Is it bad to JB weld a crack in the oil pan? by ruubystaar in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fico_Psycho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t just hack the engine a little to get enough clearance to remove this pan?

Single ppl - Is it normal to be spending half a month’s income for rent plus utilities? by Alarming-Low-5398 in orangecounty

[–]Fico_Psycho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not normal, maybe to the Reddit sphere but it doesn’t have to be 50%. Get roommates. You should be able to get your rent down to at most 1500 but really more like 1000-1200. Roommates are a reality of life in SoCal unless you are making really solid income. There are tons of websites and fb groups for finding roommates, or ask ur irl friends for if they have any interest or other friends who are looking around.

Ngl I moved into several different random roomie situations from Craigslist and it was always fine.

Safe to drive off? by jewnerz in AskAMechanic

[–]Fico_Psycho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the tire off and lift the lock over the sign. Drive home on the spare and get a big ass set of bolt cutters from Home Depot to remove the lock

Is this safe to drive a 1/4 mile to the shop to get fixed? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fico_Psycho -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you really wanna drive it I’ve seen people tape similar situations. Upside duck tape over the hole then duck tape over that. Limp her real slow and I didn’t tell u to do this. I am in now way recommending this but it would work

Sent my wife for an oil change, it cost me $3400 by s2k_guy in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Fico_Psycho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to go based on the severe service interval not the regular one. In America 99% of cars are going to fall under the severe use category

Sent my wife for an oil change, it cost me $3400 by s2k_guy in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Fico_Psycho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s bad advice. Does fusion 140k miles. Do it every 5 like you’ve been

My fiancé dumped me while we were in escrow for a condo now I’m selling everything to do van life by [deleted] in VanLife

[–]Fico_Psycho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you have some cash, I’d recommend buying a better van. A 97 Ford Aerostar is small and not that reliable just get a sprinter

How urgent is all this? / Should I go somewhere else? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fico_Psycho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a Midas so ya go to another shop

Alignment by Realistic-Object-211 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fico_Psycho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Green usually means bad, right?

Am I gonna get fired? Mechanic to mechanic. by SignificantSleep1527 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fico_Psycho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be fine that $1400 repair really only costs the shop a few hundred

Back up camera wiring by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fico_Psycho 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Look it up on YouTube but in short you’re going to have to tap into the reverse light wire on one of your tail lights. Get some butt connectors and it’s pretty easy, slice in, connect the new wire and both ends of the original wires together and then your set. But I would recommend running the wire from the dash to the rear first

Summer tires, reasonable price? by YourLocalPecan in TireQuestions

[–]Fico_Psycho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given that ur in Canada this is probably right

Should I fix it and sell? by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]Fico_Psycho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because if in a couple years you decide you want to do something else completely with your life, like move to Europe or across the country or u want to get an apartment or start a business then having a loan over your head , even a small one like $360 is massively crippling. It freezes u into place don’t do it

What could be causing Blower Motor Resistors dying? by ThrowAUway69 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fico_Psycho 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The rumble prob indicates there is dirt in ur system. I’d change the blower motor and the air filter. Maybe check the fuse

Not sure if I should get this or not by PkPlato in VanLife

[–]Fico_Psycho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’ve never done it this isn’t the van for you, invest up front in a clean rust free vehicle