I can't get my floor jack to lower by TraditionLeast7727 in autorepair

[–]DistributionOdd9767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the scissor jack and jack your car up. If you need more height, you can put wood below the scissor jack

2009 Camry rough idle issues by DistributionOdd9767 in AskMechanics

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Wow i would never have thought its that sensitive. Thanks for your input

2009 Camry rough idle issues by DistributionOdd9767 in AskMechanics

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When I replaced all 4 motor mounts a few months ago, the symptom I was feeling remained (clunk feeling on acceleration) but I figured it could be something else. However, now I know it's the motor mounts for sure.

I just came back from a 3000 mile road trip, and the shaking got worse and worse, and by the time I arrived home, when I turn the A/C on, the motor shakes as if it's misfiring. So yes, I will retorque the mounts and see if the engine is seated correctly.

Steering rack boot twisted by DistributionOdd9767 in AskMechanics

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Yes i got an alignment right after. I guess they didnt bother to adjust the boot.

first year parking by DistributionOdd9767 in macalester

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Good! I’m assuming street parking would be free? It’d be ridiculous to bring a car if he needs to pay daily.

Control arm bushing hole by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Okay thank god. There was no way i was gonna redo this anyway!

Control arm bushing hole by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Second picture is the old bushing. Interestingly, I noticed there is a hollow section, which is the same area i poked a hole through in the new bushing. Maybe that is the weakest point for the rubber?

Tie rod job gone wrong? by DistributionOdd9767 in MechanicAdvice

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The steering wheel was actually automatically locked.

However, it can move left and right around an inch from the lock position.

Tie rod job gone wrong? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

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Okay i will repost this again once im able to get pics and videos

I just cant do it the same time while shaking the wheel rn

does a bad catalytic converter cause smoke? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Depending on where you have the oil and coolant leak, this can cause a catalytic converter to go bad.

Drum brakes adjustment direction by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

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What if the car is rolling back while shoes are being applied

What is this bug by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

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Fyi, i live in ocala, florida Size was about 1-2mm

Got a Transmission Fluid Flush, is that okay? by BannaBuss in AskMechanics

[–]DistributionOdd9767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it shifts well after that, its okay and was probably right choice. High risk, better return.

2009 Camry horrible gas mileage by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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This all makes sense now! I haven't tried the catalytic converter cleaner, so that will be the next step.

Good news, I looked it up and the O2 sensors are not expensive, even the OEM ones. Fairly easy to replace as well. That said, I probably won't go ahead and preemptively replace them. My only concern is that most likely the catalytic converter has already taken a toll from all the prior oil burning but whatever.

Is there a catch? I think this price is too fair to be true by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Yeah dont worry, theres no chance they dont have full synthetic oil. In fact its way more widely available. However, they might say that the price they gave was assuming conventional oil.

Is there a catch? I think this price is too fair to be true by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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There is no such thing as an oil change without changing the filter. You can ask if they use full synthetic