QTDDTOT - Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread

why do people walk their dog on side streets and expect us to slow down for them

>cars are so over regulated they all have to be overly heavy, expensive, and shit on gas
>motorcycles have none of these problems
Why is the government so shit?

>>17787837
>why do maximas speed down side streets it's not the boulevard
t. my doggo needs to shit
>>17787881
b/c gov't wants you to squid your brain case all over pavement
>taxpayers drive cars

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>>17787895
i sold that thing last month

>>17787821
I'm changing my spark plug wires does it matter which side of the wire goes on the distributor and which side goes on the spark plug? I know they have to be in the correct order and all but are the wires themselves reversible?

>>17787931
Bump

>>17787821
my brother just turned 17, I want to buy him a car because my parents are retards blowing their money and won't get him one even though they can afford it (they didn't get me one either)

point is, what's the best student-tier vehicle I can buy for around $4000?

>>17788380
Depends on countless factors.

>>17787908
nice choice senpai it looks clean!

what are the most common causes of brake pulse? old tires, air in brake lines, warped rotors, worn pads/shoes, seized caliper? how can i diagnose the issue without doing an entire brake rebuild?

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>>17788380
Since you gave almost no details at all I can't give you any specific advice.
>but
I got just the thing for you senpai.
>p.s. you are a 10/10 person for buying your 17 brother a car. Props to you anon.

I have a 1998 Bonneville with almost 200k miles, just started reading random misfiring and fuel recirculation. I just changed the spark plugs & the cables look good, will test those tomorrow. Any advice?

>>17788380
something with four doors, no more than 200 hp, good mpg (20+ combined) and which isn't an obscure snowflake should do the trick

>>17788461
Warped rotors 90% of the time

Would I get in trouble for stabbing a road rager and his buddy who are waiting outside of my house that got butthurt by my driving in the morning?
Live in USA, by the way.

>>17788583
yes. call the cops.

Is there a single reason I shouldn't buy a new model Civic Si to DD?

I test drove one today and thought it was just about perfect. It fit me like a glove.

>>17788633
is the rev hang as bad as it seems

>>17787821
i filled up my tank with 93 octane gas for regular price because my gas station was out of regular gas.

Maybe it's just placebo, but I feel like my gear changes and acceleration more smoother now. Does that make sense? It's just a non-turbo 2.0L Mazda3. What difference does it actually make, placebo aside?

the engine does knock a bit when it's chilly though. It's still warm right now, but would 93 octane gas help in those cases?

>>17788640
It took me a second to get used to. I asked the salesman about it and he said it was the turbo, but he's a salesman so I don't know.

It's bad but manageable, but it doesn't matter if you're driving hard and power-shifting and if you're just cruising, you just have to train yourself to shift slightly slower. After a few shifts I was as smooth as I am with anything else.

>>17788380
pick any of corolla, civic, and mazda3. With a $4K budget, you should be able to get one of those econoboxes with 50K miles, give or take a dozen K depending on your area.

a nicer car can wait until they're 25 unless insurance is really cheap in your area anyways.

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>>17788583
Depends on if you live in florida

>BMW 325XiT E46 with 198k miles

It's pretty much the exact car with the exact color combo I want, but I'd rather have RWD, and I'm pretty hesitant about the mileage. Should I stay away from it? I'm guessing all the maintenance I'll have to do when I get it will probably add up to as much, or more, than what I pay for the car.

How can I stop my brakes from squealing? I thought I needed new pads so I took my truck to the shop. After looking at it, they said there's plenty of life left on my pads and the issue is that I have self-adjusting drums. They claim the noise will eventually go away, but it's seriously like nails on a chalkboard to me.

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My handbreak doesn't spring back down so I have to lower it with intent and then let go of the button to make sure that it's down.
What do you call this and where can I find more information pertaining to this and fixing it?

My car is steering right on acceleration and then centering back left on closed throttle/no brakes. 1987 mr2. All wheels and tires are the same size, air pressure all the same, suspension in the front looks good. The car kind of lifts up to that right corner of the car, and it feels like its happening in the back (whatevers causing it) than upfront

wtf is going on?? btw i checked alignment too, nothings changed

>>17788653
kek if this isn't bait
yes if your car is knocking sometimes you should put in higher octane fuel, and the gear changes/acceleration improving are (probably) because your ecu was pulling timing because of low octane fuel before. Now it's running how it was always supposed to run. Nice carhack you discovered senpai

>>17788808
Snap oversteer

>>17788678
The color combo you like will come along again anon. You will regret not holding out for a lower mileage rwd one. Trust yourself on this one.

>>17788835
I honestly don't know. It's an E46 wagon, 5 speed, gray exterior, red and black interior, and there's no sunroof. Pretty rare combo, but I think I'm going to stay away because of the mileage. Shame.

For TIME ATTACK ONLY
I need a starter car:
Mx5
240
Rx7 fc

Which whan

>>17788828
lol but no really please its really annoying and is more prominent (or only?) happens around highway speeds

So, would pic related make a decent project truck? Assuming I could get it for the right price? Truck is really clean, but motor clearly needs help and/or just flzt out replacing. Sounds potentially like rod knock or a ground off cam lobe or something. Engine has no power unless you get on it and when you DO give it hell there's an odd metal chattering sound. Almost like valvetrain noise. No CEL because of course there isn't.

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>>17788970
Oops forgot pic

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>>17788970
Naturally I forget the pic. Fuckin phone.

>>17788974
y u do dis?

>>17788889
volvo 240

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Tall guy interested in Miata. I'd like to know how much room I can expect to gain from a side mounted bucket seat in an NB. Google pulls up a lot of anecdotal evidence but no figures.

>>17788989
PS. I am willing to give up the sliders.

Can someone run this VIN number for me and see if its been salvaged or something

JF1GR7E6XBG807359

What wipers do you guys recommend as a long-term replacement for old worn out traditional blades? I'm looking at TRICO Onyx blades but they seem a bit overkill and expensive since it doesn't really rain here where I live (coastal southern california).

>>17788380
Honda Accord or Toyota Camry

Seriously that's all any fucking one needs especially in that age.

