QTDDTOT: The place you ask retarded questions

Could low oil cause a car to not start?
I've checked my fuel system from the pump to the injectors, and my electric system from the battery to the spark plugs, even the fuses, starter motor is turning over, but I'm just not getting ignition.
Only thing that seems out of the ordinary is my oil level is close to min than max, but everything else seems like it should be working.

>>16061863

No spark: Confirm cam/crank signals as applicable, work backwards from there.

if i have to pull over in a city, where do i pull over? always wondered this since there's not a space like on a highway. It's hard to google because it's just a bunch of results for people asking if cop can pull you over in other cities lmfao

>>16061922
if you're getting pulled over you just stop in the right lane or anywhere there is a spot (you're not parking so fire hydrant red curb etc is fine)

otherwise just do what you can to be as safe as possible, there is usually a spot matching your desperation level at some point

>>16061863
diesels, yes gasser, no

but low mark is fine, it's not low it's just at operating min. throw a quart in and it will be at high mark and nothing else will change

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/o/ a buddy of mine knows a guy that sells winter tires for cheap. Apparently they are a wholesale retailer. What questions and things should I ask to make sure everything is on the up and up?

Do tires have warranties? I know some have manufacturer tread warranties but I mean more like,say I see the tire is damaged after I receive them etc.

Also any brand recommendations? I probably can't afford top of the line, but I'd like not to waste my money. I have a compact sedan

>>16061772
They got a new suspension in 2003 which is why the wheel design became different. You might as well buy a 2003+ panther if you like the wheels. Handling will be better too.

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what is the link to the compiled greentexts of dealerbro? (can't remember his name rn)

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How old are these tires and should I be scared driving on them?

>>16062561
no you shouldn't be driving on them at all

dry rotted

>>16062561
Not even looking at the date code,Those are shot, plus they're some Chink brand so doubly so.

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>>16062582
>>16062586
I know they're bad, I have new ones ready to put on. But I'm doing the bushings at the moment, and I was kinda curious as to how old they actually were.

Any local recommendations for buying a new transmission (or its components) near Chicago, Illinois?

>>16062924
Sorry, I meant new as in replacement, can be used or whatever

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Whats a good price to ask?

1994 f150 XLT 4x4 i6 auto 192kmi
PW, PL, lumbar support
Two 2 gas tanks, freshly painted frame, transmission rebuilt by Ford only has 80k miles

What's the best way to fix scratches on your car? Assholes keep marking up my girlfriend's car and all the shit I see seems "As Seen On TV" tiers of trustworthy

>>16063167
Try buffing it out, whatever does not come out is to deep to make look good again without a lot of work

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>mfw I've spent $1,200 on brakes for my D21 within 3k miles
>ABS/Brake light is starting to come on now at certain times while driving

I know that buying a new truck would be more expensive but fuck me this shit shouldn't be happening within such a short period of time/miles, I don't haul anything heavy and I don't slam on my brakes... I don't get it

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>>16063081

>>16063225
have you actually, yknow, checked the electrics? It's more than likely a fault in a sensor or the loom.

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My car has 125k miles on it. I've always used conventional oil since 70k when I bought it. Will switching to synthetic now harm anything or is that just a meme?

Need some advice,
I have a friend with an eg hatch that was hit in the front and only the core support was damaged. The car has now been sitting around for two years in his garage and I'm thinking about picking it up as a project car, the car has already been swapped with a b18c1 and gsr trans, it's on coilovers and has a few other little mods. My question is what would be a reasonable offer, I've been think somewhere around 800-1000$ my estimate would be about 500$ to get the car back on the road and 2000$ to make it everything I want. Any advice is welcome.

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>>16063081
Pic related when I got it

>>16063225
Is this parts or did you take it to a garage

>>16063513
If the core support is damaged what it mounts to is damaged...I had what I thought was a minor bend on my bumper that actually bent both frame rains in

>>16063393
I accidentally ran full synthetic in a 1984 D150 with no problem (it always leaked oil fairly quickly so I would just get the cheapest oil and change every 2k when it was low)

>>16062924
Just ask at your local parts store they should have a recommendation

>>16062350
Check the build date (Google it if you don't know how). Expect it to be off brand tires with no warranty, wich for winter tires doesn't really matter.

>>16063575
From what we can tell it was just the core support, granted I haven't measure everything out we just pulled the support out straight in hopes that if something bent we would bend it back then drilled out the spot welds and took off the support. We dry fitted a new one on and it seems to line up well. But we would have to buy all the other body panels to be sure.

>>16063615
Wait so your working on the car and haven't purchased or made an offer for it...your going to end up fixing it then he will keep it

>>16063667
No all this was about a year ago, he ended up becoming heavy addicted to drugs and ended up getting his licence suspended for 5 years. He's really loves the car but knows it deserves better, that's why I want to buy it, I get the car I have sentimental value for and he can pay off his lawer.

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>>16061772
i want a sporty rwd or 4wd car with a manual, winter warrior, rally build, whatever.

i'm gonna throw down 3k about for the car, what should i be looking for?

impreza might fit the deal but i just want to know what you guys think.

I was originally looking for a Japanese dd, something sporty, fast(ish), fun to drive, may readily accept mods or even a swap, and great on mileage, for around 1-1.5k.

Not a whole lot of options in my area, but here's a 2000 mustang in need of a clutch, what does /o/ think? Will it check my boxes?

http://westmd.craigslist.org/cto/5844505041.html

Besides the Japanese part, obviously

What wheels look good on a 2001 BMW 320i?

>>16064653
steelies

>>16064655
But I already have factory alloys, wouldnt steelies be heavier? also, what do you call those steelies with no holes in them at all?

>>16064658
Keep your factory alloys then. It's just a 320i.

If you can fit smaller steel wheels they will most likely be lighter than the alloys anyway. Never seen wheels without holes. They need ventilation.
You get hubcaps like that, but people use those for mpgs

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>>16064712
They definitely do exist. There are a few styles of wheels with no holes.

What's the upkeep on a pre 2010 Lexus ls like? Good daily for under 20k?

Have 06 Torrent, just recently changed the blower motor and components because no air was blowing. Now the heating is sporadic, goes from hot to cold and back again. What could he the problem?

>>16061772
How do I to drive myself a manual and learn myself? Is it hard too much to learn myself?

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>>16061772
What do you think about Audi Q7s? I heard these things are pretty reliable.

>>16065632
I guess you asked how hard it is to learn manual, buddy? Well, it depends on how interested you are. I came to know about the whole process within like 2 days.

Why is there chalk writing all over the road in every nurbugring video I've seen? Do people that live near there hop the fence and write shit on track?

Went to start my car this morning and it started fine but shut off a half second later. It now won't fire up, just cranks.

Full tank of gas, battery is fine although it was getting drained trying to start the car over and over.

Any ideas?

