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What's the best way to clean the inside of your windshield? Glass cleaner + microfiber towel just smears..

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So my family has a 88 town car that they use as a nice summer/cruise car every year after storing it away for the winter. This year I'm in charge for getting it ready for the summer, and I need to know what should I check for? I was told that during the winter they would go out to the garage, start the car, and let it run for about 15-20 minutes, shift thru all the gears one at a time (while holding their foot on the brake), and revving it to around 2500-3000 rpms every couple of minutes.

I know to check engine oil, transmission fluid, tires, and brakes, but what else?

Thanks /o/

>>15052889
I use windex with a couple of paper towels and it works fine for me.

What kind of protective gear should I have/use when wrenching on cars? Things like jack stands, ramps, and a jack are obvious, but what else? Eye and ear protection, too?

My voltage is really eratic. 1-3 gears it's fine, but going into 4th all my electrics flicker, lights etc. Oddly tho pushing my clutch in, or even just ever so lightly pressing it stabilises the voltage mostly. Also voltage jumping/flickering seems worse on bumpy/gravel roads. What could it be? The whole clutch thing affecting my voltage is really fucking with my head. Mechanic tested alternator and it tested fine. Do I need a new battery? Is my battery perhaps crossing lines into the clutch line? I don't get how this works or why the clutch would affect my voltage.

>>15052889
>Glass cleaner + microfiber towel just smears

Get better glass cleaner.

Get the worst off with a burner cloth first so you aren't just smearing muck around.

>>15053036

Forgot to mention it's a turdgen

>>15052890
There's so much...

Pay particular attention to the cooling system since a failure there can be a show stopper. Check hoses for dry rot cracking and they should feel like a new one. If noticeably softer than that it's no good and will blow under pressure. This also includes heater hoses which are typically neglected especially those near the firewall. Also note any apparent past leakage trails from hoses, end corners of the lower intake, and bottom of the water pump. Use a strong flashlight for the inspection and get under the thing too.

Check battery cables and terminals for corrosion. That's a no-start waiting to happen. And Fords of that era used an alternator that had a double-wire plug for the high amperage output. These frequently suffered from a poor connection that would cause heat and melt the connector. Just look at that one (don't unplug it only to look) and see that it isn't heat distorted. If it is distorted fix it soon because those did cause engine fires.

>>15053036
That's going to be a bad connection somewhere and since it seems to be dependent on the engine moving around I'll bet it's a ground. Either from the engine to the battery or the body to battery. Large majority of the time the problem is right there at the battery.

>>15053068
Just thought about the AOD in the thing too. It uses a cable from the throttle body to modulate shifting and they originally came with a nylon bushing on the throttle arm that disintegrated after time and allowed the Throttle Valve cable to fall out of the throttle arm. That quickly resulted in a burnt up AOD. There was an update that replaced the nylon bushing with a brass one. It's probably been updated since the car has made it this far but you never know.

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>>15053085

I checked the connections at the battery and they're both solid, couldn't get to the positive on the motor but seems okay from what I can tell. Is the negative supposed to attach to the alternator bracket like here? I thought ground had to go to body/frame?

>>15053330

>forgot a bit

Could the fact that the negative is attached there be the reason for the clutch quirk? Maybe jumping through/around the motor somehow to the clutch line to make better ground? Forgive me, I'm a noob to wrenching.

Are new Volvo's good on reliability?

Also opinions on the S60 AWD?

Why do people think Pushrods are outdated like Sidevalve?

>>15052677
How reliable is the Merc W203? I'm looking to buy one and while I can afford repairs, I don't want to buy a money sink. Additionally, what are the common issues they have (besides rust)?

>>15053684
Bump on this I'm Also curious

>>15053330
Yes it does appear to be original and that's definitely an original cable but i still don't like it. Too many possible spots for poor connections so I'd prefer it on the block where it should be myself. Those two output terminal repair ends are completely inadequate too. At the very least the terminals should be soldered to the wire imo.

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Does anybody know of a quick way to remove cardboard intake gasket material from an alloy head? It's like it's glued on there.

I've tried these sharp plastic non-marring gasket/decal removers and brake cleaner but it's extremely slow-going and it's just not cutting into the remaining material. I have steel scrapers but don't want to fug up my new head.

Im really thinking about going and taking a look at and buying the car in my link, the only thing stopping me is im getting paranoid its too good to be true. Also if i bought this car where would the best places to be to buy parts? http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/hamilton/1988-mazda-626-for-sale/1164144543?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

>>15054619
paint remover, aircraft jelly type or spray on

>>15054657
might have some of that, nasty shit

if it eats the metal I will cry

>>15054673
It won't. You can also use a walnut shell blaster if you have access

>>15052999
hearing protection if you do stuff like grinding a lot, i work with a guy that runs nail guns all day and i have to yell for him to hear me and hes only 45. eye protection is nice if youre under the car, i had gas fall straight into my eyes when changing a fuel filter and it burned like a sonofabitch. now i wear motocross goggles. rubber gloves are nice

>>15052677
I have a single cab pickup thats old enough that it has no seatbelts or headrests or any safety features whatsoever.
Id rather not have my head smash into the rear window in case of a wreck.
would it be stupid to install a rear window net?
Anything else I should put in there besides seatbelts?

Why do we not have a Subaru General?

>>15054749
because you didn't make it

>>15054680
Thank you for the post. What brand/type of hearing protection do you recommend?

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>>15054773
Not that guy, but I like Sonic Defenders.

Does anyone know the process for getting a title for a vehicle? There's a motorcycle I'm looking at buying too fix and flip but the owner says they don't have the title, or the money to insure to get a duplicate title. How would I go about buying the bike and getting a new title in my name, or is it a stupid idea that'll just bite me in the ass later? The bike is in Minnesota and I live in wisconsin, but I wouldn't have to it in Wisconsin if I'm not going to ride it.

What is the point of coupes that are based on sedans? Why would someone get, for example a 4 series BMW or Audi A5 instead of a 3 series or A4? They're based on the same platform so the weight/size are similar, and it seems you just give up a usable 2nd row and pay extra for no real reason

Dumb question time. I'm stuck without a proper manual (The one I downloaded doesn't have any in depth engine overhaul instructions), and I have to install the thrust bearings, the crescent looking shim things. I'm working on a Honda F22A6, and haven't been able to find info on this: Which direction should the cutouts on the bearings be facing?

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>>15056074

Oops, thought I added picture. The way that I'm holding the bearing is currently the direction I have them facing--Opposing each other, with the cut outs facing towards the ends of the engine. I'm just about ready to bolt everything else down, so if ya'll can help, I'd appreciate it.

what do you mates do to wash your car if you live at an apartment? Do you use a coin-op wash and bring your own equipment or go to an automated wash and hand dry?

>>15056112

I use the coin-op because I need the high pressure hose to spray the underside of my and engine bay, and just bring my own stuff. To wash it down completely only costs about $3, maybe another dollar or two if it's really dirty. I live in an area that has no pavement and high winds so there's always dust.

>>15056112
Coin op and bring buckets and microfiber towels. And your own soap if ya want.

>>15053718
Terrible. All kinds of electrical problems. Sensors going bad and stuff like that. Pretty much have to take it to a Mercedes dealer where they will price gouge you.

There's a reason they sell for 10% of the purchase price once the warranty expires.

>>15054639
Too good to be true? It's a 30 year old car that isn't particularly sought after.
Parts shouldn't be too hard to find.
Check it out, see how it drives.

>>15055399
I would not buy a vehicle without a title. Could end up being impossible to title.

Ive got a fair few plastic panels on the inside of my car that are pretty badly sun damaged, we're talking turning white
Is there anything besides paint I can use to fix it?

