QTDDTOT -QUESTIONS THAT DONT DESERVE THEIR OWN THREAD-

>>16911548
Have you checked acid level and tried adding distilled water?

That should last you at least 3 years.
Autocraft gold and Energizer are better though.

>>16911548
Walmart batteries are a pretty good deal, their 5 years cost the same as most one years from other places.

>>16911548
>>16911594
>>16911602
Lol Johnson Control batteries are shit. May as well go even cheaper and get Wallyworld's Value Power (1 year warranty) for $53.08 OTD

>>16911548
Related question:
I was a retarded, and left some shit that draws power plugged in, then left the car standing for 8 weeks. Now the battery is completely dead, at 7 Volts. Any way to revive it, or is it fucked?

>>16911619
7 volts? I'd wager you've got a bad cell in your battery

>>16911619
have you tried charging it?

is a v6 camry (2001-2006) a good choice for a reliable daily

>>16911619
Its not "dead" per se, but you certainly discharged it. Congratulations, even if you spend hours on end in attempt to recharge it, you'll only attain 80% of its power at best.
>get a new one

>>16911616
Johnson controls makes almost all of the car batteries sold in the US.

>>16911679
Doesn't change the fact that they're overpriced cores are garbage.
t. former AAA roadside tech (also shit)

>>16911679
Exide (RIP)
East Penn/Deka (truly GOAT)
Bosch

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Can I put tires from a 2007 cr-v on a 2012 cr-v? They both say 225/65/R17, so I'm gonna assume it's a-okay, right?

>>16911713
Yes, if all the size numbers match, there's no issue. Maybe check if the tires are rated to the pressure stated in your owner's manual.

>>16911649
yes

>>16911713
Yes, the rim is what decides whetever it can be mounted or not. The tires don't matter if they are the same specs.

However tires from 2007 or before will likely be pretty dry and inflexible compared to a new tire, so their capabilities on the road will be less than brand new tires.

>>16911619
>Any way to revive it, or is it fucked?
It is essentially 99.97% guaranteed to be sulfated. That is bad because sulfation crystals aren't really removable when inside a battery environment, so that makes the battery a loss. You can sell the battery to some places that buy dead batteries since they not only recycle the plates, but also re-use the case. Or you can turn it in to any car battery seller for the core charge.

Regular batteries shouldn't be taken down to 1/3 charge because sulfation becomes more serious a problem at that point. Sulfation occurs at most charge percentages but is easily removed when the charge is above 50%. Sulfation becomes more serious for regular batteries at 30%. Deep discharge batteries can probably go down to 20% but not much more before sulfation is an issue. Deep discharge's main difference is a bigger plate separation to prevent shorting.

But heavy sulfation is bad. Let's exxxagggerate to make a clearer example. You have a lead plate. The battery was taken down to 10% charge and that caused the chemical reactions to create microsulfate deposits on the plate. That coating is uneven. As you recharge, some of the sulfation is removed in the thinnest parts but it remains thick on most other parts. The lead is now re-deposited fastest at the places where the sulfation is thinnest.

Oh, what has happened now that you charged a long time? The lead kept on re-depositing at the fast spots and none at the thick sulfated spots. The re-deposited lead now looks like a bump or even a spike.... Did it touch the other plate? If it does, that cell is shorted out. Once shorted out, that cell will never recharge.

This is also a lesson as to why wet cells have a limited number of full recharge cycles. Even if there is almost no sulfation, some spots may re-deposit lead faster. Sooner or later, you lose a cell to either sulfation or shorting out.

My dad just bought a 2003 Silverado 1500 (details below). Former city property, was well-maintained, only a few cosmetic issues as far as we can tell. Anything that needs to looked at or potential future issues?

>Reg Cab 119.0" WB
>Model CC15703
>54,000 miles
>48,000 engine hours (presumably idled a long time)
>North Georgia climate
>aftermarket paint job (done by city)

Thanks.

>>16911730
Alright, thanks for the response, I'll go check out the manuals.

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I read and heard you should never do ATF flushes on Honda transmissions and wondering if it's true.

Specifically is it better to just do a ATF drain and fill on a 2007 Honda Fit Sport 5 speed automatic?

How do you sell your dream car?

I've got an 85 Supra that's been my only car since high school (8 years). I just got a 1-year contracting job that's 3 hours North, and I'll drive home every weekend. I can't rely on my car year-round for that kind of mileage and my dad offered to sell me his 08 TL for 4k. It's a great deal and I'd be an idiot not to take it, but I feel like I'm selling my youth.

>>16912263
Keep it. If you don't have room for a second car, make room

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>Not using interstate

just kill you are selfve

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I have an old carby car with an aftermarket immobilizer on it that I want to bypass because it's fucked.

If I make up a circuit for the fuel pump and starter solenoid is that enough to get it to start and drive?

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i wanna buy a car privately from someone on craigslist. what precautions should i take to prevent myself being fucked over?
>test drive
>PPI
>service history
>clean title
am i missing anything?

>>16912775
Ask to take it to a shop to get it inspected. make sure it's actually a well reviewed shop and not fucking jiffy lube and call ahead to see if it's ok. If they're hesitant or refuse you about face and nope the fuck out. If they agree you pay the 20 or 50 or 100 bucks for the inspection and use whatever they find to haggle or if they find it's scrap on wheels you can drop it before it falls apart in a day.

I bought a 1998 Malibu for $500. The only thing wrong with it so far is whenever I try to turn at low speeds without giving it any gas, the wheel is really stiff if that makes any sense. Any body know what gives?

>>16912811
considering i live about 60 miles from the person selling the car, i guess the only other thing i'd have to work out would be making an inspection appointment in line with the seller's schedule. thanks.

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What are some essential tools that a person should always have in their car?

I have pic related.

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>>16911548
>>16911679
>>16912938

>>16912775
Make sure when you turn the key to the accesory position the check engine light is light up (all the lights come on, you're checking they havent removed the check engine light bulb). At this point find the red oil can light. Watch that one when you start the car and see it if stays on for a second or flickers, it shouldn't. You can also have someone you trust watch the exhaust when you start it and look for blue smoke.

Try little things like turn the a/c on and see if the car almost stalls out.
Floor the car once it's warmed up and see if it pulls one way, same the braking but do it on a level road and see if it pulls. When you floor it if the car surges, like doesn't accelerate smooth it's the injectors.

When you open the hood or trunk, if it uses the struts that hold the hood or trunk open by itself, see if they can hold it. Some owners will be sneaky and hold it while you look when the things are shot. They're not expensive to replace but all of these items give you a general idea of the cars condition.

When you're driving if the car is very bouncy it could be the strust or springs (I don't know which, maybe both) need to be replaced and this can be pricy imo. Like 600 for all 4. Every car model drives different though so it might be hard to tell.

If the car has high miles, like 150k. You should check between the engine and transmission to see if it's leaking. That could be the rear main seal and if it's leaking super bad that can be a pain.

If the brakes are squeaky it can be the pads need to be replaced.

check the tires are the same brand. Sometimes the person will have different front than rear, but they shouldn't have randomly replaced tires. You can google the brands too and see how cheap they are. Also, check the tires for even wear across the tire. If the front have the inner tire bald, this could be worn out front suspension (yes, it can be other things too)

Again, all of this is just getting a rough idea of the condition of the car.

>>16913019
oh, and if the steering wheel shakes back and forth under braking and I think it is kind of bumpy during this time it's the rotors.

There's a lot of little tests like this to do.

Like I said some owners are sneaky. Some will start the car and let it warm up before you arrive and you wont catch the red oil can light. Some are genuine and just got home from work so the car isn't cold.

