction device at Ace hardware that you might be able to pull some of those dents out

>>28526262
find a video on youtube of somebody doing the same job on the same car and do what they do
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=1991+toyota+camry+alternator+replacement

>>28526468
yes, start calling junkyards until you get the same truck and buy the rear right door, doors are very hard to get right. after you replace the door go inside the cab, remove whatever panel is in the way, and slowly and carefully use a large drift or big headed chisel to pound out that dent in the cab corner.
Then take off the rear wheel and get inside the bed side there and pound it out the same way, take your time and make sure you don't push it out too far. once it's close, sand it to bare metal, bondo it, primer it, and paint then clearcoat.
none of it is hard at all, just time consuming. tons of bodywork videos on youtube. you can definitely do it anon.

>>28509768 (OP)
Okay, so here's a question. The A3/S3/RS3 share the MQB platform with the Golf MK8, correct? Does that apply to the Jetta? Like, if I got myself a junked out RS3, and I wanted to put the mostly intact drivetrain in a Jetta, could that be done? I know that the five cylinder will fit, and that I can use a lot of the parts from those cars, but I need to know if I could mount the rear diff and the haldex system in there. I'm sure it's doable, but I've seen dudes claim that all you have to do is install some rivnuts into the chassis because the mounting points are there, as well as change out the fuel tank so that it does not interfere.

Can you rev any engine up to just before redline and it will be fine, or does it change from one engine to another?

>>28527198
As long as it's stock and not modded and ABSOLUTELY NOT cold, yeah
The engine redline is generally at the limit where the designing engineer thinks that the internals can safely withstand the motions and then lowered even further for the actual public market to almost eliminate any risk
The only real risk is if the engine is cold or somehow faulty

>>28526988
search enthusiast forums and find somebody who has done it. i wouldn't blindly go blindly into such a project especially on a newer car where so much is electronically locked down

>can an open trunk drain a 2nd gen prius battery?

i just started a road trip with my prius with a bad 12v agm battery. everytime i pull it out of storage the battery is dead and sometimes it starts with jump pack and other times i have to trickle charge it back up.

well first night of road trip we sleep in front seats at a truck stop and car starts up fine next morning.
next night we sleep on floor at a beach and the car starts fine next morning
last night we slept in the back with the trunk open and this morning battery is so drained the jump pack wont start it.

wtf is going on? can an open trunk severly drain a car battery? fuck i hate car electronic systems. so glad my truck is manual everything.

new battery is like $350 though i found a wholesale-er with replacement battery for $170 but i wont be in that area for another few days

UPDATE:
i couldnt jump the prius from battery terminals using my jump pack and that bolt/screw nub at the top of pic rel BUT i hooked the jump pack to my battery buried way down under the trunk under all my shit and it started the car, wtf, why would it start hooked up from battery but not battery terminals in the front.

oh, i was drunk and left my light on last night.

>>28527562
>>28527613
If your battery is so bad that it's flat every time you pull the car from storage, then it's not just bad, I'd say it's pretty much dead and running almost purely off the alternator. Would not be surprised at all if an open trunk would kill it overnight since the car is 'live' that entire time in order to light up the trunk lights, even if there is no bulb installed.

How should I sell my car in the UK?
I've had Motorway recommended. Any luck with facebook market place? Cba with asians pestering or wanting to come to the house and drive it.

>>28524659
>there is usually a speed sensor on the transmission that vehicle speed comes from
yeah but apparently that's no longer the case, the way you said it was the way i've been used to but apparently that's all changed. looking at new toyota rwd gearboxes i can't even see a hole for a speedo drive gear anymore.

>>28527198
You can redline an engine all day. Only danger is money shifting.

>>28527715
i left the headlights on overnight.
why couldnt my jumppack charge it from the provided terminals under the hood, but it jumped fine when connected to battery terminals in the rear?
what could a multimeter tell me about this agm battery?

Are 1st gen Cayennes reasonable to own? My Accord keeps appreciating and I'm tempted to swap

I have a fuel leak on the line coming out of the sending unit on the tank of a 2021 passport AWD.

Has anyone had luck with the newer Honda's ?

Getting OEM lines shipped is ~300$ but nylon tubing is cheap.

>>28527903
not sure but i put 2024 tacoma into vatozone's website and it lists two different vehicle speed sensors in addition to the abs wheel speed sensor, so there has to be one somewhere

Is it retarded to get a second car before getting a house? In the back of my mind i know the answer to this, but it just seems like one is so much more attainable than the other.

>>28528437
Is spending a good chunk of money on a second car gonna make getting a house more or less attainable?

