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I personally have bought a car I had to smog myself on the condition it was very cheap 
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Molten Llama posted:Don't forget rental! Home Depot rents the Honda gennies for ~$20–25 a day. Somebody mentioned it but I hear the Yamaha units are good too, but I don't think they're much if any cheaper. Remember if you put a full load on it it will be loud too. When eco mode is enabled it adjusts the speed of the engine to match load. Full load == full throttle. Might still be quieter than others anyway, don't have a whole lot of experience.
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May 13, 2015 00:32
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LeeMajors posted:To preface: I am very anti-dealership when it comes to repairs/service. It really just depends. You can't blankly state all dealerships are bad and all independent shops are good...Best you can do is ask around for recommendations. Yelp (although it doesn't divide between service & sales, you have to read carefully), Toyota forums, even ask here if someone has experience with a particular shop.
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May 20, 2015 23:22
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Augmented Dickey posted:http://m.autozone.com/autozone-mobile/en/accessories/Rain-X-1-gal-bug-remover-washer-fluid/_/N-25ro?id=332603 In my experience you'll get a waxy buildup around your nozzles and that probably has something to do with the sensor failure. I don't think my car has one. Just apply Rain-X normally or better yet Aquapel.
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May 24, 2015 05:18
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Any idea what this is? 
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Jun 12, 2015 06:05
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Well, it looks like one, but would be a replica. Had one of those sweeping speedometers from a 50-70s American car. Wish I got a second look, was walking my dog. :P
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Jun 12, 2015 06:21
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I discovered the other day that apparently my wheels are corroding and the tire came off the bead. Is there a way to repair them or do I have to buy new ones? Mazda 3 if that matters, I see this was a very common issue in the UK for some reason.
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Sep 20, 2015 03:01
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Godholio posted:I've never seen one that will. Most cities have some kind of hazmat collection facility (might be called a transfer station) where they'll collect all the random poo poo you're not supposed to throw away/dump. Chemicals, smoke detectors, etc. Sometimes labeled "household hazardous waste".
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Sep 20, 2015 06:01
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InitialDave posted:I assume you mean that corrosion around the rim has pushed the tyre bead back a little, creating a leak? Because if it's actually come off, that's Well I don't remember exactly what they said. It was leaking for sure. The wheel doesn't look bad at all from the outside. They don't use salt here so it's weird. The tire shop said I would have to buy new wheels so maybe I should ask around? They're just OEM Mazda wheels though.
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Sep 20, 2015 11:35
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levels of rusting out, I really want to see a photo, and you need new wheels.
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Slavvy posted:If they're steel wheels then you should just get some new ones, they aren't expensive. If they're alloys, they're fixable. Google an alloy wheel reconditioner, there's bound to be one in your town. Usually much cheaper per wheel than brand new rims. It looks like there is a well-rated wheel repair shop around. I just was afraid they had to be replaced because that's what the guy at the store said. I'll see if they're cheaper than buying a new set of wheels. Otherwise it's time for some lightweight RPF1s. Thank you.
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Sep 21, 2015 01:13
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General_Failure posted:I just found a picture of my car with a Portugese Alibaba seller's watermark on it. Is there anything I can do about it? Is it even worth it? I don't know but here's the English page and there's a button that says report suspicious activity. http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Lada-Niva-Off-Road-Snorkel-Kit_60206477407.html?spm=a2700.7724838.30.154.pQytFk
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Sep 25, 2015 12:22
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scuz posted:and awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay we gooooooooooo We were looking for the stalk, not the motor though. I would put good blades and aquapel on your windshield if you don't want to spend all that money right now, although those aren't extremely cheap either (but so so good in rainy weather).
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Sep 27, 2015 06:09
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Uthor posted:Five years is kind of the upper end of what you'd expect a tire to last as long as it's not a hard rubber hockey puck that has no traction, but will last forever (don't buy those). Somebody somewhere was talking about getting Continental DWSes for cheap. I think they're EOL but still a good tire. I don't remember who or where or I'd link the post.
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Oct 9, 2015 03:07
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DELETED posted:How heavy? uhhh,...reported?
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Oct 10, 2015 02:45
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I think the Garmin might have some Apple-like poo poo where it doesn't fully charge off a generic cable. edit: http://pinoutsguide.com/GPS/garmin_nuvi_power_pinout.shtml Don't know if this applies to your model.
