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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 1, 2016 13:01:42 GMT -5
Looking at the other threads I thought I'd offer my advise on cars. I've done it for 20 years and while I don't always have an answer I'm usually able to figure it out.
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Post by Burst on Feb 1, 2016 13:10:05 GMT -5
What sort of repairwork would you consider "better off getting a new car" especially in an older, high-mileage car?
Also, what's the easiest way to get rid of a car with absolutely zero resell value, such as a '98 Chevy Malibu with a cornucopia of electrical problems?
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 1, 2016 13:22:36 GMT -5
What sort of repairwork would you consider "better off getting a new car" especially in an older, high-mileage car? Also, what's the easiest way to get rid of a car with absolutely zero resell value, such as a '98 Chevy Malibu with a cornucopia of electrical problems? The first part is always a personal issue. From my point if a transmission, engine, or similar part fail on a high millage vehicle that is when I recommend. But remember that the 4k engine it's cheaper than a new car. As long as the rest is in good shape and you like the car it's always cheaper to repair than to replace the vehicle's There's always value if it runs. What type of electrical l |
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Post by Burst on Feb 1, 2016 14:00:35 GMT -5
I think with the Malibu literally every electrical issue that could be wrong with the car has gone wrong. Radio, anti-theft lockout, you name it, all pretty much since the local dealership changed out the tape deck for a CD player when it was new. It's my sister's old car, it's been sitting in my parent's driveway for years and I'm this close to getting rid of it for them since my dad keeps putting it off, before it rots into the concrete.
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 1, 2016 15:00:23 GMT -5
I think with the Malibu literally every electrical issue that could be wrong with the car has gone wrong. Radio, anti-theft lockout, you name it, all pretty much since the local dealership changed out the tape deck for a CD player when it was new. It's my sister's old car, it's been sitting in my parent's driveway for years and I'm this close to getting rid of it for them since my dad keeps putting it off, before it rots into the concrete. Sounds like they wired the radio wrong. |
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Post by MrBRulzOK on Feb 1, 2016 15:14:50 GMT -5
Are the rumors about Dash Wilder true?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2016 16:43:24 GMT -5
Whats the weirdest thing you have found in someones trunk?
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 1, 2016 17:02:21 GMT -5
Whats the weirdest thing you have found in someones trunk? Well I've found a large assortment of sex toys, used hygiene products, lots of that stuff. The weirdest was a sex sheep |
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Post by James Fabiano on Feb 1, 2016 17:08:39 GMT -5
Just the person I was looking for!!! In recent weeks, I've noticed that when I step on the brake and make a complete stop, there's a vibrating sound I can hear up front...it's like a hum and a rattle almost. Any idea what that might be?
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 1, 2016 17:13:35 GMT -5
Just the person I was looking for!!! In recent weeks, I've noticed that when I step on the brake and make a complete stop, there's a vibrating sound I can hear up front...it's like a hum and a rattle almost. Any idea what that might be? Any vibration felt in the steering wheel? |
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Post by James Fabiano on Feb 1, 2016 17:14:53 GMT -5
Just the person I was looking for!!! In recent weeks, I've noticed that when I step on the brake and make a complete stop, there's a vibrating sound I can hear up front...it's like a hum and a rattle almost. Any idea what that might be? Any vibration felt in the steering wheel? No. As of now, I can only hear it. |
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 1, 2016 17:17:42 GMT -5
Any vibration felt in the steering wheel? No. As of now, I can only hear it. My bet without driving it is the pads are getting worn and the rotors needs to be resurfaced |
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Feb 1, 2016 19:07:39 GMT -5
Do you know Mike?
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Post by Jacy Jayne Atomic Dog AMV on Feb 1, 2016 19:12:08 GMT -5
How big is Batista's stick?
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Post by Push R Truth on Feb 1, 2016 19:25:21 GMT -5
My car starts perfectly fine when it's been sitting in the garage overnight or for days at a time.
The car starts like shit if I try to start it within a half hour or so after I ran it last. Sounds as if the battery hardly has enough juice to turn it over. If I let it sit another hour or so, VROOM starts right up and purrs like a kitten.
Got a good guess or two what the issue could be?
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 1, 2016 20:33:50 GMT -5
My car starts perfectly fine when it's been sitting in the garage overnight or for days at a time. The car starts like shit if I try to start it within a half hour or so after I ran it last. Sounds as if the battery hardly has enough juice to turn it over. If I let it sit another hour or so, VROOM starts right up and purrs like a kitten. Got a good guess or two what the issue could be? Battery starting to short internally out a starter. |
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Post by Long A, Short A on Feb 1, 2016 20:40:23 GMT -5
If you were beefing with someone, would you use your mechanic talents to take their engine?
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Feb 2, 2016 5:28:45 GMT -5
Ok, I have a friend who has a 2010 Hyundai Sonata 4 cylinder who's car isn't starting properly. I am thinking it is the ignition switch since when it does work, it turns over perfectly, and doesn't seem to drain the battery like if you are trying to rely on the alternator or starter to get the engine to turn over.
I am fairy sure it is not the battery since it was replaced less than 2 years ago. It was out of use for about 5 months since my friend broke their ankle and couldn't drive it, but it started fine when I would start it about once or twice a month to take it around the block just to keep everything running.
They took it to the stealership, so I an just trying to make sure they don't get ripped off. No disrespect if you work at a dealership, but the one they took it too has a history of inflating labor cost to lower new car prices.
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Post by icansleep on Feb 2, 2016 12:05:27 GMT -5
My Escape's been driving rough as of late.
If I'm stopped at a light it sometimes feels like it's going to crap out waiting (I usually rev the engine to get her purring like a kitten again) to go. And occasionally it's slow to accelerate once I do get the green light. I've read it could be something as simple as a dirty filter or something more complex involving the coils (which were all replaced a few years ago). Any experience in fixing issues similar to those?
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 2, 2016 12:14:56 GMT -5
Ok, I have a friend who has a 2010 Hyundai Sonata 4 cylinder who's car isn't starting properly. I am thinking it is the ignition switch since when it does work, it turns over perfectly, and doesn't seem to drain the battery like if you are trying to rely on the alternator or starter to get the engine to turn over. I am fairy sure it is not the battery since it was replaced less than 2 years ago. It was out of use for about 5 months since my friend broke their ankle and couldn't drive it, but it started fine when I would start it about once or twice a month to take it around the block just to keep everything running. They took it to the stealership, so I an just trying to make sure they don't get ripped off. No disrespect if you work at a dealership, but the one they took it too has a history of inflating labor cost to lower new car prices. It's a tough one. But I would definitely load test the battery first. Depending on weather conditions and if the battery was hooked up to a charger, it could easily be failing after that time frame |
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