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I have a decent work truck that I use to haul things in. When it's not used for hauling, it would just sit at the house. However, I've decided to take it to work at least once a week (once every two at most) to make sure it gets driven. It's 60 miles total and it's mostly highway. However, it's a long distance set up, and it has one of the 30 gallon gas tanks. It takes me a while to burn through a full tank. My question is this, since I don't use it all that often, would it be better to leave the gas low and fill it up when I drive it, or keep it topped off and keep additives in it, to help the gas last longer?
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Nov 11, 2015 14:46
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I have a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan with a 3.8l V6 that's experiencing AC issues. A few days ago it started to smell a little like burning plastic, then the next morning it was blowing warm. It still blows fine, the fuse looks fine, the belt is fine and I had the oil changed & they checked the coolant and said it didn't need to be charged. I know very little about cars and I dont know what I should do next. We only have another week or so here before the AC becomes irrelevant due to weather and I don't want to spend a ton of money before Christmas if this isn't something simple. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Nov 11, 2015 15:55
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Gothmog1065 posted:I have a decent work truck that I use to haul things in. When it's not used for hauling, it would just sit at the house. However, I've decided to take it to work at least once a week (once every two at most) to make sure it gets driven. It's 60 miles total and it's mostly highway. However, it's a long distance set up, and it has one of the 30 gallon gas tanks. It takes me a while to burn through a full tank. My question is this, since I don't use it all that often, would it be better to leave the gas low and fill it up when I drive it, or keep it topped off and keep additives in it, to help the gas last longer? Assuming you can go through a tank in 6-12 months, Sta-Bil and keeping it relative full is likely the best plan. The more air in the tank the more likely you are to fill it up with water from condensation. Benny D posted:I have a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan with a 3.8l V6 that's experiencing AC issues. A few days ago it started to smell a little like burning plastic, then the next morning it was blowing warm. It still blows fine, the fuse looks fine, the belt is fine and I had the oil changed & they checked the coolant and said it didn't need to be charged. I know very little about cars and I dont know what I should do next. We only have another week or so here before the AC becomes irrelevant due to weather and I don't want to spend a ton of money before Christmas if this isn't something simple. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! A/C is completely relevant int he winter if you want defrost to work. Also, A/C is not very DIY friendly. You'll need to start with a manifold gauge set to see what the static and running pressure are. If you don't know much about cars this basically means you should take it to a shop.
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Nov 11, 2015 18:22
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With it getting cooler out my 2010 civic has a strange whining noise in the mornings. The pitch increases with revs, and will continue even while warm. No, it's not the supercharger (there isn't one). Bearing going out on the alternator or the tensioner pulley?
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Nov 11, 2015 18:47
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I'm looking at a Cayman that typically takes 17 or 18" wheels. I'll need a second set for winter tires, and there's a set of 15s that I could pick up cheap. What's the impact of using a wheel size that different? Is it purely aesthetic or is there more to it? On a related note, are bolt pattern adapters worth it? I've got a set of 5x100 winter wheels for my Audi, but as is they won't fit the 5x130 Cayman. If they're not a bad idea, any particular recommendations would be appreciated.
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Nov 11, 2015 19:27
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The Wonder Weapon posted:I'm looking at a Cayman that typically takes 17 or 18" wheels. I'll need a second set for winter tires, and there's a set of 15s that I could pick up cheap. What's the impact of using a wheel size that different? Is it purely aesthetic or is there more to it? You run the risk that your wheels will be too small to fit around your brakes when you start going that small on a car like that.
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Nov 11, 2015 19:28
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I can't begin to imagine that a Cayman comes with brakes small enough to fit inside 15s.
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Nov 11, 2015 19:29
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It would also look really, really stupid.
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Nov 11, 2015 19:34
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Alright, all fair responses. How about those bolt adapters?
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Nov 11, 2015 19:39
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Just get some snow tires mounted on your regular wheels, and swap 'em back in the spring. Half-assing it is for cheap cars.
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Nov 11, 2015 19:42
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Having a 2nd set of wheels is cool and good because then you can swap winter/summer wheels yourself. I went from a 17 inch to a 15 inch for the winter, saved me money from buying bigger tires and it let me paint them a dumb color.
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Nov 11, 2015 19:49
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The Mandingo posted:With it getting cooler out my 2010 civic has a strange whining noise in the mornings. The pitch increases with revs, and will continue even while warm. No, it's not the supercharger (there isn't one). Bearing going out on the alternator or the tensioner pulley? You can check this by removing the belt and turning the accessories by hand. Bad bearings tend to make the turning non-smooth and/or allow the pulley to wobble.
