Questions that don't deserve their own thread

If I have to get my car up high to get under it, I'll put one jack on each side, and then a jack stand next to the jack point, but not being used. I'll leave the car on the jacks, but if they start to fail, the jack stands will catch it and at least give me enough time to get out and jack it back up.

>>16572339
Thanks for the tip senpai.

what is /o/'s opinion of the 2017 Impreza hatch?
looking at one as a DD

>>16572319

The jack points are categorized in your owners manual. You wouldn't use a jackstand point to jack up your car...you would use it to place a jackstand there.

For example, you don't put jackstands under the differential, but you can use the differential to jack up your car and then access the jackstand points

>>16572370
garbage
don't snackbar threads

>>16572395
why is it garbage?
because it's underpowered?
drove one and it seemed alright

>>16572319
whats a good small pickup with large bed and ok gas mileage

>>16572319
>How do you put a car on jackstands if your jack is on the jack point?
Nigger you have got to be fucking kidding me
>I want to take my resonator off and I don't want to have my car on just my sketchy oem jack.
>he has Jack stands but not a Jack
>doesn't know how to put Jack stands on while car is lifted on one side
Never reproduce.

>>16572455
>uses name on 4chan
>tells "anyone" not to reproduce
kek.

>>16572496
Atleast I know how to put Jack stands under my car

>>16572540
you never demonstrated that knowledge

Get a car with a real frame, fuckbuy

So I have a 2012 gti with some bolt ons and a ecu upgrade.
Is it normal for the car to feel like it slips into neutral, although still in gear, while putting the accelerator to the floor?

Say I'm in 3rd gear at around 2000 revs. I put the pedal to the floor and the car while accelerate hard up until 4500. At around then, the acceleration kinda dies out (although still increasing speed) and the revs start to climb to the moon without much effect. If I let off the pedal but still in the same gear, it'll start to catch a bit but after say another 1000 revs it'll climb again in a way that feels like it's slipping a bit.

Is that shit normal for ff turbo cars?
Its my first turbo car so idk wtf

>>16572419
Tacoma

>>16572418
It is slightly underpowered by modern standards, load it up with 800 lbs of people and youll see. You'll probably have a harder time overtaking people on the highway.

>>16572319
Front crossmember under the engine, or rear differential.

>>16572736
Your clutch is fucked, If auto your transmission is fucked.

>>16572370
>>16572418
Get a mazda3 instead
There's no reason to buy a Subaru unless you need AWD

>>16572319
Is that a stock Mercedes setup?

>>16572867
If you think that's bad, take a look at the ISF's exhaust.

>>16572778
>>16572817
how does the Civic hatch stand up?

>>16572339
Don't do this.
What you should do Is to lower your jack until the car weight is on the jack stand. Then you can keep your jack on for extra safety.

>>16572867
Don't think so. Probably some fag ricing his C350.

>>16572867
I know everyone thinks their quality has been slipping, but that's obviously a shitty aftermarket job.

been thinking of getting a 2001-2002 CR-V as a DD. yes or no and why?

What is 1 and 2 used for

engine brake stopped working but cruise control still works

i dont know if it matters but to start the truck i never have to push the clutch in either

how to fix?

>>16574010
its essentially first and second gear

if your car isnt shit you should be able to shift from one to two and then straight into d without letting off the gas

so like if your going up a steep hill you can drop it into 1 or 2 assuming your in the right rev range or you'll pop your engine like a manual

>>16572736
I let my tard coworker to do snow donuts in my imp and he decided to try to shift to 3rd and fucked my clutch. You could literally smell the burning. Now my car does exactly that, so I can confirm that it is indeed a fucked clutch.

>>16573098
Tips look stock, looks well put together which makes me believe its factory

>>16574223
>looks well put together
IT HAS A FUCKING LENGTH ADJUSTMENT THING IN THE MIDDLE OF IT

>>16574140
it sounds like youre going to die senpai.

>>16572992
This.

In general, how many miles is TOO many?

>>16574304
'bout tree-fiddy

>>16574304
that's a pretty hard question because it depends how the car was treated previously. An engine with 200,000 miles that is treated well can end up running longer than a miss treated engine with 100,000 and year kinda plays a factor too.

>>16572319
Looking at getting an e46 m3. I know they had frame issues in the earlier years so I'm looking at 2004+. Is it even worth looking at the amg competitor of that era?

>>16574306
>>16574315
Okay, I'll be more specific then. My dad wanted to buy a 2006 VW Passat that has 156k on it for around $2000-$2400. I told him that it was a bad idea.

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For a used car, what should the cut off be for miles?

>>16574337
Sorry this was poorly worded. For buying a used car, what should be the cut off for miles.