>>17789212
Those are pretty much the best option.
If you never use the wipers get the walmart cheap-ass-special. If you do use them occasionally, get those trico ones or the bosch icon beam style ones. Both last forever and work really well.

>>17788889
3k civic

>>17789377
Thank you anon.

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I have the front bumper off of my car at the moment, having to do some repair work. There is a foam bumper absorber between the plastic bumper cover and the metal of the car body. Can I take that out and make the same basic shape out of roll cage tube and put the plastic bumper cover over that? I want to fuck someone's shit up the next time they pull out in front of me without looking, but with minimal damage to my own ride. Is taking the foam out and putting a metal structure in its place legal?

Or

I really don't use this car anymore, I've been thinking about cutting it up, having some fun, and making something cool out of it. Maybe something akin to the movie death proof. I'd love to have it fully reinforced, but unnoticeable to anyone outside the car. Is a tube chassis car street legal? Live in ky.

Pic semi related, shit like this, but hidden under bodywork and thin plastic covers and stuff.

>>17788985
God tier suggest, ty based anon
>>17789381
I already have a protege as a dd. I could probably just Autocross that

DDing a 2013 Ford Escape with the 1.6 ecoboost.

Will it catch on fire like the Ford Kugas from South Africa and Australia, or are these slightly different?

I have run into overheating problems in the past, and the car goes into limp mode. I also had it taken in for a recall related to the issue a few months ago. Need to take it in for another recall related to the door latches...

I'm just hoping for some longevity out of this car.

>>17789544
if your car is unibody you are just going to end up fucking your car even more with a ridgid bumper like that

I recently got a new fan installed because Vegas traffic in Vegas heat fucks my car up. Everything is nice and smooth and now my new fan isn't working suddenly. Everything is plugged in and no way the fan can die that suddenly, I've barely had it for a month. What could the actual problem be? I drive a 2004 Jetta.

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what's this protector bit called in the stores?

>>17790542
electric bits usually break down early if they're going to break down in normal use.
did you jiggle the wire connectors or look at the fan electrics to see if it looks burned anywhere?

How much can I get for selling my kidney? What car should I get for the money?

>>17790759
depends, what state/country?

I was thinking of servicing the timing belt myself. It's hard to come by information about the Ford TDDi information so I bought the Haynes service and repair manual.

In the chapter for the renewal of the timing belt it states that after I remove the old timing belt I should also remove the camshaft sprocket just to reinstall it. Why on earth would I do that?

>>17790777
Albania.

>>17790785
normally, you change the sprockets every other time you change the belt(s).
they wear out eventually.

>>17790811
I'll give you my Renault for a day(night) with(in) your mom/sister.

>>17790832
Nah, I don't want ur shitbox.

>>17790823
doesn't say replace, only that it'll be needed to preserve the camshaft timing. However the camshaft is already locked by a tool together with the flywheel. I don't understand.

I'm in the market for a 2007-2009 pick up truck. 4x4, crew cab, no luxury (no leather seats, no sun roof).

What's a good model for those years or one to avoid?

>>17790488
change the coolant, use more antifreeze
70/30 mix should do

Changed the battery in my ford KA, now the radio is locked, how do I get the radio to go into service mode to give me its serial number (6000AUX cd)? Dont feel like trying to get the whole thing out to see the sticker.

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Listing says automatic but this looks like a 5 speed, anyone else? It's a 2005 dodge neon

>>17791045
call a dealership
>>17791061
sellers are dumb, probably mis-listed
or it's a scam and those are random pics

>>17791061
Good lord, that's dirty

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My motorcycle has a cable connected to the battery for charging it during the winter.

Problem is I bought one of those handheld battery charger from Ctek but the plug doesn't fit.

Can anyone tell me what plug is this and what would fit it?

Thanks.

>>17791197
Odd that the battery tender didn't fit, all of them that I have seen come with that connector.
IIRC it is referred to as an SAE connector.

>>17791251
I just checked and there wasn't any SAE connector included with my Ctek charger. Shame, looks like I have to buy an additional adapter from that brand.

Thanks!

What cars would you guys reccomend as a first car for a 18-20 year old with a low budget?

What is the best site for comprehensive car/car deal search?
I want to find every single new Ford fiesta st on dealership lots in my area with description of package selected and a quote.
I don't want to call every dealership in the area so that they can enter me into a Dealersocket database.
Already made a mistake of submitting my name on Ford's site, but instead of a list they gave me a page with nothing and a dealership's bdc monkey is now trying to call me. That's not what I want.

What would you buy if you're a fag with 2 thousand dollars looking for a dd that you can mod and drive in rally-x once you get some cash flow? Got a job and all, but I'm in school and I'll have a better job once in certified and all.

>>17791315
Celica

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I know that summer performance tires are what you should get for better handling, hands down. But is there any point to getting higher performance category All-season stuff? I'm in Massachusetts and I don't want to play the game of "when should I change to winter tires" or "when should i change back to summer tires".

>>17791319
You mean like the newest ones, right?

>>17791319
God damn, dude. Every celica in 100 miles of me is sold in Spanish, wtf?

>>17791393
Mexicans are poor, celicas are cheap

>>17791400
I feel racist but I wonder if I can just post on Facebook and ask any friends to facilitate a sale, I tried to buy a truck from a Mexican once and it went horribly, the dude called me 7 days in a row with a different family member interpreting for him, each one with the same poor grasp on English...celica can make it in auto/rallyx though? Any specific trim?

>>17791441
Gts is the best one, it's got awd and I think 170hp. The engines in them have a decent aftermarket, not as much as Hondas but there's a good bit like cams and other goodies

>>17791473
I don't think they made very many awd celicas, definitely none in the 5th, 6th or 7th gen and definitely not for 2k usd. I'll check it out though

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What is this car?

>>17791556
Rx8

>>17791556
riced out fd rx7
ironically no matter how riced an FD looks, they never look awful
weird stuff

>>17791556

RX7

>>17791563
R u dum bro

>>17791565
>fd rx7
thanks anon!

>>17791565
>>17791588
That's an rx8 you imbeciles. Notice the curvature next to the tail lights

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>>17791592
Umm...