>>15056229
That's what I'm thinking. I'll talk to the guy about it on Monday and if I can talk him into doing the footwork to get the title himself. Nothing I've seen says you need insurance to get a new title.

How does car financing work on a non-fixed income? If you're a freelancer of any kind and want to buy a car, how does it affect down payments, bank loans and monthly payments?

>>15056466
usually you just say what you do, and how much you made last year as a salary

>>15056466
>>15056479
This. They may want to see your tax returns for proof.

>>15055081
>Sonic Defenders.
Okay, thanks I'll check them out. Outta curiosity though, is there a set of ear protection that does the same job, but are "over the ears", like one of those 70s portable radios you wear on your head? I'd rather have something over my ear, than in it.

Exactly how hard is it to change a clutch?
Need to replace the one in my Miata and the most I've ever done is change my struts

>>15057846
bretty hard

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>>15052889
Use a new paper towel, and wash it again. If it still smears, use another clean towel and wash it again. Repeat as many times as it takes. Then, quit smoking in your car, and wash the windshields more often.

How serious is a "minor auto transmission fluid leak"
Seller says he plans to fix it himself

>>15059495
it's not serious, it just needs a seal, but here's why it's shit:

a) it will be expensive if you don't do it yourself
b) it drips on your driveway and looks awful

>>15059495
it should be setting off alarm bells in your head.

>>15059508
>>15059502
It's the only thing other than break pads that needs fixing, and he's given me pretty detailed info on the car, so I'm inclined to trust him. Will get it inspected anyway. I mean if it's the only problem and it doesn't cause any major issues it doesn't seem like a red flag to me.

>>15059514
Well, you have to keep it filled up. It's just a pain in the ass and messy.

Have the mechanic give you a quote for the leak when you get it inspected.
For someone who has the tools and knows what to do it's a simple cheap fix, but the labor cost will be high if it's a input shaft seal.

Also, if it's been leaking how do we know he's kept it topped off.

what kind of welder will you need for auto body fabrication? i don't know anything about welding, but read from googling that recommended would be like 130-150amp mig welder.. so far i think it just depends how thick your welding (for amps of welder?), and that the duty cycle is how long you can weld for before having to let it cool... but i don't know the ways in what they weld etc. since i don't know anything about welding, but they said doing short burst type welding or something like that (but that method can warp the metal easy or something?).
then i read another post just to get a cheap used stick welder (is that an arc welder?)

does anyone have any advice with this?

Is the lada niva any good?

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I've got a 2 door escort that's largely body filler and truck bed liner but I've been prepping it to run stock rallycross.

Now that I've got the shit sorted that I'll touch in a 250 dollar car, what autistic shit should I do to rally it out, but still fit stock class and be function oriented. Its a shitbox.

I'm thinkin hood pins, lights, strapping at bumper edges and skid plates...

Anything else I miss? Photo cred to the watermark

I'm t

>>15056466

Got any good drugs?

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Are dodge magnums any good?

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Just how good is a V6 Dodge Charger? SE, SXT models?

I know the V8s are always better but how are the V6s?

>>15061818
>>15061815
>dodge

>>15060659
depends. They are reliable and have huge off-road potential, but not so comfy on the roads and won't gain much speed.

>>15061820
Go fuck yourself and your mom. Just stop being a disgrace and do something productive in life other than shitposting.

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>>15059985
MIG is good, flexible, and cheap. Great place to start, along with oxy/atetylene (which is not cheap)
TIG would be better if you're doing this professionally but is extremely expensive
An arc welder is the cheapest setup to operate and feed but you'll have to keep your electrodes (or sticks) in a electrode oven and it requires a bit of skill

>>15056243
try spraying it with some silicone lubricant, it might rejuvinate the plastic but if they're turning white they're probably brittle and you should replace.

>>15056043
one could also ask
>what's the point of saloons that are based on wagons?
*less weight (-100lbs=+1hp)
*less room to haul people and their bullshit
*maybe people actually like them

>>15053684
>>15054137
>are volvos gudf?
yes
>is s60 gud?
turbocharged whiteblock I5 is always good, pic related
>AWD?
Haldex, bad 70/30 power distribution

Is drifting through turns impractical and slow in the face of modern technology? Is there any value in learning how to make an expensive hunk of metal and plastic slide wildly across the road? Does anyone sleep in Tokyo?

>>15062002
Drifting has always been impractical and slow, the point is not to go fast its to have fun

A guy I know has a 97 Ranger. 4cyl manual trans.

Whenever it gets to operating temperature, the clutch pedal completely locks up, and nothing will get it down. It works fine before operating temperature. I've already checked for the connecting rod popping loose and getting hung up, but it's fine. We've already bled it.

He actually got it up to operating temperature and sprayed the master cylinder with a garden hose to cool it down and the clutch immediately started working again.

New master cylinder?

I got myself a 2014 vw passat se with the 5 cylinder 2.5L engine

Did I meme myself?

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>>15062916
>sprayed a hose into his engine bay, actually started working
I think this is anecdotal, its just a plunger with some o-rings and I don't think it's likely that it's heating up and seizing.
sounds like it could be the slave cylinder tho.
>ford has weird slave cylinders inside the tranny that would totally heat up and seize as vehicle reaches operating temp
>best bet is to replace the master cylinder first and hope it fixes it since you should replace both at same time

>>15062981
why you do dis
>it's not a meme to fuck yourself

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I have multiple cars and don't want to spend the money to install sound systems in each one. Do any of you have recommendations for some kind of portable speaker system I can throw in the backseat that would be as decent as a speaker/sub/amp setup?

Is RX7 FD fit for daily usage?
Want it stock import, no tuning.

No warming up, just drive and go. ~100 km on weekdays, mostly freeway.

What would maintenance cost me?

What about Skyline or Supra?

'90 volvo 240DL
Busted a heater hose? Runs from the firewall behind the dipstick to the block under the intake manifold. it looks like I gotta take the manifold off to do this job so I gotta replace that gasket too. Anyone recommend anything else to tackle while I'm in there?

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Test drove a Madza 3 manual transmission today, thoroughly enjoyed the car and when it came to talking numbers I told the salesmen I would only settle for 18,000$ with 0 APR financing through them and I would put down 2,000$ right now.

Salesman chuckled, I got up and left, he chased after me and I told him when he is willing to make that deal to give me a call.

Sales manager called me immediately afterwards told him I am in no rush to buy, as I am not, and to call me when he wants to make that deal.

Am I being retarded asking that low for a brand new Mazda 3 Hatchback i Touring Manual?
I am thinking I can get it at this price, because everyone is still buying SUVs, nobody wants a hatchback or a manual in the USA.

>>15064032
you're an asshole, but you're probably right in that manuals are moving off the lots very slowly.

new gen mazda3s hold their value very, VERY well, and you're almost asking used car money. be patient, i guess.

>>15064032
Yeah, you're a cunt.

don't know much about cars. help pls
I have a 2005 ranger that makes this noise when I start it up, I don't know how to describe it. It's like the sound of something spinning(duh), somewhat high pitched but not screeching. It quiets down shortly after the engine warms up. It doesn't completely stop, but it gets much quieter. Do I need to worry about this? Or is it just doing that because the engine is cold? Thanks in advance

>>15065070
could be timing chain? post a video of the noise.

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>>15064032
Ehhh, hard sell on a 2016. A used 2015 is retailing for almost 19K

>>15065128
Got any advice if they do call back? I doubt they will, I was not rude at all, I did wish the salesman good luck on the rest of his day. I am sure they burned my application in there popcorn machine.
I would really go up to 18,000$ OTD with my 2,000$ down payment included.
Oh well, it was my first time going to a dealership, think I got a better feel for it now. If they don't call back I'll wait for Civic Hatchback to come out and see if they'll make a deal then.

