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>>17171248
>juice a carrot
>open the headlight access up like you're changing the bulb
>pour in carrot juice to cover the bottom with 1/4 inch of juice (this is critical, too much and the blinkers will be too orange)
>next, fill up a spray bottle with acetone and spray half the bottle into each headlight (this cleans the lines so fluid can reach rear blinkers)
>you're done, have a celebratory smoke.

>driving down road
>oil pressure at 25-30 psi
>hit redline in 3rd gear after a stop
>oil pressure down to 10-15 psi during pull
>stays around 5-10 psi when driving normally
ok, what did i break

how much does it cost to maintain/insure luxury sedan, say an audi a4, versus an econbox like a civic or corolla?

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is this just marketing hype shit?

>>17171248
>rear suspension at normal height
>swaybar ball joints fall out of sockets
>barely any rigidity

>>17171248
Is ~3,5kg/whp a good power/weight ratio far a scooter?

>>17172513
To be more specific, I modified a electric moped to have over 15.000W or like 22hp.

If I buy a forged rotating assembly, how much additional prep is involved before I bolt everything back together?

>>17172774
If it has the same physical dimensions, you wont need additional preparations.
Since you most likely want to put more stress on the engine you should upgrade the bearings and use a thicker oil.

>>17172805
thanks m8

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>>17171248
>How do i replace my blinker fluid
It's this joke again...

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what is this?

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>>17171248

Redpill me on the Mk 4 Mondeo Titanium X with the 2.2 tdci engine.
Is this a comfortable luxobarge or what ?

Driving a manual, what do i need to do so that when I stop at a red light or something I don't have to hold the clutch pedal and can just relax?

How do I know if I have a misfire? What am I listening for?

>>17173082
>What am I listening for?
Literally misfiring

>>17173082
when you hear it you will know. trust your instincts.

>>17172857
>he doesn't replace his blinker fluid

>>17173067
Put it in neutral

You shouldn't be in gear at a light for more than like 30 seconds you'll wear out your clutch quicker. It's not going to kill you doing it every once in a while but if you're always at red lights with your clutch engaged you'll wear it out quicker than by sitting in neutral with the brake

>>17172205
all you are going to get are anecdotes

supposedly clings better for protection at start up, god knows if it does

got some magnatec, labeled fully synthetic, to put in my car when I do an oil change on it, don't know what the garage put in my car when it was serviced

i believe magnatec synthetic is actually group 3 oil:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_oil#Group_III

Could bad battery terminals cause a parasitic draw and kill my battery?
Long story short I had both. It appeared it was a radio fuse but after replacing the battery terminal things and a new battery, I can't replicate the draw with a parasitic test. I'm wondering if it is the cd player and since I haven't use it yet, it's not doing it again.

Need a troque wrench, willing to a low range and high range force wrenches, any recommendations? I'm in the uk if that makes a difference

Any good introductions to cars and auto stuff lads? Like books or articles.

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/dbt/ here. Need a fun and reliable hatchback to DD for under $10,000. Don't need MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, just want a daily that isn't a shitbox.

Basically, what is the hatchback equivalent of the SV650?

>>17173284
YouTube is a goldmine

>>17173304
>YouTube is a panning for gold in a river of shit
Ftfy

>>17173284
For all your automotive written material needs: >>>/t/725510

i'm getting some interference through the speakers in my 2000 space wagon when accelerating hard, aka throttle depressed more than half way, just slight, barely audible interference but its there

also getting interference from windscreen wipers and thats a loud high pitched whirring noise alongside static, any ideas as to what could be causing it?

probably gonna take the radio out tomorrow and see if there is a loose connection but if its not that then do you lads have any ideas?

>>17173296
How bout a mazda 3 around 2012ish. I have one, nice and fun, good gas mileage, kinda weak(160ish) but comfy.

>>17172875
Some kind of hydraulic system, I assume it is the ABS solenoid array.

first time changing a serpentine belt

I can't locate the tensioner

2.8l S10 first gen w/ AC.

>>17171248
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6GsXhBb10k

Would it cost more to rent a car from a place at an airport than it would to rent from a place in town?

>>17171248
What is good bantz against Hyundai enthusiasts

>>17175087

Call two of the same rental places in different locations.
Report back when you have an answer.

>>17175099
leave them be, their car is enough of a joke

>>17173191
Anecdotal, but I had loose battery terminals (terminals to wires, not terminals to posts) and it caused a crank but no start issue which seemed like a dead battery

>>17173553
scrap it, it's done

>>17174710
>I am a baby bird, please barf info into my mouth
>what is google?
>what are forums?
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f106/1987-2-8l-serpentine-belt-diagram-needed-517294/
took less than 30 seconds, br/o/

>>17175099
they are immune to bantz, Driving a Hyundai requires thick skin

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I've got an Eastwood MIG 135 welder and I just tried to switch from flux core to solid steel w/ gas. When I was changing the wire, I loosened the tension on the feed roller and pulled the old wire out with pliers so there's none left in the feed tubes or gun. It came out pretty smoothly. Now the new wire won't go in. When I put it in the tube beyond the roller it'll only go in like an inch and then it feels like there's something in the way. Turning it on and trying to feed it does nothing, the roller just slips. I tried adjusting tension both ways and it doesn't change anything. The manual doesn't mention anything about this and all the google results are people with broken feed motors or blocked nozzles, which don't apply to me. Thoughts?

Pic related, 4 is the feed roller, 3 is the allen screw holding it on so you can switch wire sizes (I have it on the correct size). The cone on the right is where the wire comes from the roll, and the cone on the left is what feeds into the tube/gun. When I stick it into the cone on the left, it gets stuck shortly after.

What is the larger capacity oil filter for a 5.9 Dodge engine?
For example, something bigger than a PH16.

>>17176163
Nevermind I got it, there was a small lip where the gun connects and it was stuck on that.

>>17173125
>you'll wear out your clutch quicker

No you won't. You must mean throw-out bearing. That's what you'll wear out by holding the clutch in for prolonged periods of time regularly.

But yes, >>17173067 just put it in neutral. desu I am surprised this is a question, but w/e

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How can I get my fitment looking like this

It's a Volvo 300 series, mine is the 360 saloon

Looks the business

1/2

>>17171248
Stupid question, I've got an 87 pontiac grand am lying around that I got to run on starting fluid but the fuel pump is shot. Whats the cheapest way to get fuel to a throttle body type fuel injection system? I'm not going to drive it on the street at all but I just want something to mess around with on the farm.

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2/2

My coolant reservoir is in between the min and max marks. The same with my shared clutch/brake fluid system. This is where it is suppose to be right?

How much should I offer?
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6120453480.html

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Trying to sort out a really bad oil leak.
Degreased the entire engine and ran it around for about an hour. Jack it up and get this.
Straight line of oil directly from crankshaft. Can't see any oil higher than that. Do you think this is a crankshaft seal? Are they a bitch to replace on I4 engines?

2001 Mazda Astina/Protege

>>17176977
I would not pay over 300, so maybe shoot him with 150 or 200 and see where he goes with it.
ťbh he should be paying you to get rid of it

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>>17176610
>>17176616
extremely aggressive offset wheels, and possibly spacers aswell.

pic semi related.

