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I need to change a damaged hubcap cover on my 2014 Civic. Do I need to use the tire jack and lift the car off the ground to change? Or can I just change out the nuts pop the damaged cover off, pop the new one in and be done with it?
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The latter, assuming this is not some bizarre wheel cover that uses the actual lug nuts to hold it on.
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This morning my 2006 Scion xA with 90k miles would crank but not turn over. I tried it about five times "dry" before I thought about hitting the gas while turning the key, and suddenly it started up. I tried it a few more times in the driveway and it started normally (no gas pedal) each time, so I went to work. It started fine after work as well. The weather hasn't been extreme, and it was driving perfectly fine before this morning. I have no idea what might've caused it. Was it just a fluke or is there a bigger problem I need to look out for? It's an older car, but relatively few miles and the oil and filters are good.
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Admiral Joeslop posted:2005 Crown Vic (again...), engine light came on. AutoZone guy ran it, came back as "fuel rail pressure sensor" and sold me these things: I don't know that either of those bottles are going to help. Posting the exact code you have might help point you in the right direction. There's still a pretty big gap between that and knowing what to do exactly, but it'd be a start.
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Yeah I really doubt fuel cleaner is going to do anything if the sensor is actually bad. It won't hurt anything if you don't want to deal with returning it, but when it comes to dealing with your issue, it might as well be snake oil. With that said, if you've done a fuel filter and coil packs, you can definitely tackle that sensor. I would still recommend checking the vacuum line to the sensor and the wiring at the sensor to make sure neither is resulting in a CEL that isn't actually because of the sensor - but according to Google this seems to be a pretty common part failure. It's also all of $40 from Rockauto. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqtnrPPh5BY
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Lester Shy posted:This morning my 2006 Scion xA with 90k miles would crank but not turn over. I tried it about five times "dry" before I thought about hitting the gas while turning the key, and suddenly it started up. I tried it a few more times in the driveway and it started normally (no gas pedal) each time, so I went to work. It started fine after work as well. Possibly the advent of a fuel pump failure. No codes?
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Admiral Joeslop posted:2005 Crown Vic (again...), engine light came on. AutoZone guy ran it, came back as "fuel rail pressure sensor" and sold me these things: I would say you spend $20 to get an OBD 2 code reader so you can pull codes without getting upsold on snake oil. It's very easy to use and the best way to start developing your diagnostic skills. Find the code, search it on google (look to see if it's a common issue/look for TSB's) and work from there. I'd also recommend seeing if those parts are available on Rockauto, see if someone has posted a youtube video or forum post on how to change the part and gauge your comfort level on that.
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Dr. Lunchables posted:What the gently caress? For that price I’d rather try to press out the ball joints and saying gently caress the bearings. Drop the entire subframe? Engine and trans just to gently caress with a lower control arm bushing? It's 100% efficiency on the assembly line. Subframe and front suspension assembled. Drive train lowered on. That assembly is raised into the chassis. Having that bolt installed from the wrong side probably dropped a whole station and process. The really horrible part is if you're familiar with that car and the car isn't a rusty mess you can actually haul rear end dropping that whole subframe.... If you're in a fully equipped shop. I used to work on this one very new evo x so much I made a jig so I could lift the car off that assembly and it made working on it much easier. Pop off fuel lines, exhaust, driveshaft, wiring, and some coolant lines. Move a/c comp to the side. Disconnect axles. Raise chassis off the 20lbs of poo poo in a 10lbs bag that is evos. That was the fastest way to access the turbo. IM NOT SAYING THIS IS A GOOD THING! That car sucked to work on. What I mean is if you approach it thinking "how was it made in the factory" then pulling the dash was again the worst job.
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Yeah. Cars are designed around "ease of assembly" first, with "can it be maintained by a dealership with our proprietary toolset and a full array of lifts" somewhere way the gently caress down the list. Nearly any new car will long exceed even 100k before needing that kind of suspension work anyway, so that's deep into the realm of second/third owners. Serviceability on a set of jackstands isn't even remotely considered.
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Why do foreign cars have English logos/branding on their cars in their own home country? I just noticed this in a completely unrelated YouTube video about house remodeling in Korea.