>>16065632
If you know the mechanics of driving manual all you need is practice, watch a video if you have no idea what you're doing.

Once you can get into 1st without an issue and practice hill starts, you should go into traffic to really get practical experience.

>>16065788
Check to see of you are getting spark. Sounds like you blew your ECU.

>>16064834
heater core sounds like it's blocked or bad since you do have some hot air sometimes. sounds like the core is getting hot then cooling too fast then repeating the process; could also be the blend door sticking, it's actuator going bad, or possibly the thermostat. However if it was your thermostat you would have other engine heating problems
Step 1: replace the thermostat (they're cheap), flush the cooling system
if step one doesn't work, i'd recommend replacing the heater core and its hoses

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>>16063225
>ABS
>D21
>giving any shits it's broken
no, no you could have bought another D for that price
I call shenanigans
>t. 91' D21 owner with no ABS

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>>16064648
>wants pic related
>finds
>'00 'Stang for $1k
that's a check
>sporty
can't turn memes incoming
>fast-ish
not with a 3.7L V6, have fun being BTFO by soccer moms in crossovers
>fun
it is a convertible; but you are in maryland, half check
>will take swap and mods
check, you'll need them
>good empeegees
see: V6, that's a check
result: 3.5 out of 6 chkeks
verdict: get something less boomer/white trash or fix and flip it immediately for xtra AE86 money

Which one of the following cars would you get and why? Let's just say they are all in good condition and not overpriced.

>2011 Lancia Musa 1.4 16V Oro (manual)
>2011 Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC Elegance (manual)
>2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.3 D LTZ (manual)
>2008 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT)
>2010 Honda Insight Elegance (CVT)
>2008 VW Passat 2.0 FSI Highline (DSG)
>2008 Volvo C30 1.6 (manual)

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>>16063771
the answer is obvious

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>>16066123
all these cars hurt my soul but I'd get the C30, it's the only thing resembling a hot hatch on the list
>also 5 cylinder whiteblock swap to replace the sad 1.6
runner up: Passat

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>>16061772
i have shocks like pic related

would adjusting be a case of undoing the allen bolt and turning?

>>16066192
Yes...but its already very close to your tire and will only get closer if you lower it

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>>16066209
thanks
that pic was taken when they were first put on, they are not installed correctly there (needed spacers) and you are right about the rubbing

once last one
for the rears, would it be the same case
(note in this pic I believe they are also set to max)

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reposting from my other thread:

My car had a rattle right in front of me, which I traced to the instrument cluster. I took off the shroud that covers the instrument cluster (I didn't take out the cluster itself), and stuffed some microfiber rags all around the cluster. I put the shroud back on, and now the rattle is gone.

However, I didn't really consider what is below and behind the instrument cluster. Is there a steering component that the rags might fall down onto, or is that partitioned off? Also, is the only thing behind the instrument cluster the firewall to the engine bay? I just don't want to have some microfiber rags shake themselves loose and fall down onto something bad.

Thanks.

UK poorfag here. I earn about £750 a month, and after paying for rent/utilities, food, phone, gym and music subscriptions I have about £100 left for the month. I've been cycling to work, but now I need a car. What would you recommend? I have a couple thousand in savings, but I don't know if I should dip into that. Could I buy some new shitbox and pay for it over years, or should I buy some really old shitbox used at once? I checked the sticky, but it seems outdated and very NA-centric. It's worth adding that I'm 18, not in school or uni, and it will be my first car, so insurance is going to be very expensive.

Thanks for the help

>>16062480
Damn, well good thing these cars are cheap enough.

It's not that I like the 03+ rims better it's just a pain for me to find similar offset wheels.

>>16066238
wtf is this ricer shit

>>16066367
its not ricer
its for an e36, couldnt get oem shocks to had to go for coilovers as a temp solution

>>16066192
>that sway bar link angle

i'd love to see what your outer tie rods look like


>muh bumpsteer

My 2002 automatic dodge neon will rev without going into gear, almost like I'm in neutral and pushing on the throttle.

I recently put a serpentine belt on my power steering, and replaced the idler pulley, for which task I took out a bolt and jacked the motor up out of the car, then replaced. I have yet to really adjust and tighten that belt, am lazy

I'm thinking I probably fucked up my motor mounts, pls laugh and point me in the right direction, br/o/s

My car sounds like its idling pretty shitty half the time i drive it. It usually only happens when it barely starts. Itll start and the computer will set my rpms to like 1.5k (normally idles around 1k in park) and slowly work it down to around 1k. When this happens it sounds like it almost dies if i go below 5mph. If i hit the gas aftwr that it jumps, rather than slowly speeding up. Already replaced plugs a month ago, and my timing isnt off. I dont have too much experience or knowledge, but im trying to learn more. Any ideas as to what the issue(s) could be?

>>16065981

Update on issue: when the car is in motion, the fans blow heat but when the car is at a stop, cold air blows.

>>16066594

so in drive it just revs? check your transmission fluid level, the forward clutches in the trans arent engaging. if it happened RIGHT after changing the mounts, thats a coincidence. if its some time after, your trans might be blown or its low on fluid

>>16066612

check for vacuum line leaks and check your coolant temperature sensor. i had a 1988 Nissan KingCab that would flood and choke out on warm starts unless you hit the gas for 5 seconds after starting it then it was fine, coolant temperature sensor connector was broken off so it flooded the engine warm

>>16066650
Fluid is just a bit low but I'm coming up on the 190k mark... probably needs changed.

I guess that's the easy solution, if that doesn't help then I know something is seriously wrong

>>16066367
I had the same style on my e30. They worked fine when I owned it. Looks like you have 4-5 inches of adjustment in the front and 3 in the back. I say lower it all the way and borrow a fender roller from your local chic tire shop.

>>16066632
Low coolant. The coolant manages to splash into the heater core when your moving, but when stopped it can't reach

>>16066294
You definately cannot afford a car. Just get a small motorbike or moped nigger

>>16066271
>what the literal fuck?
besides the obvious fire hazard? as long as it's above the cluster it should be fine?
>read: you're going to die in a fire, why didn't you use glue or tape?

>>16066632
>>16066776
>splash
this would also mean that your cooling system isn't pressurized, so get a new radiator cap

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do silicone coolant hoses function better (cooling ability, resistance to heat and oil, timeframe for service life, etc.) than conventional rubber ones?
more specifically, would it be good to get one for the engine coolant intake for extra cool?

>>16066766
cool thanks
its been set up by a proper shop but its sitting 30mm low all around and its too low for the city

>>16066875
>Just get a small motorbike or moped nigger

Wouldn't the insurance on that be really high?

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Does a exhaust leak cause it puff out a bit of smoke from the exhaust?
>Pic related was found at a Subaru convention

>>16066238
I'm concerned about that brake line on the left

How easy is it to replace the dash lighting on a Honda Civic?