>>17177954
no it's quite simple.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1toBJW_OXg&t=2s&list=LLgwOE-SDbktpkdBU3iAv7ZQ&index=85
there are better more thorough ways

>>17176970
yup, the coolant level will rise when the car warms up and goes back down as the engine cools down and siphons the coolant back into the system. If you're worried, you can always top them off to the max mark with no adverse effects.

>>17178308
Ah thanks man, I think it's been ages since my timing belt so I might just make a day out of it. Seems worth it for like $200.

Do you think that's where the leak is coming from though?

My brights are basically useless compared to my regular lights. I can't remember if it was like that before I replaced the bulbs though. Do they just need aimed or is there something else I need to do?

https://youtu.be/smclDXdeO7c

>>17178524
Went on a forum specific to my car and I'm almost completely sure that's it, thanks mate!

What's the difference between US and EU octane rating? Which fuels would compare?

>87US=95EU?
>93US=100EU?

>>17178839
95EU=91Us
It is usually 4 lower in the US scale than in the EU scale.

>>17178870
ROZ if you live in germany...

>>17172875
Abs or old (diesel) fuel injection. If you have more than 4 cylinders obviously not fuel injection.. and if not diesel most likely not fuel injection.

>>17173191
>Could bad battery terminals cause a parasitic draw and kill my battery?
No. Parasitic draw us when amps leak out due to a short to ground or component staying on when it should be off.

Bad battery connections could appear to be parasitic draw as it would create resistance which may interfer with recharging and allowing enough amps to flow when trying to start the car.

>>17178853
>>17178870
Thanks br/o/s
>>17178888
Nice digits

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>>17178888 (heil)
>>17178938
>quads of Hitler
>mentioning Germany

How do i find a reputable independent shop? I'm trying to get my timing belt done but there's no independent Volvo shops just some European ones.

>>17178554
Check the relay and connections

>>17171248
My front right brake is sticking with performance oriented pads, I put new flex lines at all 4 corners and new front calipers but it's still happening. It doesn't happen with stock pads, could the pads be out of spec and causing the issue?

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How hard is it to convert an AT car to MT?

I have a foot handbrake so I would also need to relocate that

Can I do this with literally zero tools or know how?

please guys im desperate to rage my dream

>>17179314
It makes more sense to sell your car and buy a manual version of it...

>>17179314
>zero tools
Do you plan on taking everything apart with your fucking fingers?

>>17179314
Not with it

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Does anyone know what kind of angle a straight pipe muffler would have to be to mach the tube offset for a chambered muffler on a foxbody mustang? Needing to put together a cheap exhaust system that I can add tailpipes too at a later date. Not looking for chambered mufflers.

>>17179314
>Can I do this with literally zero tools or know how?
as with anything similar, of course not.

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Are 03 Civics still reliable? I'm looking at buying pic related and the only bad I can find is about their transmissions. This one has 162k on it.

Any thoughts?

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Hey guys I'm 21 and I work a minimum wage job since I was 18 mainly because I didn't know what to do with my life. Anyways I'm to the point in life where I'm saying fuck it and I'm going to a community college to take "mechanics" courses what am I in for and what are your guys experience as a mechanic like as of now?

Was driving earlier, and I started hearing squeaks at low mph when I was driving. Didn't hear it when I was pressing on the brake or breaking at all, really.

I'm guessing it's rotors/brake pads but I thought I'd hear squeaking when I press on the brake if that was the case.

>>17181032
Best case scenario:
>one of the belts is getting old
>belt tensioner bearing has pooped it self
Bad case scenario:
>water pump just shit out on you

>>17181091
If the water pump just shit the bed, wouldn't the car not run at all?

Car runs and drives fine. I can hear the squeaking coming from the back specifically.

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What is the thing circled red and can it leak motor oil?

>>17181101
Sounds a little like a worn out bearing making noises.

I drive an Audi A4 and its front (right?) axles are squeaking whenever I have finished accelerating to 40km/h.
From there the squeaking gets faster and the gas pedal starts vibrating too.
When I drive 100km/h it sounds like a washing machine spinning really fast.
I'm scared of driving it
What could be the problem?

Can some one explain the pros and cons of using synthetic oil

how much does a car lift cost? I'm tired of using jackstands

>>17181988
Pro:
it's more better

Con:
it's more expensive


I hope this helps

>>17182286
I think you can get one at Costco for around 1800

How expensive would maintenance and repairs be on a used 2014 C300?

I'm getting new led bulbs(ones with heatsink and fan) and i know it won't fit with the dust cap on. Are headlight dust caps nessessary?

I own a 2005 c240 mercedes

>>17179314
You wouldn't need to move the e-brake

t. owner of a manual with foot operate e-brake

>>17182459
oil changes at the dealer are $5-700. if anything goes wrong, youre fucked.

so if I get a bunch of memebrand stickers on my car of which I dont actually have installed on my car

Am I like a mega poser or something

What's a reliable cash for cars service?

I have an 04 Ford Focus I just want to rid myself of and the batteries dead and I don't even wanna jump it to haul it over to carmax.

>>17183040
Sounds like a pain in the ass, I think I'll stick to Japanese cars.

>>17183055
yes.
>>17183068
junkyard or charity will pick it up. charity wont give you shit, junkyard wont give much more.

>>17171248
I'm finding myself not being alert enough while driving, just yesterday I almost ran into some people while I'm going through an unprotected left turn. Was too focus on on the bicycle that I forgot people can cross the road. I was really mad at myself for this kind of mistakes.

>>17176464
True but, Clutch plate can heat up and glaze the flywheel over time too.

Its akin to taking an electric sander and lightly going over bare metal, except its 10 times worse.

>>17181108
Either a camshaft position sensor or VVT solenoid.

and yes the seals around those things go bad.

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>>17181892
Wheel bearing maybe

Get it fixed, wheel can fall off.

>>17173123
>He doesn't make his own blinker fluid

EXPLORER OR FORESTER

2017

BRAND NEW

CASH

WHICH ONE??

>>17183197
This.
>no its too hard to mix distilled water and non-iodized salt, I'll just buy it at a 1,000% mark up
Fucking idiots

>>17183210
obv the Explorester

>>17183210
Forester. How is that even a question?

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>>17171248
Are these worth it?

I already have swivel-head sockets, full wrench set, air ratchet, all the standard stuff. I can see the use for these, but I've never felt I've needed one.

However I'm going to be doing more in-engine-bay work in the coming weeks and, having never used these before, wanna know if it's worth grabbing a cheap set or if they're mostly meme and will just be taking up space.

>>17173296
Seconding this >>17173569


My DD is a 2012 Mazda3 i GT. Only issue is that the GT trim doesn't come with a manual for the Skyactiv powerplant, and the slushbox is basically a turnpike gladiator. (4th is 1:1, 5th is a healthy OD, and 6th is almost 1:2), but it's still a decent engine. The 2.5L powerplant can have a 6MT, but it gets poorer mileage, being both a larger engine, and also not being a skyactiv engine until later years.