Overall I usually like to really judge the owner. Do they have records for the car, are they genuine about selling it, are they showing you little things about it, are they kind shady, denying issues you point out are not here, is the car like they described or in worse condition, and so on. There's many factors even in the owner that can give you an insight to the cars condition.

I've noticed men aged 50-60ish are the biggest liars and pain in the ass to deal with, but I've also had extremely honest ones. Also, when looking if you're in a busy area. Don't go see the car that's been listed on Craigslist for days. Watch on a Saturday and open all the cars you like. Bookmark these ads and on monday try to visit the ads again. See how many got deleted. The ones that stay are usually not good cars, but this also depends on car type, price, year and so on, but you get the idea. The cars sitting you see in the week are not the amazing finds you see. You have to watch craigslist all the time and be ready to go immediately to the car. I've bought a few amazing condition cars within the first 30 minutes of the person posting the ad. I've also sold one within an hour of listing it, good cars go fast. I guess what I'm trying to say is don't get discouraged if you just find crap for a while. Sometimes it takes a month to even find a good economical budget car (car under 10k in good condition).

Oh, also I like to use autocheck before buying and recommend it.

>>16911548
Ever start came in the truck I bought last October 94 2 door Yukon. No problems this winter. Cheap batter is a cheap battery if it can't last 3 years it shouldn't be in production

>>16913019
>>16913042
thanks a bunch

>>16912649
I've seen 3 interstates die just after warranty now

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Looking at getting this prep the bull bar for my cuckover

https://www.amazon.com/VANGUARD-2013-2015-Ford-Escape-Plate/dp/B00VSCO8AM

Is it worth the burger bucks, or is it garbage? $175 seems kind of cheap.

>>16911548
What's the best way to get a deal on two tires?

What brands are reliable?

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>>16912649

I bought a beater car for $650 to turn around and flip.

It has an interstate battery in it that was bought last month. I went ahead and pulled the 6/2013 autozone red top battery out of my corolla and put the newer interstate battery in and plan to sell the beater car this weekend for $1000.

basically made a profit and got a new battery.

>>16911548
What shit can I really do to my '97 Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3.8L 3800 six cylinder?

>>16913120
Super charger. Done

Starting to work on my own shit. Babby's first toolkit:

http://www.harborfreight.com/301-pc-professional-mechanics-tool-set-69312.html
vs
https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-230-Piece-Mechanics-Tool-50230/dp/B01GWD834I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490665165&sr=8-1
vs
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-STMT71654-201-Piece-Mechanics-Tool/dp/B009EMKMCG
vs
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-1859-Wrench-Screwdriver-135-Piece/dp/B008HYVG6S
?

>>16913409
>>16913409
Either the Craftsman set or the harbor freight set.

>>16913409
Start with the stanley set, then get a set of tekton screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers

>>16911885
...... how do you know this much about batteries?

>>16913506
the internet is a wonderful place that has literally all of the worlds knowledge and porn, anon.

>>16911979
hondas autotragics use solenoids to change gears I think and they can be damaged by the pressure of the flush machines
for years they've recommended the multiple drain and fill
>drain and refill
>this will only remove some of the fluid
>drive a few hundred miles
>drain and refill
>drive a few hundred miles
>drain and refill
>this will remove ~85% of the old fluid
>for best effect drive a few hundred miles, drain and refill
>this will get you into the 95% new fluid range

about when did it stop being possible to suspend an old vehicle and running it in reverse to roll back the odometer stop being possible? I know it's only older vehicles could be frauded this way, but when is the cutoff?

I bought a 1980 vehicle with only 79k miles and I have a slight suspicion that it might have been rolled back this way.

>>16913427
>>16913449
th-th-thanks /o/

>>16911548
Where are good places to buy car parts online?

How do I learn this shit when I don't have family or friends who give a shit about cars, but I'm interested?

Bought a loaded 2015 Corolla S a week ago, 33k miles, looked/sounded great and my mechanic (trusted family friend) gave it a thumbs up... only possible downside was it was a former rental, did I just goof hard /o/? I needed a new DD and couldn't pass up the deal/rate since I'm a first time car buyer (bought others cash through personal sale though). Aside from it being a boring econocar with a derpy CVT it's pretty nice and I like it, gas savings alone should pretty much pay for the car

Need to buy a Rack and Pinion for my Mazda 3. ACDelco or A1-Cardone?

>>16913742
>How do I learn this shit when I don't have family or friends who give a shit about cars, but I'm interested?

The real OG way is to buy a beater and the Haynes manual for that specific car and jump in with both feet, consulting the Internet as necessary. Also, some junior colleges will have classes you can take.

>>16913784
Thanks, got any good sites for parts (besides the junkyard)?

>>16913742
>Where are good places to buy car parts online?
I get most stuff on Amazon. It's nice to see reviews so I know I'm not buying garbage.
>How do I learn this shit when I don't have family or friends who give a shit about cars, but I'm interested?
Honestly just pull shit out of your car and replace it. Start with small stuff and watch step-by-step guides. As long as you're careful and research how to do stuff, you don't really need to get a beater.

>>16913810
I mostly do bikes, and i mostly look for used parts on Craigslist and Ebay. New parts, I just google "Mikuni carb rebuilt kit" or whatever and find the cheapest one.

>>16912702
You need ignition power too, so make sure that your spark generator is getting power.

>>16913810
I use Rockauto for everything.
I've been burned before on Ebay, so I tend to shy away from it.

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>>16913742
rockauto.com

>>16913762
hard to destroy a car before its first service interval

>>16913763
AC Delco is literally GM parts for other makes
the other one is O'reallys tier and they sell some remanufactured parts
that can be a good sign
not usually tho
so i'd go to the rock AND SEE WHAT THEY HAVE COOKIN'
>welcome to the rock, etc.

>>16912831
Anyone?

>>16912831
Probably your power steering pump isn't putting enough, it could be failing due to old age or some shit.

>>16913606
Not sure, depends on the technology it had. Easiest way to check is to just put it on Jacks and throw it in reverse. I know that you can also take apart the dash/odometer assembly and roll it manually too. I did it on my 86 300zx to roll it forward when the odo died to get it roundabout where it should be. Just took off the worm gear from the motor and put it on a drill and spun the drive gear for a few minutes

>>16911920
>>48,000 engine hours (presumably idled a long time)

Suggest you do plugs/wires/cap. Doesnt hurt to start using Castrol GTX high mileage.

Expect to go wrong:
Intake Gaskets
Water Pump
Alternator

They are very good engines (assuming 4.3L). If a bit weak.

>>16913927
*When the old odometer died and I replaced it

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in tech there are a lot of these type of diagnostic flow charts. Are there any good ones for troubleshooting car issues?

>>16913889

Rock is sporting both. Hence me asking.

>>16913851
Thanks bud, It does have aftermarket electric ignition so I am worried it might be immobilized too

I poured some fuel down the carb and used some jumpers to run the starter. It turned over and ran for a few seconds before coughing and dying so I guess Im all good apart from fuel.

Personally really like exide

>>16913740
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rwFqGR0JaOU

>>16913955
No, not for generic car issues as differences in design between brands and years made could mean the symptom of a problem could mean two different things on two different cars, or vice versa.


For instance a vacuum leak on car with no maf sensor, or has a carb would cause a high idle and a vacuum leak on a car with a maf would cause a low idle

>>16913917
Check your power steering fluid level, and what color it is, if you have a single accessory belt that powers it check the belt.

>>16913810
What car do you have? I use bavauto and ECS tuning for my BMW's, and summit for my truck.

