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Yes change it, and be careful driving it; cars REALLY don't like to sit for extended periods, it's likely you'll start springing various fluid leaks and destroying suspension bushings once you start putting miles on it. Also, if it was stored with its weight on the tires, replace them; even if the belts aren't broken yet, they'll be deformed and will never roll smooth again, and are liable to straight up blow out on you. Fake edit: I read your post as you talking over the car, so disregard if this is just for maintenance's sake. Still applies if it will be driven at all though.
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0toShifty posted:My mom's car is a 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S. Yeah.. Oil changes are 6mos or x miles for a reason.. It's clear because after sitting for 12 years.. that's a lot of time for the particulate to sit.at the bottom of the oil pan. Oil + filter is 20bux, and you can probably find a change place that'll do it for under 30. It's worth getting it done.
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It's going to remain stored for the foreseeable future. It's probably going to be a barn find car one day. It's stored at high altitude in the Colorado mountains - 9,300ft. The car's original tires were removed at 200 miles and stored in bags in the garage. It's been sitting on studded snows since then. Ironic since it's never seen snow. Synthetic or cheap oil? Doesn't matter? Should I change the filter too?
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Jun 9, 2015 20:30
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0toShifty posted:The car's original tires were removed at 200 miles and stored in bags in the garage. They're probably trash by now. The rubber will dry rot.
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Jun 9, 2015 20:56
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Anyone have an estimate on a "fair" price for a new set of floor mats for a 2000 Lexus RX 300 will run me? I've seen a few on ebay for $100-120 - does that sound right?
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Jun 9, 2015 22:41
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Yeah roughly. Rockauto has some for $94, theres always a 5% coupon floating around but you would have to pay shipping too which is usually fair. I was able to find a set for $50 for my mustang, but they're a bit more simple than yours and the rears are just two little squares.
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Jun 9, 2015 22:50
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I've got a 2001 Volvo V70 T5. It started throwing a code for the MAP, which I replaced. After replacing, I used a generic ODB2 reader to clear the trouble codes. I just took it in for California smog at a test-only station, where the guy plugged in an ODB2 reader and told me it failed- he said a couple of the sensors hadn't activated yet, and said this was common if the car hadn't been driven much after clearing the codes. He mentioned that this was California's response to folks clearing their codes right before getting a smog test to get around trouble codes. He asked me to drive it around for a while, so I did a mix of city and freeway driving for 40 minutes and a total of 30 miles. He said the sensors still hadn't responded, so I drove it about 20 miles of city driving and checked with him again- still no response from the sensors. I've had this car for almost 10 years, so I don't think anything has been messed with, but my question is this: How much driving (distance or time) do I need to do to get the sensors to all check in? I have 2 passes from the DMV for one day each to drive without getting a ticket, and I want to use them wisely. Thanks in advance.
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Jun 9, 2015 23:19
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It took my CEL several days of driving, probably north of 300 miles to pop back on after clearing the codes. Probably really depends on the manufacturer, though.
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Jun 9, 2015 23:36
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It's based on various scenarios, essentially. So the car has to operate at or above X temperature for Y minutes at a speed greater than Z, but not Z'. Here's an explanation that isn't at all guaranteed to work on a given car, but probably would: http://repairpal.com/how-to-perform-a-basic-drive-cycle
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Jun 10, 2015 00:34
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Anybody drive a 2015 toyota highlander? I'm wondering if there's a way to set artist/song alerts on the satellite radio. It's a feature I've gotten a ton of use out of on my old jeep & I'm hoping to have it in whatever new vehicle we buy.
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Jun 10, 2015 03:28
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Anyone have an opinion on KYB AGX adjustable dampers? My Focus is going to need a suspension refresh soon and my choices for adjustables are either AGX or Koni Yellows, and while I'm sure the Konis are great I don't want to spend nearly $700 on dampers. I seem to recall having read somewhere years ago that the AGX shocks are overrated, but that was on a terrible model-specific forum full of kids with rich parents funding their modding budget who mostly had the opinion that if you weren't putting in $1200+ coilovers you shouldn't bother with anything but OEM replacements.
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Jun 10, 2015 07:20
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Does anyone know anything about LDV vans? Long term I'm going to need a LWB van with a high roof (which sadly rules out hiace or any other japanese thing), I don't want a fiat ducato or VAG and I'm leery of mercedes benz. People seem to think they're very reliable; does anyone have any first-hand experience with them, either ownership or working on?