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Nov 11, 2015 20:00
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The Wonder Weapon posted:Alright, all fair responses. From a reasonable brand name they're fine. Very common with trucks/jeeps where some wheels don't come in certain patterns.
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Nov 11, 2015 20:10
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Cage posted:Having a 2nd set of wheels is cool and good because then you can swap winter/summer wheels yourself. Even if you don't, a lot of tire places will swap wheels for free but charge to change out tires on the same wheels. $33x4 for cheap steelies for my car and $whatever for the initial mount + balance has saved me $mount+balance twice a year taking the studded tires on and off. If there are no cheap steelies for your lug pattern and size the math may be less favorable, however.
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Nov 11, 2015 20:43
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Shopping on tirerack, it looks like I'd be lucky to get just the wheels for much under $1,000. Craigslist has two or three people selling acceptable wheel sets for around $600 that come with tires, though not necessarily winter tires. How much does it cost to have tires swapped onto your wheels? I'd be doing it twice a year for at least four years. If it's $75 or more to have tires changed, that's $150 a year, and I'd be better off buying a second set of wheels at that point. This is why I'm interested in the bolt adapter. I have 17 or 18" wheels with good winter tires that will be left over after I sell the Audi. If I could pick up adapters for $200 or even $300 bucks and use those, it would be cheaper and considerably easier than the other two options.
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Nov 11, 2015 21:00
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The Wonder Weapon posted:Shopping on tirerack, it looks like I'd be lucky to get just the wheels for much under $1,000. Craigslist has two or three people selling acceptable wheel sets for around $600 that come with tires, though not necessarily winter tires. It looks like there are plenty of options available for 5x100 to 5x130 adapters. Keep in mind that the thickness of the adapter changes how far your wheels stick out. There are some spacers/adapters that are like 2" thick, made for people that are looking for a wider stance or more clearance, and that's not what you want at all. http://raceland.com/volkswagen-5x100-to-porsche-5x130-wheel-adapters.html
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Nov 11, 2015 21:50
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The Wonder Weapon posted:How much does it cost to have tires swapped onto your wheels? I'd be doing it twice a year for at least four years. If it's $75 or more to have tires changed, that's $150 a year, and I'd be better off buying a second set of wheels at that point. I'd be shocked if you could find a reputable shop that would do mount and balance on four wheels for much less than $75 out the door, especially for 17"+ wheels.
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Nov 11, 2015 22:22
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If I want to do something like an oil change or fluid flush at home, how are you supposed to dispose of the old fluids?
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Nov 11, 2015 22:28
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Depends on where you live. Lots of auto parts stores in the US accept used oil for recycling. Other fluids won't be so easy, such as coolant.
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Nov 11, 2015 22:30
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Suicide Watch posted:If I want to do something like an oil change or fluid flush at home, how are you supposed to dispose of the old fluids? Most (all?) parts store chains will accept used motor oil but they usually have a volume restriction of 5 or 6 quarts per person per visit. If you have more I've had better luck with oil change shops accepting it. Alternatively if you can find a garage that heats with a used oil heater they're usually more than happy to take whatever you have.
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Nov 11, 2015 22:31
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If you can find a good adapter that doesn't make them stick really far out (shouldn't be difficult), this is the route I'd take. Keep in mind the further they stick out the more poo poo will be thrown up the side of your car and onto everyone else's windshields and may be a factor in state inspections depending on your location (ie, Utah, Pennsylvania, etc).
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Nov 11, 2015 22:44
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Suicide Watch posted:If I want to do something like an oil change or fluid flush at home, how are you supposed to dispose of the old fluids? You can check to see if your town/city does anything too. My city does a hazardous waste disposal day four or five times a year where they'll basically accept as much oil, as many car batteries, etc. as you're willing to haul down to the transfer station. I usually just hold onto old oil until one of those days aligns with my schedule and then bring it all down. Autozone/Advance Auto should definitely take one oil change worth of oil in a single visit if that's not an option, though.
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Suicide Watch posted:If I want to do something like an oil change or fluid flush at home, how are you supposed to dispose of the old fluids? In addition to the above options, most US counties that I know of have hazardous waste disposal site. A quick google search should turn up one in your area.