Battery light comes on 2007 Mazda 3 followed by loss of power steering. Already replaced alternator through warranty and bought a new battery, what else could it be? Going to check fuses in the morning

>>16913098
If you intend to use it to protect your bumper, its going to fail miserably, but 175 sounds fair

Why does everyone recommend the 240sx to start drifting in?

The idea is to get a cheap beater and drift it, all the 240s near me are pushing 4 grand, like fuck I'm going to dent my 4 grand investment.

What can I get sub 2k that will get sideways?

>>16913111
> Waiting for a sale to pop up, or find a set of used ones

> Depends on what type of tire you're buying.

>>16914155
Because they were cheap before drift tax and even after that are cheap to maintain.

Pretty much your only other choice is an e36 which will be more expensive to maintain.

>>16914182
How do I get rid of the drift tax?

>>16914144
Sounds like your car is stalling, unless you have electric power steering

>>16914186
By sucking cock, or winning the drift lottery, or by not being lazy and looking outside your local era for cars.

If you want something bad enough several hundred miles driving to get it is justifiable.

>>16914206
I already extended 250 miles dude, come on

>>16912831
>whenever I try to turn at low speeds without giving it any gas, the wheel is really stiff if that makes any sense.
When the car is moving, the steering wheel turns easily even if there is no power steering. If you remember your bicycle riding days, it's the same principle at work.

But in your case, your power steering is not assisting enough. That can be due to low fluid. Check the power steering fluid level. Older cars like yours can have some leakage, but there is that power steering fluid that will swell the seals slightly to reduce leakage.

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>>16912775
>what precautions should i take to prevent myself being fucked over?
Use an OBD2 reader in the car to display any error codes. If there was a CEL recently, the seller could have reset the CEL so that you don't see it until it's too late and you've bought the car.

Check the VIN for the service history and note carefully the odometer mileage is consistently listed. If you detect odometer fraud, report that to the state government. My state wants to be told of all cases and has a webpage for reporting.

Picture shows example of rollback or odometer swap. Also, if there is a gap of very low mileage but it seems the car was used or maintenanced, then the odometer could have been disconnected or swapped out for a different odometer. Then the original odometer was swapped back in later to make all the serial numbers match up before sale to dealer or private party.

>>16913506
>how do you know this much about batteries?
There are all kinds of people online that aren't in the car trade.. For example, there are lots of people with hobbies that make use of deep discharge batteries. So they simply read the literature from their hobby supply shop.

>>16913972
sorry, assumed you were at a brick and mortar b/c only two choices
I'd do the one that doesn't sounds like a mob business that was bought by the chinese
>http://www.shoforum.com/index.php?threads/a1-cardone-good-stuff-or-cr-p.107919/
GM has more to lose if their aftermarket parts company kills you as well

>>16914134

'97 Pontiac Grand Prix
>I'm a poorfag right now
Trying to learn how to value and buy cars so I don't get fucked and save cash. Also want to take care of them, but I gotta start from nothing.

It's only got 121,000 miles, but the undercarraige is rusting out due to Wisconsin winters. I should probably do something about that.

I have bad tie rods on my shitbox. Inner and outer, both sides, the boots are fucked up too. I've got 450 miles of driving on Friday, 450 more on Sunday, and no time to do the work. How likely is it that something fails catastrophically?

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>>16911548
Is crutchfield a reputable source on car audio?

I don't know my shit, and it needs to get replaced, but I want to get something I won't blow out that doesn't need an amp

>>16913810
>>16913834
>>16913878
Thanks y'all.

>>16913937
Thanks. Also, its a 4.8L V8; how are they?

Can anyone reccomend me a simple 2 din car radio that has red lights?

If I'm working on suspension pieces, is it alright to sit on my wheel? I'm kind of a fatass (270lbs) so I don't want to break my shitty wheels
>>16914630
yes

>>16913583
Okay there are known issues with the solenoids on my trans so thanks for the heads up. What if instead of a power flush I disconnect the inlet and outlet trans cooler lines from the rad and run new fluid in from a hose and bottle?

What steps should I take after I replace a blown radiator hose? I have it on, but I lost a bunch of coolant. Most results from Google say to fill the radiator at the cap but I don't have a cap, just the overflow tank.

>>16914630
>Is crutchfield a reputable source on car audio?
They are authorized dealers for what they sell. They are not gray market. They have also been around for decades.

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>>16911548
Sup /o/, westernyuropoor here that never even had a license.
I've always had a thing for vroomvrooms, in the most juvenile way. To this day i get a real kick out of old beatup diecast cars, drawing or building models of them and ofcourse virtually ramping them over houses and shit.
Especially the irrational part of cars i like. Not necessarily making the fastest or most efficient car with current technology, but modifying or souping up vehicles for whatever weird fetish reason that happens to be your fancy.
But i know not a single thing about them or how they work.

TL;DR
Where can i find online information or literature that gives me a broad introduction of how engines and cars work? Preferably for a layman with non-existent experience in technology and physics.

>>16914733
yeah i do it all the time
t. 260 lb fatass

>>16914822
fill the overflow, then run the vehicle with the cap off for 5-10 minutes
refill if level drops, cap tank quickly if level rises
drive around for 15-30 minutes
let vehicle cool 2-3 hours
refill tank if low

>>16914758
this is tricky but doable
however doing this vs the 4 step method is risky
>running the trans dry while hot
and only saves you time and a bottle of ATF
if you can get a helper it should be fine

>cab companies in the area hiring
Why should/shouldn't I try to become a cab driver?

>>16914283
I drove 500miles to get a car, man up bitch

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I've been getting a heap of tyre squeal lately.
Almost every corner and roundabout I go round makes them screech. While I personally don't have any sort of issue with this, it's a red flag to the cops and I really don't want to lose my license.
What are some of the causes of tyre squeal?
Are there any ways to stop or reduce it?

>>16915567
do a skid uleh

>>16915567
Pump your tyres up gay boy

>>16915637
I guess I'll have a look at the pressure again when I get the chance.

>>16915622
That's the problem tho, I'm doing them constantly around bends at any speed that isn't a crawl.
People look at me in horror thinking I'm losing control of the car or that I'm a hoon. But I'm really not, I'm driving casually as I always do.

>>16915567
lol fully sick m8t

How can I get a tie rod out of the knuckle without a sledgehammer? I don't know anyone with one and the nearest hardware store is beyond walking distance, and my car isn't drive able until I get the tie rod off and replaced. I've got a pickle fork and a regular hammer, but that's not working at all

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this piece of shit doesn't want to budge, no matter how much pb blaster I soak it in. I don't have torches or anything like that and that's basically all the results on Google. How the actual fuck do I get this off

I took my cats off a few months ago and have been driving around without them, it feels more powerful/sounds better but I'm starting to worry about fumes in the cabin since my mufflers now end under the trunk area (it's a wagon) and potential damage to the engine?

Also is gutting stock cats safe?

>>16916216
Do you have a camping g stove? A lighter, a candle? Let a candle sit under it for a few minutes. Try that then put a piece of ice on it. Then repeat. Use a heat gun. Take a piece of a cotton shirt and some gas, oil, or alcohol and you've a pretty good torch

>>16914861
Car Bibles, just Google it

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>>16916216
You're gonna have to heat it up, sorry

You could try doing something like I did; cut a spanner and drill a hole, mount it to the long bar for your floor jack and use it. You'll either get it lose or completely fucking wreck the "nut"

>>16914609
When tie rods fail, they usually do so while you're parking and turning the wheel at a standstill.