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Jun 10, 2015 07:46
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Is there a simple way to check insurance quotes without going around giving every broker your info? Progressive used to offer a couple comparisons to theirs right?
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Jun 10, 2015 15:36
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I've got the opportunity to buy a 2002 Mazda Tribute for really cheap, only 1500 bux. It's about 130k miles, 5 speed manual, good tires, glass, a few minor body dings. It def needs new brake pads, and maybe the rotors turned. I'm sure it's a decent deal, but I want to ask if there's any weird quirks for that year/model or if anybody here knows a reason I should give it a pass.
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Jun 10, 2015 17:16
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baram. posted:Is there a simple way to check insurance quotes without going around giving every broker your info? Progressive used to offer a couple comparisons to theirs right?
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Jun 10, 2015 17:42
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dee eight posted:I've got the opportunity to buy a 2002 Mazda Tribute for really cheap, only 1500 bux. It's about 130k miles, 5 speed manual, good tires, glass, a few minor body dings. It def needs new brake pads, and maybe the rotors turned. I'm sure it's a decent deal, but I want to ask if there's any weird quirks for that year/model or if anybody here knows a reason I should give it a pass. They're thirsty, slow, unreliable and poorly made.
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Jun 10, 2015 19:50
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Slavvy posted:They're thirsty, slow, unreliable and poorly made. It's the 2L 4 cyl, so 18-28 mpg range which is not great but not completely terrible. Slow doesn't bother me too much as I generally stick to the posted limits. Unreliable, I'll see because I get to drive the thing for six weeks before I make up my mind. (bro-in-law deal, don't ask) Anyway, cars.com is putting that year/model in the $2200 - 8100 range so even if I buy and then decide it sucks, I could probably still make a small profit or at least break even. I'm about 75% decided to buy it, but time will tell I guess.
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Jun 10, 2015 21:04
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My friend had one. It was thirsty and slow, though he didn't have any reliability problems. I didn't like it at all, I thought the 4WD setup was rubbish, and I would not recommend one to anyone.
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Jun 10, 2015 21:21
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The Tribute was the same as the Ford Escape, right? There are a ton of those on the road still, not that that means much I guess.
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Jun 10, 2015 21:31
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At $1500 it's hard to hate much of anything if it reliably gets you from A to B and back. At $1500 plus six weeks to decide if you actually like it? Really, really hard to say no to that if the Tribute is at all what you're looking for.
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Jun 10, 2015 21:37
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Astonishing Wang posted:The Tribute was the same as the Ford Escape, right? There are a ton of those on the road still, not that that means much I guess. Explorer, if I recall correctly. e. Nope, I think you're right.
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Jun 10, 2015 21:48
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Astonishing Wang posted:The Tribute was the same as the Ford Escape, right? There are a ton of those on the road still, not that that means much I guess. Yes. Family member had one. Can't say it excited me, but can't say it was a hunk of junk either. Got through a few ABS sensor rings and the alloys corroded really badly. IOwnCalculus posted:At $1500 it's hard to hate much of anything if it reliably gets you from A to B and back. At $1500 plus six weeks to decide if you actually like it? Really, really hard to say no to that if the Tribute is at all what you're looking for. This. If it worked, I'd be happy enough with it for that price.
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Jun 10, 2015 21:59
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I think what we're saying it, it isn't the greatest SUV in the world...
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Jun 10, 2015 22:06
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IOwnCalculus posted:if the Tribute is at all what you're looking for. I'm looking for cheap transport. God knows I'd rather have something like a 2005 Corolla and a 90cc scooter for around town. I just wanted to know if that year/model had a penchant for deploying airbags when it rains or if the rear seats had a tendency to spontaneously combust or if they're haunted by the ghost of Dale Earnhardt or something. Thanks for the replies, I'm up to 86% on buying it now.