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buglord posted:Why do foreign cars have English logos/branding on their cars in their own home country? I just noticed this in a completely unrelated YouTube video about house remodeling in Korea. It's not just that stuff, all sorts of products use English in their products or marketing in countries where it's not predominantly English speaking. This is another Korean example but they even switched from Korean to English on their product which AFAIK is only sold in Korea:  I think it has a lot to do with a (misplaced?) belief that foreign (English speaking) brands are associated with higher quality, or international brands are more successful/represent a higher value/more legitimate product. Google "white monkey" to see examples of Asian brands using Caucasians in visible positions to attempt to elevate perception of their brands or companies. e: It goes the other way also. The Japanese kanji for 'middle' which is used in mahjong meaning 'dragon' (sorta) was coopted by Red Dragon Apparel because the brand felt it lent something to their image that was desirable:  Why are white people using Asian characters? Why do so many white guys have Asian tattoos? VelociBacon fucked around with this message at 08:11 on Nov 21, 2023 |
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VelociBacon posted:
Or white people with tribal tattoos? Though I think that might be out of style these days.
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buglord posted:Why do foreign cars have English logos/branding on their cars in their own home country? I just noticed this in a completely unrelated YouTube video about house remodeling in Korea. In Japan, its because cars are culturally seen as foreign (invented overseas) despite a longstanding domestic industry. The Suzuki Kizashi is the only car I can remember coming across with a Japanese name (there may well be others), but its still written in the Western alphabet on the badge. Shout outs to the Mitsubishi Pajero (Spanish - wanker) and Mazda Laputa ( - prostitute) and Honda Life Dunk.
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at least in the case of the energy drink and other consumer goods i would guess it's partially a case of hedging one's bets for legibility; if someone doesn't read any chinese-derived script, chances are very good they can read the roman alphabet and at least have some idea what's in the mystery can. you can see that in the older version where it just says "energy drink" in small lettering
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buglord posted:Why do foreign cars have English logos/branding on their cars in their own home country? I just noticed this in a completely unrelated YouTube video about house remodeling in Korea. Primarily because they don't run separate production lines for domestic versus export. They make everything labeled to be sold everywhere.
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VelociBacon posted:It's not just that stuff, all sorts of products use English in their products or marketing in countries where it's not predominantly English speaking. In Germany a few years back, we were surprised to see signs advertising "BLACK FRIDAY SALE", despite German having its own words for all of those concepts. I think we're just at a point in time where a lot of people speak English / understand Roman script.
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Deteriorata posted:Primarily because they don't run separate production lines for domestic versus export. They make everything labeled to be sold everywhere. That doesn't explain all the only sold in Japan vehicles covered in English labels, decals and buttons though.
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KakerMix posted:That doesn't explain all the only sold in Japan vehicles covered in English labels, decals and buttons though. Like this?  Because it's cool
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Is it difficult to bleed brakes without a helper? I have 1 leaking caliper on my car, it's been leaking for about a month and I keep topping off the fluid every couple weeks. I took my car to a shop, they called and said they found nothing wrong except the caliper, wanted $700. I declined their service since I wanted to attempt to contact the shop/person who installed the calliper a year ago, and he also skipped town about a year ago. The shop I took my car to didn't say anything about my car being a road hazard or ask me to sign any waivers before leaving, but they sent a couple reminder emails for "YOUR BRAKE LEAK". What really disappointed me is yesterday they sent an email with a laundry list of poo poo. They want to fix the leak, replace my pads, turn my rotors, rotate my tires, power flush my power steering fluid, power flush my engine oil, four wheel alignment, rotate and balance my tires again, and pillage and plunder my wallet. The pads are 2 years old they have a few miles on them, but the clerk said "they're at 60% you don't need them replaced" since I originally took my car to them specifically to get new brake pads and they declined. I left without getting any work done in part because they originally told me there was no work necessary besides the caliper. I think I want to either watch enough YouTube videos to replace the caliper myself, or at least spend my $700 somewhere else. Is AutoZone and friends a good enough source for brake calipers or should I buy from a dealer, or grab a caliper from a junkyard? I think junkyard would be the best price for an OEM part, but I don't know how to tell if it's any good, and I might have to put a rebuild kit into a junkyard part first, which I think I could manage. Not Wolverine fucked around with this message at 13:57 on Nov 22, 2023 |
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There are various tools that allow you to bleed your brakes single handedly. Another goon can recommend one. Last caliper I had to bleed was luckily the driver side rear, so I could do it myself by using a broom handle like object to push the brake pedal down with one hand and work the bleed screw with my other hand.