Other than that, the car handles really well for something weighing ~3000 lbs, and it's got plenty of power for overtaking in 90% of circumstances. I got mine for 5900 from a dealership, only needing a new set of tires + brake pads, and some fluids

Which would be more expensive in the long run:
Focus RS or Golf R?

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>90s power ram 150
>318 v8 automatic
>Crank no start unless ethered both when hot and cold
>Literally shut it off for more than 5 seconds and you need to ether it again even at operating temp
Pls halp

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>>17183225
Depends, but get the double box combo, waste of money to have redundant open ends. I also recommend the extra long ones, but it really depends on what brand of car you work on what is going to be useful.

Got myself a summer car to drive while looking for better daily. A 1984 Mitsubishi Lancer Glx with the 1,5liter engine and 104k kms. I'm trying to find a Haynes repair manual for it or something similar but I keep getting shitty results. Was this model called something else in US or is it just that no manuals exist for this. Well the car is very simple to wrench so I don't think its necessary to have manual, but just in case.

Scenario: slow power steering fluid leak somewhere

Solution (temporary): fill up after too much fluid has leaked

ISSUE: reservoir is full, up to fill line, but it still turns like there's no fluid. The oil change guy was able to put two bottles in and it worked like a charm for months. I put a single bottle in and barely felt a difference even though the reservoir is full

Sounds like he did something to get the fluid flowing that I'm missing. Any ideas? I've been driving it for a few days and nothing

2005 Acura TL if that matters

Can axle shafts easily be shortened (for example, by cutting them) while retaining their function?

What kind of tools or knowledge are needed to do so?

The idea would be to make something similar to a reverse trike by employing as many parts as possible from a cheap donor car, and have the rear wheel actually be a very narrow rear axle with two wheels.

thoughts on buying used cars with rebuilt titles? also if one were to use a mechanic to check a potential buy how do you know the mechanic isn't lying if you have the autism but you do know i decent bit about mechanics?

why would you upgrade the o2 sensors? looking at a car on CL and they listed the o2 sensors as being replaced with aftermarket ones. why would you do this? i can understand if they need to be replaced, but why aftermarket and not oem? will it really change much?

>>17184294
i think it increase performance

>>17184184
I think you might end up with the same issues like when you cut springs. Unchecked heating and not cooling it properly could disrupt the strength of the steel compromising the axle's ability to perform under stress. It's just better to buy axles premade to the length you need.

>>17183713
Check injectors, possibly excessively dirty intake manifold and valves, dirty idle air control valve, pull the plugs out and see if they even spark when you turn it over. I'm 99% certain that you need to clean a common intake part. ez fix.

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Anyone here done a throw out bearing on a Ford Tempo? There's one for sale near me for cheap I'd like as a daily.

>>17184127
I doubt there's anything in the haynes manual that you couldn't just apply basic mechaincs to. the only thing you might need to know is specific torque for bolts and maybe tolerances. torque you can apply from previous knowledge based on the part, tolerances like for the valves are listed on the hood somewhere if that paper still exists.

>>17184501
I mean, if you're replacing the throw out bearing, you might as well replace the whole clutch and flywheel. Looks like it's you're standard fwd clutch replacement. ez job, just support the engine NOT ON THE OIL PAN, and remove the transmission then get to what you need to.

>>17184570
Would you mind answering a dumb newbie question? Can I get all that done with basic hand tools / jack stands, or will I need to find a buddy with a proper lift?

>>17184570
Nah, 2 jackstands to hold the front up, figure out someway to hold up the engine when you remove the trans motor mount, just dont crush the oil pan. Pull the trans out or to the side and work on the clutch.

>>17184586
Thanks for the advice! Much luck with whatever you're working on yourself.

>>17184365
thanks ill check those out. however now it wont even idle now, it will start and rev on ether but immediately die once it burns it all up. sounds like a no fuel issue, no?

>>17184633
well, to be fair if there's no air it will die as well. throttle plate/intake is easier to clean than injectors. try a bottle of that seafoam injector cleaner, unless you're carburated. in which case I don't know how to help you. All I can say is check for fuel, air and spark.

>>17184657
true, however if air was the problem wouldnt that make ether do little to nothing? and im pretty sure its tbi, i havent actually taken a look at it under the filter housing

>>17184685
Eh, i mean, lack of air like a dirty idle air control valve or throttle plate would just make your car idle and run shitty. I bet if at least 6/8 of your injectors worked the car would start, just run shitty. Not starting sounds like a no spark or no fuel spray issue. take the plugs out and check for spark and see if gas sprays out the spark plugs hole when you turn it over.

>>17184692
it used to idle and run just fine as soon as you ethered it over. also tbi not mpfi. but ill check spark and fuel tomorrow.

If /o/ were in the market for a midsize truck as the first time they're buying a vehicle new, would you go Tacoma or Colorado?

Or possibly hold out for the Ranger?

>>17184698
i would just get a full size if youre going new anyway

>>17184698
Tacoma. Better factory options, TRD six-speed goodness, and you don't have to hear chebby fanbois talk shit about why you didn't just get the Silverado. I want to believe the Ranger will be just as good as it used to be, but I wouldn't buy in until the second year, so they can work out whatever bugs they'll have.

>>17184701
>>17184709
I already own a 98 Silverado (inherited) actually. And a 2011 Silverado Hybrid is owned by my family farm so I can just snag that whenever I want. So I'm all set on the Silverado front.

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Am I a jew for charging my friend $5 for gas to take us to work? He lives a couple blocks from my house and the only route deviation I take is to pull over to let him get in. We also work at the same place on the same shift.

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CV joint snapped on a guys car at my work and left this behind after it got towed away. What is it?

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>>17184912
also here's a pic of the carnage

>>17184912

Looks like the base of a tie rod...

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>>17184930
I'm not so sure about that

I could be wrong though

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>>17181021

if you are amerifat then please be advised to do something else. Everybody here complains that it's shit pay for lots of work. And that you need to bring your own tools.

If you are european tho, a skilled mechanic makes medic-level money. Though it gets increasingly difficult because new cars have more and more parts that can be accesed only with special tools, which are found exclusively at dealerships. And they don't sell any.

Dealership mechanic is a bunch of shit.

If I were you, I'd sign up for an foreign language class. There's always plenty of work for people who can speak 2-3 languages. No matter the field.

>>17184216
you shouldn't be relying on a mechanic to tell you if you have autism or not. sounds more a job for a therapist

>>17184794
You are both a jew and an autist

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Hey guys Ausfag here and I'm wondering, how much would something like a Holden Commodore go for in the US? I'm thinking of taking one over with me and selling it since they're dirt cheap here.

It doesn't have to be a Commodore either, I'm thinking of bringing over pretty much anything that's exclusively made here.

>>17185428
A; you're an idiot
B; have a look at US importation rules

>>17185439
What's so stupid about importing a car that was never available in the US? I've seen people have imported Falcon AUs, which were the worst Falcons we ever made.

>>17185446
A; exclusivity=!value
B; 25 years and older, so you haven't seen anyone import AU Falcons.

>>17185459
explain this then

http://lefthandutes.com/

australian utes less than a decade old being imported and LHD converted and on the road.

