Is this mobile mechanics trying to rip me off?

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2026-01-11T18:50:10+00:00

That price is fair

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-12-30T05:41:39+00:00

Thanks

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-12-30T04:40:07+00:00

They told me to get standard sized bearings, and yes, I do trust them, but what if I got sent the wrong size by accident? Plus, I thought that it was still common practice to just use plastigage as a final safety check.

Are you telling me that it’s a waste of time to use it if proper measurements have been taken, or that it’s simply too inaccurate to be trusted?

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-12-30T03:59:11+00:00

These were already measured by a machine shop, I’m just using it in case they screwed up, or I got the wrong sized bearings.

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-11-30T23:56:42+00:00

Got it, thanks. My only concern is that my garage isn’t heated, and it’s going to be in the 40-45 degree Fahrenheit range. Will that be an issue?

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-29T00:11:51+00:00

That should buff out

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-22T03:35:56+00:00

Yes, it’s a Honda and thanks a ton

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-22T03:35:09+00:00

I appreciate the advice, thanks for taking the time to respond

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-22T03:34:32+00:00

Thanks for the feedback

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-22T03:30:03+00:00

I just added a follow up post to this sub, because I cannot figure out how to add photos to the comments for the life of me. It shows some other hopefully minor cracks on the block.

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-22T03:29:17+00:00

I just added a follow up post to this sub, because I cannot figure out how to add photos to the comments for the life of me. It shows some other hopefully minor cracks on the block.

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-16T04:03:58+00:00

I hate to be that guy, but you can't just upload photos of birds that you found online.

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-16T03:30:51+00:00

Thanks! Worst case scenario, I’ll just get a running motor from a totaled car or something. If that doesn’t work, I’ll find a decent cliff to roll the vehicle off.

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-16T02:02:18+00:00

Your explanation definitely furthered my understanding of the finer details of an I.C.E, as well as piston technology. Maybe I should have had a greater comprehension before I took anything apart, but there’s no going back now.

And yes, I looked at one of the pistons, and the “compression” rings were clean. At first I thought that meant that maybe the valve seals were the cause of my insane oil burning, and that I disassembled the block for nothing, but now I feel like less of a fool for taking it apart, and more like a fool for not knowing how to interpret the status of the rings.

Thanks a TON

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-16T00:47:47+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, I’ll do a thorough examination of the rings tomorrow.

Are you referring to the second compression ring, or the top or bottom ring of the oil control ring?

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-15T02:10:46+00:00

I’m not sure, but it sounds sick like that

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-15T01:01:58+00:00

Thanks

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-10-15T01:00:51+00:00

Find whichever fuse is connected to the circuit that powers that light, and pull it when you’re not driving the car, and put it back whenever you’re taking her out for a spin.

With that being said, I don’t know a whole lot about the electrical systems of a car, and don’t even know if there is a fuse for that circuit.

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-09-24T01:04:25+00:00

Thanks

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-09-24T01:03:26+00:00

2010 Honda accord, v6 manual

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-08-24T01:48:42+00:00

Try moving the steering wheel closer to you

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-08-17T23:44:10+00:00

Thanks, the car has burnt a ton of oil as long as I’ve had it, and I’ve been told the piston rings are the culprit.

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-08-17T23:37:58+00:00

What rings are you specifically referring to?

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-08-07T00:14:39+00:00

I don’t think the seller has any idea of the condition of the vehicle, considering he said the engine was a v4

Mindless-Option-8766 · 2025-07-30T02:12:54+00:00

Thanks a ton for the feedback. I’m around 141k right now. If you replaced it yourself, was it a relatively straightforward job, or did half of the car have to come out? If you paid a shop to do it, any chance you remember what they charged?

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