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>>17791592
>>17791605

You really think its one of these?

Are you blind?

How do I get the best fuel economy? Always use the highest gear possible to keep the revs low?
Accelerate quickly and shift into a higher gear asap (what I do now, I go 2-4th all the time), or go through all the gears and accelerate slowly?
The car has a simple 1.3l petrol engine and 5 speed manual, no turbos and no trip computer to show me instant fuel consumption.

cheapest and best way to secure spliced wiring?

>>17791700
Accelerate slowly, and don't stop at signs when possible.

>>17791700
Yep quickly through the gears without being too aggressive and then sitting at low revs in top gear

>>17791750
>>17791765
I try to use the brakes as little as possible.
I'm getting 5.9l/100km or about 40 US MPG, but I want to see how far I can stretch it, owner's manual says it can do 4.9l/100km (48MPG).

>>17791726
Those twisty things

>>17791820
Check out some hypermiling forums/guides, that is a lifestyle for some people. Don't bother trusting manufacturers MPG ratings.

>>17791700
>Always use the highest gear possible to keep the revs low?

No this isn't always good. You can end up with too low revs and having to plant your foot to the floor to accelerate anywhere. At best burning more fuel, at worst lugging the engine.

>Accelerate quickly and shift into a higher gear asap

Also no. Just accelerate smoothly and gently. Change up early but not so early you end up under 1300.

Avoid the brakes at all costs. Anticipate red lights ahead and junctions and engine brake up as much as possible (when you get totally off the throttle in a manual you burn no fuel, but clutch in and you burn fuel to idle while you coast uselessly along)

>>17791881
I avoid lugging the engine at all costs, I know it's bad for the engine.
Not sure if the ECU is modern enough to cut off the fuel when using engine breaking however.

>>17791896

You car would have to be absolutely ancient not to do this. Like carburettor old.

Even if it doesn't, it would use a pittance of fuel compared to idling.

>>17787821
Where can I learn how to make my skids hektik? I don't want to be *that* guy who slams into a mailbox on the street

Is there a way to tune an ECU for cheap/free? Better would be open source because I'm a filthy neckbeard. I have an Envoy I'm looking to get more MPGs out of, and my friend is looking at getting his '97 LeSabre to run on corn juice.

>>17792139
Empty parking lot.

>>17792347
Carburetor swap

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>>17792383
PULL OVER FUCKO

So long story short in the military and moved across the country and have a chance to buy late 90's or early 2000's S-series Saturn with about 160k miles on it for only $900. Are saturn's even worth this, the car runs and everything is fine with it but idk if i should and thought i'd ask /o/ because its kinda related

>>17792397
>This cursed day and age where I can plug my car into USB, but to enter the kingdom I need money

>>17792417
have fun going through a gallon of coolant and a quart of oil every day

>>17792441
Is this unironically a common problem and is there a way to fix it from being an every day problem.

>>17792455
not buying a saturn is the only way

oh, and your egr solenoid is guaranteed to be broken. also, enjoy you power windows while they last, because they wont

Anyone have experience buying brake pads on rockauto? I'd like to know decent brands for ceramics. There are some as low as $11 that fit my car, but I don't think I'd trust any nearly that cheap.

>>17792417
If you're looking for a beater that's not bad. I'd just say to check the fluids several times before buying. Before and after test driving it of course. Also don't be afraid to sell it if/when you get your first $400 estimate to repair something

>>17792666
Don't ever go full jew on brake pads, you might end up breathing in asbestos like that one anon had done

Brakes are the last thing you ever want to cheap out on

>>17792401
You don't stay there the whole fucking night. You rip a few skids and go.

>>17791726
Three steps

Solder
Heat Shrink
Zip Tie.

>>17791328
No seasons suck just as hard as summer tires in winter, only they don't split and come apart in cold weather.

Typically the only thing All seasons are good at is lasting longer and sometimes having better wet traction.

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SOMEONE INVITE ME TO THE BRIT/O/ SLACK
SOMEONE INVITE ME TO THE BRIT/O/ SLACK
SOMEONE INVITE ME TO THE BRIT/O/ SLACK
SOMEONE INVITE ME TO THE BRIT/O/ SLACK
SOMEONE INVITE ME TO THE BRIT/O/ SLACK

>>17791726
>wire nuts
>wire beans
>electrical tape

Take your pick

Man i fucked up.
I lost both my keys over the last year to my 07 taurus. It doesn't have a chip but I can't find my key anywhere. I'm tearing apart my house looking for them but I want to know what I have to do to get a replacement key without a keybto go off of.
Wat do?

Can you really almost put any oil in any car does the viscosity grade really matter?

>>17792383
What kinds of parking lots in what kinds of areas do you recommend?

>>17788796
halp pls

>>17787931
They're the same.

>>17793171
Abandoned ones, where there are no cameras or businesses.

>>17793009
Yes viscosity matters. Too thick and the engine won't lubricate on start up, and too thin the oil won't be much better than wd40.

>>17792898
Find your title, go to the dealership, have them order a key, wait a week to get it.

Start developing a habit of putting your keys in a central spot, a bowl or a desk, and ALWAYS put it there.

>>17788796
Hand breaks don't have springs that pull them back down typically.

Parking brakes on the floor do.

>>17788765
pull the pads out put anti squeal lubricant on the back & re-install pads.

>>17793266
the lube goes on the front of the pads, retard. How the fuck is the lube supposed to do anything when the moving surface is on the front? fucking retard

>>17793260
Out of all the cars I've driven, that handbreak lever just feels loos and it seems like it stays up too easily.

>drive to grocery store
>pull hand break up
>leave
>get back
>press button
>lowering motion that I'm used to that works on every other car
>it stays up
>I end up driving with the handbreak engaged

It's not like it locks in place either, it's like it's just chillin like a villain.

>>17793303
This QTDDTOT not troll as you please.


>>17793312
Are you talking about the spring on the button the lever itself? you're not being entirely clear.

Again The lever itself does not a return spring, If its the spring on the button you'll probably need loosen the brake cables and pull the lever apart.

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What car is this?