>>17185470
>http://lefthandutes.com/
> began importing Holden ute bodies from Australia as parts vehicles, then combining them with General Motors vehicles from America, thereby making them legal to be registered in the U.S."
>modified with an existing Pontiac/Chevrolet VIN
The answer's in your own link you retard. Now post citation on AUs.

>>17185459
Isn't it possible to bring one over since it's a personal vehicle? Canadian importation allows cars older than 15 years to be imported without any need to meet regulations if they're personal vehicles brought over with me.

Is there any benefit to running your car with a higher octane than factory specified? I hear a lot of marketing spin about fuel economy or engine cleaning.

>>17185377
well what i meant was the mechanic would check the car and not my austism but since im autistic how would i know the mechanic is really checking the car

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BAd idea or great idea as a second car for fun ?
3.8k maybe could talk him down to 3.5k

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>>17171248
Friend has a new edge mustang gt and he was trying to top it out this week at around 140-150mph and when he let off the throttle the engine shut off. He coasted to about 90 and started the engine while rolling and it seemed to be fine, no codes or anything.

Anyone know what could have happened? I'm suspecting something along the fuel delivery system

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Do these have different mileage lifted vs non lifted?

>>17184794
>I charge people money for locations I'm already going
you are a huge jew

>>17185755
no
higher octane has less chance to knock
so unless your vehicle specifically calls for it
it doesn't need it

>>17185975
yes
>smaller wheels/tires: better city MPG, good acceleration
>bigger wheels/tires: better highway MPG, good ground clearance

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My faggot-ass neighbors with the puppy mill (also the ones that keep our road blocked with all their non-running cars) called the fire Marshall about my project car under the carport and ended up getting some kinda ticket while she (the lady neighbor) was in the yard screaming at them. They came over, we joked about the woman, and they said they liked my project, but I needed to move a chair. Ok, cool, no problem. Made sure to wave to the neighbor as I was smiling walking back into he house. Time to move.

Pic related, neighbors cars all in the street. Every day. 5 cars, for 2 people.

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>>17186082
thatnks for the blog post, thumbs up and shared

>>17186113
It just pisses me off and figured yall would understand, that and its not worth own thread.Those faggot fuckers. End blog

>>17185975
yes, with different sized tires even

>>17185907
Fuck it we'll do it live

>>17184965
I'm from amerifat land and at this point I don't give two shits how "hard" the work can be my man I just don't want to be stuck on minimum wage like most faggots on /o/ for the rest of my life I'd rather be a mechanic then have two jobs and then having to be taxed up the ass. And I think the mechanics that complain about how little they get paid are the ones that did it only to look "cool" or some stupid shit like that. P.s. That chick is hot she kinda looks like a 10/10 version of my girl friend.

>>17185954
Probably the injectors couldnt keep up with the airflow and it went lean, choked and died. Was fine after it was restarted at a lower speed where the injectors were fine. maybe run a bottle of injector cleaner and try another run? Probably on a drag strip where its safer.

Is there any honda that looks like a 1999 Mustang GT? Saw one parked today but forgot its name

should i buy a Merkur XR4TI in Canada and use it as a project car, or sell my DD 07 Sebring and daily the Merkur instead

>>17175087
Yes

I rent from Enterprise at least every month for work

>>17173284
Eric the car guy or chrisfix on YouTube

Should I bother using full synthetic oil on an old car like my 97 jeep, or is the napa special conventional oil good enough

>>17184167
Turn the wheel full lock to full lock with car running?

>>17187835
I doubt your owners manual calls for full synthetic on your jeep. I don't think your car would perform any differently, but there are a lot of nice things about synthetic oil, but I heard that if you switch to synthetic you have to use it for the rest of the life of the car. Anyone know if that's true or not?

>>17184167
I wonder if you have a pinhole leak that somehow allows air to get in. If there's air in the system, it compresses instead of moving the fluid. Also PS fluid is too thick to allow the air to rise and escape. So the reservoir will stay full, but you'll have the issue where it feels like you have no PS at all. The guy probably bled the system and it took a few months to build enough air to stop working properly.

I have the same issue in my wrx, except the air bubbles get recirculated into the reservoir and pop. My leak isn't that big of a deal and only happens when it's below 55F.

>>17187233
Maybe one of the 93-02 accords with a body kit?

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What are those little yellow blobs in this picture?

Is it a blown valve gasket seal? or did someone try to use some gasket sealer shit to fix an already blown seal?

>>17188212
I believe the latter is the correct answer from that picture. It'll have to come off, cleaned, and replaced.

>>17188263
Well, its only used about a quart of oil in about 1000 miles and i'm not having any problems or misfires.

Should i even bother right now?

I would be much more motivated to do it, but...

>Transversal V6

>>17188705
Eh, that's an extra say 5-10$ every 4 tanks of gas, guessing 16 gallon fuel tank increasing your usual fill up cost by about 5% @3$/gal. the question is how much, starting now, the extra oil cost meeting up with the cost of a gasket repair kit. I'm guessing 3-4 months.

my aw11 doesn't want to go into gear. Went to check the clutch fluid reservoir and it's bone dry. I'll be adding fluid but what's the quickest way to bleed the clutch? I don't have anyone to help me. I gotta get this done in a couple hours.

>brother drives a jag x type
>want to lift it to check brakes
>no center lift point
I've one jack and jack stands, how I safely lift a car with no center lift point?

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Just got this Mk3 TDI for 700 how'd I do

>>17186941
Ty anon

My coolant is leaking, if I want to fill it again do I need to flush all of it or can I just top it off?

Is there any better engines that will just drop in to a '93 Honda Accord LX?

So I've never used thread sealant/tape but anytime I look into videos they always seem to call for it. Is it really that big of a deal?

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98 Civic. Replaced rear drums because I could feel pulsing in pedal and in the car coming from the rear. Also shows up when I pull the handbrake. Ended up replacing the set of drums twice to be sure, the problem persists.
Can worn shoes also lead to this? On visual inspection they all look to be uniform in thickness across each pad.
What else can lead to pulsing drum brakes?
Pic unrelated

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>>17188783
Fix it, i'll do it next week when i have 2 days off in a row to work on it.
>Never pulled the valve covers before
>This engine is notorious for sludging
>Worried about what i'm going to see under that cover


>>17190399
You CAN just top it off, but i would find and fix that leak ASAP.

I'm pretty sure I should change my brake fluids but I don't think my pads need replacing. Should I do it anyways?

Hey guys I know my my question will go unanswered here like every other questions anons post here but I have a financed car and I was wondering if I could trade it in for something cheaper. Can a ex-stealership guy or someone that knows about this type of stuff help me out pls.

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>>17184127 here. The car has been a blast to drive. Today I changed spark plugs, but it introduced the valve knocking sound, after some research, it turns out the parts shop ordered plugs for a newer model of Lancer.

Now, old plugs were Bosch WR7DC+ and they worked, the owners manual that came with the car tells to use either NGK BPR5ES or Denso W16EPR.
This is where it gets interesting, pic related. It says the spark plug gap is supposed to be 0,75mm, Bosch plugs that were in comes close at 0,8mm, Denso´s are 0,8mm too, and NGK at 0,9mm.

Whos at right here? Im off to get new ones tomorrow and i´d like to have correct ones this time.