>>16574352
See >>16574315 you stupid nigger

>>16572319
Get a real jack dumbcunt
Scissor jacks are shite

>>16574364
Those are completely different questions you fucking doughnut

>>16574386
>In general, how many miles is TOO many?
>For buying a used car, what should be the cut off for miles.
>completely different questions

I'm looking to replace the radiator of my friend's 96' Nissan Sentra GXE, but have barely any car knowledge. I know people who fix their own cars, so I'm planning on asking them to help out mainly with it. My question is, is it a difficult task to accomplish so much so I should ask an actual mechanic, or is it kind of just drain, unplug, remove, and reverse the process?

>>16574394
>>16574400
>Not understanding the difference between when a car should stop being used in general and when a car shouldn't be purchased when already used

Yeah I think you might have down syndrome

>>16572370

It's a good car. Interior is a huge improvement over past Impreza's and the chassis is way the fuck more rigid, and that means that the overall handling is going to be a massive improvement as well.

Impreza's already had pretty decent handling to begin with due to the low center of gravity and packaging from the flat-4 layout (compared to other 4-pot econo-cars anyway).

If you want an AWD hatch, it's hard to find a better optionthan the Impreza.

>>16574420
look at his actual question >>16574327
it's the same fucking thing you nigger

>>16572319
Is under glow homo-tier, based-tier, or somewhere in between?
Specifically thinking about putting it on a black 2013 Mustang GT with dark tinted windows and setting the glow to red.

>>16574482
I'm not sure anymore. Maybe retro-rice tier?

>>16574427
Are you seriously suggesting I buy a used car with 100,000-200,000 miles on it?
Wow ok

>>16574511
how about you take the answer that was already given to your question and stop being an obstinate cock

>>16574553
How about I ask what I want and you get upset

>>16574394
Do you like your coffee black or do you prefer it without any cream or sugar?

My current car is a complete beater '97 Infiniti I30 that we made the mistake of buying back when I was 16 without doing much research - it has been nothing but a complete piece of shit breaking down every 6 months like clockwork and we've since put more than double what we paid for it into it due to sheer gambler's fallacy.

I want to get rid of it and replace it with something less beat to shit that I can feel confident about maintaining and owning, but now that we've replaced almost fucking everything in the car short of an oil leak it's had since we bought it, I'm not sure if I should just toss it for a bargain price or hold onto it.
Any advice on if I should just get rid of the damn thing? It has so many cosmetic issues (scratches, dents, paint, etc) both interior and exterior that I'm afraid nobody would take it if I gave it away.

>>16574560
or you can ask what you want and I can call you a retard

>>16574593
If it's currently running decently, someone will buy it.

>>16574594
Man you really showed me. I guess Ill just go back to being a faggot because an autist cant comprehend the difference between two questions.

Question:
I have a a yearmodell 2000 of a Mercedes E320 top of the line with all luxuries. Sadly some stuff going busted lately/ did not pass the tech inspection.

Now ive got 1999 year model of a Mercedes e320 DIESEL that's somewhat better nick then my other one. ( expect the fucktard slammed it to the ground and put on 18" wheels that rubs the front fenders) Sadly it's not even half equipped ( like antispin, old sat nav, cellphone and more )

Now the question should i gut the diesel model for the gas model OR got the gas model to equip the diesel one?

And before anyone ask, yes the diesel engine runs strong and good.

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How much does some simple pinstriping cost?

>>16574722
>Simple
More than masking tape.

>>16574799
Gee thanks.

Q1: Why did Honda make the prelude and the integra at the same time? They're both FWD Coupes, what is the difference between them? why run two models that are in the same segment?

Q2: anyone got a good guide on Harley Davidsons, like other than "looking like a hardtail", what's the different between dyna & softail lines?

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Dad bought an 08 ml350 everything about it looks solid runs great well kept but when I went with him for a drive this thing shifted to D1 twice for no fucking reason. I tried googling what was up and only found two guys with that problem and they had no answers about what was wrong. Anyone have any experience with this?

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Can you leave a car on jackstands for extended periods of time?

>>16572319

Why do some fuel pressure regulators have vaccum lines and some don't?

>>16572319
Worst exhaust ever...

Nah just tie it over to the other side. It's not like it's an amg or cost as much as someones house.

https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/448056903/?totalresults=34&index=3&origin=index&atcmake=honda&atcmodel=civic&searchtype=all&zipcode=&year=2015&distance=150&tab=paymentcalculator

Should I buy this?

I've got a 2001 dodge dakota with 177k miles on it. When do you think I should start looking to replace it?

Transmission is still working well, not burning any oil, but my last two vehicles shit out before 150k so I'm a bit nervous.

>>16575841
Answer me NOW

>>16575698
The vacuum line holds a diaphragm inside the regulator closed so that fuel cannot pass through. That is, until fuel pressure becomes too high for the vacuum pressure and fuel is able to force its way through, relieving fuel pressure down to proper levels.

