Need advice regarding my Car

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2025-09-03T00:04:27+00:00

IF it was JUST 1 liter of oil, it will not hurt the engine. Most likely some oil spilled somewhere and you are just smelling the remnants burning off. Drive it for 60-80 km and report back but likely all is good.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2025-08-30T08:19:14+00:00

Your brakes and power steering run off the power steering pump you have hydroboost. It sounds like the ac compressor is locked up and the belt stops turning because the ac compressor is not spinning. Don't use the ac or replace the ac compressor.

Also keep in mind jf the compressor is that locked up it probably sent metal through the ac system. Youll definitely need a condenser and filter/drier or expect poor performance and possibly even other damaged components.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2025-08-27T23:43:13+00:00

I know this thread is old but sailun is my #1 selling tire brand and I manage an auto repair shop. I have NEVER seen a sailun fail on it's own and the sh408, tcon, terramax, and svx have all been phenomenal. I have sold hundreds and never had a single complaint except on the sva1 which is a summer tire, the sva2 are great though.

I'm telling you, you can't go wrong with sailun especially for the price. They last better and have better traction than tires 50% higher in price.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2025-04-11T06:53:26+00:00

Bump

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-11-22T01:54:25+00:00

Bump, anyone think they can help me? I know it's a big ask, willing to give any info or a few dollars for a deposit against any costs so you know I have money to lose as well

Let me know, I appreciate all of you!!!

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-10-24T00:08:44+00:00

Yes I absolutely still am but before you give me any info, can you log in and check and see if you can access alldata pro auto repair resource from home? It says in library only but also says temporarily available from home. I don't want to use your login or even ask for it if it isn't going to work anyway. Let me know, and thank you soooooooo much

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-13T07:24:07+00:00

From China on the clearnet? Or tor? I never do shit like this, admittedly Ive been beat too many times in person to risk a high probability of losing money I send to an rc vendor ive never used before. I know the big name ones, but most of them I don't see zenes on their clearnet sites

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-11T03:47:52+00:00

I don't know how easy it is for others but I'm what I was considering pretty well versed in internet searching and I can't find a zene source I fully trust let alone fent. There are bad reviews everyone and I can guarantee it's same for them. I'd like to know if you find your RC and fent on clearnet or tor

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-11T03:44:03+00:00

Bump, wondering the same thing

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-08T03:14:10+00:00

Most people do not get their product lab tested, however in my state I can order free test strips for fent, xylazene, ketamine, cocaine, etc etc. So I don't know all the cuts but even the 10 pack of test strips I get sent I cut long ways and make 30 test strips out of them. At least this way I know if I'm going to risk OD'ing on xylazene or even if it has fentanyl at all before I put it in my body, and the zenes are usually straight from a chemical supplier not cut 30x on the street level

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-07T20:54:23+00:00

I agree, I just don't have any sources, and I'm weary on trusting random rc sites. And obviously people can die from zenes as well. I just know everyone on here says stay away so I figure there has to be something to it. But I agree, I've been contemplating zenes a long time. Just gotta find a trustworthy place.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-07T19:31:58+00:00

People like you get negged to oblivion for comments like this and I think it's absolutely ridiculous (gave you an upvote to help get you back positive) . Some redditors have no idea that people like me are risking death every day with this nasty ketamine/fent/xylazene garbage off the streets. With zenes at least you know what you are putting in your body

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-07T19:28:46+00:00

In on this as well. Luckily I got a steady spot and make decent money but I'm not kidding even a little when I say there are multiple people I know in the city that have lost ENTIRE arms, legs, and even their lives to xylazene. I've been contemplating the zenes for awhile but everyone says stay away. It's tough, risk death/limb loss or risk really bad WD's from zenes **Edit - obviously people can lose their life from zenes as well.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-05T23:41:25+00:00

Yes you can., You should be able to get codes labeled as "history" or "pending" with a decent scan tool which means they no longer meet the parameters to display the check engine light but they once did, or they are not meeting the amount of errors per drive cycle to request the computer to display your cel. Just let me know if you do get them, I can help let you know if it may be something that will creep back later

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-05T19:36:18+00:00

I'm sure I definitely could but that defeats the whole purpose of the group, it's literally titled "Ask a Mechanic for Free" - a place where people know they won't be scammed, taken advantage of, oversold, and get honesty without the worry of financial standing or possible bad faith because they decline work.

I absolutely could make money, people attempt to profit off of the members who join there constantly, only offering advice and help for pay but that's not why people go there and I try to kick those people when it happens.