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Jun 10, 2015 22:50
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Geoj posted:Anyone have an opinion on KYB AGX adjustable dampers? My Focus is going to need a suspension refresh soon and my choices for adjustables are either AGX or Koni Yellows, and while I'm sure the Konis are great I don't want to spend nearly $700 on dampers. KYB makes OEM dampers, they aren't necessarily a bad brand. When it comes to anything adjustable though, you get what you pay for. Koni Yellows are considered by many to be the cheapest good option if you want adjustable shocks. Agree on the point about coilovers, except $1200+ is a low side, I'd say at least $2K for single adjustable dampers. The top brands can be up to $8K for triple adjustable, who knows how much the stuff professional race teams use. Tldr get OEM replacement or the Konis
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InitialDave posted:I think what we're saying it, it isn't the greatest SUV in the world... It's just a tribute. dee eight posted:I'm looking for cheap transport. God knows I'd rather have something like a 2005 Corolla and a 90cc scooter for around town. I just wanted to know if that year/model had a penchant for deploying airbags when it rains or if the rear seats had a tendency to spontaneously combust or if they're haunted by the ghost of Dale Earnhardt or something. You could do worse for 1500 bucks.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:27
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Wasnt the biggest poo poo part about the Tributes/Escapes the auto trans anyway? Since its a 5 speed that might get rid of a lot of the troubles. Plus $1500 for a beater with 130k aint bad.
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InitialDave posted:I think what we're saying it, it isn't the greatest SUV in the world... Slavvy posted:It's just a tribute.
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Jun 11, 2015 08:23
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My sis has had an 01 Escape for at least a good 10 years now. It's not an amazing vehicle but it works well. Only thing is there have been several recalls related to those vehicles in that time frame so make sure to do your homework.
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Jun 11, 2015 17:34
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Funeral procession in the right lane of a two lane road. Open left lane. Is it fine to just drive past doing the speed limit? (I'm I okay with being mad at all the people that just kept pace with the procession going about 10 mph under instead of driving like normal?)
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Jun 11, 2015 18:02
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Uthor posted:Funeral procession in the right lane of a two lane road. Open left lane. Is it fine to just drive past doing the speed limit? Take your hat off, cue up Mozart requiem in D minor, pass at 1 mph under the limit, and you're cool. (I'm assuming that it's two lanes in the direction of travel, otherwise hammer down and get past as quickly and safely as possible)
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Jun 11, 2015 18:17
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Uthor posted:Funeral procession in the right lane of a two lane road. Open left lane. Is it fine to just drive past doing the speed limit? Hey, it's not YOUR dad that died  Smoke tires.jk don't do that.
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Jun 11, 2015 18:50
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dee eight posted:(I'm assuming that it's two lanes in the direction of travel, otherwise hammer down and get past as quickly and safely as possible) Yeah, two lanes, divider, two lanes in the opposite direction. I always have trouble deciding if I should say a road is a two-lane road or a four-lane road.
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spog posted:What was that whooshing sound above my head? Couldn't remember the greatest SUV in the world.
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Jun 11, 2015 20:58
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Thanks to this place, I can never hear this song without thinking it is missing a '.avi' at the end.
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Jun 11, 2015 22:37
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Neptr posted:Tldr get OEM replacement or the Konis OE replacements are out, they're butter soft and I have a set of lowering Springs going in that that will kill them. If the KYB adjustables are terrible I'll just get a set of fixed rate performance dampers. PS I'm not a professional or even amateur race team so $8k coil overs are definitely out of the question. I'm just looking for something performance oriented for the street and maybe an occasional HPDE. Geoj fucked around with this message at 05:03 on Jun 12, 2015 |
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This is how my morning started: Or didn't start and didn't crank, rather. Hauled it to a local foreign car auto service early this afternoon and just got a callback with a diagnosis and estimate: $487US to replace the starter on my 1995 Nissan XE pickup (3.0L V6 / VG30E / 5-spd. / ~70,000 mi.) The price for that job sounds reasonable enough, but I am starting to question whether or not it is actually the starter. What I know:
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Arriviste posted:This is how my morning started: First blush, sounds like a starter to me. Personally, I'd have tried to bump start it , drive to a shop, and saved a few bucks on a towl
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dee eight posted:First blush, sounds like a starter to me. Personally, I'd have tried to bump start it , drive to a shop, and saved a few bucks on a towl Good to hear that it sounds like they're on the right track with the diagnosis, then. I forgot all about bump starts! Had friends in high school that had to start that way and pushing cars was part of our after school routine. Re: towing costs: I have Verizon Roadside Assistance for $3.00/mo. on my wireless bill. In-town tows are a flat-rate $60.00 around here, so the service is a great peace of mind to have when you drive a twenty-year-old vehicle and live alone. I hate it for the small-time owner/operators who are in their network, though. Verizon's payment terms tend to be in the range of at least six months. I've tipped $10 - $20 the few times I needed the assistance before. Was having such a good chat with the fellow who picked me up today that I forgot to give him a tip. 
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You have all the symptoms of a battery failure, don't discount it because everything outside the battery looks peachy keen. Did you at least try to measure the sitting voltage?
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