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Why not use the same 3M protective adhesive film that manufacturers use? It’s available on Amazon. Cover the outermost portions and peel it off when you get home.
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Baronash posted:I have a 2008 Equinox with a crippling overheating issue. The temperature creeps up at idle (though rarely, if ever, actually redlines), and generally drops once the car starts moving. A mechanic friend and I tried bleeding air out of the coolant system, replacing the thermostat, replacing the radiator cap, and replacing the bleeder screw. None of those solved the problem, though they did occasionally help for a bit. Heat in the car generally doesn't work, which preceded the overheating problems, but definitely seems to be related as we've gotten it to work for short periods of time while troubleshooting. After all of that, I gave up on the DIY approach and took it to a mechanic who flushed the coolant and replaced the radiator cap again, which had the car working like a dream for about 500 miles. Sounds like your fan motor is dead. Park it and check to see if the fan comes on while it’s idling. Oops just saw what you wrote. There could be two fans as well, I’m not familiar with the car.
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Mar 24, 2022 21:25
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I just usually soak pins and any other metal brackets etc in brake cleaning fluid and wipe them down with rags before reinstalling. Adding appropriate lube where necessary.
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Apr 11, 2022 16:49
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I bought my low profile floor jack at harbor freight and it has been great for many years now. I also bought some aluminum jacks stands from them too because I welcome death regularly.
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May 16, 2022 16:43
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Wrap it around the cable? Probably won’t stick to the battery long.
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Sep 19, 2022 16:55
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Scrree posted:Last year my partner inherited a 2012 Toyota RAV4 that has: 2012 Toyota RAV4 is awesome. Fix it up. Fix it for her because you care and you don’t want a wheel to fall off or for her to not be able to stop in a timely fashion. This is not a super difficult job, just dirty and greasy and potentially rusty depending on your locale. Plenty of YouTube videos to show you how to do this step-by-step. For reference I have a much shittier 2004 Toyota matrix and I will never trade it in for anything until i return to the clay from which I sprung.
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Oct 4, 2022 20:38
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a forbidden love posted:My warranty "just" expired in terms of time and by a lot in miles. $190 to get them to look at it. Plus whatever the tow cost are. You’ve read the voltage but you don’t really know the start cycle amps, do you? I’d still recommend trying to jump it.
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Nov 22, 2022 20:52
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JazzFlight posted:Total newbie question here, buying a car for the first time in a couple decades: Literally nothing wrong with it, I’ve refinanced an auto loan three days after signing it. It’s just important to NOT TRUST A DEALER on anything. Make sure you read the writing pertaining to early payoff penalties.
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Nov 26, 2022 04:50
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AI Stupid Question Thread - please do your own brakes
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Dec 22, 2022 15:30
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opengl posted:2005 Pontiac Vibe, 1.8L 1ZZ-FE/4 speed auto, 112k mi. Those particular engines had a pretty common air intake manifold gasket issue that caused rough idle and loss of power. Supposedly you have to order a different gasket that they revised, but used a different part number. The good one is orange. If it starts leaking it will ruin the air/fuel ratio and cause shaking like your describing. My 2004 Toyota matrix shook so bad at idle the radio trim cover almost fell off. I dont know if this is your issue, but check to see if you have an orange intake gasket (you can see some flanges) or if you see a black one you might as well replace that now (it only takes 20 minutes or so).
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Jan 3, 2023 00:01
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opengl posted:It was indeed the intake manifold gasket. Easy job, in and out in less than 30 min. Hell yeah. Glad it worked out. Did you forget to reconnect the rear throttle body hose the first time like I did and drive it around and think you were gonna have to take it all apart again? What a relief to pop the hood and realize it and just pop the hose back on and have it idle perfectly.