>>16574406
It's more or less how you described.
The only annoying part is removing the bumper and all the shit that blocks the radiator from coming out.

Sometimes, although it's a rare occurrence, you may have an easier time pulling the radiator from under the car rather than above it, it depends which side has the most shit blocking the radiator

>>16575470
Yes

Looking for my 2nd car. I'm driving an 92 Ford Ranger now and I've had my license for about 4 months and I'm ready to get something a bit more powerful (I have to floor it to and pray to get up hills in the 3.0 ???). I like old cars so I was thinking about a foxbody Mustang? How are these for daily drivers and is there something a bit weaker than the 5.0?

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/5926857026.html

If you want, find me a car in 3k range..

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I'm having some issues with the seatbelts in my 1989 Mustang. They will only retract when you open the door and the buckle isn't stiff, so I have to fish it out from between the seat and the center console every time. Should I buy a new set of seatbelt parts and stuff or is there something I can do to restore or fix what I have in the car now?

>>16575964
>has license for 4 months and already wants a 2nd car
Slap a turbo in your shitbox m8

Also the only other engine option for foxbodies is a 2.3l 4 cylinder, but
>not wanting a big ol American V8

I didn't fully clutch in and my shifter rattled and made a horrible noise when I switched gears, how fucked am I?

>>16574615
It actually runs incredibly smoothly for how much shit has just fallen apart in it. Should I bother forking over the cash to fix the oil leak (valve cover(s)) before trying to unload it?

>>16575993
>Slap a turbo in your shitbox m8

What does this take to do and what can I expect in terms of performance increase. I have only done small repairs on my truck and maintenance etc

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>>16576017
I was mostly kidding desu, I have no idea how to install turbos, I'm in the same boat as you with experience.

>>16576002
it's fine

>>16576023
How much did you pay for your mustang and any tips to find one or what I'm looking for exactly? I'll take the v8, fuck saving 5mpg.

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>>16576094
I think I paid too much at $4000 but everywhere I've looked says that is about the right price for its condition.

I used this to check for fox specific problems, I missed a few general car problems because my knowledge of noises and their causes is very little.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/buying-a-foxbody-mustang.html

>>16576111
Quite jelly but 4k is too much for me for an old but strong shitbox. How do the girls like it? How is the idle/vibrations from the v8? Stock? Mileage?

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>>16576145
>how do the girls like it
I don't know, I'm a turbo autist that doesn't talk to people, much less girls. My mom says its badass though :^)
>how is the idle/vibrations from the V8
I've got a few issues that need worked out, but as far as I can tell it does shake quite a bit when idling, although both of my cars shake like crazy (one because it has a bunch of things wrong with the engine that I have yet to look at, but the engine runs pretty rough).
>stock
as far as I can tell yes, I only just bought in December
>mileage
Unfortunately its 210k, which is mostly why I'm still kicking myself for paying four thousand fucking dollars for it

>>16575914

Interesting. I'm trying to understand why a car would switch from one with vacuum to the style without. The vacuum one has a maximum fuel pressure then while the non vacuum one would be to ensure a minimum? I assume there would still have to be a release somewhere. I'll have to get to looking for it.

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My car makes a noise that gets faster with speed. The car is manual and I can feel vibration that goes along with the noise.
i.e I feel the vibration get faster as I go faster with my hand on the shifter. The other day I was driving around and the car starting shaking like crazy. It honestly felt like this https://youtu.be/vjE-wHsjZ_E?t=21s was going to happen. Could it be a driveshaft issue? U-joint maybe?

I tried jacking the car up to check for play, but I'm a fat fuck and even with the jack fully extended I couldn't fit under the car to reach the driveshaft. Should I try jacking up the rear diff because its slightly lower than the jacking points on the side of the car?

>>16576177
Other style regulators achieve the same thing with a spring instead of vacuum.
As to pros vs cons, there isnt really any. Just two different ways to achieve the same effect.

>>16576243
Is the noise based on your speed or your rpm?

2004 XC90 wiperblades

Apparently they use 600/530mm wiper blades in this car (OEM), they switched to aerotwin / flat blade design somewhere in 2004. My car has the old style wiper blades (metal hook), I'm looking at some Aerotwin "retrofit" wiper blades.

But: The compatible blades are listed 600/500 instead if 600/530mm width.

Does it make a difference at all? I'm probably overthinking this

>>16576554
speed
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0T9YEMsQdSL most of this is irrelevant, but you can hear it well at 1:35

So I can just pour power steering fluid in don't need to flush it or anything? The color of the fluid inside now is good it is a nice pink.

>>16576660
Why do you want to put in more power steering fluid?