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>>16916723
>>16916748
So I ended up buying inner tie rods so I could just take the entire thing off and replace it, then my neighbor came over and got the nut loose on the first try. Should I take the inner tie rods back? I don't think I need them because the ones on are still good, but I'm not sure

>>16915675
>how do i solved problem
Just pump your tyres up.
>err ok maybe if it fits my schedule

>>16916216
>adjustable

Have manual transmission car, when in 4th at 3500RPM, there's a weird vibration in the pedal, similar to when the engine is lugging at low RPM, high gear but much more subtle.

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I bought a used 2010 Challenger RT with 48000 miles on it. It had two owners before me.

I want to throw some shit into this, starting with a CAI and new exhaust, then eventually a supercharger and better headers. Is it worth upgrading a used car like that? Or should I save the cash and use it for getting a brand new one, THEN upgrading?

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>>16916968
Well, how do the tie rods themselves look? Any signs of severe rusting, cracks, worn bolt tracks (I cannot remember what the fuck those are called in english)?

Also; start lifting you fag

>>16917013
If the car is solid now I don't see why not

>>16917031
They look fine, I'd have to look deeper when I get everything back out

>turn key to start car
>solenoid does a single clunk sound
>turn key again
>solenoid does a single clunk sound
>repeatx100
>turn key again
>starter weakly spins the engine
>gives up
>turn key again
>some mix between the single clunk, and attempted starting
>eventually it fires right up

Solenoid is tight, starter is new, battery is great.

It's not so much car related as it is /o/ related, but here goes. In that one collage of Initial D waifus, there are two pictures of Iketani; one where he's sitting by his car, and another where he looks up, exasperated. Does anyone have the full sized version of that pic? Maybe even uncropped?

>>16917056

make sure the terminals are tight.

When I drive, I tend to keep the clutch in it I'm stopping. Example
>going 50mph
>light coming up
>clutch in, shift to 1st,
>feather brake until stopped at light
>clutch still in, car still in 1st
>green light, go

Am I driving "right?" I want to essentially just get good mpg and keep the clutch working

>>16917375
coasting in neutral like that can be dangerous. Learn how to rev match and shift down gears when slowing down. I usually get down into 2nd, clutch in when I'm going so slow I'm almost stalling and about to stop. Then I get into 1st and go

>>16917393
So
>hit brake
>Rev match from 4th to 2nd
Is safer? Just because you have more control?

>>16917410
>4th to 2nd
I usually go down each gear, but I'm still learning stick and rev matching. If you want to go full boyracer you can heel toe downshift but it's not necessary

>is it safer?
Yeah, you have more control and if you for some reason needed to accelerate quickly you would already be able to do so instead of having to shift.

>>16917375
sounds good
probably would just pop the clutch out and leave it in neutral, sounds like when you're doing it, first gear has got to be fighting you a little bit.

>go 50 mph
>light coming up
>slip out of gear without clutch at all
>neutral coast to stop
>stop
>anticipate light
>clutch in, first gear
>lezzgo

Might take some bonding with your car before you find where you can pop it out of gear without the clutch.

So, in that case
>clutch in
>pop into neutral
>clutch out

>>16917459
Doesn't the clutch in clutch out wear the clutch out more?

>>16916216
Go to home Depot and get a mapp gas and trigger torch combo. Should be 40-50 bucks. Mapp tank will last quite a while unless youre going full retard with it every day. When it does run out just go to Walmart and get a $10 4 pack of green Coleman propane tanks (they will thread on and it's the same shit as the benzomatic propane tanks except 1/4 the price and different tank design).

>>16917489
really you might want to avoid driving the car completely if you're worried about wear and tear.

holding the clutch in is going to kill your throwout bearing and your master

>>16917489
Not as much as keeping it spinning against the pilot bearing for 15-60+ seconds at a time a hundred times a day

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>buy mid 80s used car
>has a considerable brake wobble
>but only at the steering wheel, doesn't actually shake the car much
>And only at speeds above 45mph
>below that absolutely nothing
>No rolling lump in the pedal under light or heavy braking at any speed
>Still can stop perfectly fine and any speed
>4 wheel disc brakes with single piston sliding calipers
Warped discs? Worn pads? Fucked calipers? Just sticky hardware?

>>16917056

Do what >>16917324 says. Also; take a small piece of rough sandpaper and clean the inside of the terminal clamps

When did the problem start?

>>16917552
is there any play in the steering? any big dead spots?

>>16917576
a month or so after I put on the new starter.

I've reconnected my battery terminals a time or two since then, and I'm pretty sure they've got a strong connection.

I just re-did the Solenoid wiring, and same issue.

>>16917507
>>16917515
Well today I learned that downshift is king

>>16915567
>I've been getting a heap of tyre squeal lately.
Some tires change nature when they are no longer new. We all know that from our own experiences when the tire reaches a certain amount of life remaining that the tread blocks no longer behave the same. Some of the tread may even be missing because those patterns were only viable for the first third of the tire's life.

After all, tire tests are done with new tires, so you might have tread designs and sipes created just to game the tire tests. But it's not good to have those threads or sipes go too deep on the blocks due to stability and handling needs.

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Am i autistic for only liking old cars that have less smooth "curves" but more simplistic edges?
I hate when cars are shaped like "bubbles" also around the corners.
Pic related how it should be done

>>16914609
>no time to do the work.
That's why you take it to a shop and have them do the work while you do your own job. There is no law that says you must work on your own car just because you know how.

Yeah, your car is broken down and your daughter is dying in the hospital with 4 hours left to live. But you refuse to take your car to the shop or waste money on a taxi to the hospital. You are absolutely practical and will not waste money. You therefore spend the next 4 hours working on your tie rods. Your car is now done and you go to sign the death papers. Congratulations, you worked on your car and saved money.

>>16917653
I've seen that opinion on /o/ quite a lot. I too share the same feelings.

Probably autism if you ONLY drive cars like that. If you simply prefer the older vehicles with sharper edges but will still drive the bubbly looking ones if you have to, then it's a normal thing to have a preference for. No 'tism

>>16917653
yes

What's the average midlife of a normal engine. Like there's cars with 100, 000 km and I assume they are in the middle of their usefulness. How wrong am I?

>>16917681
all my cars have over 200k miles and they're all fine.

but I could abuse the shit out of a 30k mile engine and it'll need replaced by the top of the hour

I REPLACED THE BROKEN PASSENGER DOOR OPENING HANDLE THING IN MY CAR

HERE IS QUESTION:

WHAT BEST THING U DO MAKE U CAR GOODER?

>>16917698
put the door panel back on

>>16917698
i'm SO proud of myself, got SO many good boy points for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>16917598
Nope steering is damn near perfect, almost no play or anything.

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>>16917670
I only own a old shitbox and am happy with it. If i had to chose between cheap modern car like wv or a shitbox, i would pick the shitbox anytime. My preference probably developed in my childhood as my family only owned one shitbox, which was a family treasure till my dad exchanged it to a cup of coffe at a scrap yard.

>>16915911
>pickle fork
>better buy new ball joints while you're at it

>>16917700
didn't have to take it off at all

>>16917600
Remove battery and use jumper cables to directly jump the atarter. If it's still shitty is battery or starter or solenoid (regardless if they're new). If it's good it's likely wiring or a connection somewhere. Also how do you know your battery is good? I've seen batteries with 12.5v on the meter but only give 25% of their rated CCAs when load tested and conversely batteries at 10v that are within 20% of their rating and start the car in the freezing cold every morning with no problems.

>>16917698
Tires.

You can get good brakes, a LSD, engine mods, and such and such, but good tires will go a really long way to increase performance.

I Plan on doing this to a 4age is this a good idea or nah?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCpAe2-GwQY

>>16917779
why not? I've only done this to a bike but shouldn't be different to a car. Maybe you need to be more precise but that's about it.