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What's a decent set of wiper blades for a toyota corolla in a Northeastern U.S. winter? I have a commute and there will be snow, sleet and ice.
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Gumbel2Gumbel posted:What's a decent set of wiper blades for a toyota corolla in a Northeastern U.S. winter? I have a commute and there will be snow, sleet and ice. I paid LOTS of money for a set of Trico Onyx blades on my Prius. The left side is a 28" and the right side is a 14" - on a car like this that long rear end wiper has to be strong. They've lasted more than a year so far and still work as good as the day I got them. The OEM blades on this car were poo poo and they lasted three weeks before I got rid of them.
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0toShifty posted:I paid LOTS of money for a set of Trico Onyx blades on my Prius. The left side is a 28" and the right side is a 14" - on a car like this that long rear end wiper has to be strong. They've lasted more than a year so far and still work as good as the day I got them. Thanks. I always appreciate the prompt and responses in this thread. I couldn't find the Trico onyx for my car on Amazon so I went with Bosch Icons which popped up when I searched for them. Edit: Oh god, I just asked my girlfriend if she needed new wiper blades and she apparently hasn't changed them since she bought her Jetta. It's a 2009. Gumbel2Gumbel fucked around with this message at 02:12 on Nov 12, 2015 |
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Nov 12, 2015 01:43
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I've had good luck with Icons. Just realize wiper blades are a wear item.
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Nov 12, 2015 02:25
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I change mine every 6 months to a year, I just hate the Rain X ones I normally pick up. Anything Rain X seems to leave smears on my windshield that never, ever come off and turn opaque when they get hit by light when it's wet.
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Nov 12, 2015 02:46
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The cheapest $5 ones at advance auto work pretty darn well for a summer blade.
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Gumbel2Gumbel posted:Edit: Oh god, I just asked my girlfriend if she needed new wiper blades and she apparently hasn't changed them since she bought her Jetta. I changed the ones on my 07 GTI last year for the first time, though I really should have the year before. I used to go through wiper blades twice a year on my old car. Obviously, I bought OEM blades as a replacement.
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This is why mandatory inspections are a good thing. 
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SCA Enthusiast posted:In addition to the above options, most US counties that I know of have hazardous waste disposal site. A quick google search should turn up one in your area. Especially useful for things like coolant, and they'll typically take old electronics.
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Geoj posted:Most (all?) parts store chains will accept used motor oil but they usually have a volume restriction of 5 or 6 quarts per person per visit. If you have more I've had better luck with oil change shops accepting it. FWIW, AutoZone has never said anything about how much I bring in at a time. I have a 15 qt container, so it goes in after all 3 cars at home get a change. Or after I've changed it twice on my car and once on another car. I just walk in, make eye contact, and ask if the oil container is unlocked. As long as I'm not bringing two biggish containers at a time, I doubt they're going to say anything. MomJeans420 posted:Especially useful for things like coolant, and they'll typically take old electronics. This too. My city will take paint, oil, coolant, etc. You have to schedule a pickup a few weeks in advance, and everything has to be clearly labeled. They also hate milk jugs, and after I changed the DexCool, I understood why. It ate right though the bottom of the milk jug. 
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Gumbel2Gumbel posted:What's a decent set of wiper blades for a toyota corolla in a Northeastern U.S. winter? I have a commute and there will be snow, sleet and ice. A friend of mine in Buffalo actually just wrote about this http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-windshield-wipers-for-your-car/
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Geoj posted:Most (all?) parts store chains will accept used motor oil but they usually have a volume restriction of 5 or 6 quarts per person per visit. If you have more I've had better luck with oil change shops accepting it. I just dumped 13 gallons at the Advance near me. They laughed, but didn't give a poo poo. (I should really bring it in more frequently)
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Motronic posted:I just dumped 13 gallons at the Advance near me. They laughed, but didn't give a poo poo. (I should really bring it in more frequently) Don't they earn money from the used oil? i.e. the recycling company gives them cash for it.
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Motronic posted:I just dumped 13 gallons at the Advance near me. They laughed, but didn't give a poo poo. (I should really bring it in more frequently) I've never had a store give a poo poo how much I brought unless their tank was almost full.
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Aren't they required by law to provide that service so it's not as if they can put up a fight even if they wanted to?
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I think some of them get pissy about how much you bring to avoid shops dumping it on them. At any rate, last time I went I brought in about 6 gallons of oil and didn't even get a second glance. I used one of these and one of these so you don't look quite as much like you're bringing in so much.
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