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wesleywillis posted:There are various tools that allow you to bleed your brakes single handedly. I use a Motive power bleeder. They are fantastic and I cannot recommend them enough. I've used it on everything from a 68 Chevy C10 to Hondas.
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Not Wolverine posted:Is it difficult to bleed brakes without a helper? I have 1 leaking caliper on my car, it's been leaking for about a month and I keep topping off the fluid every couple weeks. A second opinion would not be a bad idea. It does sound a little fishy, but some of those jobs listed are not really DIY territory (alignment), questionable (power steering flush, oil flush), or are alarming (brake leak). Pads and rotors definitely can be past the point of saving, especially if a caliper is stuck and they have been dragging or haven't actuated in a long time. It all depends. Easier for us to weigh in with a picture and a description of what's been going on with the vehicle though. As for the parts themselves, I would probably stick with parts stores. Totally up to you, but I'd much rather just buy the part I need and install it. Sometimes the dealership is necessary, but I would not pay up for an OEM caliper more than likely nor want to overhaul a junkyard pull. nitsuga fucked around with this message at 16:15 on Nov 22, 2023 |
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mobby_6kl posted:Like this?   
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I am oft looking for amusement midships
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Dr. Lunchables posted:I am oft looking for amusement midships   Personally, I look for mustle-bound, yet refined 4WD Toyotas. I mean really, the mainstream of our days is in the style. That is simple and traditional.
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I'm the compass with no way south
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Is that supposed to be "muscle" not "mustle"?
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Yeah. Mustle isnt a real word, after all.
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cursedshitbox posted:I'm the compass with no way south South Pole special edition
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 AISS 2023: LAST CHANCE, PROCRASTINATORS!
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Dr. Lunchables posted:Yeah. Mustle isnt a real word, after all. I was going to say that it should be a word because I like it but apparently it already is?! 
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AI Stupid Question Thread- Mustleheads ITT
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Now thats what I call a mustle bound pig
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driving to thanksgiving, the Fiesta ST doesnt seem to be pulling like I remember/it should. I feel like Im losing my mind, but the car feels more gutless than usual between 3 and 4/5k/normal torque falloff point for the car. It revs and makes noise, but it doesnt seem to make peak torque where I remember it. Pulling onto the highway it was kind of a struggle to get above 80 and the 50-70 climb also felt slower than normal. Im 99% certain I put 93 octane in it last night, so I dont think its related to gas or whatever. My other thought is the clutch, but I cant imagine it racking up that notable of an amount of clutch wear between yesterday and today. Could it be turbo related? Its 50 degrees out and the tires are relatively fresh so I dont think its heretofore unpalpable to me slip. trilobite terror fucked around with this message at 21:56 on Nov 23, 2023 |
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Only way to know is to data log. We can only guess if its boost or grip or fuel or superstition without numbers.
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Dr. Lunchables posted:Only way to know is to data log. We can only guess if its boost or grip or fuel or superstition without numbers. what do? I have one of those Foseal $20 ODB dealies that connect to the iPhone, if that may be of use
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Ok Comboomer posted:driving to thanksgiving, the Fiesta ST doesnt seem to be pulling like I remember/it should. Had a similar mystery but also with a squeal/whistle last week. It has disappeared into the dealership for a week now with no word, but they said they were going to look at the transmission, belt, and surprisingly, the exhaust. The Tucson has an oil consumption problem but no obvious leak, but the head tech said before heading out for deer camp with 80 percent of the service department that if it's burning oil, he has seen the exhaust just plug up with carbon and yes, make a weird whistling sound, which would explain why it didn't quite seem to be coming from the belt. Partner says no way that's the answer, but my pizza money is on the exhaust. Check your tailpipe for a banana maybe? A gas station in town mixed diesel and gas in their tanks and did a number on quite a few people a little while ago, and water in the gas isn't unheard of either. Did you get gas at a place you've been to before?
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Ok Comboomer posted:what do? I dont know that one specifically, but an OBDII reader is the way to get at this.
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guaranteed posted:, he has seen the exhaust just plug up with carbon and yes, make a weird whistling sound, Was the sound kinda like a WOO WOO sound?
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We got an inspection on my wife's 2011 RAV4 and they said the struts and strut mount bellows are worn out and they recommended the following: Remove and replace front and rear strut assembly Quick-strut complete strut assemply x 2 OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber x 2 It comes out to $1,850. How long can we go without fixing it / does this seem reasonable?
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