>>17793359
Audi TT

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Is it generally a bad idea to cut metal off of your door to fit a speaker? I have a 2001 civic sedan and bought some 6 inch speakers and adapters, yet the speaker has a retardely wide section that i cant fot in the retardedly small oem hole. Will this affect anything if I just slice out all of the metal inside the ring so itll fit? I'd rather not but the oem speaker is just fucking weird to begin with so i think ill have this same problem with anything else of decent quality

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My dad can't see very well

What do

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would it matter if I bought a e.g. or ek civic coupe or hatchback for fun. is there any diffrence to the coupe and hatchback?

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Anyone here ever change spark plugs on a bmw I6?

>>17793239
Do you recommend 5wd30 then? Any specific reason why you think the 40 is bad?

>>17793435
damn niqqa I had that exact problem probably 4 years ago, I ended up using really thick spacers I cut out of mdf, cutting the metal would be a pain in the ass (to answer your question it should be okay to do if you really want to). I would recommend making spacers instead as long as it doesn't make it thick enough to hit the inside of the door plastic when you put it back on.
>btw - that tilted part in the middle should be tilted upwards instead of downwards so it can direct the treble up towards your ears.
good luck anon, it is so worth it the stock speakers are shit

>>17793494
>mfw my shitbox looks like this on the outside keyhole

>>17794190
If you are asking because you want the lightest model then I got u senpai. Other than that it is all preference.
Everything is in lbs.
EG:
Civic CX Hatchback 2108
Civic DX Hatchback 2178
Civic VX Hatchback 2094
Civic Si Hatchback 2390
Civic DX Coupe 2231
Civic EX Coupe 2443
Civic DX Sedan 2313
Civic LX Sedan 2376
Civic EX Sedan 2522
EK:
Civic CX Hatchback 2238
Civic DX Hatchback 2253
Civic DX Coupe 2262
Civic HX Coupe 2313
Civic EX Coupe 2483
Civic DX Sedan 2319
Civic LX Sedan 2387
Civic EX Sedan 2518
Civic Si Coupe 2612

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I own a Jeep Cherokee 1991 and my paint is looking like this (tired of driving a shitty looking car). What options do I have? I don't want to spend too much money on making it look beautiful as I know this car won't last long enough. Would it be worth it to plasti dip the car?

>>17794207
He said wd40 not 5w40 dude, I hope you're not baiting

You can use 5w40 in a 5w30 spec engine typically when it reaches a high mileage and the clearances have increased in size. Mine is nearing 100k and I'm switching to 5w40. My cousin is a mechanic and told me to use 10w40 but my engine is not that fucked yet. He uses it in his e39 though.

>>17794271

Thanks my guy i only ask because i cant find any hatchback for a reasonable price cause of rice tax but its nice to know there isn't really that much of a difference. Im mostly thinking of getting a 6th gen ex coupe

>>17794286
Buy a cheap DA/random orbit etc buffer, a microfiber cutting pad, and some rubbing/cutting compound (i.e. m105). you should be able to cut away the burnt clear, with lots of cleaning out of the pad between sections (preferably with some water and compressed air). If you aren't competent with buffing and dont want to clean out the pad as much then use a foam cutting pad.
If you want it to look pristine after, buy a polishing pad and some polish i.e. m205
For technique, look up ammo nyc on youtube, the best there is.
to summarize, for around 120 bucks and an afternoon in the sun, you can restore your existing paint rather than covering it up for much more money.
https://youtu.be/owIRfEPgs58?t=10m44s
Here's some detailing of paint in pretty much identical condition from the same guy.

>>17794337
At uh, 10:44 in the video

Anyone know what I can use to dissolve dried up brake fluid? Already tried meths and turps. Obvious answer would be brake cleaner but I didn't have any on hand.

>make a tight turn
>water/liquid comes out from under glovebox and pedal area
only paper was in my glovebox.
must have been from the AC or using my wiperfluid?

>>17794470
Acetone

Is there any point in cleaning/detailing a car that isn't garaged?

Outdoors cars get filthy just by sitting there, whats the point

>>17794999
Accumulated mud and dirt cause corrosion and rust to occur sooner

>>17794198
What do you need to know? it's pretty straight forward for most of the older models.

>>17794232
Yeah, I feel like sacers is the best option but even now it's already as thick if not thicker than the shit oem paper in a clip-on cup one, and there's a slant on the speaker cover of the door towards the front corner that might kill it for me. I'llhave to wait until next weekend.

Is there anything cheap I should put on while I'm at it to reduce rattle? will some caulk work?

alfa 159 2.4 or e90 320d (m47 not n)

>>17790981
Me again. Any advice?

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>>17787821
I've got a midsize offroader with a 2,5l inline 4, shitloads of lights, lifted, because it sees occasional farm/offroad use apart from normal /o/tist driving.

Problem is, my engine bay is dusty/dirty as fuck. I know, it's farm use and all. What can I do to make it look a bit nicer, considering there'll still be dust all over it? Can I just change out air intake pipes for example (to a greyish color)? In germany, if legality matters

So my stereo is stuck on USB and the other buttons aren't responsive. It turns on and off and I can change the volume. I can't play music from the aux but I can from the USB, what the fuck is going on with my stereo? Is it locked? This has been happening since I got my car back from the shop if that means anything.

>>17795492
Factory or aftermarket? Aftermarkets sometimes have a reset button.

>>17795561
It's a factory stereo

>>17795590
You'll probably need to go to a dealer, what car is it? If you can find model specific forum, for your car they might know the way to reset it

>>17795619
2012 Accord SE, and shieet I might as well just muzzle through with it now

How is the Volkswagen Tiguan SE?

Got an annoying oil leak from my passenger side head gasket on my 06 Subaru Legacy. Going to replace it this weekend but wondering what else I should replace while I'm down there? Do I need to get the heads checked out if I've never had an overheating issue?

>>17795055
It's a 2007 e60, I know it's not hard to do but this model has a bunch of trim and shit like microfilter housings that I need to remove before I can get to the back cylinder. Is it worth it to get the tools and do it myself or would I be better off just taking it to shop that does it for cheap? I have the plugs already. I've never worked on it before so there's that.