>>16572319
Lift one side put stands under. Lift the other side put stands under.
How hard can it be

>>16576674
It is low and when I turn the wheel it is heavy and does not revert to center I figured it was power steering fluid that was causing this.

>>16572395
It's /o/ if it's not an mr2 or miata it's garbage

>>16576678
Maybe you should check your physical steering components, the not centering thing wouldn't be related to the fluid level I wouldn't think

>>16576678
Civic?

>>16576728
97 Ford Probe

There is also a sound from the engine that sounds like one of the belts I thought that might be the one that powers the power steering and I just needed fluid. Dunno.

>>16573995
Pretty boring, but it's a DD so that doesn't really matter. It's got Honda reliability, and you can put a lot of shit in the back. Guess that's a yes from me. Overall, I'd give it a "meh"

>>16574482
Why do you care so much what other people think? It's your fucking car, do with it what you like. I mean, you're already being judged for driving a mustang.

>>16576580
It'll be 15mm short on either end. Doesn't sound like a very noticeable difference to me.

>>16576580
You can still go to a part store and ask for a 530mm long blade, regardless of what is recommended for your car.

>>16577408
>>16577868
I found a set with 600/530mm blades, Amazon and Ebay list it incompatible for whatever reason. Guess I'll have to find out.

Stupid Bosch doesn't have official compatibility lists

>>16574722

Custom paint shops will often charge what they want, based on what they can do, so any answer we give you will likely be wrong.

So get off your ass and call around, be fucking social you useless millennial.

>>16577887
Just go to a parts store, you sperg. All the name brand blades will have adapters for every car, just get the length you need.

>>16577887
You're not going to notice the difference.
Also it's better to be too short than too long.

You queers ever apply touch up paint and it actually turned out looking fine? I've got a nick down to the primer (thanks, cunt whoever did this).
I was thinking of lightly wet sanding around it, applying base paint until it's level, then some clear coat, and then wet sanding it down + compound and buffing out the wet sand marks. I just hope it turns out well.

has anyone ever flushed a transmission using a bucket to catch old atf while filling with new atf with the engine running?

is there a drawback to this vs having it professionally done with high pressure flushing machine?

>>16579410
Can you fill it fast enough?

>>16579441
i would think so, this guy did https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsdPAadc9fY

and my s10 has a fluid line that looks to be only 1/4 inch diameter so i doubt it will come out quicker than the funnel can fill it

mainly i'm wondering if it's really this easy why would a shop invest in an expensive machine to do it. certainly there must be some drawbacks to using this method but i can't think of any.

I got a Haynes manual for my 97 civic, mostly to have a source for torque specs. When I went to look up the lugnut torque, it didn't have a spec for that. It just says to hand tighten the nuts with a tire iron. Is this normal?

>>16579515
No but usually its any where from 75 to 150 ftlbs for most cars, but usually standing on the lug wrench is enough.

If it bothers you that much just google it, you'll probably find the factory specs.

>>16574406
Dude, it's a simple process, no bumper removal needed for your friends sentra. Look up a YouTube video to get a simple visual guide to help you understand what you're doing but it's really only a couple bolts, plugs, hoses and don't forget to drain your antifreeze lol.

Would you pay almost twice as much for the same component (ie. headers) if it was made from material that was still strong enough to work and was about half as heavy?

>>16579795
this reads like a math word problem so i'll just skip it like i usually do

>>16575299
>Q1
No idea, but that's pretty much why they stopped making the prelude.

>>16572977
What? A SiR or are you a yurop?

>>16572319
I've only driven auto my life and I feel like I have fine pedal control anyways.

How different is it with a manual? I imagine it's more consistent since the gears don't change without you knowing, but how do you describe that difference?

>>16579842
Would you pay twice the cash for the same modification if it was half as heavy?

Saw these exhausts from the same company, one stainless (still significantly lighter than stock) and one is inconel 625 (think F1/ALMS) and is about half as heavy as the stainless. The inconel exhaust is almost twice as much as the stainless.

what is a car's displacement supposed to tell me? I know it's the volume of the cylinders but what's the difference in performance between say a 1.3 and 1.5 liter? is higher displacement going to mean higher power or is that not always the case?

>>16580031
It's not always the case.

All things being equal, a 1.5 would make more power than a 1.3, but there are a LOT of variables.

>>16579963
There's more control in general, how much you notice it can depend a lot on where you live.
In an icy/snowy area you'll most certainly notice it more than if you live in a warm area, simply because you can control the traction more in hills, for example.

I think it's different mainly in the sense that you're aware of where you lie with the gears, there's more awareness around it.

There's more to it, but those are just some basic reasons why someone would prefer it.

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>>16579935
USA bruh
just drove one today, felt pretty damn nice
interior was way better than I was expecting

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What's going on here? On a scale from "mildly malfunctioning" to "fatally fucked", how bad is this and what're the details? I'm a complete n/o/ob, I just thought to come ask after seeing this about on the net.