>>16917712
if it pulls to either side while braking, i would guess a seized caliper, or uneven pad wear

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>>16917600
>pretty sure
Make sure.

How old is the battery, and in what connection?
Checked the fluid level of it (if acid)?
What voltage does it/they hold while the engine is not running

>>16917856
It does not pull, only earthquakes the steering wheel. I could slam on the brakes going 70 and provided I don't lock up the tires (pre abs) it will continue to go mostly straight even with the wheel going nuts

>>16916668
bend the pipe to the side so it doesn't discharge under your vehicle

>>16917870
It's a side post, probably about 2 years old, no maitnence battery, haven't checked any reading for it, but I know it cranks strong whenever it finally does hit.

>>16917885
>earthquake you can feel that doesn't affect braking power
>sounds like pin chatter
did you grease your caliper pins?

>>16917962
Well. then it does sound like a problem of power transferring to your starter

Check the terminals and clamps before you do anything else, clean them up really nice with sandpaper

>>16917964
No I haven't done anything yet. Could it really be as simple as needing a grease job.

>>16917552
Sounds like it's your disks, but you're gonna want to take a look at everything to be sure

>>16911548
> Fiat 500s
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRlfgwtl2EM

or

>Opel Adam
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n97i_Wyef0


they both cost almost the same.

I've heard Fiat petrol motors > Opel motors.


Use: mostly city car for home - work traffic/groceries/occasionally (1-3 times a months) highway intercity travels.

>>16917998
based on the shitty Opel ad = Fiat

>>16917984
yes, this happened to me after a day of hard driving
could not figure it out until i took the caliper off
pins were bone dry

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>>16917962
If you get them clean and its still a problem I'd try running a thick wire from the battery directly to the starter to see what happens. If it then starts every time then I'd look at the starter relay

>>16914144
I know late reply, but your belt is slipping.

>>16917996
Yeah I think I'm gonna just give it new rotors and pads anyway because I can get everything for less than $150

>>16918023
I hope this is the case for mean and not a fucked caliper or something. Ill get some copper grease as well.

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>>16918042
Its one of those things its worth investing in when you're buying a used car out of warranty

At the very least; take apart the brakes and inspect & lube it up properly when buying a used car

>>16918063
Yeah the car was pretty rough but drivetrain is in quite good condition and it was only a g for a 5 speed rwd 80s sex machine. Only put about $600 in fixes and replacements and fluids and its been worth every penny as far as I am concerned.
I'm going to order everything but calipers and just replace and greas everything all at once.

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>>16916738
Thanks man, got it bookmarked and definately a good base to later expand upon.

>>16917851
I just needed confirmation on this because some Mexican mechanic I know flipped shit because I bought the 4age in "pieces" lol

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>>16918102
Dont forget shims or brake grease on the back of the pads to prevent the squeaking

>>16913409
Get the craftsman set and then get a pair of harbor freight torque wrenches

>>16911312
(From last thread)
Apparently I lost a weight and also bent the rim, total cost with labor is around $300, luckily I'm one of the stupid people that spent $500 on car appearance/wheel coverage for six years and I'm only two and a half years in. Living in the northeast I'm sure I'll have another pothole problem between the tires or rims within the next six years so it should pay for itself.

>>16918160
this x100
t. puts brake grease on his shims

>>16918063
WTF

>>16911713
>owning a CRV
Go away

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>>16918234
>lost wheel weight
fukn called it
>bent wheel
i did not expect this, were they OE? 16" or bigger?
>it's covered
neat

my cv joints rubber boot slipped of the joint somehow and broke the band. Any temporary fixes other than leaving it open or using duct tape?

>>16918735
Use a plastic zip tie to keep it there, fix it asap because you probably lost a great deal of grease and the joint will start making noise soon if you don't fix the boot

Hey so i parked my car for like half an hour with the ac on and it completely drained the battery so i had to push it to turn it on. Do you think it's time to get a new one? Had mine for like a year and a half
My car is a chevrolet spark by the way

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Here's one for you guys my rear spoiler light doesn't work I bought this Camry a year ago..And I finally got in there and took a look. Figured out the problem the previous owner spliced the wire to the taillight assy. now there is an open connection that looks like it could be for the spoiler light I have captured some pictures. Obviously the connector is missing.. have a soldering iron, should I strip the wire and connect to this. as always thank you

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>>16919141
This is where I found the wires electrical taped.
>>16918977
Have your battery tested. 30 minutes of no engine power with AC and whatever else you may have been running is a lot for a small battery, if it's fine move onto checking the alternator and make sure your battery connections are good, tight, and clean

>>16918280
they're 18" stock wheels in the trim i bought (2015 Ford Fusion Titanium)

>>16911548
is it worth bothering to use the 5th gear? At close to or around highway speeds. I'm usually between 2K-3K rpm in 4th gear anyways.

Month 1 of driving stick here and I just tried to go into 5th gear today but I was surprised on how hard to shift into 5th gear (I thought it was just reverse) so I'm guessing it's not something i'm supposed to be using often anyways.

Also does "lugging" the engine mean trying to accelerate in 4th/5th gear? I notice that the RPMs barely change even if I try to push into the throttle but I don't know if it's just the throttle-by-wire limiting the gas in the first place. If I tried to put the pedal to the metal in 4th gear, what would happen?

>>16919382
Engaging 5th gear shouldn't be hard at all, your gearbox has problems if it does because you are supposed to use it pretty much constantly at highway speeds.
It's there to save fuel mostly, depending on the gearing you might be able to reach top speed in 4th gear but not in 5th so use it for cruising and fuel saving.

I have 2 high amp server psus that can provide [email protected] each (and 150a in parallel). I know this is below the charging threshold for 12v batteries (minimum is 12.8 or 13 iirc) but can the high current be used to desulfate a car battery? Or does it NEED to provide a charging voltage? also since it's a power supply and not a charger it will continue to give full voltage and current regardless of whatever state the battery is in, is this dangerous or will it cause damage to a regular lead acid car battery?

Is the W123 a meme car, or will it serve me well as a daily driver?

I found one in another state on Autotrader for $2600, needs a new air compressor for the ac/heat, but other than that, it's supposedly good. Trying to figure out how to make sure though, since I live 2000 miles away.

>>16919860
Wouldn't really work. Needs charging voltage to do desulfation (usually plus high voltage spikes).

If you connected them to a dead battery, it would probably trigger the overload if dead enough, and only partially charge it if it's within the current limit. It probably wouldn't be enough do major damage to a battery from the high current, but it'd be a bit of a pain in the ass getting proper sized wires attached to the PSU.

Sometimes they can be easily modified to put out higher voltages, so if you could turn it up to about 13.2-13.8 volts, might work as a decent battery charger (so long as you turn it off when done and don't just leave the full charge voltage on long after it's done).

Might-could make a decent jumpstarter, just to keep the voltage from dropping too much while the battery does most of the work, but still probably not worth it.

I recently swapped my aw11s 3 rib blue top for a 7 rib 4AGZE. Supercharger works great and everything.

If I am driving in the city, and my car is at temp, when I put my foot down and rev the motor up to about 6.5k, my temp gauge goes down about 2 cm. What's going on here?

>>16919993
Thought as much but thought I might as well ask. They can be modded to do I think 13.5 or so but after that the overvolt protection kicks on and there's no known way around it. However if you float the ground on one of them you can run them in series to get 75a@ 24v which is cool and they're very popular with rc guys to charge their high capacity lipos. I read someone tried the jumpstart idea but only ended up damaging his supply.

>>16911548
What's a good cheap OBDII tool with ABS support?