>>17190728
no, why replace wear parts that aren't worn
>you do not need to remove calipers or wheel cylinders to bleed brake fluid
>just open that nipple br/o/

>>17191777
>what do you mean, being "upside down on a loan?"
>what is consolidating negative equity?
sure you could, but you'll still owe the remainder of your current car on your new shitbox
and your monthly payments will reflect that
call a few lots (avoid BHPH financing), explain your situation, and see if anyone seems interested
>it's a dealership, they'll work with you
>get everything in writing before you sign anything

>>17192086
1) electrode material degrades as plugs are used, which could appear as a larger than specified gap when manually measured
>flat electrodes are new electrodes
2) copper and iron-nickel plugs can be re-gapped
and to a degree refurbished
https://www.jackssmallengines.com/diy/how-to-service-your-spark-plugs/

re-gap unless it's a non-gappable electrode like Iridium (which neither of the ones you specified are)
only operation can help decide to keep new gap or reset to 0.8mm
>more fuel usage for a small gap, increased electrode wear for a larger gap
>copper is best electrode material in terms of conductivity but lasts the shortest time, usually 15 to 20K miles

>>17189188
get a long piece of hose with a twist/turn valve that you can stick into the end. you sit in the car, run the hose ALL the way to the car and open the bleeder screw and start pumping the air out of the extension hose and be sure to keep your clutch fluid topped off. should take maybe 4-5 bleeds before you see fluid start to run into the jar in the car. then just keep going until you have fresh clean fluid. I'm assuming you know proper bleeding procedures. You'll just need more fluid than normal since you'll have a long hose to fill before you see progress.

>>17190547
for metal fittings with fluid going through them you will ALWAYS need some sort of thread sealer. the microscopic gaps on the pipes/fittings are huge and will leak without the thread sealer.

which is better, a 5L V8 or a 5L V6? why?

>>17192977
Simply by design, I think the v8 would be better, smoother power delivery, doesnt have to work as hard assuming both engines have the same power output. The v6 needs a lot of extra aids to smooth itself out, just look at any v6 mercedes. But it does weigh less, could possibly have a higher redline since it has less rotational mass.

>>17192726
>shit box I financed is 2015 corolla
>car want to get is CPO and it's priced at $5,000
Should I even attempt to do the trade or just face the fact that I'm stuck with this boring car for 4 years? Opinions?

>>17193241
I don't know how you got suckered into getting a corolla, all I know is that you're going to lose money if you switch to a different car. Would have been a good question for LongPostGuy.

>>17184127
>>17192086
http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_extra.php?id=8590

says here the NGK plug is supposed to be 0.8, not .9mm. I'd just find an auto parts store and order some NGK plugs of the right year model and put those in instead of trying to refurbish your old bosch plugs.

(took me while to realize you're not from the states, couldn't find a 1984 lancer anywhere on US websites)

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I've got like 4 inches of wheel gap in the rear, but when one person is in the rear it rubs on corners and bumps. With 2 people it rubbed so bad that when I tried to limp it home I popped a tire and bent a rim.

Before I decide to either buy a brand new wheel or a new set can someone help me figure out why it's rubbing so bad. It seems weird that I can go from 4 in. of gap to looking like I'm hellaflush with people in the back. I think my shocks are blown out, but a friend told me that I'd definitely know if that were the case.

Pic related are current wheels. I either have to buy a new wheel or try and get a new set for a reasonable price (I don't have a lot of disposable income). I don't really like these wheels so I'm hesitant to buy a new 4th.

>>17192845
Does that include any kind of plugs like the drain plug for the oil pan?

>>17192726
I don't know how "hard" the job is and if it's one of those things.
>we'll we're already here and it's a pain in the ass let's do it anyways

>left turn signal light casing half filled with water
>only works sometimed due to it being full of water
Fuck, should drain it soon.

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>>17194607
shocks don't influence ride height.

what kind of car and a picture would be nice. Also, a lot of people that get wide as fuck wheels on a car that isn't designed for it will either roll or pull their fenders to make space for those hugeass wheels/tire combos.

pic related

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>>17194607
>>17195050
Is300

It seems to me like that much suspension travel from just people sitting in the back is not normal.

>>17173067
take it out of gear.
"putting it in neutral" is automatic terminology.

>>17176464
who would ever confuse the clutch and throwout bearing? totally differant system.

i bet your fun at parties..

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>>17171248
Well guys, I paid my car off last week (black 2014 Mustang GT Premium) and you all know what that means!
It's time to start blowing money on stupid shit that I don't need for it, first on the list being new wheels and tires.
I've narrowed my top choices down to either the AMR Dark Stainless (top) or Magnetic Style Black Machined wheel (bottom). I plan to get 20x8.5's in front and 20x10's in back regardless of which wheel I go with.

What are your thoughts? The AMR is more of a classic, traditional styling while the Magnetic feels more aggressive and ricey. How ever shall I choose?

>>17195293
also
>inb4 get two of each

I'm doing my brakes tomorow, it's going to be my first major car repair/maintenance job.

Any tips? Things i should bear in mind? Advice?

>>17183068
dont be a fuckwit, charge the sucker up. running cars get more $ than cars that wont start.

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>>17195107
it looks like your wheel stick out past your quarter panel. Normally the wheels would be retained inside the wheel arch during normal suspension cycling.

looks like your rear offset is too aggressive. Pull and roll your fenders, or lose the rear spacers if you have'em.

pic related, max cycling of rear suspension with a vehicle with rear independent.

>>17195278
totally different system? What unloads the clutch pressure plate

Go on, I'll wait

>>17195305
When in doubt, youtube out. I already had a decent amount of mechanical experience but had never messed with differential gears before. Purely from watching youtube videos and reading forums I was able to completely rebuild a Ford 8.8 axle with new bearings, gears and a locker and it runs quiet with a great pattern.

As for the brakes..
If you haven't already, grab a can of WD-40 or PB Blaster and go spray the bolts on the calipers now so they'll be nice and loosey goosey for you tomorrow (at least you hope).
Also take care to make sure the new pads are inserted properly.. I have no idea how but it seems like some people are able to fuck that up and put them in wrong which is obviously no bueno.

>>17195338
Yeah, I've watched a half-dozen youtube videos, it doesn't look that hard. Thanks for the bolt tip though, I'll give that a shot tonight.

>>17195000
no, that usually has a washer or something to keep it sealed, plus you wouldn't want any thread sealer in your oil. I was thinking more of any fittings on the car that come from the factory with any sort of thread locker. sometimes autoshops put thread locker or some kind of sealer on the oil drain bolts.

>>17195713
Seems like everyone recommends them for any part of the car, but never seen the manual say so except for the differential fluid plugs.
Was kind of curious why people keep saying to use it when I don't usually see it called for.

Thanks for the info.

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>>17192824
>>17193574

Thanks for all the help guys. I´ll be getting the NGKs instead of refurbing the old ones.
Now im not sure if it was my eyes or was I looking at the wrong page when I though that the gap on NGK was 0,9mm.
I´ll leave the refurbishing of plugs for some other time when I have more experience in the matter.
The old plugs do still work, but since I just got this and its been sitting in the barn for like 4 years before taken back into road and there is no big history on services, i´d rather just change all fluids, plugs and such just to keep my mind at ease.