Bought a 2000 Focus ZTS for cheap ($1400) with a rebuilt title, upon further inspection it's been transferred from out of state.
You /o/tits thinking I done got lemoned?
>Hood paint is poorly done
>bumper has been swapped from another car
>left headlight seal is punctured
>puncture caused by the crunching of the original bumper I assume
>minor ding still left at very front of driver door

Now onto the mechanical problems.
>exhaust leak (need to find where exactly, not a major problem but kind of loud)
>rough idle, rev hang.
>moderate oil leak from front left of engine block. Appears to be a valve cover seal, but didn't get to look closely.
>hood doesn't align quite right in the front, sits ever so slightly further down on the left headlight than it does on the right headlight, I assume it wasn't reseated properly after whatever wreck. Additionally, maybe the hood pinching the headlight seal is what caused it to go bad.
>vibration inside the cabin when idling.
With all of that said, here are my plans of attack

>replacing headlights later this week

>getting a mechanic to look it over tomorrow, see if they catch anything I haven't seen, or diagnose anything I've got suspicions about.

>depending on where exhaust leak is, may just slap a sleeve clamp on it and call it a day. However, depending on how long exhaust leak has gone on for, it may have killed my catalytic converter.

>according to a few car forums, the rev hanging is caused by the factory throttle body being too brittle and it doesn't open/close properly. Another thing mentioned was that the cruise control cable overlaps the throttle cable and in some cases can pinch it, causing same rev hang situation. Plan to detach CC cable, see if that fixes it. Replace throttle body with aftermarket one if not.

>focus is also known to have passenger side engine mount to fail. May cause the vibration.

>last last case scenario when all else fails is to do a complete engine rebuild, will be an even larger PITA.

>>15066284

>resident poorfag, not too much money ($1k) to buy a new car, but enough to probably fix this one up with money left over to spare
>have a decent amount of time on my hands due to only working 35 hrs a week, but not the most money
>have an entire 3 weeks come August to dedicate to fixing whatever isn't urgent

With all of this said, think it's better to scrap it, or fix it?

>>15066284
>>15066300
Scrap it. Even if you look past all the shit you mentioned, it sounds like the car got hit pretty good in the front. You have no idea if it is in/will keep alignment, or the full extent of the structural repairs from when it was rebuilt.

You could spend months tracking down and fixing all the little shit just to find out the thing will never keep alignment and burn up a pair of tires every 10K miles. A car that rough isn't even worth the time of thinking about an engine rebuild or weeks worth of tracking down and fixing a bucket load of mechanical problems

>>15066284
>buying salvage title cars

there's a reason they're that cheap

>>15066357
salvage/rebuilt title cars are SUCH a gamble unless you know exactly what to look for on that particular car. Plus insurance companies fucking rape you on anything that's salvage/rebuilt

Even as an expert-tier shitbox flipper, I still wouldn't get involved with a salvage car unless I didn't have any other option

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>>15052677
Does anyone know the source of this photo

>>15063649
I managed it without but small hands.
Also, i had to lay down in the engine bay to reach it with all sorts of bits poking me in the body. Quite a painful repair

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>>15052889
First clean the outside of the glass well.

For the inside, start with simple green, and clean it well with paper towel

follow it by any sort of auto glass cleaner and use a fresh paper towel often

then buy those blue lint free glass towels, spritz the glass a bit with cleaner, and clean it to eliminate all streaks.
get a light or park under direct sunlight so you can better see imperfections.

I have a question about this multimeter

>http://www.amazon.com/DMiotech-Smart-V-Auto-Ranging-Multimeter-Backlight/dp/B015OFMUYO/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

Does the symbol on the volts switch mean it can automatically detect the type of current? Direct and Alternating? Im asking because the symbol has the alternating current symbol under the direct current symbol.

I'm a fag that can't wrench my own car and it's been to the mechanic's three times now. Tomorrow is #4. Please wish me luck that this'll be the last time

>>15061815
if you're a nigger

>>15066933
dubs command it.

>>15066933
Man the fuck up and fix your own car

>oh wait...

[spoiler]Good luck anon....[/spoiler]

>>15066904
yep.

how do you shift smoothly while WOT? is it possible?

Should I trade in my 16 year old Peugeot 206 for a 2016 Kia Picanto Sportsline?
I'll end up paying €1560 a year more tho

So if my car has a rod knock is it already to late to save it or is it could I salvage it by doing a full rebuild?

>>15052677
I want to build an engine that doesn't run a head gasket. would wire ringing the head suffice?

>>15072574
bearings will be shot. inspect the crank and rods, see if what is meant to be round still is. see if the crank journals are scored or otherwise fucked. replace with repair size bearings and get the crank ground to match.
but rod knock might re-occur if you don't find what caused it.

>>15072574
>>15072648
At the very least you will want to replace the rod in question along with the bearing. And since you already have the bottom end torn down anyways, it might be worth it to replace the crank while you're there. It's an extra cost, but fatigue damage in carbon steel is usually tough to detect even with the right equipment.

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I want to take a vacation and go somewhere offroad, like, I want to reach a destination and not use a single road. Crossing roads and bridges over big rivers would be ok. I have been to offroad parks and they're fun for awhile, but I don't want to spend a whole week going over the same trails over and over.
I'd like to stay in the midwest, no moab or southern cali trips as they're a bit to far away. I'm thinking like Nashville to Atlanta, or something along those lines. City to city over a few hundred miles.

Is this possible?

>>15072779
No, there's not enough public land that the government won't slap your peepee for driving on

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My transmission started shifting really hard after I bled my brakes/clutch and replaced the master cylinder for my clutch.
It'll be almost impossible to shift when it goes over 5k RPM.
What could the problem be? Did I not bleed the clutch good enough? Could it be a motor mount?
Really don't wanna fuck the syncro, but I have to drive it.

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Say your looking for an upgrade and see the car of your fucking dreams. Clean title then you decide to run the VIN(courtesy of VINBro) and it has 1 accident reported.
What do bros. I fucking need this car.

>>15073028
a clean title and accident history aren't mutually exclusive. only being totaled will change the title status

>>15073057
So what youre telling me is an accident report isnt an immediate disqualification?
Makes sense i guess. I'll just press the asshole on why he didn't come forth with the info and low ball the fucker.

>>15073057
>>15073124
it's actually an insurance decision on what constitutes totaled; if they pay out for a totaled car then they change the title
>source: bought a shitbox that was salvaged titled for a ruined paintjob
>got hit by a bucket of asphalt that fell off a caltrans truck
>the state has good insurance
>was cheaper for insurance company to pay out cost of vehicle than repaint it

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>>15072900
you should do the slave cylinder when you do the master.

>>15066383
here's the history for the Focus. Was rebuilt 10-15k miles ago. I've currently got it in at a mechanic and they're looking it over.
https://diigo.com/08l3vj

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What is this thing that I circled in the photo?

>>15074922
Clearly a network router.

It's an amplifier.

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>>15074922
I really don't want to come into a dumb-questions thread and tell someone how out of touch they are, but jesus
>being this new

>>15074946
Be grateful I didn't make a new thread just to ask that. I know some car things but I've literally never seen an amplifier for a car before. I don't care about car sound systems

Do you think I can drive my Truck home from work safely?
To clarify I have a 1994 s10. It has 320,000 miles on it. I was driving to work (70mile drive yes I know) and halfway is started shaking. I pulled over and checked the tires and suspension as well as I can at night beside a major freeway. There is plenty of oil and it's not.over heating. It's just only when I'm accelerating above 30mph I get shaking and it feels like the drive train /engine is fighting to accelerate. The noise is kinda like slapping. Anyway it does it randomly when accelerating but when I get to say 60mph and stay there. The shaking/noise stops. If I am rolling to a stop there is no shaking. Only happens when I accelerate. I am thinking misfiring cylinder or u joint. I just need to know if I can drive it home in the morning. Any questions I can try to answer. I've taken good care of the old.girl and don't tell me it's her time.

