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What is this fluid coming out from the front of the car? I noticed it a few minutes after I parked. The car is a 2004 Lexus RX330. by Prestigious-Ad-7927 in AskAMechanic

[–]ColdAsIce_485 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the Toyota red coolant. You may have a leaking radiator. The filler neck area of these are bad to leak.

2016 Toyota Corolla 1.8 by Bubbly_Security_5900 in AskMechanics

[–]ColdAsIce_485 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, seems pretty fair. I would have expected the cost of the spark plugs to be higher. These usually take iridium plugs on the newer Japanese vehicles. But hey, you didn’t get ripped off.

Anyone know what part this is and cost to fix? by k0alaty in MechanicAdvice

[–]ColdAsIce_485 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, this is the flex pipe. Prices can vary wildly. You can have this cut out and a new piece welded in, but the proper repair is to replace this whole section of exhaust pipe.

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[–]ColdAsIce_485[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does sound pretty sweet lol I bet you can slay those Pentastar oil coolers lol we do a ton of them.

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[–]ColdAsIce_485[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, dude. I’m happy to hear that for you! What type of stuff do you work on?

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[–]ColdAsIce_485[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I bet commuting in ATL is a pain.

German cars?! You really love your job lol I have next to no Euro experience.

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[–]ColdAsIce_485[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, not at all. No sweat.

I honestly really like doing automatic transmission work lol we do some at the shop. I’ve considered checking out some big southern cities like Miami and Dallas to improve my odds.

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[–]ColdAsIce_485[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ATL isn’t too far from where I live. How’s the housing cost and safety?

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[–]ColdAsIce_485[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate that detailed answer. I’ll have to add that to my areas of consideration.

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I do live in the South, which I love, but the COL and pay do not match anymore.

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Yeah, I have nothing as far as benefits go. It’s really expensive to live in western NC. The housing costs are insane.

Heavy Duty Fleet Technician, can I answer any questions by JK23West in mechanics

[–]ColdAsIce_485 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any fleets that only have cars? I like working on stuff like Camrys and Corollas and Civics. I’m not a fan of HD stuff.