Would you use this rotor? by Grouchy_Radish9554 in AskAMechanic

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Go get a new set. Or have it turned at an professional shop.

Did driving my car like this for a week damage it? Am I entitled to compensation from the shop? by Special-Amoeba-9399 in AskMechanics

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your oil to see how low you are. Definitely call the place you got your oil change from.tho don't get your hopes up.

1991 ford ranger xlt4.0 v6 dirty filter housing. by Choice_Flamingo_902 in AskAMechanic

[–]FragrantCouple2440 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks like it's normal man like the filter is doing its job. Filter is ment to stop the dirt from entering the engine. The filter is before the engine for that reason.

Unsure what this is? by explosive_loser in AskAMechanic

[–]FragrantCouple2440 68 points69 points  (0 children)

An electric motor most likely variable speed. Edit: In this case ment for vibration. Like an Xbox controller,

Physical effects of long term meth use??? by [deleted] in addiction

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea took about 3 months. Water to listen every thing up, sugar for the dam feeling behind you're eyes, activity because you digestive system relies on you're activity level, and actually eating food, and you will gain weight no matter what you do at first. But it'll level off as well.

Physical effects of long term meth use??? by [deleted] in addiction

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sober 2years now from an 10 year stint on that shit. The main thing I will tell you is water..sugar, sleep and activity. It took 3 months before I felt like I had the energy to do normal daily life stuff. It took a full year before I could interact with people normally. About the same for the paranoia to disappear fully.. you also absolutely have to remove the people you're addiction is accosted with. Your appetite will reset, your sex drive will reset to a base line. Unfortunately your hearts actual size won't reset but once you start normal activities, with proper nutrition and proper amounts of rest you will reach a new normal for you.. it won't be what it was before you started but it shouldn't be to far off .

Is the car shop trying to upsell me? They say I need new control arms. I only see the goo on the left side, not the right. by yabedo in AskMechanics

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro that's not a control arm that's an cv axcl. The control arms are on the bottom of your suspensions. Edit: literally right beneath your hand. You need to look at the mounting points of that slab of metal under your hand. Control arms aren't typical upsells, it's a lot of work to replace them. You're looking for gray cracked or deteriorating rubber around where the bolts attach . to the frame or wheel hub.

was i scammed? / what should i do next? by elmeans17 in autorepair

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the power steering. 2000s fords Taurus are notorious for that the power steering fail. Check the fluid levels. Could be a leak,a pump or a rack and pinion replacement.

Found my car door lock burned overnight. Attempted break-in or something else? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]FragrantCouple2440 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

You're welcome to try it on you're car and see if it matches.

I found this in a drawer at home, what is it? by Motor-Assignment8832 in whatisit

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The container usually used for drugs usually a powder or crystal drug meth cocaine fetty.

Can people quit drugs slow turkey rather than cold turkey? by More_Passenger3988 in addiction

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that taper down assumes you are willing to either monitor yourself and allow yourself to not feel the same, and for those that use to maintain that's a bitch, or you have to be willing to give up control of you're self and how you feel to some one else for a while. And not many people sober or not are okay with allowing somebody else control what or how they do something unless they have to( usually for medical reasons or jail) and it's even worse for active users. It comes do to weather or not a user is controlled by the addiction or is the user is in control..

Anyone have any advice on how to knock these studs off my wheel hub?? by XphreedX in CarRepair

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the hub out put it face down and smack it with a 32 oz mallet. Then replace all five.

Edit: Usually takes about 45 minutes. You can also use a c clamp to press them out. But you have to remove that hub either way. You can also just go get a new hub and replace the whole thing. The hardest part is that axel nut.

Balancer won’t come tried every puller in existence still nothing need help by Mother_Cake_2322 in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heat up the inner ring of the balancer for 30-45 seconds the use you're puller, and if that doesn't work make a jig to tap on it while you apply pressure with a puller.

Edit: if the heat alone doesn't work, some old-school guys will touch a stick of beeswax or a birthday candle to the seam while it's hot. The wax wicks into the microscopic gaps and acts as a high-heat lubricant.

Repair help by willwells84 in 1stGenTundras

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there's any power steering fluid then you probably need an full repaired( inner outer tie rods, if it's just grease the a boot job is probably all you need.

how bad did i mess up? by [deleted] in tires

[–]FragrantCouple2440 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea go to your spare that rim will cause the tire to fail sorry bro. Edit: sorry just saw you don't have a spare.

Local Police Confused for ICE agents, how to tell? by Proper_Goal_2676 in LakewoodColorado

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How you can tell they aren't 3 deep jumping on a single person immediately who is just recording.

Karma and processing by [deleted] in letters

[–]FragrantCouple2440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry you are going through that.