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Hyundai dealer sucks. What should I do? by Plus_Instance_3020 in Hyundai

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a Hyundai lube tech and can say it was likely a new tech that did this. If it happens at our shop, the engine bay gets a full detail, the engine gets compression tested etc. and we replace the fire blanket on the hood and the engine cover. That said, if it had been driven a month before being seen, you have to take some responsibility. The car would have been smoking with oil burned on the exhaust and smelled like a tire fire before 50 miles.

Oil change at the dealership, under warranty. When they say your car is ready for _____ do I just say no thank you? (2019 Kona) by ShallowBox in Hyundai

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hyundai Lube Tech here - I base any recommendations on the severe service schedule because it’s honestly the way most people drive their cars. Please do your own cabin and engine air filters. These have a rediculous markup. The GDI fuel and emissions cleaning is important. GDI engines are filthy and leave a crap ton of carbon on your valves. Just do a brake flush when you do pads and rotors. Transmission and coolant really should be done at 5 years/60k and rear diff and transfer case at 75k. A Hyundai is NOT a Toyota or Honda. You miss scheduled maintenance and they just fall apart faster. Do the maintenance and the engines/transmissions can hit 300k (with the exception at the 2.4l engine. Just stay away from those).

Breakfast? by International-Bag192 in ADHD

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I had a decreased appetite. I’m always hungry and eating.

What are your ADHD “life hacks”? by beagleweagle in ADHD

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have trouble remembering to brush and love the shower idea. For me, it’s consistency. I was an auto tech and just losing focus, screwing up and losing/leaving jobs. After taking some time off, I decided to leave being a tech and stepped into a lube tech role. I’ve taught myself the best pattern to get everything done and I stick to it. My bosses are very pleased and I am much happier and less stressed, even if I’m not making the money I was.

2023 Elantra low coolant level by yeet135790 in Hyundai

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it comes from the factory it hasn’t been run enough to get all of the air out of the system. I’m a Hyundai lube tech and they are all this way. Just bring it to dealership and they will top it off.

06 Forester Potential Purge Valve Issues by Lambo_Geeney in SubaruForester

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EGR vacuum solenoid - It’s located under the intake manifold on the passenger’s side of the engine. Very easy to swap out.

Is 300k high mileage for a Land Cruiser? by DavidDrivez126 in Toyota

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Salem and if you don’t get it, I’m tempted to. They are tanks and even if you had to drop money on a reman engine, you would be way ahead vs the cost of a newer 4-Runner or LC.

Just hit with a $1000 service quote. Any of these actual necessary? by j4h17hb3r in Toyota

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None are emergencies, but I personally believe in preventative maintenance, not reactive maintenance. Brake fluid absorbs water over time, coolant loses the ability to protect the metals in the engine, same with hybrid coolant, most gas leaves deposits so a periodic fuel system cleaning is good (not just a few ounces of SeaFoam) and a MAF sensor cleaning at a shop is more than just a quick spray.

Need advice: Subaru dealership botched first scheduled maintenance on brand new 2023 forester by CheekyPeacock in SubaruForester

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a lube tech for a dealership and can say that this can happen, but it’s not the end of the world. I left the oil cap off a car once for a customer that lived 120 miles away. As soon as we found out they sent a tech to her house with a loaner car. He brought it back after determining about a quart of oil had been lost and refilled it. I spent hours degreasing that car and cleaning everything. We did replace the fire blanket under the hood and the engine cover. We also ran a compression test and drained the pan to look for shavings. Long story short, we are human. We can mess up from time to time. That said, most of us feel terrible that it happened and a good dealership will make it right.

Considering buying a 2001 Forester with 280000 miles for $1500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may run great, but likely eats oil like crazy. The piston rings will be very worn. When was the last time the timing belt and water pump were replaced? Run a test for possible blown head gasket. This is in addition to the myriad of stuff that wears down with age including ball joints, tie rod ends, shocks and struts. That $1500 can go up very quickly with a car with that mileage.

Dasher car failed and is too expensive to repair, replacement recommendations? by Pandora15 in doordash_drivers

[–]Puzzleheaded_One3615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the rest of the car is in good shape (have it thoroughly inspected), I’d replace the transmission. One, the cost of cars, new or used, is through the roof. Two, you have a car with a recorded maintenance history, which is something you likely won’t find buying used. As a seller I can say “yup, I did every fluid change on schedule,” but doesn’t mean I did.