>>16574593
lol I know someone that just got an I30 a few months ago and is already selling it because its a piece of shit.

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>>16580122
>>16580122
>>16580122

>>16580150
It was captioned from the op as "coolant wtf" but I don't trust anyone who lets their shit get into this state to tell me it's really coolant instead of god only knows what.

>>16580164
The green at the end is coolant. The fact that everything is rushing out means it was very pressurized, surprised it wasn't hot.

It's pretty fucked.

Anyone with interior detailing experience? I was wondering if it's worth it to pull out my seats to REALLY get everything. My car has no electronics in the seat, it's just a few levers so I wouldn't have to worry about messing up any wiring

>>16580122
i must know what is going on as well

>>16580189
Just get one of those extensions on the end and get under there with a flashlight?

>>16580003
You're talking about a difference of what, 4 or 5 pounds? Not worth it IMO.

>>16580122
>>16580150
>>16580200

https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/comments/5qw79h/under_pressure/

There you go, that's where it was posted first.

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>>16580189
I used compressed air when I had to get inbetween seats. Was messy because it goes EVERY FUCKING WHERE, except between the seat rails and the trans tunnel as an example.

not compressed air in can, used to work in a shop so it had some force lol.

>>16580260
Having trouble verifying stock weight but the only number I've seen is about 50 lbs for a dual exhaust system. Stainless is is just under 27.5 lbs, and inconel is 15.4.

I'm kind of doubting the stock number but it is a very large system and it is pretty much all at the very end of the car.

>>16580292
I just sent a message to someone that might know the actual stock weight as he is a major supplier for the exhausts and tunes these cars.

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>>16580282
Thanks. You /o/ guys are alright.

>>16580003
just lose 5 pounds, easier lol

>>16575453
It's a Benz.

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>>16572319
How unrealistic is it to think I could buy a junkyard 5.3ls and rebuild it maybe slap a cam & some springs in there. I have 2 years and a budget of $2000 (I need a 4160e as well). I've done some wrenching, but never a full rebuild.

WHICH IS FASTER A SEDAN OR A HATCHBACK?

>>16581623
Yes

is there a good place to find car manuals online? I googled it but all the results look like viruses from outdated websites.

>>16581655
If you mean official workshop manuals, then you are shit out of luck for cars younger than 10 years because everything is stored online.
For older cars, you can find torrents pretty easily, as manuals were distributed on CDs and there are plenty of them available online.

You just need to research the official name of the manual and find the corresponding torrent.
Ford, for example, used to call their manuals "TIS" and so does GM (the European one, at least), Volvo calls them VADIS and so on. Most manufacturers give them specific names.

If you talk about generic, third party manuals, then go for sites that have pirated books (like bookzz) and try to find relevant titles.

>>16572319
Jack the car up somewhere on the subframe in the middle. Look under the car for a crossmember, axle, frame brace, or differential that can take the weight. Slide jack stands under the dedicated jack points along the edge of the frame, and let 'er down nice and slow

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I have a problem.
I recently bought a Subary legacy 1999 with 400euros, 177 000km total driven. To restore and resell.
Check engine light is full disco.
it blinks constantly at random intervals.

So I called my professional car mechanic friend, and for three weekends we have been looking for the culprit.
Each goddamn individual part works.
But the damn light keeps going.

What the fuck could be wrong with it?
My friend thinks there might be some condensation water in the electrical wiring.

>>16581662
Is there a specific torrent website? I need one for a 95 lebaron convertible.

>>16581642
Seriously though.

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/5950541841.html
What kind of gremlins am I probably getting into?

Will a car run at all with a blown head gasket? I'm trying to narrow down the list of shit that's keeping my car from starting.
If it's any help it's a Nissan KA24e.

Opinion on bmw z4

>>16581880
Yeah it'll crank but the biggest tell about a blown head gasket is milky oil

>>16572736
thats a telltale sign your clutch is pretty much gone
>youll be lucky to get it fixed for 1500 or less
>dont go to the stealership

>>16574140
>engine brake stopped working
wut. need more context as thats not generally related to cruise control
>never have to push clutch in to start
idk man sounds like a clutch/trans issue would need to know more about what you have going on

>>16581889
Oil was good actually. It was blowing water out the back. I was thinking of draining the radiator just to get it started.

>>16581887
Never driven a z4, but I had a z3M roadster for a while. Fun zippy little car, never gave me any trouble. Not very spacious inside, but I'm 6'3" 240#. Even less under hood room. All in all I really enjoyed it. Got rid of it in favor of a mustang, because drag racing is big here and not many Twisties.

>>16581688
How long is a piece of string?