>>15066408
China

>>15074982
misfire/fueling/ignition problem, could even be a vacuum issue. does it happen when you accelerate VEEEEEEEERY slowly? or anytime youre accelerating.

a u-joint would change with vehicle speed if its while the engine is underload then its something engine related.

Can you change a piston wthout removing the head?

All the videos i see people put the piston in from the top but if you have the crank out could you put it in from the bottom?

>>15061833
but if you hate shitposters, you're in the wrong forum

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I own an '05 Mazda Tribute i (4 cylinder | 5 speed MT) and it currently has Firestone Destination LE2s all around. The issue is that it doesn't have Traction Control so, during wet conditions, I break traction at a stand-still while on an incline. I'm talking about 3k~ RPM so it's not like i'm over-revving like a madman.

Is there a tire /o/ recommends to help me in wet conditions? I was looking at the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus tires and the Continental Crosscontact LX20. Anyone have experience with either of these tires? Any rec's would be appreciated.

My tire's size is 235/70R16

>>15075834
Depends on the engine. On some models you can pull the whole crankshaft up to the pistons out the bottom in one piece.

Is there a good list of how to increase miles per gallon? More than just take loose crap out of your car or tailgating semis is a good idea. Everything I find when I look is stuff like miracle magnets and HHO gas.

what is the cheapest fresh out of the factory car?
it has to be a car - four wheels, not just a framed engine, capable of driving 100kph/60mph, headlights and all these necessities

i'd assume it's some bodged chinese one but i can't find any prices - don't even know what to look for

>>15076991
depends where you live... in the US, it's the Nissan Versa iirc

>>15077014
thanks, i'm trying to find out what the cheapest car in general is
like south africa's citigolf that sold for around 6000$ in 2009
or the tato nano, listing at 3000$

i don't consider this vehicle a car tho and thought anyone might have heard of an even cheaper but bigger model

>>15076665
Fix any aero issues with you car, drive within 150ft of leading cars, use lrr tires or slightly over inflate your existing ones, run minimal electrical options, don't use ac or defrost, use ethanol free gas, replace sparkplugs if they're older and so on

>>15077770
Would a dubious car battery affect anything?

>>15077848
no
the only thing i could think of is that the battery has a huge internal leak and needs to recharge a fair amount every time you drive your car - but that would be accompanied by a lot of heat or your car not starting. moreover the amount of additional fuel used would be caused by the higher power demands of the alternator for recharging the battery which is equal to the chemical energy of the meat-bits left between your teeth after eating sausage

check for old spark plugs and oil, clogged injectors or a faulty pump


also still looking for an answer to
>>15077135

Is it worth spending more for an ecu that does sequential ignition or is wasted spark good enough?
If I go for wasted spark it will cost me a lot less.

>found coolant leak on bypass hose
>not big but enough to squirt out and pool on my intake after driving with it unnoticed for a few days

How much of a hassle is replacing radiator hoses on a V8? I'd be doing upper, lower, bypass, and maybe heater if I have the time.

I'm pretty sure my clutch needs to be changed basically past 3500 nothing happens. This is a sign I need to change it and I shouldn't use it until I get it fixed right?

150k miles, 05 Mitsubishi lancer 'gift' from brother.

>>15078980
Definitely needs a new clutch. No gain in speed at higher rpms = major slippage. You could probably limp it for a while if you're just doing city driving but you should get it fixed soon.

>>15078799
more than you want to
less than it will cost you long term
plan 4h if you overthought it beforehands and have all the parts at hand.
also i point out that leaks can be caused by to high pressure in one of the parts: check for clogging, rust or to narrow pipes/hoses to prevent future problems
on the other hand be cautious with stepping up the diameter as it will lower flow speed and increase(!) stress in connections

>>15074936
>>15074946
>letting anon drive around with an IED in his car

>>15079237
I've never changed anything in the cooling system so I have no idea of the history which is why I want to replace all I can. One of the hoses has oil on the back of it that looks like it's been built up over decades.

All the hoses are right in the front of the engine and not blocked by anything so I don't think anything should stop me but I have no idea who takes used coolant and I'm sure it's illegal to pour it down the drain.

What's the best line around a circle in autocross? Literally 4 cones in a box, open entrance, open exit, can take any line you see fit.

My thoughts, either a spiral that reduces radius with as you go around. Come in wide so you don't have to brake as much. Finish really tight to the cones so you have a longer straight to accelerate out of.

Or, a constant radius circle? Just pick your steering and regulate the turn with the pedal.

>>15079817
but then you're cornering at a wider radius at the start when your speed is lowest.

>>15075983
>Firestone Destination AT

>>15079817
As close to the inside as you can

>>15075983
Id recommend Michelin pilot supersports

>>15079898
>i recommend shitposting

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I've changed all the fluids in my car, brakes are pretty good, is there any other preventative maintenance I should be doing?

I've got a 1978 International Scout II (carburator, mechanical fuel pump, mostly mechanical everything). Its been sitting in the driveway for bout 5 years, replaced the fuel pump and filter and it ran enough to go around the block and park again. But now when i start it, it sputters out unless i press the accelerator to just the right point. If i press the accel too far, it just stops. What might the problem be, and what can I do to solve it? Already tried spraying carb cleaner into the fuel bowl while the car was running.

>>15080739
Check the air filter mabey?
The choke?

>>15080807
air filter is fine, doesnt run with the air filter off of it either
not sure about the choke though, ill check that tomorrow after work

Whats the best way to remove paint scuffs from a panel?

Where do I find manuals online? I was trying to surprise my mom by putting a new stereo in her '05 Elantra, but I couldn't get the damn dashboard panel off because the gear shift is in the way, and I'm sure there's just something stupid and simple that I've missed. Plus I want to double check that I won't get any fuckery from the security system.

Also, where the hell should I put the mic for a stereo system that has phone support?

>>15069425
No unless auto

>>15078672
For performance, ECU is better

>>15080520
Check tire thread, pressure and check air and cabin filters (if equipped)

>>15081865
anything I can do to prevent any damage? sometimes I like to hoon, but outside of letting go of the accelerator and pushing in the clutch while shifting as fast as I can, and letting out the clutch as fast as I can, it feels really aggressive, maybe even damaging.

>>15081962
That's how it's supposed to feel. And it's not really damaging but it wears it out faster.

Is it possible to stall the car while moving at speed? Say you're going 10mph and shift into 6th, will it drop the rpms enough stall or will the fact that the car is moving stop it from stalling?

>>15082008
The latter

When I was a kid I had a go cart that was an automatic, you could just press the gas and the thing would spin tires and then take off while burning rubber. Is there any way to get an automatic car to act like that?

>>15052677
Why don't cars make significantly more power in winter, when the air is cold?

>>15083049
You more than likely had a centrifugal clutch on your kart. Just put your car in first or drive and put it to the floor.

>>15083049
C6 corvettes with the traction control off can easily do that. You just need the right power or really crappy tires

I'm a total noob but want to get into auto. I wan't to repair the old Chervolett and Saab my dad has. Where can i find good guides to find out how the cars work? I have a couple engineer/engineer study friends but i want to try out myself.

Since Eurospeed closed down where is the best place to buy Sierra Type 9 gearboxes in Australia?