I'm looking at these 3, but I don't know. Maybe something even better out there? Does /o/ even use diagnostic scanners?

Launch CReader 6011
OBD2 Scanner Launch CReader 8001

>>16920184
I guess 13.5 would probably be high enough to get pretty close to full charge, so it might be an OK manual charger if nothing else is available.

I've seen people modify ATX power supplies to put out 20+ volts, but I suppose the server PSUs are probably a bit smarter and have microcontrollers instead of analog feedback that can be easily fucked with.

I'm kind of surprised that they would be damaged from the jumpstart scenario, I would think it would just set off the overcurrent protection, but I guess it depends on how it's implemented.

I recently bought several server power supplies that I'm planning to use to step down the power from a high voltage battery pack (~270V fully charged) and some high voltage solar panels (~350V) to feed into an inverter to produce 120/240 AC to power whatever I have that won't run off DC. I've only modified one so far and it took more dickery than I expected to make it work how I want it. The ATX supplies were happy just feeding DC straight into the DC bus after the rectifier, but the server supply wouldn't turn on unless there was voltage before the rectifier. It also blinked the LED on the back and refused to power on saying the input voltage was too high, when I tried powering it from the regular IEC jack. A diode and a few high value resistors soldered on the circuit board fixed that and just happened to also cause it to shut down and say low voltage right around the point my battery pack is dead (despite still being plenty high enough voltage to power it). Fun stuff

>>16920152
Fan clutch isn't letting the fan spin freely when revved up would be my guess.

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>>16911548
Is Ford as bad as its reputation would suggest? Are there any Fords worth getting? Fox body seems fine I suppose but I'm a newfag to /o/ so I'm wondering if someone could help me out.

>>16911594
>Have you checked acid level and tried adding distilled water?
>That should last you at least 3 years.
Amazing how many people run out and drop 100 bucks when all they have to do is get a screwdriver and pop off the caps. Add water (I used bottled water). Battery is fine. At least you'll get a little longer life out of it. Just because it's "sealed" and supposedly maintenance free doesn't mean the water level won't evaporate.

My local Ford dealer listed a car at a very low price, I called in on Mon to schedule a test drive for Thurs. Out of curiosity, I checked the car listing today (Weds) and it says 'car sold'.

Do you think they're reserving it for me, or are they going to pull a fast one on me tomorrow?

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i have a honda accord 2004 with 200k miles on it. how much can i drive it before it shits the bed?

>>16921219
replace valve cover gasket every 50k, brakes and spark plugs and suspension pieces as needed, and drive it until the sun burns out.

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>>16921243
thank you kindly

>>16921202
You're retarded.

Protip: They sold it

>>16921277
that's my thought as well. I'll call in tomorrow to make sure though.

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>this thread

>>16921286
>that's my thought as well. I'll call in tomorrow to make sure though.
You should of put something down on it. Otherwise they can and will sell it.

>>16921320
I'd been doing some reading into it and two class action lawsuits as well as thousands of angry reviews on the transmission failing several times before 20k made me very hesitant to commit on it, which is why I'd wanted to drive it first.

>>16911548
What's the difference between a supercharged MR2 and a turbo MR2?

>>16921327
Just buy a fucking Miata or a Civic.

>>16917638
But my tyres aren't that bad, got the rear ones changed at the end of December and the front still have a heap of tread on them too.
I don't do a lot of driving either, maybe average 100-200k's a week.

nothing feels wrong or off when driving, they've just started making noise. I don't feel like they're losing any grip or anything like that the car drives the same as it always has.

I'm only worried because of how fucked I'll get if a cop hears it.

Should I see Baby Driver?

Anyone have an idea on if its even remotely possible to rent a car under the age of 21? Im 18 and in dire need of a car just to go have fun, get to work, and just use it as a daily use car. Its only for a month and it seems everywhere I go the requirements are pretty retarded but understandable. Anyone have an idea on this subject? Money isnt a problem, renting it is.

>>16921510
Then if your tires have not changed, and the roadway has not changed, the other variables include the condition of the suspension and your alignment. It's possible all that stressful driving you put the car through has finally caused something to wear or change in the suspension.

You stated it is tire squeal and not brake squeak. If the brake pads are close to the wear point where the squeaker starts, it is possible for some brake squeakers to squeak only during a turn.

>>16921727
From my understanding, you won't get a rental at your age. In some states (mine included) they don't rent to anybody under 25 so depending on where you live you could be fucked even more

I needed a rental when I was 20 due to shitty unlucky car circumstances. I had my dad rent the car in his name and I drove around his car for a week until mine was ready. I paid for the rental with my card

>>16921727
desu it's cheaper to buy a piece of shit than it is to rent a car for a month

My altenator charges at 15v then drops to 13v does it need replaced.

I just got 2 small noticeable scratches on the front of my car. Someone stopped short but we were only going 10 so no damage done. How do i get rid of them easily.

I've been considering going around Craigslist and test driving all the manual transmission beaters everybody is selling just to get the hang of it and then tell them I'm not interested after the test drive

Good idea or nah?

>>16922787
Unless its deep wax can fill in the clear coat on the sratch

>>16922804
Thanks, now my dad wont beat me

>>16922796
Personally I wouldn't let you test drive my car if you can't drive a manual properly. If the sellers let you, then go ahead

>>16922764
if an alternator goes bad it usually overcharges or doesn't charge at all
check the accessory belt & tensioner for excessive play
>loose belt
>start car, belt is cold, good contact, charges right
>drive a while, belt heats up, stretches more
>belt contact is now shit on alternator pulley
>doesn't charge as well

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What's this piece called?
Is oil in the spark plug chambers sign of a gasket leak?

>>16923560
Valve cover gasket

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Anyone ever owned an IS 200 manual? Thinking of buying one as they're dirt cheap in the UK. Anything to watch out for?

>>16922902
I can start it and get into gear albeit I'm pretty shaky. I've only done it once before.

Would the American car industry have produced better cars if it weren't based in Michigan? The use of salt in the upper midwest makes cars seem like they are basically disposable. Would you have had better cars if they were produced in an area where the weather allowed cars to last longer than 10 years?

>>16924335
you'd think knowing the volatile road maintenance methods used in those states, manufacturers would take more measures to help deter rust, but the fact of the matter is that the Detroit automakers don't really give much of a shit. the build quality would likely be similar regardless of origin state.

>>16922804
>Unless its deep wax can fill in the clear coat on the sratch
Fully synthetic waxes like Turtle Wax ICE remain clear after the liquid wax's solvent dries out. So those are best at filling in shallow scratches on things like the transparent headlight covers.

Carnauba wax tends to turn white or powdery if it is a deep scratch.

>>16924362
why would they spend the extra money to make you not buy a brand new one in 5 years after it rusts away?

>>16924818
my point

Anyone know about cooling system? My car was overheating within 5 miles of driving. Changed the thermostat and test drove it by driving my neighborhood. Reached operating temps and didn't overheat but heater didn't blow got air.

Drive on highway today, heater suddenly blows hot air and a minute later overheats.

Ntb suggests new hoses, thermostat and coolant. My brother says the heater core might have been full of air that got pushed out by coolant and made the car overheat. Says it could be as easy as removing the air.

So wat do? Ntb is charging like 500 for this shit

>>16924825
bleed air
refill with coolant when bled
also check if fan is working

>>16924832
What's best way to get all the air out? My brother says to jack up the front so air moved up and out and just let it run for a while.

Both fans are working as well.

>>16924847
when its cool pop the radiator cap off (not the overflow) and top it off and run it with the heater on max continually filling it as air burps out. it should not overheat with the cap off and good amount of coolant in the system.
alternatively if your car has a bleeder screw/valve do the same as above except instead of taking off the rad cap you loosen/open the bleeder and let the air escape until its a continuous stream of coolant then top it off from the overflow.