How do you guys deal with superficial rust on body panels? I got a 93 Polo GT and I have a few spots of superficial rust on the roof and bonnet that I want to remove before they spread further. What should I do about it?

>>16581688
No

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I have a 1991 Mercury Cougar and my drivers side door about 70% of the time refuses to latch shut and when it does shut it usually pops back open when driving down the road.

Yesterday I cleaned and scrubbed the daylights out of it with carb cleaner to see if that would help and the regreased all the moving parts however this only slightly fixed the door shutting.

Is there anything else I can do besides take the door apart and take apart the mechanism to fix it?

>>16582172
The only thing you can do is grind the rust away and coat the bare metal with paint
Make sure you remove ALL the rust or it will just spread again under the paint

>>16582210

Is your door sagging? Can you pick up on it and move it up and down?

If so replace the door pins, realigning the door hinges couldn't hurt either.

>>16582210
Maybe your door is misaligned.
The latch part that is on the body of the car (don't know the English name, the part of the latch that is not on the door) can usually be adjusted. Try to unscrew it, move it a little bit and tighten it back.

In case your latch is not adjustable or this doesn't solve the problem, try to put a piece of wood where the hinges are and pull the door hard against it, hopefully you will align it back again

>>16582241
Nope the door and pins were one of the first things I checked and they seemed to be in line however when I shake my door there is a noticeable raddle like something is loose also I checked to make sure it wasn't the window its something metallic

>>16582210
how long have you owned this
has it always done this
what kind of roads do you drive on in a regular basis

>>16582238
Which tool should I use for grinding rust? And in case rust went a bit deeper than I expect, what should I use to at least even it out? I'm not expecting a 100% perfect repair looks wise, but atleast stop it from spreading and further damaging the panels.

>>16582247
I bought this card used about 2 years ago and it only started doing this about a month or two ago and i mostly drive this car on the highway

Can a car have enough juice to start but then die on the road? Asking cause my car died at a stop sign then again after a battery replacement 2 weeks later at a gas station.
Hoping its just a drain

>>16582260
i had the same thing happen to me
but i drove on a shitload of washboard dirt roads
the latch broke loose
have you opened panel yet

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is it better to repaint a car or wrap it?

>>16582317
Maybe a bad alternator not recharging the battery

>>16582364
Fuck baskets. Maybe Ill just carry a jump pack with me till I crash and die like the human garbage I am

>>16581880
It can definstly run, you may notice white or blur smoke from tail pipe depending on what fluids are leaking. But its not recommended to drive that much as the issue will just continue to get worse

>>16581670
Drive with a code reader connected and when you see it going crazy see if you can grab a code reading like that

>>16572319
why even make the cross over pipe anyway?

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How much should I spent on a car?

>still in college
>europoor
>live with parents
>make 20k a year with parttime job
>dont have any monthly expenses, except for my phone plan
>currently have 20k saved up
>inb4 3k civic

Looking for a cheap shitbox would be the smartest thing to do, but this is also the time to buy something more fun, since I probably wouldnt be able to when I finish college and have to look for a real job and my own place.

>>16582431
4k civic

>>16582431
TWINGO
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>>16581688
Whichever has flames painted on it

>>16582354
Depends

>>16582370
So basically my plan was to troubleshoot the fuel system and once it can move I'll take it to a shop for head gasket or block resurface as i don't have the tools.

>>16582252
Sandpaper and patience should do the job. In case it gets too deep you can use some bondo to even out the surface before painting, but shouldn't be a problem if it's only surface rust.

Get some fine paper too for when you are done grinding the rust away so you can smoothen the edge between the paint and the bare metal so it won't be visible when you pain over it.

>>16582341
have not plan to once i get a nice spell of weather and a weekend

>>16582368
Definitely alternator. What kind of car? Easy as fuck to fix. Take off serpentine belt, remove it like alternator (and you might luck up and it be from advance auto or auto zone with the sticker still on it that will get you a free or discounted exchange), bolt on the new one, reconnect wiring harness, put belt back on, and done.

>>16582354
Depends on the state of your existing paint. Google has tons of articles written on this exact question

>>16582832
Remove the not remove it like. Fucking autocorrect and sloppy typing

>>16582832
An 01 mustang GT. I was looking and it looks like itll run be a fair chunk of change. Well I needed to put in a new belt anyway but of course a snow storm just hit in our unseasonably warm winter

>>16582878
Rebuilt is only about $200 at advance and out of a junkyard you could get one way cheaper

>>16575299
Q2: Nobody cares about HD, nothing they make is good, buy japanese or italian, there are no other names in bikes

>>16576017
the cost of your fucking car and then some (turbo+plumbing+ducting+getting shit out of the fucking way), and then some more for dyno time, and in the end you'll be running 10hp worth of boost because you couldn't shell out even more for forged pistons and you still have an economy engine, and

>>16572370
Needs more turbo.