> I'd just find an auto parts store and order some NGK plugs of the right year model and put those in instead of trying to refurbish your old bosch plugs.
The funny thing is, I went to a local autoparts place, and the woman on the counter checked which ones fit for my car by using the license plate number. After putting them in and realizing these are wrong ones I checked out and these plugs (NGK BPR6ES) are fit for Lancers made from 1985 forwards with the different engine.
Lesson learned, never should trust shops blindly.

>(took me while to realize you're not from the states, couldn't find a 1984 lancer anywhere on US websites)
Sorry about that, should have clarified on it, I guess they didnt make this model of Lancer even under different name in US.

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Where can I get the two larger hoses out of this pic/how much could the be?

Should I just buy the kit?

https://www.ipdusa.com/products/5823/106506-flame-trap-relocation-kit-lh

I'm on a tight budget and wonder if I can save a bit buying the pieces elsewhere. The flame trap where the hoses all connect to is only $3, so I'd like to maybe avoid paying 10 times that for a that probably costs over $30 actually after shipping.

>>17196737

And for further information the hose I am using is hardware store water hose after the OEM fell apart.

What's the recommended spec torque wrench for working on cars? How many Nm; lbf-ft?

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I got a 2005 Honda Civic LX for $1800 total after talking down the price. Looks good under the hood and drives well, body looks good except for here...is this damage something to worry about?

>>17197366
Looks like just cosmetic damage, take the wheel off and look around for any bent metal or destroyed bushings just to be sure.

>>17196762
any wrench worth a shit will have both on it.

About to go buy my first manual. Was going to have a friend who knows how to drive it come with me and coach me while i drive it back home, but hes busy. I know the theory, but have no experience. Can i get a basic run down of what to do when driving stick? For example, if im coming to a stop should i put it in N and coast, then leave it in N and hold the brake? How do i know when to shift? I know you can hear and feel it, but again no experience. Normally id just wing it and probably fifure it out, but im going to have to drive it roughly 40 miles.

>>17171248
The heatsheild for my catalytic has rusted around the bolt on one corner and dropped. Its hanging like 6 in from the ground.

I dont really have the means to drop my exhaust to put a new one in.

Would it be a bad idea to cut off the hanging end with a reciprocating saw or dremel? Would it make the section of underbody vulnerable to cat heat?

>>17197480
coast in gear up to lights and stops, better for gas mileage. When the rpm drops to about 1000, you can slip it into neutral and use the brake for the rest of the trip, if you slow down too much and wont reach the light, just move it to first and roll up more. Usually under 2k is when the car lugs so shift higher than 3 and you should land above 2k. Just remember when you stall at a light, which you will, don't PANIC. you will continue to stall, panic when you get honked at and will be red from embarrassment. Dont worry about it, you're learning, everyone can fuck off.

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Looking to pickup a sander to do some /o/ related sanding... do I want hook and loop or sticky?

Pic is walk-in selections at my local homeless despot.

I have a 2005 Subaru Outback with a bad u joint. I don't want to have to buy a driveshaft, but I can't find a universal u joint for sale that says it will fit my 05.

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Would a Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI Elegance be a good first car? Pic related except it's grey.
It's not cheap, but not really that expensive either.
I have an incredibly basic understanding of cars so I'm looking for some pointers.

I can't pick and choose from a large variety of cars, because traveling expenses would kill my budget.
I'm only interested in manual transmissions so that also narrows down my choices.

>>17197860

I have no idea what that is or why it kind of looks like an Audi but for a first car, look for quotes and parts for repair work.
Should give you an idea of what it will cost if something bad happens.

>>17171248
ALL MY QUESTIONS DESERVE THEIR OWN THREADS
EAT A DICK YOU COCKSUCKING FAGGOT

>>17197860
They're alright - average at pretty much everything

>>17197876
Same platform as the same year(s) Audi A4 and VW Passat

So I have like 4-5k for a miata
I also have student loans to pay after college. I don't think the 4-5k would really make a dent in them. I also think I can get a decent paying job to pay the loans off after college

Basically, should I put money towards my loans or a miata?

>>17197891

Loans.

>>17171248
whats the quietest and cheap car that I can get? is LS400 the only choice?

>>17197876
Problem is, don't really know how to compare prices on parts, only know that BMW and Audi are more expensive than others.
I'm guessing VW prices would be okay to compare with?

>>17197883
Was also looking at a VW Passat with just around the same 'specs', but with higher milage.
They are the exact price too, but I'm starting to lean towards the Skoda.

>>17197915
>don't really know how to compare prices on parts

Parts websites. Look up the car you want to buy.

>>17197860
All the memes I know about Skoda is that they're cheap and reliable

What are some good leather cleaners/conditioners?

>>17184794
Well if fuel is cheap why would you charge people for carpooling ?
Although I do it.

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>>17171248
How big of deal is it to swap a 188mm diff into a e36 with a 168mm diff?

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I am looking to install Selective Yellow fog bulbs in my car. In the past I always bought Nokya, but a few years ago they change their Selective Yellow, and started calling it Hyper Yellow. Not quite the same.

Anyway, for $30 I can buy Cree Selective Yellow LED bulbs, H8.
Any experience with these?

>>17198162
change diff, adjust speed sensor. done.

I don't know shit about cars, I own a 2007 Honda accord LE. When I drive slow upwards to 20mph, the vehicle shakes bad until it reaches 40mph. I've taken it to a mechanic but they said everything is fine. I am worried because I've almost crashed in it due to it shaking.

>>17198280
>but they said everything is fine
>the vehicle shakes bad

Someone is lying, but ill take your side. My first guess that one of your rims is bent, maybe in the rear since you didnt specify you feel the shaking in the steering wheel. Most out of balance stuff smooths out if you spin it fast enough. example, a misfiring car feels smoother at a higher rpm than idle. Take it to a proper mechanic, or look around on the wheels, or if your tires have an uneven wear pattern. Next step would be to check the axles.

>>17173082
Unplug one injector while the car is running

Sounds like that

>>17176612
Go to a junkyard and grab any ol fuel pump and make it work
You can't get away with something as simple as gravity feed for fuel injection because the fuel has to be pressurized

>>17184184
I think it would be more wise to make the rear wheel a live axle so you don't have to worry about u joints

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toyota celica vs honda prelude
which is less likely to fuck me over as a used car? which is more reliable? how about parts availabilty? which one would you choose?

>>17198290
Great thank you, the steering wheel does shake bad too. I am going to go get it checked out and fixed possibly.

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>>17171248
What type of motor oil should I use for my 280zx non-turbo?
I live in texas where the lows during winter are around 30f, and the summers can get to around 102f-108f.

>>17171248
Favourite manufacturer for seat covers and dash kits?

>>17198279
are the mountings not different?
dont you need something else?

>>17198422
The majority of Preludes are going to be beat up or riced, but if you can find a decent one, I say go for the Prelude for parts availability.

>>17198422
Depends what gens you're looking at m8

>>17198566
i afraid to get anything older then 20 years so:
celica 6th, 7th
prelude 5th

why is VIDA such a pain in the ass to install?