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Jan 7, 2023 20:02
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Ginette Reno posted:I've got a 2014 vw beetle. There's a piece of grey trim on the bumper that is coming undone repeatedly. It's not coming all the way out and falling out (the left part is fine) but it's annoying. Is this something I could fix myself? The dealer re-attached it but it popped loose again. I'm guessing there's a clip or something for it that secures it. They quoted me 2k to bring it to a bodyshop and get a new insert which I'd prefer not to do. I'd just re-attach it with some 3M double sided tape behind it. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JOVUO0?tag=amsbd07-20 Unless I am not understanding the issue correctly.
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Jan 12, 2023 18:50
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Man it’s got to be a hydraulic problem, right?
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Jan 22, 2023 01:05
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Sagebrush posted:Well the only three ways I can think of that your car would roll around when it's in gear and shut off are: Possibly with a hydraulic leak that is not noticeable with the pump running but I dunno.
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Jan 22, 2023 01:21
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Yak Shaves Dot Com posted:Okay, I'll look into it. What are the good brands? I found MillerCat. if you're super worried about it, use tamper-resistant nuts/bolts. they take a special type of socket to loosen, and it would be highly unlikely for a thief to have it, while you would be able to provide it to anyone servicing your vehicle.
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Feb 9, 2023 14:51
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Yeah, IMHO, that's not unsafe at all and is just cosmetic. I'd try to fix it myself, if you can live with the paint scratches and the likelihood of panel gap asymmetry.
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Feb 10, 2023 21:58
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Captain Log posted:Unfortunately, I have mobility issues related to pretty severe nerve damage in my legs, so fixing anything below waist height isn't happening. Otherwise, I'd already be trying to jank the loving thing back together. Ah ok, sorry to hear that. Try to find a paintless dent removal guy nearby. It will be almost certainly be cheaper if money is a concern, if not go through insurance and let the dealer/collision center replace your bumper and charge for paint + blend. It’s really your choice.
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Feb 10, 2023 22:44
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theOctagon posted:I’m not sure but cheapest new rim i can find is ~$405 seems like we have a lot of room for $100 repairs before replacement makes sense Call the local Subaru dealer and find out who they use. If the service department won't tell you, check with the local Subaru clubs or whatever. I did this to my BMW and used the BMW dealer guy, who actually had a van/workshop parked on the dealer lot and i went right thru him to fix my wheel flawlessly for $120* *Extra charge because my wheel was ultra hard to blend the paint on, apparently. Didn't care, they came out perfect
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Feb 14, 2023 18:35
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wesleywillis posted:My understanding is that 4wd= transfer case and one could compare it to having a locker in a drive axle. With transfer case, front and rear are locked together and don't try to turn corners with it. You might gently caress something up. I dunno, I’ve seen several 4x4s with open front and rear differentials.
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EasilyConfused posted:Hello, I know almost nothing about cars despite driving for twenty years. I mean, probably does have some sort of drain, but you can get a battery tender for less than $100 that will keep it healthy. Or buy a quick disconnect terminal.
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Mar 29, 2023 01:08
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Dude, I assure you that this is something that you can do yourself - even if you have to buy a socket and a hammer. 15 minutes, tops.
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Apr 12, 2023 20:16
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Safety Dance posted:CarMax is a US chain of used car dealerships. On one hand I bought the warranty, on the other hand I trust them about as far as I could throw them, but on the third hand I don't know if my mistrust is misplaced. I was under the impression that Carmax warranties are not dealt with in-house, in other words, they wouldn't be fixing your car personally. E.G. that one car blog guy that got the Land Rover or whatever with the Carmax warranty and kept getting it fixed at the LR dealership using his Carmax warranty. Also, you have multiple warranties on a new car. you have the common 3 year/36K mile bumper-to-bumper which covers everything, which waved bye to your car long ago. And you also have the drivetrain warranty, which for a Subaru covers the engine, transmission, and all-wheel drive and lasts for five years or 60,000 miles. The latter may easily apply to your car depending on what on the engine they cover, and when it was purchased.
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VelociBacon posted:Greasing the bolts would wildly change the appropriate torque spec wouldn't it? Lubricated torque specs are almost always different, so yes. Adding any lubricant will usually change the prevailing torque, and it's just not necessary.
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