Also any other opinions on this?
http://swv.craigslist.org/cto/5783708013.html

I'm planning on inspecting it in a day or two. Heard that they're pretty reliable.

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Pic related is my fuel pump, off a 97 miata.
How do I get this bag off?

If I bought a running 99 neon what could I do for 1.5k to get the most goesfast out of it?

I want it because they look nice (Imo) and I've had an 04 neon as my dd for about 8 years, love em, get close to 39 mpgs.

It's time to buy one and fuck it up at the track. I remember them being cool when I was a teenager in the 90s, surely someone has done something with the neon

>>16067297
Turns out you can just buy new ones.
So, new dumb question, I got the new pump switched over, and when I turn the key, I don't hear it prime, but when I try to start it, I can hear the pump whirring, but the car doesn't start, and the pump keeps makeing the whirring noise for a second after I stop trying. Double checked all fuses and I just got a new main relay, too. I think the old pump was broken because it didn't make any noise at all, but I don't get why I'm still not starting.

>>16067870
you probably need to prime it a lot more. on my se-r it takes forever if I lose pressure.

when it happens to me I turn the key enough to hear the pump whine but not enough to start. repeat that for a good 10 min then see if it starts.

also make sure your battery is charged up/not bad

>>16068053
What do you mean when you say to prime it for 10 minutes? Just leave the key on run? Also, my battery should be fine, we tried jump starting it just to see if it was the battery, but the starter is starting up fine every time. I'm getting spark on every plug, new plugs and wires, checked every fuse, checked the fuel filter and injectors, just replaced the pump in it too and main relay, I've got oil pressure, I don't know what else to test

>>16068115
naw it will only spin for 10 sec, so you need to keep turning the key on and off but dont start it just make the pump spin.

how good is the Toyota echo in terms of common issues/reliability and steering

How hard is it to change a timing chain on a 4th gen Celica? Would it be worth getting it?

www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/noranda/cars-vans-utes//1126758147

>>16068359
So in order to run the pump I had to make a jumper in the diagnostic box, let it run for about 10 minutes but still no go. Gonna let it run some more, maybe 20 minutes be different

>>16068800
Still nothing. I give up.

Is there a sporty, economical, pseudo shitboxy car I can keep a lookout for?

ATM I have the

>MR2
>CRX
>Celica

in mind. Got 1500 to drop now, price range goes up by about 700 monthly, so by tax time I could at about 10k, but I'm not sure I'm in the market for any car costing that much.

I need guidance

Why does RX7 cost more than RX8? What's wrong with RX8?

>>16068879
you need to check injector pulse, if you have spark and fuel pressure then the only other possibilities are injectors arent opening or engine mechanical

>>16069081
>sporty, economical, pseudo shitboxy
>Heeheehee 1500

>Tiburon?
>ZX2? Borderlining...
>Miata with beat up bodywork
>Pretege

>>16069138
Maybe, I mean cheaper is better but I'm regularly putting money in my "fun car" jar.

I just have nothing in mind, I've failed y/o/u

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>>16067284
Anyone?

>>16063393
Just a meme. The only things to do would be one short change with a cheap synth (say, 2k miles) then change with a good synth and filter. Plenty of detergents in synth, which will clean up your internals... Related to that, any leaks you have may get worse since sludge could be plugging it. With that lower mileage though I wouldn't worry unless you don't maintain your vehicle

How do I buy a used car?

Do I just go to the dealer and write a check for the exact price he's selling it for?

Why do modern vehicles have struts instead of self contained shocks? Working on my truck I quickly realized what a pain in the ass struts are, I remember on my old Ford Ranger the shocks was standalone with the coil spring instead being contained by the lower control arm which made shock changes a breeze. IOW why are struts a thing?

Have '02 Malibu.

Whenever I apply the brakes to slow down, not abruptly, the car shakes as if a tire is flopping around. What could be the problem?

>>16070786
You can do that, but you can usually haggle the price down a little. If you find anything wrong with the car you can also ask them to fix it

>>16071190
Probably fucked up rotors

>>16071257

>rotors

I'll check it out, thanks.

Will trans fluid start draining when I remove the speedometer cable drive gear? No t-case.

If I buy this guy's 96 civic shell which previously housed a b18, can I just drop in a b20? What would I need to change?

i've got to change my valve cover gasket, should i change my spark plug gaskets as well? how do i know if theyve gone bad?

im planning to change them myself, it would be 25 bucks extra for the spark plug gaskets

>>16071190
if your steering wheel shakes, its your front brake rotors, if the car shakes but no steering wheel shake you can be sure its not the front

Looking at my brother's car, says it seems to have trouble getting into gear, check trans fluid, can't see anything on dipstick.

Which is most likely:
>zero fluid in car
>leak
>dipstick doesn't go where it needs to

What's does "x pounds of boost" refer to with forced induction engines? Is that how much air is being compressed and put into each individual cylinder or something else?

>>16071652
please help

>>16071662

It feels like the front of the car is shaking but no steering wheel shaking.

>>16071606
Does it come with a clean title?

>>16072000
Yeah, it's all clean according to the seller

How do you prep for a rainy day at the junkyard?

Just wear a poncho over your regular junkyard-specific clothes?

I've got a 2005 Ford Ranger and I need to replace the fuel filter. Apparently I have to relieve the pressure first though. The Haynes manual says to find the inertia switch and use that, while people on the internet (such as chrisfix) say to remove the fuse for the fuel pump and run the engine until it stalls. Which should I do? It seems like allowing the engine to stall could be harmful. Thanks in advance
Also, tips are appreciated

>>16072567
wear clothes that don't get uncomfortable and heavy when wet. have a plastic sheet/mat so you don't get dirty af. the poncho is a good idea and if you want to look super retarded: take a beach umbrella with you if you'll be working around one place like the engine bay alot

>>16072959
On my old shitbox I always pulled the pump relay and ran until stalled. No harm done, AFAIK

how dumb is it to put a normal air filter on a car with a carb? also, my car has a half sized radiator. will it handle one that is full size?

>>16066939
There won´t be any difference in cooling at all since the water flowing threw those tubes is the coolant, not the tube itself.
Silicone might age slower than PVC, but thats about it.

>>16067023
In Germany mopeds are 50€ inshurance per year, so i doubt it will be much more in bongistan.
protip: get a Mokick instead of a scooter, mokicks can be maintained cheaper and need about half the fuel

>>16069081
How about a MX-5?
They start at about 2.3k and the fuel consumtion isn´t bad.

>>16069119
RX-8 aren´t rare yet.

>>16071652
Spark plugs are cheap, you might aswell change them.
If they have one bad the distance between the electrodes is to high, you can bend the ground electrode to the positive one in order to correct that,
Sometimes the isolator breaks, then you will have to replace them since one cylinder won´t fire.