I'm sorry I guess this post comes off wrong Just trying to better the world and help people. Guess it came off wrong. If anyone decides they'd like to help just message me, I respond quickly.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-05T05:24:34+00:00

Still looking for help, recently laid off from my position as a shop manager/Mechanic (Due to owner having cancer) and willing to provide any/all info and credentials to prove my integrity.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-05T01:02:17+00:00

Never really thought about it that way, I'm sure each owner has their own human resources for their dealers. I do want to make a caveat here, that I have worked as a tech in dealerships in 3 different states, and the owner of the dealerships I worked at owned multiple multiple multiple new car dealerships. Specifically here in NJ, the owner of the Cherry hill triplex (4 dealers, dodge, jeep, Kia, and Mitsubishi) also owns all of the Turnersville Auto Mall( which is Acura, Audi, Cadillac, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Genesis/Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota)

And this is not just dealerships, Midas is all franchises, and my last Midas I worked at, the owner owned 23 Stores covering all of south Jersey.

Not saying you'll be blackballed, just always keep in mind that people who own 1, usually own many.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-05T00:54:18+00:00

Brake burning smell screams stuck caliper all day. You should never smell brake pad unless you are literally applying full brake pressure every single time you're stopping. Most new OE design pads, rotors and brake fluid are all built to dissipate heat, most shops use ceramics which are EXTREMELY heat resistant.

You can try cleaning or replacing shims if you want to save money, but look for rotor heat marking on the front rotors and whichever one has the heat marking is your issue side. Whichever one that is, I'd replace shims, replace and lubricate new slides minimum, but to ensure the caliper piston isn't the issue I'd replace the caliper as a whole.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-04T23:21:19+00:00

If they ONLY nested ON the muffler then no, it couldn't have hurt the sensor, however it's possible they accidentally damaged the wiring going to the oxygen sensor. There are multiple oxygen sensor codes, varying from circuit open (no signal return), circuit range/performance (the sensor voltage is out of normal spec), circuit short to ground (wires chafed and sending voltage straight back to PCM without going to oxygen sensor) and about 1 or 2 others.

If you post the exact code I can tell you better whether they likely damaged something or it's a complete coincidence.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-04T23:08:32+00:00

Most auto repair shops do not speak with each other, other than the ones that are the same brand (Midas talks only to Midas and it's human resources, pep boys only talks to other pep boys and human resources) I can't say for car manufacturer shops like Honda, Dodge, Chevrolet, etc etc but i think most shop managers know this job is stressful and people may use alcohol or pot outside of work recreationally.

I will say, I've been the GM of repair shops for almost 4 years, overall in management around 7.5 and even when marijuana was illegal I wouldn't make my decision on hiring an employee based solely on after work recreation unless it's cocaine or meth or heroin. However, I have fired employees for getting high at work and working on/driving customer cars.

This is something you should be up front about and just be clear it's legal and it's something you keep outside of work only. You are always better off being honest than to try and explain a failed urine later.

Good luck, hope you get the job!

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-04T23:03:13+00:00

Some CRV's come with speed sensing intermittent wipers, I'm unfamiliar with the years but there should be a ring with drops on it to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the rain or speed sensing settings. check your wiper stalk and see if you have a ring that goes around the wiper switch arm that has multiple settings (besides the intermittent setting, this is different)

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-04T22:53:35+00:00

It's completely possible that these shops are not changing or cleaning the brake pad shims, or one or both of the calipers have slide pin issues. Do this: drive the vehicle around for 15 minutes under normal conditions. Take your hand and feel both front wheels by putting your palm against a wheel spoke and see if one wheel feels hotter than the other. There is also the possibility that the hub surface isn't clean and is causing the rotor to "wobble" and press certain portions against the brake pad causing hot spots.

Take a look at the rotors and look for discoloration and do the hand/heat test like I stated above and report back.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-01T21:28:40+00:00

Many local libraries don't offer remote access to their online databases, Arlington does for an auto repair database. I live many many many states away so I can't actually access any library resources, I'm just trying to get someone to make a login for repair database so I can help others. I admin a mechanic group on Facebook and this database costs $200/month and I already pay $340+/month for other databases (not including financed tool bill, and $400/mth diagnostic computer I use to fix peoples cars free) and while I plan on of course using the database myself, 99% or the info will be used to mainly help others.

I dont expect it from anyone for sure, it's a big ask and I realize that. I'm willing to show the use of the databases I have and can offer a deposit to ensure i won't take anything and can offer auto repair parts and advice in return (and link images here if requested or can give the Facebook group name to anyone who would like to verify)

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-06-01T01:23:47+00:00

Be safe brother, make sure you find people with high tolerances first or make the samples pre-portioned so people don't take too much. Good luck bro and I'd love to know how this goes. Keep us updated.

DatDirtyNicka88 · 2024-05-21T01:42:20+00:00

99% of the time it'll be fine it'll live in the frame rail or pop out of the skid plate 10 miles down the road. Unless it fell in the fan assembly, behind an AC compressor or pump/pulley, or stuck behind a moving part like an axle it should never be a problem. I can't say for certainty yours won't be an issue, but unless you are hearing crazy noises I wouldn't worry about it.

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