6-2-1 or 6-1 header, which is better?

>>17796013
Odds are It would be cheaper for you to do it special tool and all. Dealers will charge you 80 an hour for labor, independents prolly half that.

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Should I, or should I not use Lucas Transmission Fix?

Why or why not?

>>17794518
there's vents under the hood where the windshield is that draw air in
however there's usually drains that take care of liquids before it can overtop the vents
>inb4 sprayed a gallon of washer fluid
i'd check to make sure the downspouts/drains are clear, they get clogged with leaves and other detritus

>>17796061
Alright, I'm gonna call and ask, if they charge more for it than the cost of tools then I'll just do it myself

Ive got an engine thats meant for high revs, my powerband starts around high 5ks or 6k and i frequently hit that. I also push it that high if i want to skip gears. Are there any exhaust mods that arent fartcans and wont sound like garbage when im shifting around 3-4k but also wont sound bad if i push it and shift around 6k? Im doubting theres anything that will fit these requirements, but figured id ask anyway

>>17787821
How fast will I kill my battery by trying to start my car? I'm having a hard time starting it. Is there a way to charge it?

>>17796698
>How fast will I kill my battery by trying to start my car?
pretty fast
>I'm having a hard time starting it.
get your battery tested
>Is there a way to charge it?
buy/borrow a battery charger

>>17796681
Thrush mufflers are pretty good. o

>>17796610
If you have one of the turbo I6 models ( N54 I think) you'll need a special spark plug socket to get them out.

>>17796857
Yeah the N54 requires a special tool but I have the N52. I'm thinking about just going to oreilly's and asking them to loan me the tools but I think the engine's gonna be too hot to do the job.

I've noticed that a lot of people I know that are in to cars and work at car related places tend to be homosexual.

What is it that attracts you guys to cars so much?

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Anyone used this? Bought it a while ago, never used it, and forgot about it. Ive got some paint transfer on my car, any chance this will help with that?

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Pros and Cons of Honda S2000?

Why do I see so many for sale?

Competitions may have power limitations. For example, I think the WRC cars can't make more than 300hp. If I'm not mistaken, that is engine hp, not whp. How do they measure that the power doesn't go over the limit? Are there machines that let you measure the power at the crank of something like that? Why aren't they employed when tuning cars?

>>17797086
cars have generally been seen as masculine, gays guys are attracted to men, men are masculine, idk senpai it makes a lot of sense to me

Are any of those cheap dent removers on eBay worthwhile, or should I just pull the trigger on a more expensive one?

>>17797049
wait you can't take loaned tools home to do the job??

>>17797434
Actually yeah I probably can but as I said there's all kinds of trim and shit in the way and who knows if I'll need something extra that I didn't anticipate

>>17793494
I don't think that's a sight problem anon. Do you look at your key hole every time you start your car? It's all feeling unless you are new to the car. I don't even look towards the ignition anymore. Sounds like spatial awareness issues. Talk to his doctor about it.

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Is my battery kill?
This is the 3rd time i recharge it and dies under a week.

>>17796471
If your transmission is slipping/old(auto only), sure why not. Just siphon out a quart of fluid and put a quart of Lucas in. It takes a little bit of driving for it to really work.

>>17797819
Take it to a vatozone, have the CCA's checked, if the battery is good then its your alternator or a grounding issue.

>>17793856
>>17794028
someone mind taking a look at these pictures for me?
http://imgur.com/a/Vowk7

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what's the worst that can happen if I put a P rated tire on a "light" truck? I use it for work, I do carry a bit of tools but rarely anything too heavy

how do you use your phone in your car? do you mount it to the dash, windshield, vent? stash it in cupholder? keep it on your lap? i'm thinking about getting a windshield mount but i'm not sure yet.

>>17798531
I stick it between my torso and the seatbelt

>>17787821
Do you like... my car?

>>17798251
Afaik the difference between a passenger car tire and a light truck tire is load rating and smoothness of ride. Check the load rating on the passenger tire and see if it meets your requirements.

>>17795891
If I recall correctly some boxer engines have an issue with leaving some fuel in the cylinder and it eats away at the head gasket. Probably should replace both head gaskets and figure out how to stop the fuel from staying in the cylinders.

>>17790651
PTO guard?

>>17788989
I'm 6'3" and I fit pretty snug in my 2002. That's with the stock seat. I think any aftermarket seat would be an improvement.

what bike should a beginner get if they can spend around 10k and dont want to have to upgrade or buy another bike any time soon?

>>17788483
Injectors?

I want to get a Virago 535 as a neverending project bike. How hard would it be to convert it from shaft to belt drive?

>>17799083
Sv650 or ninja 650, you can get both for less than 5k used, and spend another grand on gear.

>>17799514
The difficult part would probably finding a pulley/sprocket that will fit on the output shaft.

Other than that, Belt drives suck it's just leave it shafted

>>17798087
That's not significantly Rusty I see more mostly surface rust, if you're really concerned about it you can get a shop to underbody coat it (underbody coating is not like regular paint it's supposed to deal with regular impacts and scrtaches) or if you have serious dough have it covered in por15

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Anyone has the pdf for the tales of the dealership? I have a link to it but it went down.

I have this annoying issue in my 88 300zx where the auto tragic shifter is not aligned right with the gears, neutral is drive, drive is 1 gear, park doesn't always engage so the car won't start until I shift it back into park and reverse doesn't always catch until you move it a bit above R. I have fixed collum issues being out of alignment with the plastic dials but I'm clueless of what I need to do to fix this. Is it the shift linkage or a shifter issue you think?

I have a leaking powersteering pressure hose. My mechanic friend suggested I can get it fixed if I remove the hose, bring it to a hydraulics shop who will replace the faulty joint etc.

My stupid question is:
Is it possible to drive the car after removing the pressure hose?

Pic related, leaking hose can be seen immediately to the right of the PS fluid tank.

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>>17799747
failed to post pic, doh

>>17799682
Fuck, my link's gone down too...
I hope someone has the full thing saved

>>17799747
Yes but it will be extremely difficult to do so.