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hey /o/ how hard would it be to install an aftermarket remote starter on an automatic ? I've got a 2006 matrix if it matters.

>>16583829
youtube.com

Does it damage your transmission at all to pop it from a gear, into neutral, without using the clutch? I usually do this as I'm approaching stop lights and it's never made a weird noise or feeling when I do.

>>16583855
I've done that for almost 20 years. No issues yet.

>>16583829
Can't you just leave the car in neutral with the parking brake on? At least in my auto it will let you turn it on/off and lock the doors in that state.

whats the best way to deal with fogged up car windows? especially the reardoor windows?

Is it dumb to reuse old brake rotors when changing pads without turning them?

>>16576013
Didn't look into your car at all, but valve cover / valve cover gasket is usually pretty easy to moderate to diy

>>16575841
>automatic

>>16581880
Compression test and go from there, assuming you have spark fuel and air. After cranking it, pull a spark plug (or just look inside) and if it's wet you're getting some fuel at least

>>16572419
Ridgeline

how do you guys clean your windshields on the inside? Mine's gotten dusty over time but no matter what i do it seems to end up worse, usually leaving streaks or residue or whatnot.

>>16584152
Is there something wrong with the rotors?

>>16584083
Anti fog spray.

>>16572319

I recently received a 1997 Buick LeSabre because my great grandmother died. It has a little under 64,000 miles on it. It has a few things I want to check out on it.

1) The oil level light will come on right after the engine starts and then it will turn off on its own. The oil isn't low. The oil is new. The oil has always been changed at its proper intervals because she always took good care of the car since it was the last car my great grandfather bought her before he died.

2) When I was pulling into the driveway today, the fuel gauge dipped hard from a little above half a tank to almost completely empty and then back up to around half a tank.

>>16585400
Drove a century for a couple years and can't tell you that they are notorious for having fuel level detectors or whatever they're called go bad. How long does the oil level light stay on after its cranked?

>>16585596

Like a minute at the most. Long enough for me to start it, get my seat belt on, put it in drive, and move a few feet.

>>16585689
Sounds like the oil level sensor going out as well

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>>16572319
is it really there are no chance of succeed selling the Alphard or Vellfire in here? I see them everywhere in my hometown and I've sat in a base model alphard. It felt very nice.

>>16585827

Even though the oil pressure gauge is reading just fine?

>>16580260
I wound up buying the expensive lighter version. Stock system is 53 pounds, replacement is 15.4.

>>16584352
Use paper instead of cloth and use a lot of it, don't just use the same piece for the whole windshield.
Alternatively, have one rag for spraying and initial cleaning and another rag to dry up the whole thing.
If it doesn't come clean the first time, repeat until it's clean, you are clearly doing something wrong

I know a bunch of people who say newspaper is excellent for cleaning glasses but I never tried it.

>>16586215
You probably have two sensors, one is for the pressure gauge and the other one is just a switch that comes on when pressure is low and is used for the low-pressure light only.
That switch may be going bad or it's just dirty and sticks to the low pressure position for a while before returning to its normal state.

>>16586263

The car wasn't driven often. Any possibility of it working itself out and my not having to fuck with it?

>>16586271
Unlikely

>STOPPED
>GEAR 1

>CLUTCH TO BITE POINT AND CATCH UP WITH GAS

or

>SET GAS AND CATCH WITH BITE

IM LEARNDING HELP ME

>>16586497
The first

>>16586557
Is it possible to make it move just by clutching it and without pressing the gas right?

>>16585400
1 - sensor is in the oil pan. If the light goes out I wouldn't worry about it.

2 - float, I also wouldn't worry about it, and just use the trip meter as a gauge

>>16586658
Yes, it's easier to do it on diesel cars than on gas, but you should be able do to it on pretty much every car.

My parents have a 2014 318d F30 auto. I like using the semi-auto mode but using that shitty gear stick is a pain. Can you get paddle shifters on the steering wheel if the car wasn't ordered with them?

>>16586825
You would have to fabricate them unless it comes as an option. I assume the stick there is just an electrical contact that tells the computer you want to shift. So just move those wires up to the steering column and make paddles to hit the contacts with.

>>16572418
that's because you drive shit cars snackbar fag

>>16572319
You should buy a floor jack.

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I have a 2008 Acura TL with these small dash speakers at the pillars. Courtesy of Maryland roads, they now rattle like a bitch (still work fine). I found a Kenwood guide for the car that says I can pry them up with a plastic panel tool. Is there some sort of foam tape I can add to dampen the rattle? Anyone with experience on these small speakers?