>>16924872
Ok. Thanks anon. Might have saved me 500 dollars here.

> Petrol engine
> EGR valve (check engine) light blinked up during highway driving
> Only for a moment

> panic.jaypeg

How do I clean this piece of shit?
Is there a cleaner fluid, or it's all snake oil?
Do I have to buy a new one and replace?

Car: Suzuki Wagon R shitbox.

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>heater blows toasty as fuck while driving but cools down at idle
>with the blower on high after 5 minutes or so its lukewarm (about 20f outside)
>same conditions when colder it takes less time, probably 2-3 minutes at 0 and 1 minute or less at -20
>after driving for about 5 seconds however its back up to toasty
>dont even have to move, just doing 2k rpm while spinning on ice for a few seconds is enough to warm it up immediately
>does get hot enough to trigger the fans at idle (185)
>overflow at correct mark
>cap does not vent
>does not leak or burn coolant
>no air in system
>thermostat works, maintains op temp even going 65 at -30
>coolant valve works, is a fail open type so even if it was broken the heat would work
>removed heater lines used a hand pump with a fitting to force fresh coolant through the heater core to ensure it wasnt plugged and remove anything that might have been in there (there was nothing)
>drained and filled rad and block (because it needed it anyway)
>bled air at the cap with a coolant funnel until no air came out, including working the throttle to increase the water pressure to the heater core

im at a loss of where to go from here guys. last possible thing i can think of is there is leaves and crap blocking the outside of the heater core because the car is from the time before cabin filters but i dont really wanna take apart my dash just on a hunch.

>>16925035
honestly, an extremely thorough coolant flush would be my next approach

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my girlfirend is currently looking for a small "fashionable"car.
which one is more reliable: fiat 500 or mini cooper?

>>16925524
>which one is more reliable, this unreliable brand or this other unreliable brand?
i guess go with the tony because it wont be as expensive to fix as the hans

>>16925581
Well if its always in the shop and not able to go anywhere, I guess it would be cheaper.

>>16924818
Spend not mend

Brave New World

>>16924961
My EGR valve has been stuck open for 2 years. I'm apparently emitting harmful emissions? I haven't noticed any problems I just won't pass my state's inspection. Which is overdue by 2 years

>>16924961
>>16925727
To answer your question I think you need to get it replaced.

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So my car (most of the time) has a loud vibration noise when I'm stopped in drive or sometimes reverse. If I'm in neutral or park it goes away. Also, weirdly, if I pump the brake pedal even small amounts it goes away or minimizes. Doesn't go away if I shake the car.

I'm thinking a bad motor or transmission mount maybe?

Pic unrelated

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>>16925524

I'm this anon >>16924825
Just drive my car to test out and had the same thing happen as this anon >>16925035

Had my heater on all through the test drive and it went from hot to cold a few times within a span of a couple miles and over heated.

It's still gotta be air in the core or some blockage right?

Has anyone ever sold a vehicle with a lien on your title? (financed). I financed a F150 about 2 years ago and have 2 years left to payoff. It only has 84k on it, and it's worth more than I owe. Will people be turned off to buying a non payed off vehicle?

Also, would it be better sense financially to sell it and just buy a vehicle with cash? I'm tired of paying for full coverage and a vehicle payment

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I have 3 spots like pic related on my car.. I can't afford panel replacements, so I want to fiberglass filler them up after I've removed every single bit of rust. This is my first time doing anything like this.

I have a regular electric hand drill, what abrasive wheel drill bits do I need to accomplish this task? Is there a /o/ recommended brand of fiberglass and rust encapsulator? Want to know exactly what I'm getting before I make a run out to get supplies.

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2003 kia shitra, autotragic doesn't click into gears anymore, ie you can slide it around without clicking in the retard button. Do I need a whole new assembly, or can I just replace something inside?

>>16925890
Wire wheel, Eastwood Rust Encapsulator, Evercoat Tiger Hair. It's going to be a temporary repair, not going to hold up for more than a few years even with top notch stuff

>>16926436
If I get all the rust out, howcome it is temporary? I don't doubt you, just wanna understand why

>>16926449
It's rusting because water is getting into it from the inside of the panel, it will just rust right next to your repair. You can try to get some encapsulator in there with a long tube (eastwood sells them) but it's hard to cover everything. Also, fiberglass filler isn't meant to fill up holes like that, all fillers are meant to build on top of body panels. A hole packed with any kind of filler will crack eventually because the sheet metal expands at different rates than the filler when temperature changes.

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What kind of car is this?

>>16926517
A fucked one, Jim

>>16926473
if I can get someone in town who can use solder or lead to fill it in, even if its rough, will that be worth the extra cost? I'm trying to operate within a tight budget, but I want my repair work to last 2 years

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>>16925890

get this stuff, pic related
it should be available any hardware joint for about $7
You can do a lot with the little jar.
Dig out the flaking rust paint this stuff on the surface rust,let it do its thing,rattle can some primer over it where you can, THEN do your fiber work.
This stuff is incredible.

I would post a picture of what it did to a heavily rusted battery try with no prep done to it but I don't have a picture of that with me.

>>16926473
So if I'm going to be feeding a hose into the panel where I make a hole after wire wheeling out this spot... which Eastwood product do I spray through it to the inside? I would like to give a shot at getting it out of the inside around the wheels atleast.

My local bodyshop wanted $700 to take out the rust spots, so it's a no-go for me, plus I get to learn something small this way.

>>16911548
autocraft gold are $120, use code TRT41 for $40 off orders over $100, and get it for $80. Join speedperks and they will also send you a $20 off $50 for future use.

A month from now you can buy another $100 work of stuff, use the same TRT41 for $40 off, then stack the $20 coupon off of that $60 and end up with $100 worth of stuff for $40.

gold is a 3 year battery, do it, buy it w/ a credit card that adds to the warranty and u can make it a 4 year.

>>16911713
please also check load and speed rating. i doubt they are very different, but make sure. size is not the only determinant. yes they will fit, but load and speed rating will tell you if it is safe.

>>16914861
holy fuck bro literally first google result

https://www.howacarworks.com/

>>16916216
first, use a real fucking wrench
next, use you brain to figure out how to apply heat. wrap it in cloth, soak in flamable liquid, light on fire, maybe? fuck man come on

but please use a real wrench, cheater bar if u have to

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>>16912263

Get a storage unit if your parents don't want it sitting around while you're gone.
Usually about $100 or less per month with first month free or $1.
You see these everywhere on highways, typically big enough for a car to park in but don't forget about it and have it end up on storage wars.

>>16916990
Check your motor mounts. If rwd get your driveshaft balanced

>>16914193
>>16918025
Thanks anons, it was actually the alternator, the one I put in to replace was bad, but in all of the troubleshooting now the radio won't turn on and don't know wtf it could be

>>16913606

An old Jew told me,
>"when you're looking at these old cars and you can't tell if its 50,000 150,000 or 250,000 look at the brake pedal. If it looks new, it has lower miles. Brake pedals are hard to change and nobody really ever thinks about them."

>>16913742
rockauto.com is great
some shit you can get at advance, i rape them with their fucking internet coupons. i got a $120 battery for $60 the other day. hilarious.

youtube youtube youtube
>have a car
>need to fix something, or do some maintenance
>watch youtube videos
>take notes
>collect parts and tool
>start repair
>stop and rewatch video 100 times
>shop gave you wrong part, go to store to exchange
>store closed early today, drive accross town to the one thats open late
>get the part but have to deal with some fucking stoned acho papi at 7:30 on a tuesday
>finish at 10pm working with flashlights in the rain
>curse car to the bowels of hell
congrats u changed ur own brake pads

>>16914155
yataaaaaaaa

>>16914630

Crutchfield is the best place to go to find out what fits your car, after that google the part numbers and get stuff cheaper.
I don't know who actually buys stuff from them though.