>>17799747
If FWD yes, why not just buy a new hose for your car off Rokkato

About how long would it take the average car enthusiast to learn how to swap a clutch, swap a transmission, and do replacements for when you curb your wheel like control arms and what not?

>>17800584
Get like a $500 practice car, tear that fucker apart, put it all back together, and keep doing that until you're confident. Or just look it up on YouTube.

>>17800584
6 mos to a year, the main issue is knowing what to do when something is not covered in the repair manual youre working off of.

Something like Control arms are easy to replace, however you won't be able to afford the equipment needed to align the suspension after installation So you'll still need to take it to a shop.

>>17787821
What do you do with old coolant? Don't want to dump it down the storm drain cause cats are down there

>>17800600
>Get like a $500 practice car
I might be able to buy my friend's old civic.

>>17800610
>the main issue is knowing what to do when something is not covered in the repair manual youre working off of.
Interesting.

Thanks, guys; 6m to 1y, here I go.

>>17800630
Funnel in into your ass then shit it out into the toilet and flush fucking busrider

>>17800771
Ok mr assmad

a brit version of the chart in the sticky?

Which of these should I go for?
2007 bmw e90 320d 170k km 6.5k euro
2010 chevrolet cruze 2.0 diesel 70k km 7k euro

so obv the second is the most reliable choice since it also had 1 owner while the bmw was imported from italy or something like that
looking at the bmw because I also wanted something fun too but the cruze seems a nice deal right? How fun are they to drive? keep in mind all I ever drove before was an old w123
which is more fuel efficient?

>>17801125 here
or should I fuck it and go alfa romeo 159 2.4 diesel?

>>17800921
Doesn't exist.

>>17801300
good first car?, looking at a few don't want to get shafted by insurance.

Sports car. Under 5k.

So I have a pretty stupid one indeed.
I've so far ran my sub off my smol 2.1 amp that either puts out 100w rms or 25w or something.
I'm going to install an amp rated for the sub, but how does it work?

Do the amps just use the radio volume control? Do they have their own? Can I just set the amp volume all the way up and use the radio volume control? And will the input wattage hurt the amp?

driving a '16 impala
my tpms is telling me that my tire pressure is low at 24 psi, but when i use a pressure gauge on the tire it reads 30, the recommended pressure
i don't know if the tpms is inaccurate or if my gauges are just shit
i'm afraid to fill the tire up anymore in case it actually is at 30 psi, but i'm also slightly uncomfortable driving with a possible underfilled tire, and the icon on my dashboard is driving me nuts.

what do?

>>17801715
Buy a new gauge that'll tell you if your old gauge is fucked or your TPMS sensor is fucked

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>>17801725
i've tried several of this style, do i need to get one with a dial or something?

>>17801715
You'd have to get close to 50psi+ to risk damaging the tire.

In my experience TPMS's are never 'accurate' they do well enough to sense a significant loss of air pressure. like 20psi or lower.

You should be able to reset them though.

>>17799639
thanks pal

>>17801559
You have to run RCA cables from the head unit to the amp, and the volume is mostly controlled by the head unit although you can adjust the gain and other power levels on the amp itself

>>17802588
I already have the wires running back to the sub, I plan on just using them for the input of the amp.
Also my entire system is just a 2.1 amp wired to the speakers. I use exclusively a line cable to my phone.
It's just the sub sounds like a fucking Brazilian fart porno when I give it volume.

>>17792466
This guy is full of shit besides oil - one liter every 1k is good

>>17802826
>good
Most cars would run the fuck out and seize before their change interval.

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So I'm really embarrassed about this but my car is not starting, the starter was turning a bit but now not at all. I recently installed a new radio and connected the wiring using Wing wire connectors. Would these allow for leakage from the battery draining so it wouldn't start up? I don't think the battery is old but it was installed by the previous owner and I've only had the car for 1 month.

>>17802786
tun off loudness or any other sound boosting setting you have on your phone
do not turn the amp up all the way
or farting will continue
>just went through this problem

>>17802840
Good as in normal for those things. I never had to replace the egr solenoid on any of mine, nor did I have coolant or power window issues

>>17802840
>what do you mean, the drivers manual says check oil at every fuel up?
some engines are still in spec if they burn a quart every 500 miles
>looking at you, ford cologne

>>17802844
get the battery tested,you can do yourself with a multimeter
but vatozone or o'reallys will do it for free
>will a bad connection leak power?
yes, it's called a short my dude

>>17802864
Ok makes sense. Is there anything wrong with using wing ties for this purpose? I drove the car after I installed the head unit and it ran fine but that's probably due to the alternator topping off the battery. I'll get a jump and get it checked at autozone tomorrow.

>>17802882
>wing ties
are all right, i like to tape them as well
>didn't use wago wall nuts
11/10 best wiring solution ever /shill
soldering is more secure however
>drove the car...ran fine
usually shorts will drain a vehicle slowly so if it works and the next day it's dead i'd suspect the battery

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I'm gonna be buying my first car soon. Can anyone recommend the best used cars for $3000, $5000, and $10,000. My max for spending is $10,000 but I want to know if it is worth it to spend so much when a cheaper car could be just as good. I just want something normal looking and not too old.

>>17802854
>check oil at every fuel up
Nigger I get gas every other day. ain't got time for that.

>>17803275
>drives as much in two days as i do in a week
wow your life must suck
also you should be nicer to your shitbox

>>17802849
I'll check this buy I'm pretty sure its because the sub is currently way underdriven, 1/5th the power it should be at.

>>17803382
I put a quart in every 1000 miles. Weather it needs it or not.

>>17803403
>i am not nice to my shitbox
ya i already know, guy

What brand offers the best free flow catbacks? Care a bit about the noise, but mostly looking for a bit nicer exhaust.

>>17803392
same, using a 150W "car audio booster"
driving two 100W subs
every time i turn it to 11 fart cacophony
quiet around 75%
also:
>couldn't figure out where heartbeat noise was coming from
>HU loud mode was on

>>>/wsr/373399
can anyone answer the question I asked on /wsr/?

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Ok, I'm selling my motorcycle to fund the purchase of a car. I can only afford to own, insure, and maintain one car so what should I buy?