>>16586922
can't argue with that, last cars were all Camrys
although my first Camry was a '98 with the V6, not THAT slow
still I've decided to look at Hondas instead, reading around it seems like the lack of power is a really big problem in the Impreza and I don't REALLY need AWD
I just live on a hill so it'd be nice for the five days of the year when it snows enough that the plows can't keep up

Am I able to check my battery level using an obdii scanner or would I need a multimeter

>>16586926
You should pry them open first and see what's rattling, maybe you just have to tighten a screw and be done with it.
Otherwise a bit of electrical tape goes a long way, but there are foam tapes available as hardware stores if you want them

>>16586943
You can use both

What am i supposed to be looking for concerning rust?

Do I take a picture underneath the car too or isnt that expected to be rusted as fuck

98 Dodge Ram Van 3500 V8
Vs.
99 Chevy Astro V6

Same price, which is better

>>16587084
Are talking about prospecting a car to buy? Or are you inspecting your own car? Where do you live?
The entire underside of the car shouldn't be rusted at all. It'll usually start in places where water and dirt sit. Look for paint starting to bubble. Rust usually starts on the inside.

>>16587075
I'll look into that, thanks

>>16587124
For what, you knob?

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2013 Scion fr-s (base)
Are these "reliable"? like DD reliable?
I know any car will last with proper maintenance, but do these require any extra work?
Is the boxer problematic?

>>16587132
>Are talking about prospecting a car to buy?
This. I am expecting rust because it has winter tires on and no indication of undercoating/rustproofing

Is there even any use undercoating if the surface is all rusted already?

>>16589390
If you find something magic that'll stick to rust indefinitely, sure.

>>16589429
Boomer hopes and dreams?

>>16589616
I didn't laugh, but I like that a lot, and I respect you for saying that.

>>16588594
Engine and Transmission reliability and ease of self repair I guess? Want something I can drive cross country without worrying. Going to build a little camper in the back and visit national parks

>>16590193
Then they're pretty equal for the first question that should have been a statement. Same for the second. Third is what I meant, use case. And the 3500 is the best choice, unless you're worried about fuel mileage, in which case you shouldn't be traveling. But given you're not, go with the RAM. It's more spacious number one, doesn't have 90s cavalier levels of interior quality, won't require over 9k RPM to keep up on hills, and idk, it's better for travel. I'm drunk but I've traveled in shit cars plenty, and done the same in big comfy fuckers that were meant for it. Take the big one.

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>>16572319
what did he mean by inertia drift

is it basically snap oversteer

>>16590322
Snap oversteer implies that it is uncontrolled and unexpected, so no.

>>16574352
>Sorry this was poorly worded. For buying a used car, what should be the cut off for miles.

It depends on the car too. A few cars are meant to have a head gasket replacement in the 100K to 120K range. If you can do that yourself, then it will be a few hundred dollars up. If you have a dealer do it, then it can be $4000 if it's a stealership and +$2000 if it's a regular dealership. For my new GM car, it is approx $3800 from my GM stealership since they have all kinds of requirements such as exam fees before the repair, doing the repair, and then diagnosis and exam after the repair.

The stealership stacks exams to obtain documentation to prevent customers from complaining about improper repairs. It sucks they basically charge the customer to prevent the customer from complaining. But if there is a failure 3 days later, the dealership will point to the exam and say nothing wrong, it must you hooning the car that killed the engine.

>>16574722
>How much does some simple pinstriping cost?

It depends on what type of pinstriping. For example, pinstriping that came with brand new Chevrolet Cavaliers was simply added on pinstriping tape. Then there is artist-made pinstriping done by hand which means there are subtle variances. It is not simple to do even if it looks simple because both sides of the car must match spatially. A good shop will do a cross check with a laser beam and the laser line will match on both sides. For example, the curlicue on one side will be at the corresponding location on the other side as shown by the laser.

This system uses a set of mirrors on stands. Calibration is easy to get all the mirrors lined up before starting. Then the mirrors are spread out on both sides of the car.

>>16579155
>ever apply touch up paint and it actually turned out looking fine?
Many times. I never sand for nicks and single line scratches. I use the techniques advised in this archived thread, in particular:

http://archive.4plebs.org/o/thread/15578473/#q15579482

http://archive.4plebs.org/o/thread/15578473/#q15585491

The various posts in that thread are insightful and useful. I've used them and it works for me too especially the use of touch up paint with toothpicks and needles. The right angle swishing of excess paint takes just a little skill but is easy to do. Easier than claying that's for sure.

>>16582368
>>16582832
The newer battery chargers have an alternator test feature. If you have such a battery tester, you might try that to check the alternator. Otherwise, it's like others said. You can take it out and have someplace like autozone test it.

Alternators do go bad just like waterpumps.

>>16590322
Scandinavian Flick search it

is truecar worth using if i want to get an accurate price on a new car?

>>16592015
This.. or just let the guy who advised everything in Initial D show you. Also called "feint" in a lot of sources.

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