>>16926858
Underrated green text

>>16914687

Not new.
Sony, Kenwood, Dual...

>>16915538

Raped. Robbed. Repeat.

Get a chauffeur's license and drive limos.

>>16921483

One sucks and the other blows.

>>16925843

There is some way to do it but you should be up front about it.
You both would need to go to the lending agency and have ownership transferred.
There's even the possibility of that person taking over payments but good luck getting the money you want.

I'm about to buy a base model Hyundai Accent tomorrow for $12k flat.

Talk me out of it?

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>>16927045
>Hyundai
>12k
>korea
>buying shitty cars for that much

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>>16926517
Current gen Nissan Altima

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>>16927082
[spoiler]12k brand new[/spoiler]

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>>16911548
Hi /o/, I'm looking to buy a tachometer off of amazon. Any recommendations? I'd rather not have one that looks too cheap.

>>16927174
>I want one that doesn't look cheap
not buying a tach off amazon is a good start

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Can anybody tell me what this thing is?

>>16927134
It's your money, you can blow it on a cuck boxier that or get a nice used sports car with that money

>>16927508
Im probably wrong but I think that's the abs box. someone who knows their shit should post soon

>>16927541

oh ok yeah, you might be right, looks like those little hoses are linked to the brake fluid container

>>16927508
ABS modulator

>>16925727
>>16925735
Oh, alright, thank you.
Some dude said it's not the EGR, but the lambda probe (oxygen sensor).

But the manual said EGR, and the OBD scanner cannot even find an oxygen sensor.
It's an old enough car. Like... half-modern. Has OBD but not many modern shit.

>>16927541
>>16927571

Thank you both

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If I'm replacing the sway bar end links, should I replace the body mount bushings too? I didn't even know they were a thing when I ordered the end links until I watched a chrisfix video on how to replace them

Are there any sites that share free or open source designs for either parts, eg CNC machined engine block, or plans for space frame chassis?

non-/o/ here.

turned my car into the driveway this morning coming home from work and I lost power steering and my engine shut off. I coasted the ten feet or so and parked. I tried to start it again and i heard a lot of clunking, like a rock bouncing around. i didnt try to see if it would continue to run. any clue what has hapened? i dont see any snaped belts.

>>16927174

Autometer.

>>16928347

Yes.
If they look fine, not cracked, still rubbery, they should be ok.

>>16928347
Only if they look worn. It should be easy to tell.

What's the best way to wash a car that has rust issues, as in rust holes?

is a 98 Integra a good car for a car noob to learn to work on/turn into something fast?

not knowledgeable about cars but looking for some corroboration or otherwise. i drive an 04 focus with 100k miles on it. just recently if i try to accelerate at more than a modest pace the transmission will "slip" and shudder, rpm will drop, and i don't get power back until i back off the gas and resume lightly.

i've read that a common issue with my model's transmission is a bad 3/4 shift solenoid and the symptoms described vaguely match mine (http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/general-technical-chat/167830-common-ford-focus-transmission-problem-how-fix.html) except that the transmission light doesn't come on, and i can't really tell but i think the "slipping" might happen before 3-4.

does that issue sound like it's the one i'm having? should i spend the $50 on a replacement solenoid and change it out despite not having an error code to confirm? could it be another <$500 fix? i'm not as poor as when i bought this car so if it's a fucked transmission i might just scrap it and get something newer. thanks for any help.

>>16929083
use the overdrive button on the shifter to lock your car into third and then try accelerating. It'll help you diagnose it.

>>16926858
the same shit happened when I was changing my cars breaks kek

>>16929094
i leave od on since there's no hills where i live. i guess that means the first shift is 3-4 then which fits with my first post. if it is the solenoid, could there be an error code available even if there's no warning light on?

also i checked my tranny fluid and it's red and doesn't smell burned.

A vrey dumb question but i got this suzuki penetrating oil is it the same as wd40? And can i use it on my corolla keys locks and other shit on the car
Thanks

>>16929447
Pls help anons
And what more i can use it on my car?

>>16926853
Im stealing this

I was changing my shifter's housing/case and the OD got ripped out
How fucked am I?
01 Mustang GT
The directions in my defence were literally just
>pull up

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I'm thinking about swapping my bike for a CBF 125

How difficult would it be to recreate a similar bike to the one pictured for my first custom?
Genuinely interested in doing this, I have people that can help me but I want to create a bike similar to this with a CBF

>>16930062

Absolutely not worth the investment for a shit bike like a CBF 125.

>>16930115
I think I'd get the money back, customized CG's go for about £1500 - 1600 here so it'd probably be around or just under the same range giving me £500 to spend on it
I'm swapping it for a bike worth around £950 for reference

>turn key over, truck stumbles to start, headlights dim until full start up.
>turn AC on and truck almost stalls out, I accelerate with AC on and theres no power
>truck constantly rumbles and vibrates like crazy in 3rd gear or higher

98 s10 wtf /o/ what is wrong. Only code I get is camshaft position sensor relearn.

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My car leans hard on the front passenger side. If someone a decent bit heavier than me drives the car fof a bit itll lean on the drivers side. After they get out however, it slowly goes back to leaning on the right. This is a suspension issue right? Is there any way to tell if its the shocks or the springs that are bad without lifting it and removing the tire(s)?

>>16930338
Open the door on the passenger side, get on the door jam and jump up and down/try to rock the car. Then do the same but on the drivers side. If you feel a big difference then there you go. Diagnosing what the actual problem is is more tricky. Did someone cut the coilovers? Maybe they did a shit job.

What can I use to stick things to my miatas dashboard?

>>16930564
tape

Haven't started my car in 6 years. What should I do beforehand.

>>16930761
remove, clean and reassemble all parts

>>16930761
Start it

im retarded and put regular in my premium car. I've got about 3/4 of a tank of regular. should i just put premium into it now or wait until i run the tank a bit more dry?

>>16930775

I put 91 with a bottle of octane booster. Should I replace the transmission fluid, the brake fluid, the oil, the power steering fluid?

>>16930809

Put octane booster in it.

>>16930814
Yes, and after replace your headlight fluid.

>>16931107

Where do I put that?

>>16930814
Flushing the coolant would be more important than transmission fluid, and yes you'll need to flush your brakes too.

>>16931280
loosen your ass with a bit of finger play, then firmly fit the neck of the headlight fluid bottle into your ass. once it's in there nice and firm try to squeeze the bottle until it's as empty as you can get it.

>>16931663

Coolant looks concentrated. Should I dump some water in?

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Bought an 06 Sonata GLS for a new Daily Driver, paid about 4k after taxes, just over 190000km with new rear brakes and new ball joints in the front. It's in good shape, and everything works well with no issues and it drives nice.

I'm wondering did I fuck up on getting it instead of waiting out on something a little older with less mileage to come around? Anything I should be worried about?

>>16930809

One time my mum filled an unleaded loan car with Diesel lol, my Uncle had to drain the whole tank

>>16932321

you should only be worried about how much poontang you are going to slay with that bad boy

Why is the early 2000s corolla so small compared to the camry

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So one of the u-joint caps I replaced today had a few of the needle bearings missing and I assembled it any ways.

Am I going to die?

>>16932795
F

>>16929447
>penetrating oil the same as wd40
No.