Importing is looking like the best option right now.

A car I'm interested in on Craigslist says it's missing the AC compressor

How or why the hell would that happen

Is an 02 camaro with a V8 a good buy?
How hard is it to learn to drive manual? Will I fuck my shit up trying to learn?

>>15081871
dumb nigger

>>15083786
gearbox places, caterham and escort sites,

>>15086264
>Is an 02 camaro with a V8 a good buy?
Should I buy a house? Are clothes good value?
>How hard is it to learn to drive manual?
It isn't.
>Will I fuck my shit up trying to learn?
Not unless you're really, really bad. Clutches are designed to take some mild abuse.

>>15085652
>It broke (or some other part of the A/C system) and the owner removed it rather then fix it
>Because race car

Cant really see why else

>>15086339
It's a Silverado, so probably not racetruck. Probably shit broke.

>>15086320
A v8 camaro is a basic neccesity to adult life?
It's 6 grand with 125k miles on it

Car's steering vibrates when going over 90mph.

Has been doing this since it came off the lot. They switched out the front tires because the other ones were worn before selling. Bad balance/calibration?

>>15086408
I'm curious about this as well.

I get wheel shake at around 60mph+

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Sup /o/,

Looking for your advice.

A fuckin' Leaf here.

I have a line on a '16 ford EDGE titanium with v6 awd and equipment package+moonroof. Great looking vehicle and I really enjoyed the test drive. I'm looking at 45K canadian pesos as a drive otl price.

I'm upgrading from an 05 mazda 3. I'd be sad to give up the mazda, i love how it handles. However the AC is gone and it is over 10C now so I'm already getting pit stains when I drive it's so hot. I considered the cx 5 but it was bumpy and felt gutless.

I'm very tempted. I have no debt and can easily carry the monthly and keep maxing out my tfsa rrsp and have that sweet gubt pension. I want a some power for when I drive and comfort now that i'm 35+

Were there any USDM Subarus with a non-functional hoodscoop apart from the early Outback Sport?

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>>15086408
Check your alignment and balance.

If your tread is thin you're gonna feel something as well.

Goodyear tires ride like shit
Kendas ride like shit
No name shit from Thailand rides like shit

BENT WHEELS ALWAYS VIBRATE

>>15086674
Rebal and check the shoulders etc of the tire for uneven wear
If your tires are out of round, don't even bother a shop with balancing that shit. Just replace them.

>>15081962
Double clutch

I don't drive stick btw so take that with a grain of salt

>>15088072
Why a crossover if you are spending that kind of money

Hey guys, I really love cars but I know only scraps of information here and there.

I saw online in my area a listing for an RX-7 FC for $4,500. I heard that rotaries were a problem, but I wanted to know if it's worth the money. I'm currently driving a 1995 Camry and I don't know how much longer it'll hold up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVsM0bScojY

what does this sound like to you guys? sticking lifters? noisy injectors? The sound doesn't go up when the RPM goes up. I've been running it like this for around 2 months and it seems perfectly fine, the car runs excellent other than this. Doubt it's a knock. I did a flush with MMO and it's still ticking.

>>15069425
Just gotta nail the shifts properly.
My TDI golf shifts rather well. When you nail them on a pull its so satisfying, shit makes me hard

Does rev matching and double clutching
accomplish the same thing?

>>15088876
>cant properly maintain his camry
>wants a rotart

>>15090163
Double clutching are for transmissions with syncromesh, aka no car you drive.

>>15088072
Have you considered just repairing the ac?

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>>15075018

>>15091681
600 for a new ac unit. car is only worth about 500-1000 thanks to rusted body.

I suppose a wrecker might have one but I feel like it would be a gamble if a 10-11 year old AC would work on the wrecked.

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My 16 yr old Buick Century is garbage on wheels but I want it to last me just a few more years. Recently put a new battery in and since then something's wrong. Wipers don't work, windows go down slow, lights flicker, and I'm getting a lot of resistance from the gas pedal even at low speeds. The battery is the same voltage as the old one and the alternator is fairly new. What the fug could it be?

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Does anyone know if these will fit in my WRX 2008?

If so, do you think the price is good?

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Should I go gold on gold?

>>15094696
could be a bad ground

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>>15095147
I don't know what that means...

>>15094889
I doubt it.

>>15088752
Thanks anon, I'll take a look.

My idiot coworker keeps slamming the door any time we go anywhere, I've told him multiple times to not slam my door, and he continues to. Is it reasonable to just ban him from entering my car or am I being overly strict?

>>15095268
check important looking wires in your engine bay, look for corrosion or loose connections etc
start around the battery area.
clean connections with emery and use copper grease and reconnect properly.

>>15096134
tell him if he slams it again he needs to find a new guy to give him a lift. one last chance. be polite but make sure he knows your not joking.
but really, ask /adv/ m8

Seen conflicting info on the net, so here's an easy one: what's the best way to "break in" an engine?

Should I wrap my Lexus GS 350 F-Sport in the same color the Mercedes have in matte?

>>15096949
So just white matte?

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>>15096209
whatever your owners manual says.
>my owners manual sez no revs over 5k for first 500 miles, drain oil after 500 and 3k miles then every 5k after that

>>15095120
no.

>>15096134
>mfw someone slams my vehicles door
this is not overreacting, tell them to keep their hand on your door while closing it, it's way harder to slam it this way
>be owner of a D21
>not the newest or nicest truck
>passenger side doors works fine, no need to slam
>has reversed door locks, have to hold handle while closing door or will not lock
>if you do it properly it's impossible to slam doors shut
>everyone always slams my passenger door
>no one ever holds the handle, i always have to walk around truck to lock
>so instead of belittling people for being careless and inconsiderate, i show them how to properly close my door
>something like
>oh hey, you didn't lock my door because you slammed it shut as hard as you could. you have to hold the handle while you close it, here let me show you
if they're so oblivious they don't notice they didn't lock my door or even that I walked around my vehicle to shut their door properly they get banned.
>the p/o had the same problem, that's why he reversed the door locks

What would I have to do to put a turboed engine into a car that didn't have the turboed engine to begin with? Is it even worth to do so?

Is 2004 mk4 golfs ESP system adaptive?

I intentionally spun the tires in first off a stop with esp off, then on the next stop a hubdred yards later i turned it back on, this was a slight incline and my tires spun a bit with no throttle. (100hp tdi, summer tyres, slick roa d and rain,. I took it easy from there, and later i came to a slight decline 90 degree right turn which levels out mid corner, took it at normal 2nd gear speed, and esp interfered a little bit.

So is it just wary because of hektik skidz prior to it or did it break lol.

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>>15100153
>how do i tarbo?
extreme modifications and custom fabrication or scavenging parts from a model that did have turbo and will fit your engine. expect to spend as much as you would buying a used stock turbo vehicle
it would be prudent to rebuild or replace the engine and drivetrain and upgrade the exhaust to handle and enhance the extra power from the turbo.
>is it worth it?
turbos are the cheapest way to make horsepower, and really only you can answer that question

>>15100225
Guess I won't try any swapping then. Didn't think it would be easy. Thanks.

>>15052677
I'm going on a deployment in a few months, what should be done to a car that is going to sit for 9 months if I can't get a friend to drive it around once in a while when im gone.

>>15102270
Drain the coolant, gas, and oil from the vehicle. Cover it/store it inside.

>>15100197
Benp

>>15096209
lots of throttle action on and off i.e hard acceleration and engine braking, not much revs probably 4k max depending

What's everyone's opinion on the BRZ? I might get one. Although I do like having 4 doors. But if this car is really good I can deal. Gonna test drive tomorrow.