>>16071791
It's referring to how much the air is compressed in pounds per square inch. The amount of air increases with compression, however the size of the turbo must be taken into account. Almost like if you have a low profile tire inflated to 30 psi and a truck tire inflated to 30 psi. Both have the same amount of pressure but the truck tire has more air due to its increased volume.

>>16073197
Guess I'll try that then.
Do I pull the fuse before or after I start it up? Or does it matter?

What does a misfire sound like? I just replaced my spark plugs and it doesn't seem like anything is really wrong, but I really don't know what sounds to listen for. I guess it would probably be a very noticeable sound right?

>>16073613
It would sound noticably different. like there would be a space between the smooth idle noise, sort of like a hiccup.

See this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odx6MMKXD1M

>>16073670
ok yeah wow mine doesn't sound like that, I guess I'm good for now

Ford Ranger 2003 or Toyota Tundra 2001?
Ranger is cheaper on gas obv, V6 vs the Tundra's V8
Tundra can haul more
Ranger is smaller
Ranger is being sold cheaper
Tundra is comfier
Engine/transmission wise, which one will be better/easier to maintain?
pls halp

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>>16073822
I say Ranger but I'm biased I guess.
I know nothing about the Tundra, but I do like it
As for maintenance and such, I only know my truck. Bretty easy to deal with so far

Anyone from Japan or been that knows how much c5 z06 sell for there? Thinking about trading or selling mine there

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>>16071662
Not that guy but thanks my wheel shakes under braking, glad it's not a wheel bearing.

I took my car to get a tire patched and drove over to the place on a spare on backwards (thanks previous owner for getting a directional on a spare). They patched the tire and put it on the car and after driving about 5 miles the alignment went seriously out of whack. Like front and rear visibly out of alignment. Did they fuck up or was it just coincidence? I don't see how they could break anything by taking a wheel off and putting another one on. Maybe they knocked the wheel weights off?

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>>16065632
Buy manual car
HAVE to drive it

Best way to learn

Also practice starting in first without touching the gas pedal

Don't listen to /o/tists who think you use the parking brake to hill start. Then again, don't listen to /o/ about fucking anything.

>>16066632
Check your vacuum
Check your blend doors

>>16067138
No

>>16070786
Go look at dealers you have no interest in
Go ask about cars you don't want

Just think of it as grinding xp

>>16072567
The poncho is great until you give up and just swim, then it doubles as a seat cover

Looking at buying a God Damn Chevy Silveraydo.

I want to say this was a leased courier truck or something, and that's why the mileage is so high.

That or something is totally fucked on it.

Thoughts? I'm not about to pull the trigger or anything, just looking for when I get a truck in the spring.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=RecentSearches_false_0&formSourceTag=112&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c22749&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c23835&zip=43123&distance=200&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true#listing=155590154

>>16074064
35k in 3 years? That's not a ton of mileage, it just means it was driven regularly.

>>16074078

I forgot that a 2014 model truck was made in 2013. Thanks for saving me a headache.

Because I know 35k in 2 years is fairly high.

>>16073591
Pull it before

>>16074064
35k is fine as long as it wasn't owned by auto parts store. It's hard to fuck shit up that soon on the odo

>>16074194

>owned by autoparts store

What could they have done to it?

>>16074229
Look at a Napa delivery truck, it's worse than a pizza delivery shit box

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anyone know what kind of BOV this is? Apparently it was a APS blow off valve but google tells me nothing

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>>16073278
here u need this more than me
https://www.quora.com/What-is-a-hydrodynamic-and-a-thermal-boundary-layer
>PVC
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmlmMJt92bU
thanks /o/, helpful as always

>google sez better heat shedding but less useful at cooler temps like intake and less psi strength
I'm going to skip it

>>16074411
Looks like trash

>>16074424
was free

>>16074411
>I didn't look at any pics of a real APS BOV
that's a fake china special son, look at how shit the casting is. there's supposed to be writing on it

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>>16073951
>rear tires
>out of alignment
scrap it, it's done; you ran outta blinker fluid

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>>16074433
>free trash

memeing and shitposting aside

i have a nissan versa that has some damage to it. i want to fix it up
is it worth it? should i do it?
i plan to own this thing until it no longer runs
all parts that need repair are plastic

>front bumper
>missing splash shield all around the bottom front end of car
>dent in rear bumper
>chipped pieces of rear tail lights
>dent in left rear end of car
>small paint chippings here and there
>whole front end seems misaligned
all of this is minor but add it together and it looks trashy.
i was planning to do one end of the car save up and then do the other end

>>16074712
>is having pride in your vehicle s apperance worth it?
always, an/o/n
>how do?
get replacements at junkyards, learn to spraypaint; lots of paint stores can match your factory color and put it in an aerosol can
>how to take off/put on and fix wonky front
get a service manual like hayes/chiltons, practice your craft on the junkyard cars
>other options:
you could learn to bondo for the dents or try to epoxy stuff together then sand clean, but results will depend on your skill

Who here can tell the difference between fwd and rwd going 20 mph? My friend says he can, but I really doubt that going so slow.

>>16074739
fair enough.

>>16074531
cancer

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How bad of an idea would it be to buy a 2010 Sentra SE-R Spec V with 61k miles for $6000?

Its probably a ex-auction car, I was originally looking for a manual Fit/Fiesta/2 for around $6000 but this looks way better. 200hp/3100lbs, 6spd + HLSD, 12.6"/11.5" brakes, and navigation/backup camera.

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/5847494964.html

Can anyone post that crashed skyline with the guy in the captain morgan pose?

What happened to hot hatch general?

>>16074517
Ran when parked

I'm looking at getting the Subaru Baja. They're neat little trucks.
I just want something with ample power, 4WD, and good reliability for around 10 grand.
I'm only taking guns/gear/targets out to public land to shoot. Maybe the occasional piece of furniture.
Does anyone have any experiences with the baja? Reviews tend to be good.

>>16062077
>if you're getting pulled over you just stop in the right lane or anywhere there is a spot (you're not parking so fire hydrant red curb etc is fine)

That's bad advice. In my state, you cannot block the fire hydrant or driveway by parking your car there. The police officer would just add another citation to your ticket because when you commit yet another infraction, it tells him you no longer deserve just a warning. You need a ticket in order to force you to recognize that you are a problem causing driver.

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>>16063393
>Will switching to synthetic now harm anything or is that just a meme?

It doesn't harm the engine's operating parts if that's what you mean. It improves their longevity. However, some full synthetic oils such as pennzoil platinum ULTRA (as opposed to regular platinum) have a lot of detergent in them. Some people report that they get oil leaks in the seals because the "glaze type" deposits were cleaned away by the oil. If you do notice oil leaks, use the "high mileage" version of full synth. The major brands such as mobil, pennzoil, and quaker state have high mileage versions. Those have something in them to swell the seals a little bit to reduce the oil leak.