Needs:
>under $10,000
>able to carve the canyons/autocross
>able to be daily driven (60 highway miles/day average)
>le manuel transmission

Miata Is Always The Answer?

>>17803429
straight pipes from the cat usually work well to allow good flow while not being too loud

>>17803866
miata is a good choice, maybe look at e46's and the like too

>>17803866
>Ok, I'm selling my motorcycle to fund the purchase of a car.

FAG

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Most RWB and some time attack builds all have crazy-wide track widths.
How would this be achieved? Longer control arms and axles, wheel spacers, wide wheels, or a combination of all of them? Would the frame of the car have to be modified?

>>17803866
I've got a couple bikes and a miata.
It's a good stepping stone, not enough power to get you into trouble but still has the handling (with sticky tyres) that you normally miss on a bike. Nip into small gaps and whatnot.

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>>17803929
>>17803965
Well then I guess I'll just head over to /mg/ and figure out exactly what I need to look for in my new potential daily.

>>17803931
:^( Unfortunately my current daily has to go and it rains far, far too often here for me to want to daily on my bike.

>>17804054
you are going to miss the acceleration of your bike a ton if you get a miata, they really are pretty slow. If you are worried about rain remember dat soft top leaks like hell too.
Just gonna say it once more check out e46's and other similar cars b4 you go full miata.

>>17804073
Gotta say this, too. Takes an age to get to 60mph.
Corner faster than a bike tho.

What's a good brand for reasonably priced, sporty looking wheels for an R33 GTST? I'm just not sure what brnads to look into as far as nice looking wheels for a daily driver goes, and they will have to deal with some gravel from my driveway.

Ausfag btw.

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I found a 1988 rx7 FC for 2.5k on craigslist - I'm a car noob, and it would be my first manual, first rotary, first sports car. Seems like a good deal and I love the car, but I'm kinda broke. Really want something to thrash around though. Should I call the guy or build funds and let it go.

I'm planning to list my car for a price I know I'll never get and expect much lower.

is there a way to convey that I'm not all that firm on my price on CL without actively inviting low ballers to talk me down?

I don't want to say 'OBO' or "give me an offer" because people will just send me ridiculous offers and waste my time, but also I don't want to deter serious buyers from thinking I'm out of my mind for selling my car it at such a high price for it.

where is the contrast between asking price vs what you actually expect to get?

>>17804269
What's the car, what's wrong with it, and how much do you expect to get from it?

We'll give you our opinion.

>>17804088
>Corner faster than a bike tho.

Unless you've bothered to upgrade the suspension, any supersport worth it's weight will hang with, or out corner you.

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Will my car need to be tuned after fitting a bigger fuel pump?

>>17803208
You're probably going to wreck it since it's your first car, so get the cheapest thing you can (3k or less)

>>17804190
Any thirty year old car is going to need lots of upkeep, especially an rx7 that you plan on beating on. If you can't work on it or can't afford to, you're going to hit a wall real fast

Is it gay for a guy to shave his armpits?

as a 28 year old britfag what sort of insurance bump can i expect from replacing the intake, headers & exhaust and adding a supercharger to my car? would they do it just by the value of the items or would they ask for a dyno or something?

>>17804679
yes

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>>17787821
>Self-repair noon here

>1997 Grand Prix GT 3.8L coupe
I was cleaning the contacts on my battery cables, and generally tightening bolts. I finished up, started the car, and heard snapping. My car issue was pic related, and the snapping was my spark plug cables trying to fire the plugs. I turned off, reattached the cables in the correct order (they're numbered), restarted and the check engine light was on.

I've checked everything and they work:
>Lights
>Radio
>AC & Heater
>wipers & sprayers
>gauges
>Fuel cap
>ABS brakes
>Cruise never worked

Should I be safe just to clear the code (I can use the one at work Monday), or should I get someone competent to check it out?

>>17788483
Has the timing ever been reprogrammed?

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Car was shaking, only in first gear, when I let the clutch up. Stopped, restarted engine, moved off. Car literally shook this off. It's driving fine now, but this is the first time my car has ever decided to dismantle itself while moving. Any idea what this is? 2013 VW UP.

Hey guys I know this is a stupid question but how long should I wait before working on my engine? (Spark plugs)
I just drove about 8 miles give or take and it's 105 degrees fahrenheit outside. Will the engine even cool down at this temperature or should I wait until tomorrow morning to change the plugs.

>>17805955
Clear the code and drive it around, if the light comes back on then check all your wiring again.

>>17806042
Oh dude. Stop driving it immediately.
You need to tow it to the dealer, that's part of the brake injection control, you will literally die if you drive it.

>>17806128
Spray it wit water, like a fine mist. Don't go way overkill with water. It will evapratively cool the head.

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My Trooper is getting way up there in miles (almost 240k) and I think now that I have a job that pays well I want to upgrade to a new ride next year.
I want to stay with a SUV because its perfect for my /out/ adventures but im not sure what to get. Are there any good and relatively new (lets say no older than 2014) body-on-frame suvs that aren't the Jeep Wrangler?

>>17806128
thanks m8

>>17806154
That sounds like it would work but I'm afraid of accidentally getting the alternator wet

>>17806244
You're welcome bud

>>17806145
I hope you're not fucking with me anon, I drove it back on the motorway and nothing felt wrong with it.

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/virtualcategory/index/secondlevel/cat/637

Is it on this site? I can't see it.

>>17806145
>>17806042

http://www.oemepc.com/vw/main_group/markt/RDW/modell/UP/year/2013/hauptgruppen/1234567890/drive_standart/723/lang/e

Had a skim through here, don't see it.

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any reason not use a higher capacity battery (beside the price)? im thinking about changing mine for a bigger one, same size but higher cap and cca. it shouldnt fuck anything up in my car right?

>>17806534
Not really no, price and weight are the main concerns

>>17806042
out of curiosity what brings anybody to buy an up!, and not a golf/polo?

>>17806541
Hilariously long legs. I don't fit in a Golf or a Polo.

Also, first car, insurance group 1.

>>17806042
http://www.upownersclub.co.uk/forum/metal-part-dropped-off-my-car_topic5544.html

That it?