I'm a retard that misplaced my motor mount bolt. Where the hell do I find out the correct size for it? I have the shop manual but it is only telling me torque spec for it not the size.

>>15103593
internet

>>15104029
Nobody on the internet seems to know what size bolt a ford escort needs.

>>15104529
pull one off the other side and bring it to the hardware store, find a match, but it, install

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>>15102999
>brz

>>15100197
>>15102687
it seems 2004-2008 Golf V ESPs are notorious for failing. it could be that, bu if it's not throwing any Malfunction Indicator Lamps i wouldn't worry about it being broken.
>maybe get some new tyres britbong

>>15102999
read some reviews
apparently handles better on 16" wheels

How exactly do rally cars have so much torque in the low rpm ranges?
And another rally related question: How do the transmissions in these cars work? I know they're sequential, but these cars also have a clutch pedal. So does the tranny clutch automatically or something?

>>15105408
>How exactly do rally cars have so much torque in the low rpm ranges?
mostly down to the anti lag allowing them to boost right off idle. the turbos are small because of the rules on restrictors

>>15105408
They work pretty much like any other racing sequential out there, the clutch pedal is used only when moving from a standstill, but every subsequent shift is managed by a mix of hydraulics and electronics without ever engaging the clutch. Everything from GT cars, to prototypes to formulas have this kind of transmission and they only use the clutch when starting to move.

This is possible because the mechanism that allows the gears to engage is different than a street manual. In the latter you have synchros and many triangular shaped teeth which require a great deal of precision for them to engage (which is why you need synchros in the first place and is done because of noise and comfort) whereas racing sequential have something called dog engagement or dog rings, where teeth are lower in number, are bigger and are spaced differently from each other. This system allows for a much quicker gear engagement, but it's brutal, makes a lot of noise and vibrates like fuck, so you will never see them on Street cars.
With dog rings you literally jam the engaging collar into the next gear as soon as the gap for the teeth appears, all you need is an extremely short interruption in power delivery from the engine, possibly followed by a quick blip of the throttle if you are downshifting. This whole procedure is completely automatic nowadays so racing drivers only need to press a paddle or move a lever without ever leaving the foot from the throttle pedal. Oh, and when all this happens, the clutch is never used.

It's quite long to explain in one post, but take a look at this link which explains things way better than me

http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/impp-1109-synchromesh-vs-dog-box/

>>15105906
Thanks, your explanation is great

So I've got a question. If FWD cars (e.g. a Ford Focus) have the engine powering the front wheels, is there still a need for the transmission tunnel as found in a RWD car (e.g. Ford Crown Vic)? If not, then why do FWD cars use bucket seats, and not make them with bench seats and column shifters (for those who want an automatic).

>>15106644
Because bench seats probably violate a few dozen safety regulations

Is there anything wrong with a Chevy Sonic?
There's a CPO 2012 with 46k miles going for $6
How does it compare in size to a Sentra?
I would assume it wouldn't have as much power as an SE-R Sentra
Looking for a DD

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Yes?

Call me stupid or crazy or whatever but if a dirtbike could be obtained fairly cheap, would it be a viable idea to convert it to street legal with all the required lights/signals/etc. as a means of transportation? I understand the gear ratios are all for slow off-road stuff and typically off-road two stroke engines require a lot more maintenance than a traditional on-road motorcycle but all that aside could it be done?

>>15052677
Who is this alphonso fellow I keep reading about. Apologies, I'm new to /o/.
What exactly did he do that made him so infamous?

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How do you deal with people who scratch your car?

I've had it done to me twice in the past. They'd park by my car and open their door and leave a small, but noticeable scratch along with their paint on the car.

I took pictures, but when confronted they'd just play it off or no matter what just say it wasn't them.

It's really the principle of the thing that annoys me. I've heard of people who are really good at dealing with this. What do they do? It always works out for them. Do they just call the police? Or what? Is it even worth the hassle? Or do they just find honest people that tell the truth?

>>15109447
Blatant shit posting with anime images

>>15109299
From people who have owned them and done that, or haven't and went on the streets, they say that it's really worth it. I believe JakeTheGardenSnake(?) or someone has and he talked about how much he loves it.

It's cool because you can essentially go anywhere you want and it's a fun little bike. I'd say if you're the adventurous type then you'd really enjoy it.

Just don't do wheelies around cops.

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Should I be concerned that the frame on my passenger seat is this rusty?

Battery is completely flat, will a trickle charger be able to revive it if I leave it on long enough?

It's my Alfa coming out of winter storage, apparently my dad hasn't kept the battery topped off (it's at his place because j haven't got a garage)

>>15110909
Doesn't seem that bad, but if you are concerned you can always remove the seat, scrape the rust off the rail and paint it, just make sure not to paint on the part where the seat actually slides on the rail or you will end up with a pile of flaked off paint and grease in no time.
Oh, and remember to give it some grease again.

>>15112432
I honestly have no desire to disassemble a power seat with airbags if I don't absolutely need to.

>>15112470
Airbags are the least of your concern, disconnecting and reconnecting the airbag connector is not going to set the airbag off, even if you keep the ignition on the whole time, you literally have to intentionally provide current straight from the battery to set it off and I don't think that's a risk.
The only slightly complex thing will be detaching the motor from the rail and the moving mechanism, but it's nothing that can't be tackled with a bit of patience.

I'm sure you can find guides or even a workshop manual online to be extra safe

Anyway, that rust doesn't seem that bad, try to clean it as best as you can with the seat mounted and vacuum the rust away if you are that worried of fucking up

>>15112540
>CAUTION:
>• Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after seat installation, when the passenger seat has been removed or even one installing bolt for front passenger seat has been loosened. <Ref. to OD(diag)-12, SYSTEM CALIBRATION, OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.> Failure to do so may cause improper activation of passenger’s airbag.

>• Never disassemble the seat cushion frame assembly and slide rail, remove the occupant detection control module and each load cell sensor, or disconnect the harness connector, since the occupant detection control module, each load cell sensor and harness of occupant detection system (passenger’s seat only) are installed as seat frame assembly.

>• If performing the removal of backrest, read the data of load cell sensor using Subaru Select Monitor before removing seat. <Ref. to OD(diag)- 12, SENSOR DATA OUTPUT, OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>

No thanks.

>>15112606
It refers to the load sensor inside the seat that detects if there is a passenger on it or not, the second part you quoted tells you, obviously enough, to either disconnect the harness going to the load cells or to leave the load cells on the car and removing the rest.

What you want to do is to remove the rail from the seat, while leaving the seat untouched, there is no disassembly of the seat itself.

I understand you are worried about airbags, but your alternatives are to leave everything as they are or to remove the rails to clean them, you can't properly clean them without removing something from the car.

You can always do the job and then bring the car to a dealer so they can calibrate the system once you are done.

Is it likely that I could daily a 1998 miata with 175k mileage if it has been looked after reasonably well?

There is one for sale interstate but I don't have the time to go inspect it first cos of uni. I'm considering just buying and getting it towed down to a depot for a few hundred.

>>15110909
No, and that's surface rust of all things, if it worries you that much pull the seat and clean it off

>>15110445
9 times out of ten it's not worth the hassle unless you can catch them in the act on camera

How do you pronounce/spell Plymouth?

Is it like pl(AI)moth? Plumuth? Pl(AI)meth? Or idk....how then?

>>15061818
Its a really good, smooth driving RWD V6.
Its only good if you get it as a company car. I had an SXT as a company car and it was great in driving except so many built quality issues, didn't really look satisfying in the interior. The major point of this car is lots of spaces inside for the price.

How do I clean the inside of the yellowish fog lamp in the easiest way?