Also check out the archived synthetic vs convention oil thread at:

http://archive.4plebs.org/o/thread/14985876/#q14985876

http://archive.4plebs.org/o/thread/15515997/castrol-vs-mobil-vs-quaker-state

I'm not afraid to admit, I'm a salty 26 yo boi and I pretty much just want to beat out a series of stangs with a Japanese dd-esque car. A sleeper, sorta.

What is the fastest, least riciest way to do that?

I'm not memeing when I say that I offered to pay for some track days so we can race (my srt4 Vs 2 stangs 1 70s era 1 80s), but they just wanted to drag in a straight line.

I'm 100% willing to seek and buy some Japanese Mustang repellent, pls halp

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>>16070223
>expecting help
wew lad learn2google
>you bought a civic
>now it's time to STFU

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>>16075343
you can have a stock 200+ whp FWD torquesteering meme machine for less than $2k and and a 90% guarantee that it hasn't been riced
>it won't be JDM tho

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>>16065788
>Full tank of gas
Check your fuses. If the fuel pump fuse is blown, then it doesn't matter if you have full tank or not because you can crank forever and it won't start. If the fues is good, then in some cars, if you turn the key to the start position but do not crank the engine, you might be able to hear if the fuel pump starts up or not.

>battery is fine although it was getting drained trying to start the car over and over.
Use a battery charger to charge that battery back up if it's at your home garage.

>Any ideas?
If you know a neighbor with an OBD2 reader, time to see what codes are appearing.

For more background information, google the following without the double quotes "problem: car started but shut down immediately" to see what other people have done.

>>16075358
t-thanks

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>>16075249
>I want a gay el camino with no resale
just buy a used ranger or F-150
>inb4 gm shills insert silverado here

>>16075389
see
>>16066939
>>16073278
>>16074418
>seriously, lurk moar and don't expect /o/ to know anything

>>16072567
extra set of clothes and towel in the car for when you're done
hot food and warm afterwards
prioritize passenger cabin work if needed
bring a piece of cardboard inside a garbage bag to lay on
remember to dry your tools

>>16073184
>umbrella
is GOAT if you have a helper

>>16075731

Did you know that Ford stands for Big Fucking Piece of Shit?

>>16075293
You're not parking, you're getting pulled over senfam

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>>16074915

>>16062486
Longpost Guy

Convince me for or against throwing a pair of SVT coilovers on my 01 Focus

Some dude is selling them used on craigslist, they're not new but no rust. $100

>>16074418
The boundary layer isn´t about the material, its about the surface ruoghness.
Also there are different types of PVC, not just these hard tubes.

>>16074095
>Because I know 35k in 2 years is fairly high.
Not if most of it is freeway commuter miles. Many people in my area have 30 mile one-way commutes.

Is there any way to get aux input with this shitty head unit? Has a headphone jack but i dint think an aux cable will fit. Id prefer to avoid opening it and soldering stuff
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-P6800MP

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>>16076665
>there's lots of different types of PVC
nice backpedal
too bad PVC has a lower melting point
>implying smooth surfaces aren't applicable to the boundary layer effect
just stop
>In 1928, the French engineer André Lévêque observed that convective heat transfer in a flowing fluid is affected only by the velocity values very close to the surface.
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_layer#Convective_transfer_constants_from_boundary_layer_analysis

>>16077147
>implying your coolant would reach the melting point PVC-C at 395°C

No Surface is perfectly smooth, there is alsway a low roughness, this roughness is a significant factor for the boundary layer, the material itself isn´t.

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>>16076148
>not even the acronym
play some scrabble, nigga
did u know that Chevy stands for cunt horror every venereal yiff?

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>>16077178
>implying different materials can't be different thicknesses and by that virtue alone transmit heat differently
>implying the vicat softening point of CPVCs is higher than 115°C
>not realizing that silicones permeability and perspiration qualities means that more heat escapes them regardless of thermodynamics
are you from /sci/? and do you have a Previa?

>>16062595
I think the 89 might refer to the year 1989

>>16077300
>implying the tubing gets rid most of the thermal energy
>implying you want your coolant get much hoter than 110°C
>imlying there is no such thing as fibre reinforcement
>implying a major part of the heat escapes threw the tubing instead of the radiator

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>>16063771

My dad is a mechanic, but I don't know shit about cars. Is there a recommended reading list to learn more about the basics.

>>16078648
>My dad is a mechanic
How do I git gud with cars guise?
>My dad
>Mechanic

what should I do if I want to get a quick release steering wheel, but don't want to die if I get into a crash?

>>16078675
It never occurred to me.
Thanks anon.

>>16061772
is that a panther in OP???

>>16078703
Get one and die anyways.

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>>16062350
Ask the store that is selling about what warranties they are offering, and what the manufacturer is offering

If you want a recommendation; give me the size, where you're located and your budget per tire

>>16078707
yes

>>16072959
ok so this is me
I found the inertia switch (not that it was hard to find, I just never looked for it). Since it's it's easy to get to, I might as well use that instead of pulling the fuse right?

>>16061772
Pretty sure my clutch is going out but I don't want to order the wrong things, this is what happens, can someone tell me if it's just the clutch or something else?
>get master brake cylinder replaced about 2 months ago
>mechanic says 40% clutch life left
>lately car has been acting funky at low speeds
>clutch seems a whole lot lighter, bite point seems to change every day
>often my car starts shaking when pulling out from a stop in first like it's trying not to stall when I ride the clutch like in traffic
>multiple times have revved the fuck out of my engine instead of moving forwards when I start letting the clutch out
And dunno if it's related but my throttle also seems to be a bit more, responsive? It's extremely easy to rev it higher but it doesn't seem to effect the speed much, like cruising at 40 in fourth and it's hovering around 4/4.5k RPM whenever I have more than light pressure on the throttle.
My engine revs to ~8,300 so it's really odd. Help?

Why are no modern hatchbacks RWD?

My car struggles to turn on in the cold otherwise it's fine. Should I be concerned?

Also sometimes when I turn it on, I hear a pop

>>16081664
It would actually make them fun

I might be a sperg, but help me out.

I hammered out a deal to buy this guy's car over facebook, talked to him Thursday about it and he said "this weekend is good."

So Friday I say, "I could grab it Saturday after work, 7pm," no response. I doubled messaged a little while later with "or actually Sunday morning, whatever is good for you man," both messages were marked seen, but not responded to.

I realize the dude might be busy but I don't think either of us wants to drag this deal out for a long time, is it possible he responded by sending a personal message? We've been talking in some chat through "facebook marketplace" or whatever it's called.

Fug I can't keep messaging him about it, he already took the listing down too, I thought I had this

If a guy is selling a car for 1.7k how much can I expect to haggle down to easily?
50? 100?

>>16082537

Depends on the car and your location anon.

How much will a tow cost to move a pickup about 20 min

>>16082747
>How much will a tow cost to move a pickup about 20 min
It varies by company and location in the country of course. You provided no details. And this is something you can easily look up at websites by your local tow companies.