>>17197480
How bad is it to keep stalling the car? Been trying for 10 fucking minutes to get it to drive in 1st and stalled it at least 5 times. I cant seem to find a middle ground for the clutch. Its either not moving because it hasnt engaged, or it engages, jumps, and stalls. I let off the clutch as slowly as i can. E brake is off, its in first, and im barely touching the gas to get to 1.5k rpm. What am i doing wrong?

https://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/6130175912.html
why shouldn't I get this for a DD?

I drive an e60 528i and this dinging when im not wearing my seatbelt is retarded
wheres the wire lads

Is it alright that I often downshift from 4th gear straight to 2nd (skipping 3rd completely) at 30 mph to engine brake before a very sharp turn or a red light?

Or is it stupid and wears out my synchros?

It doesn't really seem to do anything to the car aside from the engine revving to about 4k rpm momentarily. It should be worth noting that I let go of the clutch pretty slowly.

Should shift it to 3rd before the 2nd?

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>>17189344
p-plz respond

>>17199132
ayy is that the guy from nightcrawler?

anyways i only have a scissor jack so what i do is one side at a time. i lift it from right behind the jack point and put the jack under the jack point and then lower the jack


would appreciate more input on this
>>17197891
i'm so tired of being responsible, putting off fun for a few more years seems like such a drain.

is it worth getting a 2004 rx8 rotary? I heard rotary engines are just full of issues.

>>17198047
Halp

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>>17198934
>synchros
the clutch will be doing the heavy lifting in situations like that
>let it go slowly
learn2heel-toe, gif related

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>>17199252
>he doesn't want to be Professor Wankel
>he doesn't want to run simulations
>he doesn't want to too far
Calvin Wan is disappoint

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>>17198884
>not smart enough
>to get the male belt end from a scrapyard
>and stick it in the female end
>wants to destroy working parts and vehicle resale for no reason
wear ur fucking seat belt you mong
or I'll have to come down there
and slap you in the cunt

>>17199291
spit, anything made by Kiwi

>>17198881
>https://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/6130175912.html
Have fun not going over 50mph
otherwise it's a great DD and will be cheap AF to run

>>17199432
What car is that?

Should I trade my plasti-dipped s13 240sx for a 2000 GS400 with meh paint? I'm seriously tempted. I feel like the values are pretty similar, and 240sx is going to need some stuff in the next few months.

Someone hit my car today. Got his insurance info, and he admitted fault. Took pics of the impact, but it really just looked like a horizontal scuff that'll buff out. Checked it out in better light at home and saw a slight dent. Hardly noticeable unless you look for it. Now, normally I wouldn't give a fuck, but I'm trying to sell it. My question is, should I:

a) Hand buff the scuff and just sell it because it's not noticeable unless you look for it. Car otherwise doesn't have any damage. It's relatively new.
b) File a claim on his insurance to get it fixed, have the dent repaired before selling. I'm afraid any buyers might see that on a Carfax report and run away

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I am moving across country NC > WA and I sure as hell am not gonna drive 42 hours, alone. Are these "Car Transport" companies legit? Where they load your car on one of those open ended trailers? Any scams to worry about?

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>>17198604
Sorry for the late response but 6th gen celicas for parts availability but only the gt model don't get one with the 7afe engine plus if you get the gt you can slap a 1mzfe pretty easily if the stock engine shits it's self but if you want comfyness I would go with last gen prelude parts for the car shouldn't be hard to find for it but then again idk what area you live in and what's it's like plus they look nicer (if you find one that's not beat to shit or rices out) and this is coming from a Toyota fan boy btw.
Now here is a shitty Latino meme off of kikebook.

>>17199499
>50 miles/hour
Yeah... Pretty slow. I'm a little worried about that because I have to cross the state(300 miles) a few times a year and I'm not sure I want to go crazy slow the whole way, and I'm not sure this would be great for long trips like that.
My brother used to have an 83 rabbit convertible, wasn't a deisle though so he won't be able to help me much with that

Theres no way to add paddle shifters to a manual is there? Id have to get one of automatic transmissions that dont shift until you hit the shifter right? Forgot the name

>>17200040
You mean like vw's tiptronic shifters?

what problem would make a rotary a rotary engine not start while hot, but start cold just fine?

pls help

>>17200706
fuel pressure problems/ fuel boiling off or flat out worn out

are jaguar x types any good?

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Anyone got any advice for buying carpeting and sound deadening/insulation?
Where are some good places to get carpet?
Same for the insulation, I see a bunch of places, but I don't know which ones are good, as I've hardly touched interiors before.
And I'm not looking for the absolute best, just something that works, as I'm still working on getting the car itself daily-able.

>Porsche 924 / 928 / 944
I like the look of these and supposedly they have good handling and good ride quality. However everyone says they are one of the worst moneypits you can buy.

>Mazda RX-7 FC / FD
Again these cars are supposed to have exceptional handling, good ride quality and IIRC FD had the best brakes out of the cars from it's day.I also love the looks these cars especially the FCs. However I'm turned off by the special snowflake engines namely their bad mpg, constant need of oil, need of constant maintenance and occasional rebuilds and supposed unreliability of the turbo versions.

>Mitsubishi 3000GT / GTO
Supposedly very comfy grand tourer that IMO is much more interesting than it's more popular and better known Japanese rivals from the era with very unique looks. However it also has a reputation of being one of the most unreliable cars out there.

It looks all the cars I'd like to own are unreliable moneypits. Is there a car that is somewhat sporty, has good ride quality and is more reliable than the aforementioned examples while still being in the same price range?

>steering wheel started wobbling when braking on freeway
>change front brake rotors and pads
>wobbling goes away
>now front brakes squeal

did I fuck something up? The pads and rotors are brand new, what would cause them to squeal?

>>17199891
thanks man

>>17201142
Dude I do my own brakes and I always get a high pitched squeal when braking at -5mph. I'm wondering the same thing. I always clean the rotor or put on new rotors and clean the caliper slides. What are we doing wrong?

>>17172198
>audio a4
>luxury sedan
I'm screaming

>>17171248
What does it mean when a car weaves around the road when your not touching the wheel? i was test driving one and it never stays straight when you let go it seems fine as long as your holding the wheel though

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Talk me out of it /o/

I'm just thinking of saying fuck it, cleaning my car up nice and trading it in at a dealer for cash on site and buying an under 1-2k shitbox so at least if I have problems its a matter of I bought a cheap piece of shit and not I spent 4k on something I'd hoped would at least get me down the road.

I'm not gonna try and sell this thing privately, its not worth my time and I've grown to just hate seeing it, because every time I start it its a miracle if something else doesn't break. Buying this car was the stupidest thing I've done in a long time between the dozens of issues it has and the new ones that rear their ugly heads every week or so.

My issue is I'm in Ontario, so choices are limited and I have no idea on how getting safety works or anything, which I'd definitely need to do at that price range.

Should I just go for it? Or should I put my money into this car I can't stand being around in hopes that it'll come back to being the car I test drove, not the one I took home? It'll probably be 1-1.5k to get it fixed up right now and rising.

