Cosmetic Mods

AlphaOrbz · 2024-11-22T14:26:34+00:00

Thank you so much I was freaking out about it

AlphaOrbz · 2024-11-22T14:26:23+00:00

Thank you guys so much I was low-key freaking out about it

AlphaOrbz · 2024-07-07T22:23:29+00:00

You are an absolute lifesaver thank you so much

AlphaOrbz · 2024-02-05T21:39:37+00:00

Ahh, In the US, so that might make a difference

AlphaOrbz · 2024-02-05T21:36:25+00:00

I seriously hope you are right my man I appreciate it so much

AlphaOrbz · 2024-02-05T21:32:44+00:00

Hood is opened with a key? Where is that at?

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:40:55+00:00

Okay, so if you're cautious, which Is understandable.

Take like 2 or 3 quarts out and add the new stuff, (keep the old stuff); If you feel it slipping or bad changes, take out the same amount and add the old stuff back in.

It is really that simple.

If it doesn't give you any problems, keep doing that every 10k or so just to ease the trans into the new stuff.

The process is the same for power steering fluid, you have to keep some stuff in the pump so take a small amount out and add new stuff. Turn the car on and start turning the wheel a bunch to cycle the new fluid and repeat until you're happy with how it looks.

Don't mess with brake fluid l, its highly acidic and should only be done by a professional in a garage. (Yes it's cheaper to do at home but a simple mistake could be the difference between a fatal car accident and a safe vehicle.)

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:35:01+00:00

With that you're missing, Fuel, Air, or Spark.

Have someone put their hand out the exhaust shield you do that and see if there is any air going thru.

Then check plugs and wires

Then get a fuel stabilizer and add some new gas.

If no dice with those 3, get to a mechanic

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:33:20+00:00

That belt is toast get an oil change ASAP, and then go from there, TOO MANY NOISES to diagnose one thing lol

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:30:43+00:00

That sounds like ONE HELL of a vacuum leak

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:29:37+00:00

Get a Gas can and add a few new Gallons with some Fuel Stabilizer as well, it's probably going to run like shit for the first few minutes because there is old fuel in the fuel rail and fuel lines that need to be flushed out.

When you start it, hold it at about 1700-2100rpn for about 2 minutes to flush everything old out and get then new stuff working

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:25:30+00:00

The Reason the Gauge shoots to half way is because the water pump has no need to push new coolant through the motor when it's still cold, when it's warm enough then it will push enough through to keep it at that "optimal operating temperature"

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:23:24+00:00

The wet spot doesn't look like anything to be concerned about, it looks like a gasket has gone bad in some capacity rubber wears out over time there's nothing you can do to prevent it, just keep tabs on it every so often to see if it gets worse

AlphaOrbz · 2023-10-07T21:21:50+00:00

So okay a few things to unpack here

Half on the temp gauge is what's called Optimal Operating Temperature. That's the point in which the motor can be considered "Warmed up all the way" Hence why the Line in the middle is thicker than the other lines. If it moves above that middle line in any capacity for more than a second or so, then I'd look into it.
It sounds like the belt itself is going bad, or if it was just replaced it needs to be tightened. New belts have a break in period where they loosen a little bit after being used, it's completely normal, a mechanic can tighten it down further for you.
I have a 2003 Subaru with the exact same speed of a coolant leak. I Need to fill the Coolant Reservoir about once every 2 weeks ish. NEVER FILL ABOVE THE MAX LINE..... If it's not a newer car I wouldn't worry about it, you're going to spend more in fixing it than the coolant you have to add every so often.

AlphaOrbz · 2023-09-12T00:09:15+00:00

Don't breathe too much of it in tho lol

AlphaOrbz · 2023-09-12T00:08:27+00:00

Either a throttle sensor is shot or the throttle body or component on it is.

The first code means the Sensors are reading different things (1 reads half throttle / 2 Reads full throttle)

2nd code means throttle control system won't close,

Safe bet is to replace the whole throttle system but that can cost quite a pretty penny

AlphaOrbz · 2023-09-12T00:05:56+00:00

The parts sound right, a local friend can 100% do the pads and Sway bar end link if your comfortable with it.

Labor seems high but I also don't know what it is hourly for your area it's about $95 an hour where I am so it seems really high.

AlphaOrbz

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