>>17806560
>A common known problem here in Denmark. Mine was the third they replaced that day.

Fucking hell VW, stop giving me heart attacks. Thanks anon.

>>17806538
thanks mate

Are Superchargers and Turbos compatible with multiple cars?
If I spend $2k on one I want to be able to put it in another shitbox when the first reaches the end of its short life

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How to I set up my FWD car to corner better?

Just toe-out my rear wheels?

What do I tell the cashier?
Hey, make sure to tell the guys to toe-out the rear wheels a little; just a little. Not too much, not too little, though. Toe them out just a little.

>>17807048
Just put a little oil on your tires, you'll be sliding everywhere. Worked for me

>>17806976
>superchargers
Not sure, I think you get a kit for your specific car.
>turbos
Most of the hardwar in a kit is generic except for manifolds and downpipes. Remember that it is important to tune the ECU or get an aftermarket piggyback ECU, which runs another $1k+.

>>17807075
>another $1k for ECU
fug
I wouldn't mind this expense if it wasn't going to make my insurance skyrocket

>>17803948
In the Case of RWB and most aesthetic only setups its a matter of really wide wheels, and modification to the unibody to fit bigger wheels and the Fender

Given the sheer lack suspension space and shoddy workmanship that's typical of RWB I would not dare take one on a track.

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were hayes trucks any good?

Am I a faggot for getting a truck even though my job doesn't use a truck?

>>17806238
any of the toyota body on frame SUV's are gud

>>17807048
bump for better answer than oilling the tires

kinda serious here - if i buy a JDM trans will the shift pattern be mirrored?

Can a tuning shop turn a shitbox into a luxury vehicle? Including leather, heated, seats, wood and alcantara trim, parking camera and other gadgets.

>>17807869
*leather and heated seats

>>17807869
For all that you're better off trading it for a newer/higher trim one

>>17807982
But what if it was a car you really like practically perfect and its only downside was cloth seats, no heated seats etc. So answer the question. Is it possible or no, and how hard is it to get that kind of job done?

>>17808052
A higher trim of the same model will be easier to find and cheaper to do.
It is possible but it will be hard to find parts designed for it and odds are some universal kit will look and feel like shit compared to ones designed to fit your car.

Trying to change spark plugs and not a single one of them will budge, should I just say fuck this and put everything back and take it to the shop? Don't want to strip the heads

I have some wd-40, should I spray it in there and wait till morning?

>>17808109
pb blaster/liquid wrench may give you a fighting chance, how many miles since they were last touched?

>>17808297
I have no idea honestly I bought the car at 82k miles and the spark plugs are supposed to be changed every 100k miles. I sprayed wd40 in there, put some
Of the trim back and the annoying stuff in my trunk. Gonna see if I can get my neighbor to drive me to harbor freight tomorrow. I'll get some pb blaster, should I try a breaker bar or impact wrench too?

>>17808311
So yeah probably never, you still have hope at 82k, pb and a breaker bar should hopefully work. If it were me I wouldn't try an impact but maybe another anon can chime in who's tried that.
When you are going at it with the breaker bar just remember to not give it your all, if it doesn't feel like it's going to budge just take it in somewhere, then worst case someone else can take the blame for stripped threads lel

>>17808353
Yeah I think you're right man, a breaker bar and pb blaster should do it and if not they're seized for real and a shop will have to do it. I'm kind of bummed because this was my first time doing an actual repair on my car but at least I can say I did everything right. I should have bought a breaker bar ahead of time but oh well. Thanks anon, hoping it works and if not I'm $140 in the hole.

>>17808373
Also I should add, I bought the car at 82k but I've driven it to 97k, is there still hope? I know I should have replaced them sooner but I didn't know shit about cars and just figured I'd be fine going by the service intervals

>>17808109

run the engine to get it warm then get deep creep or WD-40 in the spark plug hole and let it sit for at least 10 hours. when i used to work in a shop i did this on fuckin Ford Triton spark plugs all the time

>>17808311

issue with a air gun is you can rip the threads out of the head if the plug is fully seized and doesnt let go. most i ever used on spark plugs was a foot long breaker bar ratchet

>>17808425
The engine was still warm actually when I sprayed the wd40 in, it has sat for hours but it's been 40 celsius outside all day so the engine wasn't cool at all.

Also yeah I think the impact wrench is overkill and will damage the head so I'm just gonna get a breaker bar

>>17808373
>>17808380
Yeah man there is still hope don't worry, I mean you're still technically doing it before the service interval. Props for doing plugs as your first repair, it's a good one for getting a feel for the whole thing, even if it doesn't work out perfectly this time. Plus everything you bought will be useful for future repairs.
Good luck anon!

>>17808432

yeah gently give it pressure to loosen it then tighten it then loosen it and repeat, itll come loose eventually. ive done hundreds of tuneups over the years and only have broken Ford 2 piece plugs in half

i worked with a guy that swore he never broke a Ford 2 piece plug but revving the engine to 5000rpm for 5 minutes then using an air gun on the plug immediately after but fuck that. ive broken too many bolts over the years with air guns to try that

>>17808464
Thanks for the kind words anon, I didn't know plugs weren't considered a beginner thing, I actually found the whole process quite easy. I was loathing it in my mind because my car has so much shit you have to remove before you can access the rearmost cylinders. In reality with some time and elbow grease it all came out like nothing, I kind of enjoyed the whole thing until I found that the plugs wouldn't budge.

Trying to stay hopeful though, and even if the breaker bar and lube doesn't work I feel good knowing I've made the jump from average know-nothing to somebody who's had their hands in their cylinder head.

>>17808485
Alright I'll definitely try that, I was trying that with the socket wrench but the plugs just literally wouldn't move at all, no matter which way I turned the wrench. I'm guessing with the engine cooled, some pb blaster and the breaker bar they will come loose. If not well I'll cut my losses and will be able to say I know how to remove almost everything in my engine bay and change spark plugs now.

>>17807320
Looks badass tho

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>>17788380
Why the fuck should your parents buy you or your special needs brother a car anyway? Talk about entitled