If you are AAA member, then three free tows per year. If you ever need a tow or vehicle unlock even once, the membership will have more than paid for itself of course.

>>16082747
Most insurance policies have an option to provide roadside assistance which includes a tow. Of course, if you use it, your insurance company might raise your rates. Mine will not if it is used only once.

>>16082998
Literally everything can be easily looked up

>>16083005
Its a project I'm buying.

So my toyotas front suspensions rubber is broken. What im afraid is dust will get into it. Besides that there are nothing dangerous to be aware of?

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2016 MKZs are depreciated as fuck.

Will the new 2017 MKZs depreciate to this point by january/February? The new one went on sale in July and I see used 2017 ones popping up for 29k

>>16061772
i think my left foot is more proficient and I have difficulties accelerating smoothly with my right foot

like I'm trying to mimic pressing the pedal slowly with either feet and my left foot is smooth while my right foot feels stiff and twitchy

What exercises do I do to be better

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>>16061772
This seems to be the best place to ask, is /o/ doing a Secret Santa this year?

>>16082532
Update: decided to just browse the guy's timeline, he's doing dabs while trying to remove the stuff he wants to keep from the shell I'm trying to buy, not sure if want

>>16083636
Wut?

Properly accelerating is just a matter of how deep to press the gas, not a matter of how smoothly.

>>16083400
It might get pregnant by a donk and have a Nissan.

>>16082320
Carbed or Fuel Injected?

>>16081664
The First gen 1series had a hatchback and was RWD, but BMW didn't export to the US.

>>16061772
what does /ovg/ stand for? why does every x general thread have it? how do you make it bold like all the threads do?
why doesn't this thread start with /ovg/?

>inb4 newfags ree
been lurking a while but i still don't really get this :(

>>16080621
Put it in third, and try to drive off.

If the car moves and doesn't stall, your clutch is fucked.

varying Bite point maybe a Master/slave cylinder issue.

>>16084014
/o/ Vidya.

You're missing the BMW and DBT generals too btw.

>>16084029
automobile and video games? why are those placed together?

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>>16084036
Fuck off, you were given one job and you fucked it up.

>>16084052
WHAT'D I DO!? :'(((

Can I swap my 16 ohm injectors for 12 ohm ones? I know I need resistor packs if I swap to 3 ohm ones, but this seems like a small enough change that it might not matter.

>>16061772
i've only driven an automatic but im interested in a manual car

im still wrapping my head around it and I don't know anyone who can teach me.

Why do you need to push the clutch, then the gas, then release the clutch slowly? Does the car not accelerate despite the engine already being in contact with the wheels or whatever in the first place with the clutch released?

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>>16084157
Because most standard small petrol engines are not producing enough power on idle to get the car moving smoothly from a complete stop. This means you'll have to raise the RPM's and the power.

Larger engines in lighter cars and most diesels like my Hilux will be able to smoothly pull away by only releasing the clutch, while the small 1.5 DuraTorq in the Ford Transit Courier I use at work will nearly choke if I dont use the throttle aswell, even tho its a diesel

>>16084157
In the simplest terms most engines don't have enough torque/gearing to over come the weight of the car from a stand still and have to be eased in.

Once the clutch is let out, the engine is mechanically linked to the wheels and if the wheels aren't turning the engine isn't turning, so you have to a way to turn the wheels til the get to a proper speed in order for then to still run.

If you learn where the bite point is, then if you're easing the clutch out enough most cars will start to move with out using the gas, but its bad for the clutch and flywheel, so as for learning its the best way to get the car moving but don't make a habit of it.
Watch a few you tube videos, and don't over think things

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>>16084157
There are three chambres allow the car to go forward: The engine that spins and provides movement, the transmission that allows different gear ratios to push out different power (speed and torque) to the wheels, and the clutch that connects the two.
The clutch can be engaged to disconnect the engine from the transmission or else will allow the transmission (and then the drive train) to be powered by the engine.

the reason you release the clutch slowly is so that you allow the gears to come into ratio with what the drivetrain is spinning. There is a special intermediate gear (depending on your type of manual transmission. planetary, etc) that will automatically rotate to your drivetrain's rpm and connect it with your engine rpm so you don't have to "rev match". This is only available for vehicles after 1970s or something.

Worthy to note that the transmission powers the drivetrain which is one separate part of the vehicle that does not need to have separate gear ratios since it's evened out by the transmission.

Good luck! and watch some animations on a manual vehicle. Here are two that help the visual learner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCu9W9xNwtI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ld6xhJuGBk

Also look at the gears on a bicycle - that helped me too since almost all bicycles are manual.

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>>16084183
>>16084184
>>16084195
lol
>>16084157
how to get more advice than when a qt breaks down on the side of the road.

also, pic related. the captcha lol

>>16073303
With what feels like 80% of the owner base blowing the apex seals I'd say a working one is pretty rare, at least in southern California

Is it okay to maintain the clutch pressed at stops, in first gear, instead of putting in neutral and letting go of it? and when slowing down for a turn, say at 4th gear, depress the clutch, slow down enough for 2nd and just then let go off the clutch to avoid it from stalling? I drive for years but I have the feeling that pressing the clutch(completely) for too long wears it out.

I have a 92 pathfinder with almost 300k miles, started to run great until this week when it overheats pretty much everyday. Today I had to stop the car because it smelled like burned rubber near the engine. Where should I start to fix it?

>>16086355
Thermostat and coolant flush.

>>16084660
Because nearly no shop want´s to change them and these little parts are fucking expensive.

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Talk me out of an 08 TT for my first car..

>>16062595
3rd week of March 2009
>>16077328

I've got this clunk that comes from my front left wheel-well when I straighten out after hard left turns. Anything to be worried about?

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>>16087188

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>>16087188
It has permanent all wheel dribe.

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Im looking to buy entry level german sedan. Cars that Im considering are w204, e90 and f30.

Every review there is says that bimmer is better than benz. (both e90 and f30) Problem is that bimmers are considerably cheaper than benzes. At first I only looked at e90 and thought it was great deal compared to decent w204 but when I saw that f30 is also less expensive and much newer I knew something wasnt right.

Why are they cheaper? Why would I trust reviewers when their owners don't value them higher than older generation benz?

pic not related

>>16087694
>>16087323

Not convincing at all

Is a transmission swap to a better automatic transmission possible?

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I just rawdogged a girl and I'm now preparing for 2 decades of agony, work and frugality to pay for a child I can't afford.

What car do I buy to cheaply and reliably bus my ass from job to job to job to store to house and back? Civic? Corolla? Accord?

miata?

>>16088715
Anythings possible with the right amount of money.

But in your case it depends on the car, the engine, the bolt patter on said engine, the bolt pattern on the transmission, if the driveshaft(s) fits and anything else the new transmission would require.