If I want a really cheap DD that's also dirt cheap to buy parts and have work done by any cheap mechanic, that can also handle potholes well without the suspension components wearing out constantly, could I do any better than an old hyundai or kia small SUV?

>>28509768 (OP)
Why are all cars

>>28528446
>Guys i need an offroad vehicle for potholes
Lel

Could I get a quick explanation of what "rust damage" is? What it involves?
I need a car and there's a cheap one near me, the ad says it has a lot of rust damage and it's ideal for a hobbyist or mechanic (I'm neither).
Will it tear itself apart? Do rusted cars just drive a bit worse?
Unfortunately there are some pics but it looks fine in all of them, there are no photos of the rust damage

>>28528610
Don't do it.

>>28528639
Ok

Any recommendations for LSU 4.9 sensors that aren't fucking $135 from bosch? There's about a gorillion $30 no name sensors on scamazon but almost all of them have no or poor reviews so I'm not going to bother.

>>28510346
>Checked all the coilpacks, one of the tubes had oil leaking in it so i replaced the valve covers, sparkplugs and the bad coilpack, but the code keeps coming back.
I have had the exact same fucking thing expect im getting a P0300 . I replaced valve covers since they were leaky, all the plugs and the bad coil pack but I still keep getting random misfires on start sometimes and it's driving me up a wall.

>>28526262
if you get a proper education, when you open a hood you see a bunch of simple independent systems, not overwhelming at all.

>>28528610
rust damage means the car is rotting away. This is a serious problem when it's the frame because it won't pass inspection eventually and may literally fall apart on you. Compounded by the problem that a car with rust issues will be a bitch to work on because every single nut and bolt is rusted. You will be torching and cutting every fucking time you work on it and waiting on nuts/bolts from the dealer for every little thing.

>>28523028
On warm start it sometimes takes a long time to crank.
Smelled a waft of burning metal on cold start yesterday. Went away immediately though.

>>28528844
i'm gonna have to disconnect my coil parks to check if if it's just one cylinder that's the problem, hopefully i just need to replace another coilpack.
Otherwise i'm just gonna have to take it to a shop that has a scan tool that can read misfire count, and pray its not any of the wires in the harness.

Is it bad to leave the battery inside my second keyfob if I never use it?

>>28530965
no

>>28529873
i dont really hear anything in that clip
long crank is often a leaking fuel injector
i'm not sure what burning metal smells like, but a burning smell while cranking would tell me possibly a bad starter or a loose/corroded battery or cable connection that is heating up when current goes through

>>28530019
>>28528844
did you thoroughly clean all the oil off the plugs and coil packs with a solvent like brake clean after fixing the leaking gasket? if they're still oily it can cause misfires

I see this image being reposted a lot. Is the chevy engine actually that much simpler compared to the audi? What are the advantages of such a "complex" engine? Do these extra components cause any reliability issues?

>>28531084
>i'm not sure what burning metal smells like
Is this nigga retarded

>>28531692
Chevy LS is very simple. Not the one in the corvette but the truck ones and Camaro ones yes. Just look in the engine bay of a Silverado. Easy as shit to work on.
>audi
All those chains usually have chain guides and other supporting equipment like tensioners and shit. Each little thing can fail and cause issues and they do fail. Audi is shit.

>>28527613
You know the car manual tells you where to jump it. At least now you do.

>>28528437
This girl was laughing at a guy for buying a new car while living in an apartment.

>>28526262
A 91? Holy shit. My first car was an 89 Buick and it was an old piece of shit. That was in 1998! Get one made in the 2010's.

What is the best way to prevent fogged/yellowed headlights from getting fucked again after you polish them clean? There seems to be heaps of treatments and coatings but it is hard to tell which are just snake oil and how long they last, some are pretty expensive. Are they actually better than a rattlecan of clear coat?

>>28532036
I used 3M Auto Restore and Protect on my 09 Honda. Worked good. It was $10. Still fine a year and a half later.

What's the usual culprit of an A/C system that starts out blowing cold (as long as it was garaged) but within 10-15 mins blows air identical to the outside conditions? The A/C in my mom's car is doing that and I won't be able to check it out for her until the middle of next week :( it's a 2015 Mazda 3 with only 90k miles, I'm assuming it's going to be low refrigerant, but would any other a/c parts failure cause this exact condition?

I'm changing the oil pan gasket on an e90 (worst job i've ever done on a car) and on the last bolt the gasket is partially covering the hole causing the bolt to bind, what do i do anons? The bolts are aluminium and only torqued to 8nm so i'm not just going to send it. Is there an easy solution, i'm so fucking sick of this job. I've partially tightened all the other (31) bolts to 6nm so far.