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Oct 12, 2015 15:07
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Uthor posted:Go to Tire Rack, filter by price, sort by rating, cross shop Discount Tire, probably buy the Continental DWSs. DWSs are a great all season tire I recommend but I hear they are EOL now and being replaced with a new model, and I don't know what they're called. A competitor is whatever the latest version of the Bridgestone Potenza RE970as is. I would recommend against getting the cheapest tire available. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...560&tireIndex=0 Here are some sorted by rating. It has winter tires included in the mix so figure out how to take those out or just scroll past them. edit: I guess the new DWS is just called DWS 06 
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Oct 19, 2015 21:10
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MomJeans420 posted:My friend''s 2002 Honda Accord is throwing a P0740 code - torque converter clutch circuit. From looking online, it seems that replacing the TCC solenoid doesn't always fix the issue, the code is sometimes indicative of a bigger tranny issue. Since the part is ~$180, I'm guessing she's much better off just going to a Honda specialist to get it diagnosed? $180 for a part is pretty expensive if it doesn't fix the issue. Apparently the car is shifting fine right now, but the code has been there for a while (and comes back when it's cleared). If it's the V6 I know those transmissions were very problematic.
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Oct 27, 2015 23:39
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fletcher posted:He also tried to explain to me that every single car that goes on the lift sustains some amount of damage, due to the lift. I mean some rubbed paint or something I can understand but the lift is not bending metal on every car that goes on it, right?? Guy is a weasel, but you already knew that.
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Oct 28, 2015 02:00
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Motronic posted:You keep on dribbling in information which adds up to this car being an unholy abortion. Not a shop; an emissions testing station. That's all they do here in Washington.
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Nov 2, 2015 19:48
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Gray Matter posted:Well after 2 months of headache my problem finally resolved itself and I was able to pass emissions. I also have empirical evidence leading me to believe that the "manufacturer drive cycle" is bullshit. Seafoaming the intake caused a pending code to set for lean mixture at upstream O2 sensor, so during a cold start I reset OBD codes and headed for the highway - within 4 minutes of <40 mph driving getting there, all monitors except catalyst were set - something that should not have happened according to GM drive cycle requirements. ~40 miles of 66mph highway later with the catalyst monitor still incomplete, I pulled into a parking lot where I sat for about a minute in drive with the brake pressed, and catalyst monitor readied itself. GM spent as little as possible on the Cavalier so that isn't super surprising. They're kind of a reviled car (sorry) and despite them being so ubiquitous not long ago I don't see them on the road much anymore or even their replacement, the Cobalt.
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Nov 3, 2015 12:08
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Hey guys. 2006 Mazda 3. I had to slam on the brakes for a cat that ran in front of me. ABS went off really hard and now my pedal is going almost to the floor to get any braking. Did the ABS have a big air bubble in it? Or maybe I burst a line? The fluid level is normal I think but I'll have to check in the morning too. 
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Nov 17, 2015 07:25
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Godholio posted:If you blew a line you'd have zero braking. Well, I know that isn't quite true. I would have 2 out of 4 wheels braking, until the fluid got low enough. But, I don't think that's what happened. I was wondering if it's possible for the ABS controller to have an air bubble in it or let air into the system somehow.
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Nov 17, 2015 09:09
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Godholio posted:Ah, mine didn't have ABS, so I lost everything. I was figuring you'd lose more of what little braking ability you had every time you hit the pedal. Most cars since the 70s have a dual master cylinder so even if you lose pressure on one circuit you can keep braking on two wheels. It's a pretty great thing for cars to have, really. But you're right, as if you keep going and it is spraying fluid the level will drop and then you'll lose pressure in the other circuit too. Thanks for all the help.
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Nov 17, 2015 18:45
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LeftistMuslimObama posted:Longshot, but does anyone know how to get mazdaconnect (in my 2016 mazda3) to stop trying to autoresume the music from my phone every time I get in the car? Autoresume on bluetooth is definitely disabled in my media player on the phone, so I have to assume that the infotainment system is actually sending a "play" signal to the device, but I can't find anything related to it in the car's device options. Try asking in the Mazda thread too: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3039682
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Nov 17, 2015 23:21
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Gumbel2Gumbel posted:Just wanted to say thank you to the recommendations for wipers in this thread. My windshield has never been this clean! Two more questions: #1 I've never seen anybody able to recommend a product that does this. I think the only way is replacement pwnyXpress posted:My '99 Saturn SL1 had an issue last winter during a cold snap where the battery light came on and there was a squealing sound when it hadn't warmed up yet that seemed to go away gradually. I think it may have had an issue changing gears once too (its an automatic), but I might be remembering a different time. Battery was bought new the year before, so I didn't think that was the problem, despite the light, and then the rest of the winter was very mild so I didn't have the issue anymore. Drove just fine all this past year. Now that it is getting cold again the issue seems to have cropped back up. If the car gets very cold it does this squealing noise and the battery light keeps flickering on and off. Any ideas? You need to replace your alternator belt or maybe have the pulleys adjusted. Do not attempt to use "belt dressing".
