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OtspIII posted:Troubling times for my 2008 Mazda5. When did you last change the transmission fluid? Did the mechanic inspect for leaks and find none?
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Sep 27, 2023 17:31
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It's probably worth a code read to see what's going on. You could have a PCM issue, as some quick googling indicates that the 3/5 does not have a separate TCM. A junkyard PCM would run you about 200 bucks.
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Sep 27, 2023 17:35
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OtspIII posted:Troubling times for my 2008 Mazda5. It's hard to say what makes the most sense for your situation, getting the issue properly diagnosed is probably where it should start. At any rate, probably start budgeting for a different car. It sounds to me like the transmission is starting to slip, and while that could be many different things, none of them are exactly great for the longevity of the transmission.
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Sep 27, 2023 21:26
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Twerk from Home posted:When did you last change the transmission fluid? Did the mechanic inspect for leaks and find none? I've had the car for two years--I'm not sure how long it was before then. They did check it and found that it was very low, but they refilled it. They checked for leaks and found none. KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:It's probably worth a code read to see what's going on. You could have a PCM issue, as some quick googling indicates that the 3/5 does not have a separate TCM. A junkyard PCM would run you about 200 bucks. They did read it, and I should have written down what they said it was. I'll find out what it was. I think my plan is to drive it home and get it checked out before driving it again--it sounds like it's a bad sign in general but it's probably not the case that I'm racking up avoidable damage by taking it home instead of taking it to a mechanic near work, is that probably right?
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Sep 27, 2023 21:57
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OtspIII posted:I've had the car for two years--I'm not sure how long it was before then. They did check it and found that it was very low, but they refilled it. They checked for leaks and found none. did you not get like, a repair order from the shop? it should have CCC on it including any codes (assuming they're remotely competent) as to the second: nobody knows!
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Sep 27, 2023 22:54
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if i parked my cars somewhere they got beat to poo poo to that extent i would 100% be putting a premium on keeping my already cosmetically beat to poo poo car running. idk if it's "new transmission" sized premium but i definitely wouldn't be writing this off yet
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Sep 28, 2023 00:13
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Cactus Ghost posted:if i parked my cars somewhere they got beat to poo poo to that extent i would 100% be putting a premium on keeping my already cosmetically beat to poo poo car running. idk if it's "new transmission" sized premium but i definitely wouldn't be writing this off yet Good point. To add to this: if the car is otherwise running good, 2000 - 2500 bucks for a junkyard transmission installed (because they ain't likely to be taking the old one apart and repairing whatever is actually the problem) is a lot cheaper than buying a new car. Unless you know someone who is getting rid of recently deceased grandma's car and wants it gone NOW NOW NOW, you ain't getting poo poo for the price of replacing the transmission unless you buy a car thats actually on fire at the time of sale.
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Sep 28, 2023 00:35
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Perfect opportunity for a manual transmission swap  Looks like a rebuilt FS5A-EL is under two grand, a junkyard one would be even cheaper.
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Sep 28, 2023 00:51
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I fixed the issue with the seat, it took me a few hours and managed to get my car to think it was being stolen. I committed the cardinal sin of auto repair and stripped a bolt trying to get everything back together, I am pretty sure I was supposed to completely remove the seat and rails before working on it but that wasnt possible with the seat in its current position. I guess I am going to the dealership to see if they order a single bolt. It one of the 4 bolts that connect the seat to rails(one at each corner). Its a special m10-100 bolt with collar. If the dealer cant get one what are my options
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Sep 29, 2023 02:39
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The dealer can definitely get one. It wont be cheap but it will be correct.
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Sep 29, 2023 02:50
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Calidus posted:...I committed the cardinal sin of auto repair and stripped a bolt trying to get everything back together... Any salvage yards in your area?
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Sep 29, 2023 03:35
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PainterofCrap posted:Any salvage yards in your area? lol my first read of this was "turn the car in for scrap"
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Sep 29, 2023 05:16
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His Divine Shadow posted:lol my first read of this was "turn the car in for scrap"
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Sep 29, 2023 06:36
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His Divine Shadow posted:lol my first read of this was "turn the car in for scrap" At this point I kind of want to, my little BRZ was so easy to work on compared to the TourX. I am now dreading buying a modern min van in the future.
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Sep 29, 2023 14:35
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Have to purchase the entire seat frame lol. I checked the local salvage yards and nothing is available which makes sense considering the seat frame is only on 2018 and newer vehicles. I got a hardened steel bolt washer from the hardware store for the short term.
