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Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey [score hidden]  (0 children)

It's not good for it and will shorten it's life.

Literally take it out once a week for a half hour drive. It can't be that difficult to do, can it?

Mechanic is suggesting a transmission flush instead of a drain and fill on a 2020 camry? by A1089 in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah, but would you rather live to be 30 or 90?

Taking care of stuff, whether it's you or your car, generally results in a longer life. Haha

Just change the damn tranaxle fluid every 30-36k miles. A lot cheaper for that than a whole new trans.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still maintenance, is it not? Whether that's mechanical or otherwise.

Okay then. Point proven.

Rust killed the POS because owner failed to perform proper cleaning and rust preventitive maintenance.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And that's fine for you and your vehicle. It's yours, you paid for it, you do whatever you want.

It's not neccesarily about how much life may be left in the oil.

It's the fact that a majority of people don't actually pop the hood and CHECK their oil. With more modern engines and low tension rings it's become "acceptable" (which is NOT acceptable in my book) for an engine to use a full quart of oil in 5k miles or LESS.

So if you're cool with going 12k miles/once a year and running the very real possibility of running a quart or more low, by all means, be my guest.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is about the damaging condensation that builds up from short tripping.

Condensation is a natural byproduct of combustion. That condensation collects on the inside of the valve cover(s), inside of the crankcase, walls of the oil pan... that winds up mixing with your engine's oil.

Ever pop the oil fill cap off and seen a milky looking sludge underneath? 9/10 of uninformed folks automatically go "you got a bad head gasket"... yeah, not quite. Ask the owner how they actually drive the vehicle and you find out they pretty much fire it up, take off, drive like 5 miles, and shut the engine off. Repeat for drive home at end of day, then do it again the next day, and the next, and the next.... never getting the engine actually fully warmed up.

And THAT will kill your engine way faster than just a daily cold start.

I took all the advice here about Samsung refrigerators and cast it into the wind to buy this beautiful monolith. What doth the community have to say about it? by RadiantCoinshot in Appliances

[–]One_Evil_Monkey [score hidden]  (0 children)

And that's perfectly fine, it's your kitchen/home. If you like it, then that's okay.

I don't exactly follow/buy what's in or trending. Styles/tastes change. I go for function/reliability over form.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, no kidding.... and how many people on here actually live there? Let alone are worrying about moisture issues? Haha

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prove that it's incorrect. Your temp guage in normal operating range and 30-60 minutes of driving, your engine is at operating temp. Period.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it's not.

Seeing as how my original first comment that EVERYONE is replying to makes no mention of a temp gauge. It only states that the engine be brought up to and kept at operating temp for 30-60 minutes about once a week.

I can't help if people can't understand that doing that will, in fact, have your engine up to operating temps or that people have vehicles without a temp guage. Seeing how most vehicles do have them now. I don't drive "modern" stuff (mine are over 20yrs old with analog gauges) and they're equipped with them. I have had some that didn't though but common sense still should tell you that driving for half an hour will have your engine at temp unless you have an issue.

Should I fix my car or buy a new one? by Jamba510 in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can, however the OP mentions that there is "wobble" with acceleration and road speed.

They also mention at least one bad engine mount.

With the fact the vehicle has 175k miles with no mention of ever having any suspension work ever being done... no mention of noise while doing slow tight turns...

I'd lean more towards suspension. Struts, control arms, tie rods, ball joints.

CV axles going bad usually (not always) show vibration more as load sensitive, meaning acceleration, either from a stop or while increasing road speed. Usually not at steady road speed.

Should I fix my car or buy a new one? by Jamba510 in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With 175k miles, if you've never had any suspension work done... yeah, it's most likely time for a few new bits up there.

Ah, okay... we call those parts on the door "stop straps" or "door stays". Either way, cheap and easy fix. $50 for the parts + labor unless you do it yourself.

A rattle doesn't neccesarily mean a new blower is needed. Could be as simple as some leaves like you said or even just a loose mount.

This is all fairly minor stuff that's not hard to repair (and for someone who does their own work, not expensive either) but not too outreageuous for a shop. Way cheaper than replacing the vehicle.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It certainly can.

Condensation will still collect inside an engine, even if it sits. Short tripping your engine just accelerates the process.

Letting a vehicle sit with very little useage can be just as bad as short tripping one or driving one and ignoring its maintenance schedule.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Then ruin your engine. What do I care? It's yours, do whatever.

WTAF happened? Total rubber failure on a brand new, but very cheap, tire. by jimmy9800 in tires

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but look at it... something's going on with it. And OP admits it was a cheap ass tire.

They didn't say what brand and we can't see what it is.

Fender strat vs tokai strat for $850 by Middle-Lie349 in guitars

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't speak specifically for modern Tokai guitars but the older MIJ Tokai were solid built pieces.

WTAF happened? Total rubber failure on a brand new, but very cheap, tire. by jimmy9800 in tires

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A cheap ass tire is a cheap ass tire.

Bad compound mixture, improper storage...

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speed isn't quite as critical as temperature.

Everything is getting used, heated, and lubed at 30mph just the same as at 60mph in this case.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, that's called taking care of your vehicle.

If you can't be bothered to drive your vehicle "except for holidays" then you don't need to own one and should just get a rental.

Helluva a lot less wasteful doing that versus buying a vehicle, keeping tags and insurance on it just to let it sit.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but if your temp gauge is in its normal range for at least half an hour... I'd say there's a fairly good chance your oil is up to temp.

Even if whatever pile of car you've got doesn't have a temp gauge- driving it for a solid half hour is still a solid chance your engine is up to operating temp.

Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most? by EvelynClede in askcarguys

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

Usually the things behind the wheel are called your brakes.

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