>>16088181
Have you considered there are possibly more of the BMW's out there?

Market prices fluctuate on more things than how much their owners value the car.

And unless you're an idiot, you should realize higher price does not always equal a better product.


>>16087273
Probably a linkage that's shot, you keep driving on it with out having it looked at you could potentially lose the wheel while driving.

>>16086263
Holding it while stopped is generally bad, and depending on conditions will glaze the flywheel and burn the clutch, but your mileage my vary.

If you're going from 4th to second just slow down in fourth as low as you can then put it into second. If you instead prefer to engine brake then rev match then down shift earlier.

>>16088886
Buy a Falcon (punch)

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Is GT86 good for daily? Thinking of getting a WRX if not.

>>16088886
Ideally you find a way not to raise a child you can't properly feed and educate. Otherwise, Corolla for wheels on the cheap.

>>16089015
It's cooler looking than the WRX.

That's all that matters for dd.

>>16088974
so what, I should always put on neutral at stops(lights)? in heavy traffic is impossible to avoid slipping

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>>16089051
I was exaggerating the situation. If I cut costs I can probably support a stay at home mom and child with my current job and savings.

Kinda interesting that the culture in my area is less "just abort the cunt lol" and more "a young, financially unstable couple should dump their careers and raise a shitty child as penance for their unprotected premarital sex" though. I've seen it in action more times than I like to think about. While I see the point it still seems imprudent.

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Do these have really bad traction problems?
It's been raining in my city recently, I noticed that this generation of ranger has a really a hard time getting going in the wet. I'd assume they were RWD models and unloaded at the back. I saw this happen with several different rangers.

If I buy a 80s Camaro z28 shell for a grand, how much would it be to put in a good motor and trans?

What should I look for to get a speedy speed boi car? Or just go oem?

>>16089317
Yeah, I've run into it before. No extensive experience with them, but I tested several when shopping for small trucks.

The problem is endemic to all midsize pickups with more than 4 cylinders as far as I can tell.

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which would you choose for a week long trip with guaranteed jack use of at least one project?
>two 2 ton jack stand PLUS
*volvo widomaker (pic related)
OR
*horror freight 3 ton racing jack

I have a 95 4x4 s-10 with the 4.3 v6 non-vortec. from what i read, the main difference between vortec and non vortec is the heads. could i swap on the heads for better power/torque/fuel economy? google says vortec gets better all of those things.

>>16089678
and also swap the intake and fuel injectors

>>16061772

Why does my car vibrate from 3100-3600 RPM at freeway speeds in 5th gear? Below and above in RPM range it is fine.

Btw my front driver wheel bearing is shot so could that be playing a major factor?

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>>16089730
>having to ask this
yes it's probably your wheel bearing

>>16089317
>>16089370
>I always floor it from stops and throw the clutch down as fast as possible
>even in the rain
wew lads

>>16089328
>how much will it cost?
new? a lot, at least 6-7k
used? junkyard and salvage yard part costs vary by geography, so use a phone and call around
i would look for a parts car with a terrible body and rebuild the parts you need, it will be your cheapest option
>just go OEM?
will be cheapest option, see: parts car

>>16089678
>>16089689
as long the engine displacement stays the same and all the ports and bolt holes line up it should work, but i would grab the ECU from the donor truck as well

Help me /o/
2005 f150 xl 4.2L V6 manual 5speed

112k original belt, pump, alt, ac comp.

I have a whoosing/rubbing sound coming from my engine.

It is rpm dependent not speed dependent so i know it isnt a rubbibg break but it kind of soubds like that.

From idle all the way up. It increases in volume/frequency a little abit as you throttle up.

Under the hood the sound is louder on the driver side .


Water pump? Idler pully? Belt? Something else?

>>16089495
Horor freight bottle jack and a 3ft 2x8 to bolt it too.

>>16061772
How do I successfully lowball boomers who list cars at over double their value?

>>16089837
>I've never spun tires on an unfamiliar vehicle
aight breh
these trucks are light in the back and tend to have cheap, slim, old econotires, a reasonable amount of power in low rpms and low gearing. Pretty much ideal for slipping in the rain.

>>16090000
Pester the fuck out of them until they have a heart attack from stress. Buy the car from their widow for pennies. Nice digits also.

>>16089969
>bottle jack
my car is too low for bottle jacks, I already have a good one for my truck if it wasn't
>3' 2x8
that would help even less

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>>16090033
>justifying this hard
>when a random anon calls out your lead foot
okay jackrabbit, don't take my advice and keep peeling out
t. ranger driver with some sandbags

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>>16090000
impossible

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When I changed my oil, I added about a 1/4 quart too much and it's maybe about half a centimeter over the full line. I drove it for a while, and no bubbles or froth were on the dipstick after I finished. Should I still drain some off, or am I fine?

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Red pill me on 00s Camaros, /o/.

Would you buy one for 1k?

Pretty much just want a fun goes fast car, this is a 6 banger

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>>16090398
you're fine

>>16090400
>6 banger
>goes fast
pick one

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On the valve cover for a h22a motor like in the 5th gen honda preludes, what would you ever use these holes/mounts for?

Looking at buying a prelude and those holes were worn.

What can I get if I want a classic looking car that won't be impossible to get parts for?

What kind of a welder should I get for body repair and simple household stuff?

>>16091791

An MG
They are unreliable but will teach you a lot if you have a no mechanics allowed policy

Where do you guys dump your old fluids? I got some brake fluid sitting in some plastic bags, and I wanna get rid of it without making a huge mess.

Why do people tell me to use second gear to pop the clutch and start the car if my battery is dead. Is using first gear harmful?

I don't know shit about working on cars. If I bought some cheap working shitbox, could I feasibly learn how to work on a car by tutorial and trial and error?

I ask cause like, my town is small enough that I can walk from one end to the other in half an hour, so it's not like I actually need a car, but I really want one and to be able to work on it as I need, however I don't have time to do college with my job.

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>>16061772
2011 jeep grand cherokee

between the seats under the 4wd mode switch an actuator is busted and rolling around creaking. I can't figure out if it's the 4x4 mode, the rear air blend door or what is under there. I've replaced a blend door in the dash before but there are so many write ups on the dash one I can't google any info about an actuator inbetween the seats. I just want to google before tearing into shit.

Anyone know what actuator would be behind the shifter, under the selector in the actual center concole of a grand cherokee? Basically under here.

>>16092524
get a functional car then improve/replace things. don't get a non running shitbox project, enough will break or need replacing on a functional car and force you to fix that you'll get plenty of experience. If you want engine experience get a free lawnmower and tear that down and rebuild it instead.

or go play my summer car, it's about the same experience

>>16087188
It looks like a jellybean

>>16089940
Take the belt off and rotate pulleys by hand. Maybe something will replicate the sound, but you'll at least be able to feel resistance - look for a high resistance one and you'll find your failed part. If nothing makes noise or has high resistance, try the belt

>>16092506
You can overrev the engine if you pop it at too fast a speed, in some vehicles anything above 15mph could potentially be way above redline.