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Sep 29, 2023 18:26
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You can almost certainly get the exact bolt from McMaster-Carr. I did this several years ago. Possibility. Krakkles fucked around with this message at 19:47 on Sep 29, 2023 |
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Sep 29, 2023 19:35
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Just want to complain about bad design The firewall on our 2010 Mustang has a cavity between two steel plates, one on the cabin side and one on the engine side. This cavity also houses the cabin air filter, and at the bottom has a drain hole. If you park outside, crap like pine needles gets washed into that cavity and clogs up the drain hole. Now it just fills with water during a hard rain, and if it gets enough water, it will run through the cabin air filter into the passenger side floor and you get a pool of water. I dont even understand why the cavity needs a drain and cant just be open to the ground.
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Oct 1, 2023 18:05
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smackfu posted:Just want to complain about bad design There could be NVH reasons why the bottom of the cavity is closed. Munro Live has had videos in recent months mentioning this type of firewall, called something like a double firewall. It is especially viable in vehicles like EVs where you dont necessarily need the coolant lines and other things penetrating the firewall. And it has significant benefits for NVH. A lot of vehicles have that issue area at the windshield cowl, my Audi sedan included. It will get nasty and filled with old leaves. One can either use a shop vac at home if they have the hand tools to take the cowl cover off, or ask a mechanic to do that when you get an oil change or something. But unfortunately it is added maintenance for that area to keep it clear and keep the drain working. Those who park in a garage at night are less susceptible to this area even needing maintenance or vacuuming.
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Oct 1, 2023 21:52
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what sort of things beyond routine listed-in-the-manual maintainace should i keep an eye out for on a 20-year old manual transmission car? I know to keep an eye on the boots for the various greased things, the axle cvs and the ball joints and stuff. i know to keep an ear out for noisy wheel bearings. What else? I ask because while ive had old cars before, i was poor and they were poo poo, so i basically just drove them until something failed catastrophically
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Oct 1, 2023 22:04
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Cactus Ghost posted:what sort of things beyond routine listed-in-the-manual maintainace should i keep an eye out for on a 20-year old manual transmission car? I know to keep an eye on the boots for the various greased things, the axle cvs and the ball joints and stuff. i know to keep an ear out for noisy wheel bearings. What else? Depends on the car, really. 20 years is enough time for car specific issues to crop up and solutions found and tested that aren't listed in the manual.
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Oct 1, 2023 22:11
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Cactus Ghost posted:what sort of things beyond routine listed-in-the-manual maintainace should i keep an eye out for on a 20-year old manual transmission car? I know to keep an eye on the boots for the various greased things, the axle cvs and the ball joints and stuff. i know to keep an ear out for noisy wheel bearings. What else? if its up there in miles (120k+) watch out for normal clutch wear/the possibility of failure (most well-maintained clutches should fail gracefully and give you plenty of obvious time and a gradual decline in tackiness before you have to get them replaced in order to keep the car roadworthy, but they can also fail suddenly and catastrophically, depending on their manufacture and experiences/treatment from previous owners/use as a learner car/etcas happened to an ex and I in the middle of I-95 while riding in her Mazda 3 a few years back) and plan your budget/resources accordingly.
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Oct 1, 2023 22:12
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Inner Light posted:A lot of vehicles have that issue area at the windshield cowl, my Audi sedan included. It will get nasty and filled with old leaves. One can either use a shop vac at home if they have the hand tools to take the cowl cover off, or ask a mechanic to do that when you get an oil change or something. But unfortunately it is added maintenance for that area to keep it clear and keep the drain working.
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Oct 1, 2023 22:20
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smackfu posted:Yeah I really need to pay more attention to it, I thought it was just a nuisance that crap collected there. Yeah, its a funny little thing, I believe like problematic engineered designs of particular models sunroof drains, certain models have an exact cowl and drain design which lends a tendency to the exact issue you and I have. I noticed when speaking to a couple good older mechanics, I think one independent and one at the dealer, who know when one model and generation may need a vacuum service and check of that area haha. Theyll charge you book time usually for the few mins and it benefits the mechanic and owner. My Audi sunroof drains on a 2013 car have been completely problem free despite being parked on the street covered in leaves from decades old huge trees lining streets I used to live on. AC never flooded water on the inside but the cowl would be gross and need vacuum every year or so if I still parked outside. Its all about those particular plastic drain designs methinks and leaves are something you cant CAD out every time. Inner Light fucked around with this message at 23:56 on Oct 1, 2023 |
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Oct 1, 2023 23:50
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I cleaned out an active ant colony in the fresh-air cowl of my neighbors 08 Forester. I was doing the initial evaluation/service/oil change/ troubleshooting for her right after she bought it. Cleaning out the cowl intakes became a regular thing for me after experiencing the problem you described. No one ever seems to do it. Aaaannnd I have to do the sunroof drains on my 05 Cayenne. Got water in the passenger front footwell.