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Nov 19, 2015 05:46
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pwnyXpress posted:Just wanted to follow up since I think I fixed this today. The belt itself was actually fine, but the tension spring had apparently worn out so I replaced the spring and pulley there. Took it on a small jaunt to the store and back and it seems to be running great, and much quieter, than it has in the past, but the "Get Engine Serviced Soon" light is still on. Is that still on because something else is wrong, or is it something I can turn off or will go off at some point? I imagine I might want to check coolant levels, since I was flooding it when it was overheating, right? Most parts stores outside of California and Hawaii will scan codes or loan out the code scanner for free. Then it doesn't have to be a guessing game. And yes of course you should replace your lost coolant.
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Nov 22, 2015 06:45
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CharlesM posted:Hey guys. 2006 Mazda 3. spog posted:Could be a master/slave cylinder fail. Just thought I'd update in case anybody was wondering: it appears to be this, internal leak in the master cylinder. Only one circuit was braking I guess which makes sense why the ABS went off so hard (it's easy to lock up the tires when only 1/2 the brakes work). Thanks for all your help and 14" for looking at it
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Nov 24, 2015 00:01
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spog posted:Do I win a prize? My thanks will have to do for now; I've got to pay for a new master cylinder! Eskaton posted:What's the general opinion on Pontiac Bonnevilles? They pretty much last forever, right? I have one at 250k and I saw one on CL with 400k (at $1000, lol). Uh wow you got lucky.
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Nov 24, 2015 03:45
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CharlesM posted:Hey guys. 2006 Mazda 3. Alright, update, we replaced the master cylinder and that didn't change anything. The pedal feels the same and it's still really easy to trip ABS. I'm guessing it's only braking on one circuit. We're kind of stumped here and could use help. 
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Dec 4, 2015 19:10
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22 Eargesplitten posted:As I posted in the Subaru thread, I am likely to need to get new tires. I know the DWSes are a forum favorite. Looking at Tire Rack, though, the BFGoodrich GForce Comp2-A/S are supposed to be even better. Are those worth considering too, or should I just go with the DWS? The original DWS is End of Life so probably getting harder to get. It's being replaced by new models including DWS 06 I believe? They're good tires, but no reason to believe competition can't happen. The Bridgestone RE970as were pretty comparable and I don't know what their most current model is. If you live in a climate like Seattle and are driving a Subaru you should be fine with all season tires if you are careful.
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Dec 5, 2015 06:59
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How do you open the gas door on a late model Hyundai Elantra? My mom has one as a rental and their website doesn't provide owner's manuals. It probably is just pulling a lever but she always asks me.
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Dec 8, 2015 22:26
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Uthor posted:I, too, have one as a rental! There's two levers on the floor, driver's side, to the left of the seat, next to the door sill. One's for the trunk, the other is for the fuel. Thank you
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Dec 9, 2015 03:26
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Uthor posted:I, too, have one as a rental! There's two levers on the floor, driver's side, to the left of the seat, next to the door sill. One's for the trunk, the other is for the fuel. Turns out it's an Elantra GT. Looks like the door is just tied to the central locking mechanism. Awaiting confirmation now.
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Dec 11, 2015 03:27
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Blinkman987 posted:2009 Corolla LE Automatic transmission Is it raining a lot lately? If so it's probably just surface rust grinding off.
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Dec 13, 2015 08:47
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Uthor posted:I usually keep Granola bars, a Snickers, and a couple of bottles of water with me. I'm more worried about getting help for myself than trying to dig my car out in case I get stuck. I presume taking drinks inside overnight is a good idea for cars in freezing weather.
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Dec 17, 2015 03:50
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~2000 Corolla The engine dies when the lights are turned on Bad alternator? Battery is supposedly June 2014
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Feb 27, 2016 06:52
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Elmnt80 posted:Immediately after turning on the lights or does it take a while to run down? Immediately after.
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Feb 27, 2016 08:11
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Oh boy maybe I should just buy my friend an account instead of getting info through facebook chat. I guess it is stalling at red lights. I guess the battery has been jumped at least once. Sorry I didn't have this information first!
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Feb 27, 2016 09:39
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punk rebel ecks posted:So I shouldn't get a hybrid as it is more likely for something to go wrong with it compared to a non-hybrid? I'm not really sure that's true as by all accounts the Toyota Prius at least has been very reliable, more so than almost any other vehicle. I don't know about the other hybrids. You can always get a subscription or just buy one of the Consumer Reports magazines. They put out a big auto issue every year.
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Anybody hear of BG fuel injector cleaner? Shop is trying to push it and it seems like the usual upsell stuff. It's a 94 Mercedes C220, if that matters.
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