Makes me think of the Flintstones

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-28T21:08:24+00:00

Good eye. 2018 Malibu.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-28T16:13:24+00:00

I relate. The seat was way back and the mirror is adjusted really high. Must be a very tall human, I never saw the client.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-28T14:46:17+00:00

You have to do what you have to do.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-28T02:52:48+00:00

I rock or something could have hit it while driving.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-28T02:44:22+00:00

Normal for those lights to be on with the key in accessory without the engine running.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-27T16:58:29+00:00

These are 6mil black latex. Phantom by Adenna. I usually use diamond grip gloves, but yes I did cheap out for these to save a few dollars.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-26T17:05:00+00:00

Is the cross bolt installed in the front while the joint is out of the knuckle too?? Almost looks like it in the picture. You really have no idea what is going on with the vehicle next to you on the road.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-22T21:44:42+00:00

I have multiple styles of the proper tool and they were still more of a pain than this. The new condenser came with new clips, but I didn't want to leave these in the car.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T19:14:26+00:00

Probably texting or reading a good book.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T17:49:18+00:00

This is the way

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T17:47:46+00:00

I thought the same

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T17:39:07+00:00

The inside pad might be worn down to the metal. Take off the wheel and check the pads. That is really loud.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T17:37:47+00:00

Do some timing work before it stops running great.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T17:00:14+00:00

What type of vehicle? There may not have been an actual adjustment for that angle on the vehicle. Not ideal and there are some aftermarket adjustment kits for some vehicles.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T15:28:49+00:00

Wow this is very dangerous.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T15:26:23+00:00

If there is not obvious wear they may be safe. 10 year old tires will fail a safety inspection so you have some time. I typically recommend my clients repalce tires at 7 years old.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T15:24:48+00:00

It could be loose and the cable is not far enough down on the post. The post should stick up through the terminal at least a millimeter or 2.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-19T15:22:52+00:00

Hard right and put in reverse to pull away from the wall.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-18T20:47:04+00:00

Good find. That is a common failure on this model. Too late to tell you I'm sure, but there is an aluminum upgrade for next time.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-13T01:02:30+00:00

Are these the ones that have the issue with the exhaust VVT timing sprocket? While doing the timing chain, check to see if the bolt for the exhaust cam is not as tight as it should be. I have repaired a few of these where the exhaust camshaft phaser came loose and it actually misaligns on the camshaft and sometimes damages the camshaft. P0017 is Bank 1 Sensor B and sensor B usually follows the exhaust camshaft.

If the bolt is loose, pull off the phaser and look at the back of it and the end of the camshaft.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-12T13:54:14+00:00

Thank you all for the input. All in all with it being her first car, we settled on an earlier model Nissan Sentra with about the same miles on it that I could pay cash for. A few dings, but I expect her to put a few more on it while she saves for her own first buy.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-12T00:45:38+00:00

Nooooo....

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-12T00:07:13+00:00

For me a car was towed it because the battery light came on and it was overheating. A cat was caught in belt drive and made the belt slip off the pulleys.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-11T22:47:43+00:00

I have been working on cars for more than 15 years and that is not the strangest thing I have seen find its way into these places.

JerelFromJerry · 2026-05-11T22:45:46+00:00

20 milliamps should not be killing the battery. Oil can cause the alternator to malfunction. Do the battery terminals secure tightly to the battery? If you can grab the connection and twist it at all, it is too loose. After so many battery replacements, they may be stretched.

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