>>17201310
Tie rods, rack and pinion, wheel bearings, bad alignment. Jack the car up and check for play in the wheels.

Why does my car "crunch" when I put it in reverse? Even if I wait a little for it to "spin down?"

>>17201719
Because reverse doesnt have synchros

>>17198518
Take a look in the user manual of your car, there should be a few suggestions.
If not, I suggest 5w40.

>>17196741
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Bumping this question. Should the answer be obvious?

When I shift up and downshift with Rev match, the clutch pedal feels creaky or vibrates. When I push the pedal in with shifting there's no vibration in it.

Why do I never see Nissan threads on /o/? Datsun are fucking awesome cars

Buying car with no title but "clean VIN?" Yea or nay?

What's cheaper - paying someone to pull, strip, re-paint, and install a body panel, or buying a ready replacement panel, pulling the old one off myself, and paying someone to only paint and install the new panel?

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>>17171248
Looking to buy a set of staggered wheels and tires for my car, 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in back. I believe the recommended tire size for these wheels would be 255/35 and 275/35 respectively, but I was wondering if 275/35 and 305/35 tires would fit alright with a slight sidewall bulge?

>>17202361

Take off your shoe and slightly press the clutch pedal at idle with neutral and with gear. If you get alotta vibration its the throw-off bearing.

>>17200112
Yeah thats exactly what i meant. Being able to switvh between "manual" and automatic is nice. Didnt know about that. Any idea if it would be hard to pair that trans with another engine?

>>17202453
Datsuns are nice. Ive seen 1 or 2 datsun threads before. Problem is most of them are shit now because idiots let them sit in their backyard for 20 years. After that they try to sell it for way more than its worth. Ive seen quite a few shitty but driveable ones nearby for sub 3k, and one that is in the same condition, but completely apart for restoration for 4k

>>17202467
Post it in the vin thread here. If its actually clean then i guess. You might be able to get a title through the vermont loophole, has to be older than 15 years i think tho

>>17183104
Sell your car and buy a manual. I see you didn't actually ask a question but I guess you're asking for advice.

What is a good extended cab long bed truck?

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>>17202947
One with a steel bed

>>17184216
If you buy a car with a rebuilt title expect it to break. That is all. Test drive it, and if it's a trash rebuild you should know pretty quickly.

Regardless expect it to fuckin break.

>>17202963
Why don't they put on some wood beds, mine consists of two 2cm wooden plates and when the top one gets old and damaged i put in a new one.
In my opinion wood is great it lasts long is very light and easy to repair.

>>17193014
If they're the same displacement the v6 would have larger bore/stroke, and that def lowers redline

Do "competition" parts for manual transmissions make you have to shift faster/sooner? Bought my first manual and the ad said they replaced some of the trans parts with competition ones. While driving i can go from 1-3 in like 10 seconds if i listen to the engine. If i was shifting too early how would i know? Ive managed to shift relatively smoothly up to 3rd while only at 30 mph or so i think. If i listen to the engine, it eventually sounds like im just reving it and not actuall speeding up. Ive been shifting there, but that leads to me being in 3rd while at 30 like i said.

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>>17171248
What's a normal level of oil consumption? I did around 6000km in 8 months and the level shown by the dipstick went from max to 1/3 above minimum. Engine is 1.8T BAM.

>>17198719
Slowly let off the clutch until you feel the car start to move, then give it gas. Memorize the point it started to move; that's the bite point. Practice to make it smoother / less revs. Obviously you don't want to be stalling, but it won't kill your car in the long run

>>17203391
This is just a guess, but it would make sense for competition parts to shorten the gears since you get better acceleration and top speed and fuel economy aren't as important in racing,

>>17201363
What kind of car do you have?

>>17203552
Now anon, would a bite point that's in the last centimeter of clutch travel be indicatory of a throw out bearing going bad? 68k miles on the car

>>17202885
Whats the difference between "manumatics" and semi auto transmissions? Ive been trying to find a difference, but from what ive reas theyre basically the same thing. The only difference ive found is that manumatics have an auto mode and a manual mode. Are semi autos purely manual, meaning it won't shift until i tell it to even if im redlining the fuck out of it?

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>>17171248
I got a serious oil problem with my Audi A4 1998 1.6 LPG that i purchased recently.
The oil level was in the middle between the MAX and MIN marks a week ago, now it's right at the MIN mark.
There is no oil in the engine bay, no leaking underneath and i don't believe there is any blue smoke, even when you start the motor.
I got an oil change done using 5W-30, could that be the cause? Thanks.

>>17203552
Yeah i knew all that, it just wouldnt move. Tried giving it more gas and that worked. Im thinking its because of the competition parts the last owner put in.
>>17203571
Thats what i was thinking. Who cares if first is hard as fuck to take off in (compared to a stock manual), as long as you go fast right?

>>17203592
I have no repair experience with clutches - never had to replace one or any component. That being said, travel distance seems to depend on mfg, based on exp.. What mfg? >>17203626
>Yeah i knew all that, it just wouldnt move. Tried giving it more gas and that worked. Im thinking its because of the competition parts the last owner put in.

Makes sense. Heavier clutches are harder to start with but handle more power

>>17203729
As far as I know it's a stock FRS clutch setup, I'm just unsure if I should replace everything at once or just what's worn

>>17203785
I'm not a mechanic but iirc, throw out bearing is part of the clutch assy, and you'd generally replace it in one go while you're on there. That being said, I was always under the impression that a bad bearing made noise when clutch is depressed.

I'd just let it be until it doesn't work as expected anymore, then look into it but start putting some money aside for repairs now.

>>17203835
Alright, I was just wondering because it's my first manual and idk wat I'm doing

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>Do I need car insurance to get on a drag strip?

>If no do I need insurance at all if the car is track use only? (Massachusetts)

>If so who's good to talk with, currently have Geico and worry they will drop me just for bringing it up.

The car is a dedicated drag car, project between myself and 2 other friends.
It's ready for the first runs but my insurance company has no idea what's going on it's been on storage insurance for 6 months and hasn't (legally) moved since 2015.
It will be trailered to and from the track.

>>17203958
insurance is for use on public roads, if you are going to be only one private tracks and strips youre in the clear

>>17203958
Like the other guy said insurance is t necessary. Pretty sure even if you total your car on a strip insurance wont do shit because its on a strip.
Drag strips probably dont give a shit about all those details, the car could be stolen for all they care. As long as it doesnt come back on them when you get caught

Has there been a faces of /o/ thread before?

>change valve cover gaskets on my impreza
>didn't use any silicon because some of the videos I watched didn't mention it nor did any manuals
Am I dumb for not doing so? I mean it stopped leaking oil.

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06 Sonata V6 - Wasn't my first choice, but I needed something I could get on the road with within under a week and it was the only thing at the time that seemed to fit the bill.

Things had at least 6 prior owners I've come to learn just from paperwork I found scattered around the owners manual and random places in the car. So I figure there's a real chance others got tired of its shit too and its just a piece of shit.

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So I lost one of my keys to my MB GLK350. I still have the original. Can I buy a blank key blade and a shell and then have it cut and reprogrammed or will I have to buy a replacement key, cause I'd rather not have to spend $200-$300 on a key.

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