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Oct 2, 2023 01:05
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Cactus Ghost posted:what sort of things beyond routine listed-in-the-manual maintainace should i keep an eye out for on a 20-year old manual transmission car? I know to keep an eye on the boots for the various greased things, the axle cvs and the ball joints and stuff. i know to keep an ear out for noisy wheel bearings. What else? Based on my own experiences. Drain and replace the gearbox oil, do a flush (replace the oil, drive a few miles and replace it again). Drain and replace the coolant. You can also put in a special cleaning agent and flush the system of debris and coolant before putting in new coolant. You could also drain and replace the brake fluid and power steering fluid. Coolant in particular ages and looses it's anti corrosive properties so I feel that's worthwhile to replace if you don't know how old it is.
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Oct 2, 2023 07:38
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I would like to to identify the plug on this assembly: I broke the clip off the brake switch plug in the process of finding it, to install a trailer brake controller. While I am sure the brake switch plug won't jiggle loose anytime soon, I still would like to get that connector and replace it. More importantly, I want to get an extra set of male and female connectors and pins to make a bridge piece that I can easily/properly tap for the brake controller without directly splicing the switch wires or the harness it plugs into.
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Oct 2, 2023 09:30
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I saw a car today with immense quantities of white smoke coming out of the tailpipe. What blew up here?
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Oct 4, 2023 00:07
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White smoke probably means
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Oct 4, 2023 00:15
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smackfu posted:I saw a car today with immense quantities of white smoke coming out of the tailpipe. What blew up here? If it was just while driving around this is usually head gasket failure. If someone is running near a house someone could be doing a valve cleaning with Seafoam or other cleaning agent. I did it on my first LX and the cloud was comical; like completely blocked my house amount of smoke.
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Oct 4, 2023 00:29
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love seeing my fellow trash gremlins making do with a head gasket leak. as long as the oil isn't cloudy you're good for at least a couple more weeks of short trips before sending the heap to the recycler (do not listen to this, it is bad advice)
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Oct 4, 2023 00:52
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Cactus Ghost posted:love seeing my fellow trash gremlins making do with a head gasket leak. as long as the oil isn't cloudy you're good for at least a couple more weeks of short trips before sending the heap to the recycler (do not listen to this, it is bad advice) My milkshake spins all the bearings out the car
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They pulled into that driveway from the main road so sounds like head gasket is the winner. Thanks!
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Oct 4, 2023 01:31
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Actually that points me more towards seafoam since they were more possibly driving around their block.
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Oct 4, 2023 02:47
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VelociBacon posted:Actually that points me more towards seafoam since they were more possibly driving around their block. I dunno, that sign is pretty ominous.
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Oct 4, 2023 02:51
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That's a lot more smoke than you usually see from a head gasket!
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Is there anything to the idea that seafoam can dislodge crud that might have been better off left alone? Is that an automotive old wife's tale? I know when I used it the cloud was indeed outrageous, like you almost become a nuisance for your neighbors while it's happening.
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Oct 4, 2023 03:07
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Jack B Nimble posted:Is there anything to the idea that seafoam can dislodge crud that might have been better off left alone? Is that an automotive old wife's tale? I know when I used it the cloud was indeed outrageous, like you almost become a nuisance for your neighbors while it's happening. All I can say is that I wouldn't go anywhere near seafoam with a modern engine with a million sensors, high pressure fuel pumps driven off cam lobes relying on proper lubrication (hi VW FSI motors), etc. And yeah it's the same thinking as 'flushes' on older motors, you're likely to cause a leak and it's better to just solve the problem you want to solve.
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Oct 4, 2023 04:05
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yeah there's no way in hell i'd put seafoam through anything with a catylitic converter or an o2 sensor unless i disconnected the cat and was ready to replace the sensor. idk if that's actually true, its just the vibe i get. billowing smoke doesn't seem good for things that need to stay hot, clean, and unclogged
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Ive heard bad things about knocking carbon off DI valves in large enough chunks to damage the turbo, and similar spooky stories about exhaust temperatures affecting the oil cooling, but literally everything is hearsay.
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Why do I keep finding sockets on bolts in my cars engine compartment? I found a 12mm socket sitting pretty securely on a bolt near the bottom of the radiator. It's not the first time I have found a socket like that, and near the radiator both times. Did the previous owners just forget? What's going on?
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