I have a small pin shaped hole in my tire

took it to Pep Boys to get it fixed they told me I needed a new tire and told me to use FixAFlat until they got the tire in

How can I just fix this shit myself?

Told me it was too close to the edge of the tire

>>15113562
Plim eth

i'm in the UK, on a learner drivers insurance policy (haven't passed my test yet), if i were to make a claim on this policy would it detrimentally effect the prices of my insurance when i do pass my test?

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>>15112408
it would be quicker and more efficient to get it jumped, charge the battery by driving ~20 miles (~50km for u alfalfa driver), and then if you're not going to use it for a week or two either use the trickle charger to maintain charge or disconnect the battery
>a wall-wart float charger will take days to revive a dead battery
>they sell battery chargers/jumpers that will recharge in 6-12 hours but they are somewhat expensive (cheap ones start at $40)
>remember to disconnect battery from vehicle battery cables before you do either of these things or you may damage the ABS (jumping is okay)

>>15112898
likely, yes
>average aut/o/ist seem autistic enough to do it
practical, no.
>you're in college, buy a civic and shut up

>buying a car without inspecting it
this is a terrible idea

>>15113789
>they told me to use fix-a-flat until repair
then it's not that bad and somewhere else will probably patch it
>how do i fix?
if the hole is in the sidewall you really shouldn't.
If it's (mostly) in the tread you have two options:
1) they sell tire patch kits at horrorfreight for like $5-10
>it's like a drill bit a few patches and some glue
please, please, please deflate your tire before you try to puncture it
2) you could pay any reputable local tire shop or gas station (read: not pepboys) $10-25 to patch it for you
>best option, they have tire demounting equipment
>it's like a doctor, get a second opinion; one shop will patch things that others refuse
>really though if it's on the sidewall get a new tire

which is better to learn stick on:

Metro 5-speed 3-cylinder

Tercel 4-speed 4-cylinder

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>>15106916
>is there anything wrong with this shitbox?
>GM product
yes.

>>15116932
>which is better to eat, apples or oranges?
they're both shitboxes made with toyota parts, get the tercel if you want a trunk and the metro for great empeegees

>>15116932
it literally does not matter

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>>15114728
I had trouble understanding your post
>read: what does bong bong bong bong mean?
but yes, if you file a claim on your insurance your rates will go up; this is a universal truth.
>even for britbongs with learners permits

>>15113623
>what is youtube?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJbKLZ7RmM

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/O/ HELP, IM A FUCKING RETARD.

MY UNCLE TOLD ME TO PARK HIS TRUCK AND SET THE HANDBREAK. IT LOOKS LIKE PIC RELATED.

HOW DO I RELEASE IT? ITS NOT LIKE MODERN CARS THAT HAVE A BUTTON ON THE HANDLE!

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>>15117205
press it again, it should release
>u fukn mook

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>>15117220
B-b-but it doesnt release when i press it again. It just keeps going inward...

>>15117304
sounds like you're fucked, better kill yourself

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>>15117304
it looks like a ford, so there should be a release above the parking brake pedal.
in your pic it looks like it's missing.
>four options
>kill yourself
>kill your uncle and/or his family
>torch vehicle it's an autotragic uncle won't mind
>ask uncle if there's a trick to release parking brake, brace for impact ya doofus

Anyone have that video where Russians crash Ladas in a warehouse and launch them off ramps?

>>15052677
>Question:
I drive a 2000 Chevy Silverado
Dashboard is cracking all over.
I know that the proper way to deal with it is remove dashboard, sand, prime, refinish, etc.
BUT:
What material can I coat over these cracks if I don't want them to spread, and I don't care how it looks?
My truck runs great and that's all I care about.

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>>15052677
>Question:
I drive a 2000 Chevy Silverado
Dashboard is cracking all over.
16 yrs in hot Florida sun has taken it's toll.
I know that the proper way to deal with it is remove dashboard, sand, prime, refinish, etc.
BUT:
What material can I coat over these cracks if I don't want them to spread, and I don't care how it looks?
My truck runs great and that's all I care about.

any decent ways to increase throttle response?
my intake is pretty shit stock and so there's a half second gap between me flooring it and the engine revving up

>>15117938
Fuel filter

>>15117304
third for an hero

>>15117938
sounds like a poss ecu issue, i'd get a cheap tune

>>15117205
the release lever is missing - its supposed to be right above the pedal - you can see the space for it in that picture

>>15080739
its been sitting for 5 years, the carb needs a rebuild at most and and some adjustments at best.
and i hope you put fresh fuel in the tank

>>15072900
why did you replace a master if it was shifting fine?
shifts good before repair and not after? you didnt get all the AIR out of the lines or input shaft is misadjusted

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Apparently I'm getting my dead step-grandfather's 97-98 Mercury Grand Marquis. It's only got like 80,000 miles on it so I'm not too concerned with the mechanics.

How do I make it look cool?

>>15118182
more chrome. Chrome mirrors. Chrome bumper. Chrome vanity plate.
Paint car some variety of silver to complement chrome.
Go off yourself, let someone else inherit car, and let cycle continue into eternity.

>write manifesto on the systematic killing of niggers
>crash into a mcdonalds on friday night
>flee
you'll be the talk of the town

How much should I expect to pay for an engine rebuild on a 5mge? Car has bent rods, but I can get the car in near immaculate shape for $500

>>15118209
was for
>>15118182

>>15118209
>>15118206
I see why no one comes to this board

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I do as much of my own work on my cars as I possibly can and I'm looking to fill out my toolbox in the near future. Are those mechanic's tool sets worth it? It seems a bit silly to me to have a bunch of multiples for sockets that are just different drive sizes. Like having a 1/2" socket in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2" drive. Should I just get a good set in 3/8 drive and then smaller sizes for 1/4" and the larger ones for 1/2" or am I better off just buying one of the $500 sets with all the wrenches and shit?

>>15118668
>$500 mechanics sets

is this real?

>>15118756
too cheap to be true?

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>>15118756
They come with a lot. This one is $500 and is 444 pieces. But a bunch of it seems like stuff I won't use.

Hey so I've got a bracket for my oil dipstick that gets secured by a head bolt. Is it okay if I remove just that one single head bolt to put the bracket on and then retorque that single bolt? I would assume that's okay, but I saw someone ask a similar question and they ended up cracking their block: http://sbftech.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=30186946f8c720fcdd3bded81a11b9cf&topic=24967.15

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>>15118668
I got this thing and I have yet to find a job that I couldn't do other than an inch wrench for an oil change I had to buy. shit is awesome. if you need impacts, buy it. if you need a full set of wrenches that aren't these? you probably are just looking for an excuse to spend money. this set was like 100$ and it kicks ass.

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>>15118844
bam

>>15118844
I'll probably just get something like that then and buy the other things I need that it doesn't have separate.

>>15118924
that's your best bet honestly. unless you are professionally working on cars that kit does the job excellently.

>>15118790
that looks pretty nice although for 500 bucks i would expect at least a toolbox to fit all that shit in

Mazda 6 GT or Accord EX-L V6?

Both are similarly priced, both handle well, and both are comfy. All things I'm looking for in a new DD.

>>15119158
always Mazda

Could anyone help me identify this car? Spotted it on somebodys yard and looks unused so i might ask the owner to sell it.

Looks a lot like 1985 defender, but there are some differences...

>>15117184
Oh ehehe thanks :D

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>>15119237
Sorry about the photo quality, zoomed and cropped off phone camera

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>>15119242
And the back. Found in eastern Europe, if it helps

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Will my car pass the MOT?

>>15119570
Probably

>>15119608
Thanks

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What's the best way to kill yourself using an Automobile?

I know running the car and in a closed space and slowly choking on the exhaust is chill, but is there anything a little more involved?