>>28532036
>>28532064
I used the 3M headlight kit too and they looked nice for about a year and then fogged up faster than ever. I’m in Florida too so the UV rays are real.

Unless you’re constantly applying UV protectant crap, I recommend looking for new lamp assemblies on RockAuto or something. They’re often like $100 or less for basic old headlamps, beats the ~$30 headlight restore kit and hours of polishing to get 9 months of ok looking headlamps.

>>28532197
Or you could reapply the protectant every 6 months or so, takes all of five minutes.

>>28531695
metal doesn't burn you retard, it melts

>>28532171
take it back off and carefully compare the gasket itself to the holes, sounds like something might be bound together wrong and it's putting pressure on the gasket funny, fix that and it will go on smoothly. tighten it as it is and there's a good chance it will leak.

the other option is the gasket is manufactured wrong or is the wrong application, if thats the case get a different one and you learned a valuable lesson about carefully comparing old parts to new parts before throwing them on. we've all been there.

>>28532322
>>28532171
edit to add, if the gasket is ok but just in a bind, you may be able to get by with loosening all the bolts and wiggling it around (pulling on the oil pan in different ways to get more access/less friction).
you should never start torquing bolts on a surface like this until all bolts are in place for this reason.

>>28532317
>Umm actually
Lmao everyone knows what a burning metal smell is you spastic.

>>28532360
>everyone knows exactly what something that doesn't exist smells like somehow! y-y-y-you're the spastic!!
lol. ok.

>>28532362
Nah everyone knows the distinctive smell of burnt metal. This >>28532317 is an absolutely reddit tier post.

>>28532370
>but muh plebbit
when you're in a hole, stop digging. everyone can tell you're an absolute retard and you're making a complete and utter fool of yourself. metal doesn't burn, literal children understand this. nobody knows the smell of "burning metal" you fucking retard. burning plastic? sure. burning oil? yes. burning metal? no.

>>28532078
Low refrig. Probably have a leak somewhere as well. >>28532078

We made steel wool burn in a chem class. Pretty cool.

My old radio had a ground screwed into the side of it, do I just snip it and connect the ground the same way as every other wire?

>>28532078
A lot of things it could be, could be overcharged, poor condenser cooling, condensor clog, a pressure switch, failed cooling fan, expansion valve. The thing I would not do is just add some refrigerant. You need to get a set of harbor freight AC guages and check the pressures high and low when it works, and compare to when it fails, only that will tell you the story of what is happening.

>>28532784
Yes

>>28513514
Grounds. Get ur grounds replaced. All of them in The engine bay. And shine up the connection spot around the contact area where the bolt pushes against them. And dont use single core use multistrand if u can.

Check ur valve lash, most likely u out of spec if all other things listed were due for replace and u havent had it done.

>>28532789
thank

>>28513514
Silly question but how old is your gas?

>>28531692
>Is the chevy engine actually that much simpler compared to the audi
Yes, significantly so.

>What are the advantages of such a "complex" engine?
Power per litre and efficiency. The 4.2 Audi makes roughly the same power as an LS, but with 2 less litres of displacement.

>Do these extra components cause any reliability issues?
Yes. Often times the chain guides (those yellow/beige pieces in the Audi picture) are made of plastic, and will eventually break down and cause a catastrophic failure if not replaced on occasion. You also have things such as chain tensioners, variable valve timing components, and other such items that often fail with time, neglect, or a mix of both. The more points of failure you have, the more likely a failure becomes.

Are M4 CS gay?

WORTH BUYING A 1982 TOYOTA CELICA STILL? OR IS IT TOO DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN

Can one of you fine gentlemen look up a VIN for me? Will trade scrotum pictures.

How do you all break in a new vehicle? Saw one anon on here say keep the RPMs under 3,000 until 300 miles on the odometer. I've seen online most websites suggest a 1,000 mile break in period. I've been pretty easy on the acceleration on my vehicle, should I occasionally go for a moderate acceleration? Or is it better just to keep feather footing it?

>>28532389
Embarassing post. Literally look up the term, its commonly used and understood, you're just a redditor with no life experience.

>>28533213
cars don't have feelings my dude, it's an inanimate object. break in is a complete myth.

I'm looking at a 2017 highlander. oil changes every 5k miles per the carfax. 50k miles. Do I NEED to get it inspected by a mechanic? It's from a dealer...they might give me shit trying to make that happen

Why are rally cars so boring nowadays?They had cool cars back in the day, but now there are only shitty hatchbacks.

>>28509768 (OP)
What exactly is overrun and why is it called that?