>>16092183
If you're in the US all automotive stores are supposed to take in used oil by law if i'm not mistaken.

>>16092183
your local dump should have some sort of hazardous materials collection site they can refer you to if the don't have one on site. I live in bumfuck nowhere so for me it's only open on certain weekends but if you're in a city they should have a normal schedule

>>16092506
>>16094126
reverse also works nicely

>>16092183
>plastic bags
i hope you mean bottles

>>16084076
pls respond :(

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Does this look underinflated?

All wheels kinda have the same 'profile' but not really sure.

>>16084076
Personally I wouldn't fuck with anything that could fry your ECU.

>>16095028
Tire pressure gauges can be had for literally a dollar.

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which one is emissions exempt, a pre 68 car with a modern engine or a pre 68 engine in a modern car?

>>16095147
In South Carolina? Both.

>>16095154
las vegas actually.

>>16095169
Then you should've specified that genus.

Also Las Vegas is not a state.

>>16095175
you shouldnt have assumed then Einstein. also las vegas is in one of the only counties that do emissions testing in the state so its a little more pertinent than what state it is.

>>16095189
Then why do you live there if it has emissions testing, and you're doing any engine swap?

>>16095191
>implying you don't just still live in your mom's basement

I'm in the same boat, some denver counties test others don't. Everyone I talk to gets around the emissions by registering one county over, with their mom or dad or whatever. Personally I prefer my $600,000 house looking at the rockies to fucking around over a $25 emissions test, but that's just me.

The worst part is the seller is responsible for emissions and even if you got your emissions done the day before for plates, you have to go back and get a special sale slip emissions test to sell- but of course NOBODY fucking does because you're not going to haggle $100 off a car and then turn to the guy and go "well I'll give you the cash as soon as you take off work and run down to the emissions place and then get back to me" because you know what? fuck you.

>>16095191
And fuck you too poorfag, if that wasn't clear in my post-et-all-the-candy text wall.

>>16095207
Nah you're just being obtuse, for the sake of being argumentative.

Seems my job here is done, but I suggest some bengay for that all that butthurt though.

I'm going to go for a nice little night ride in my Catless, non-emission tested, 03, 540i, so by all means have a good night.

>>16095086
I dont want to drive the car. And im not waiting 4 weeks for one to come in from china.

You useless fucking cunt.

Im too stupid. Looking at double din touchscreen car stereo. The usb port and aux are on the back. What do people do to route them back to the front?

>>16095080
okay :(

>>16095620
now is the time to buy one not designed retarded

>>16095724
What do you mean? So the only way is to drill hole on the car trim to fit those aux or usb extensions?

>>16095757
No he means buy one with the shit in front because that's what you want

>>16095851
Ahh. Ive tried my best to make understanding of this subject, but they said double din doesnt it will fit will all double din? Im using Crutchfield to check and there are only a few that has those in front. Any suggestions? 2006 matrix four speakers.

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>>16091568
Cables.

>>16095427
>I don't want to drive the car
You don't have to.
>I'm not waiting 4 weeks for one to come in from China
Just go to your local auto parts store and buy the cheapest one they have up at the register.

And no, it doesn't look under-inflated. It's low-profile and looks a bit stretched.
What car even is this?

>>16096049
>What car even is this?
It's a Ford Falcon from down under.

>>16096042
Huh, if you happen to know, what even is that cable?
It's not present at least in north american preludes, does it have to do with right or left hand drive?

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What cars should I look for that are fun to drive and manual? This will be my first non-utility A-B econobox car but not my first car ever. I've thought about the Honda CRX, Toyota AW11 or a Miata, as well as BMW E30s. I want something that isnt complicated and I could learn how to fix things myself without a lot of trouble.
Also being able to buy AND own and be able to afford is a must. Unfortunately I'm a minimum wagecuck so money isn't exactly flowing. To put in perspective my paychecks after two weeks are between $350 and $450.
Also, any tips on finding decent cars locally? There never seems to be very much on local craigslist of interest, but if you step across the state line in any direction you get lots of better results.

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I've never delt with a dealer before, but these guys have a cool truck based Xterra with light mawds. It would be a great DD in the winter over my v6 FWD highlander.
What are the chances I can walk in there with my 04 Highlander Limited FWD and walk out with the Xterra and my butthole intact?

>>16096105
Miata, I spent all of 10 minutes in 2 different cars learning manual at 16 or so, got my yata last January, with no experience in manuals since 16. I didnt even burn out a clutch or harm the car in anyway whatsoever since owning it, it's a great car to feel how it all works.

>>16061863
heh

Dear /o/. I raced someone for the first time last night. Was at a red light, there was no indication the car next to me wanted to race. Lost towards the end. Overall it was pretty fun.
Also, apparently the car I raced lives a few houses down from where I live.
Do you guys race other people at all?

My car makes a rattling noise from the engine bay. I suspect the timing chain is off its usual setting and causing inconsistencies. I have driven around 350 km since the start of this issue and have made an appointment with my garage.

Did I fuck up?

I took my '99 Acura TL into a mechanic because it was smoking a little behind the engine and whining when I would turn. They said that I need a new power steering pressure line and pressure switch. But they're telling me the pressure line costs $378 and the switch costs $89 before labor. Am I getting ripped off? Can I just buy a pressure line and switch off Ebay?

>>16097160
Price the line online and always do that for parts.

It's just plumbing. Replace it yourself after reading a bit.

>>16061772
What's a good car to have for college in the US? Preferrably mechanic. Will occasionally use to travel to another state.

>>16097250
Alright. Is Sunsong a good brand?

>>16061772
if insurance will cost me something like $350 a month

what can i do besides suck it up or get a bus pass instead? Both my parents have their own car so I can't even do that trick and be an occasional driver in name.

Have an a/c compressor going bad.
When i replace it do i also need to replace the condenser?

The compressor has not failed yet... can i get away with just flushing it? Or break down and get a new condenser?

>>16097262
1998 toyota corolla
White

>>16097746
Be 25 years old.

Turned on my car just now and she's shaking a bit, and I can smell gas. Only thing I know is lately, I cleaned the posts on my battery, added trans fluid, and there's an arm I have to tighten up right by the power steering assembly. And she's low on gas.

WHAT IS THIS

>>16098398
Broken exaust manifold.


Or you computer reset when you pulled the batter and it needs to remap

>>16098489
At first I thought the gas was from the Gas Station I was parked at, but ur followed me home.

Too tired to fight with the car now, she's got a full tank and I've got tomorrow off, I'll check out the exhaust. She's old af too so I guess dropping 500$ into a new exhaust system won't hurt

>>16088886
Something withan exaust leak and bad seatbelts