I was thinking constant speed runs down a mountain and hoping I go off the edge or get hit by another vehicle. But I guess I'd feel bad if someone else died.

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My friend has a 2014 Toyota Tacoma with the V6, 5 speed auto, and tow package.
Should he put it in 4th gear when he tows, or leave it in D? Thank you.

Is an e36 bmw going to be too much work for a college student? I keep reading things like "it's a great, reliable, cheap car, you just have to replace everything in the engine, cooling system, electronics, suspension, steering, interior, and exterior!"

>>15119608
You lied

Outer tie rod is worn, which is something I'll accept... BUT, the bullshit was that I also got points on my indicators (ALL OF THEM) not being orange enough because the bulbs were flaked

I then proceeded to remove all the bulbs to inspect. The two on the side had lost quite a bit of their color, so those are replaced, but the two in the front and the two in the back were all completely fine, with no signs of fading, cracking or flaking at all. Talked to the guy who is in charge of everyhing mechanical that goes on there, and he said he would have a chat with the guy who did the MOT

>>15120274
So how does it work in Burgerland? Do they just reject the inspection and force you to do it again after you fix the problems or do they offer you to fix the problem immediately (assuming it is reasonably quick to do) and let you pass the inspection?

>drove my brother's toyota yaris to learn engine braking
>works like a charm
>can approach corners with decent speed and slow down just by downshifting
>tried it on my aunts shitty alfa romeo
>literally doesn't work

More like beta romeo. What could I be doing wrong? With that car it just doesn't slow down at all when downshifting. There's no difference between trying to force it to engine brake, and letting off the gas and letting it slow down by itself.

>>15121128
Different engines have different amounts of engine braking capabilities. It depends on a number of factors (engine internals, gearing, weight of the car to name a few) so it's entirely possible you are not doing anything wrong, one car just slows down faster than the other.

Minivans - why do they always smell funny? I am sure that it is not just children. Are minivan buyers just naturally smelly?

>>15121128
I'm willing to bet that you are completely fucking your clutch with improper engine breaking. In fact id almost guarantee it

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>>15120512
I'm Norwegian, so cant say

Had the inspection been failed due to only the bulbs I would have complained and gotten it rechecked by someone else, but since the tie rod was included then I'll let it slide.

I'm smart enough to get mine early, so I still got a bit over a month to get all the stuff fixed. Gotten some new, darker bulbs and replaced them, and I've ordered tie rods. When I go back they'll check to see if those issues have been fixed, and then I'll get the inspection passed.

Its a busy garage so they'll never fix problems immediately like that, especially if they dont have parts

>>15121694
Well I just push the clutch in, shift down, and blip the gas while releasing. Not really trying to rev match. Is that wrong?

>>15121580
I hope so.

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>>15117911
>>15117934
>replying to OP
>posting twice b/c forgot pic of basic bitch
hello newfag


>how do i bondo a dashboard?
that is going to look so bad
just get one of those carpet dash covers or diy one yourself
>some tubes of heat resistant silicone caulk or some bondo: $20-30
>same price as a dash cover

>>15119832
>CO poisoning
best way, less chance of error than fucking up a crash and becoming cripple/vegetable. small chance of being discovered intime, least traumatic for everyone involved
>no tears, only dreams

>hitting another vehicle to an hero
fuck you, you better feel bad

>>15119864
unless you're in a very hilly area D should be fine
>when in doubt check the owners manual

>>15119935
any 20 y/o yuropeen vehicle is going to need at least $1-2k to catch up on deferred maintenance. Unless you find the nicest old gearhead to buy it from (who babied it and followed the service intervals religiously), get something cheap, reliable, and unassuming like a civic
>inb4 already has reliable transport
study harder fgt

>>15120512
>Pennsylvania is the worst state for inspections
but amerifats always complain about Commiefornia and the bi-annual smog test.
>not even a safety inspection
>only inspects vehicle emission and vapor recovery systems, visible exhaust, and engine bay for illegal CARB mods
>if your car has an active CEL, you need to fix it
>if your car burns oil or coolant, you need to get it fixed
>if a cop sees you driving your smoking hoopty he can require you to get re-tested in between mandatory test periods
no safety checks, no headlight inspections, totally legal to test vehicles with bald tires, missing lights, body damage, etc.
if you fail your emissions test they usually have a retest policy (I've heard of up to three) so you can get it fixed or fix it yourself. Some places are test only, and seem to be more trustworthy because they will not profit from your vehicle failing.
>best time to do your smog test is on a rainy day in the morning

>>15121810
I found some dash covers at JC Whitney for $33...those will look way better than a spider-web bondo job. I will go that route.
Thanks!

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>>15052677
There's a clear, odorless liquid dripping from like right behind the engine block.

Thoughts?

Should I be worried?

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what are some vehicles that come with a stock oil or transmission cooler?
here's my list:
>tranny coolers
>most diesel trucks
>f250s?
>jeep xjs?

>oil coolers
>f250s (6.0 powerstrokes)
>subaru imprezas? (idk which models)

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>>15122292
>what is condensation?
as long as you don't use straight water for coolant you're fine

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Saw this light while moving my mothers car what does it mean ?

>>15122323
Oh.

Overthinking things is a hell of a drug.

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So I was just curious as to why small diesel cars/trucks use vacuum brake boosters? It doesn't make sense from a cost perspective since you have an engine that doesn't produce vacuum so you need to add a vacuum pump for the sole purpose of operating the brake booster. I then learnt today that hydraulic boosters do indeed exist readily. So why the hell aren't we using them?

>>15122292
check the drain line for the AC, they are good at getting tangled up in sticks you run over and getting ripped off. the can find its way all over the engine bay from the turbulence, had the same thing happen on my car where it was pouring into the frame, traveling to the front of the engine bay then being sucked up and sprayed everywhere by the radiator fan, almost replaced a rad because of that.

>>15122387
it means ur a valet.
>and your mom is hiding drugs in the trunk

Does anyone have the shooped picture of a ford(?) with the giant body panels and tiny windows?

>>15122293
>>jeep xjs?
Only with the tow package unless later models had it standard.

When I first start (seemingly before the engine warms up), it's hard to shift into second gear. It almost always requires grinding/forcing. Once the engine is warm, though, it shifts just as smoothly as any other gear. It's a 1981 BMW E21 if that helps, any ideas?

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>>15122847

My oil change is due but I'm going to leave my car parked for about 8 months starting next week. Should I do the oil change before leaving it or when I start driving it again?

Also what other things should I do to it other than putting a cover on it and no gas in the tank?

>>15123097
Thanks for trying, but it's the one where it's mocking modern car design trends. IE how everything is shaped like a soap box.

>>15123163
Leave the oil, change it before you drive again. Put the car on jackstands unless you like flatspots on your tires. Spray your tires with armorall or whatever the fuck it's called.

>>15123163
leave the handbrake off

>>15118822
Wow you people really are useless. This is common knowledge.

How do I buy a car that's not a shitbox if I have no credit?

I'm 20, have plenty in savings, and have worked since 14... But I don't have a credit card and I've never financed anything. I wanted to great myself with a Fiesta ST, but dealerships won't even touch me.

>>15123980
build credit, retard

>>15124030
How am I supposed to do that?

I don't want a credit card, and I don't want to get caught in a shitty high interest loan. My locals gun store has financing offers, and the only thing I like more than boats and cars is guns.

>>15124049
sounds like you are doomed to a life of disappointment

>>15124049
>How am I supposed to do that?
>the only thing I like more than boats and cars is guns.
Buy gun, go to dealership with said gun, change their mind on the finance issue.

new thread
>>15125280

>>15125280

>>15125280