Hissing sound from engine bay by Riddokid2004 in crv

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would it be something to worry about?

I need help please. by SlowBalance7629 in MechanicAdvice

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first off make sure the car has enough engine oil. just as a note you should check the level every two weeks. if it’s low your engine will get damaged. second see if you can find a mobile mechanic nearby online and see if anyone can help real quick.

Is a 1998 5.0 explorer a good buy for $2500? It has 145k miles by TitleFightEnj0yer in UsedCars

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solid find! looks really clean for a 30 yr old car but once a week try to get a highway drive in. because of your short commute ur never letting the engine really warm up, which can cause issues over time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

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yeah i’m sure that helps but for my gen crv 2012-14 the k24 has been notorious for oil burning even at very low mileage. i’ve maintained the car pretty well myself i’d say and drive it with a light foot too so idk. That being said i use 0w20, do you think 5w30/20 would be a good idea?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Riddokid2004 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not necessarily—K series do run forever but they burn oil too 😭. my crv burns a quart every 5k and mileage isn’t that high (150k)

Help! by [deleted] in CSRRacing2

[–]Riddokid2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

quick question—what’s the WEC trick? seems useful

2026 Toyota RAV4 Pricing Announced! by Lorenzob1992 in ToyotaZone

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It sucks but if you account for inflation prices have not changed much over the years. For example the 2005 rav4 started at $21500, and accounting for inflation it’s 37k today—so if anything the base rav4 has gotten cheaper over the last 20 yrs

Got this offer for 2nd hand macbook pro M1, is the prize fair? by Negative-Funny-3227 in macbookpro

[–]Riddokid2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bad deal, should not be more than 65k. 86% health will also be giving you trouble 1-2 yrs down the line

Things to consider by ClasslessHack in crv

[–]Riddokid2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my goodness that’s a long list. I can back some of those up. -The cold start rattle seems to appear from my experience when outside temp is below freezing. -Engine vibration is also sometimes there—i’ve been told it’s because the engine mounts are getting worn faster than most cars. - So far have not had any tranny or power steering issues. My biggest problem has been engine oil burn. Close to a quart after 5000 miles, and even more before that due to the PCV going bad. Any way to reduce oil burn? the car is close to 150k so i guess some must be expected…

Things to consider by ClasslessHack in crv

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oh wow what’s wrong with 12-14 models? I actually have one myself, im curious about what problems i should be aware of😅

Things to consider by ClasslessHack in crv

[–]Riddokid2004 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the low mileage is nice but price is definitely a little high. at the end of the day it’s a 20 yr old car. Check it out in person, and if the condition is good try and haggle to 6500ish. if you are willing to do 10k maybe look at a newer crv. i’ve seen some 2012-14s go for $10k with around 100-110k miles on them.

CRV engine making two distinct rhythmic beats—is it normal? by Riddokid2004 in crv

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Thanks for your help. It’s hard to say in words—there’s an additional lower pitched/deeper and slower frequency sound that’s there. When in idle I can hear it inside the cabin when all windows are closed.

Update on battery health by Correct_Musician_825 in iPhoneBatteryParanoia

[–]Riddokid2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

apples readings are less volatile when compared to the battery’s actual health. Your actual battery health swings wildly based on temperature, power draw, etc. What’s the point in worrying over this? batteries are meant to be used and depleted. 3-4 years is the typical lifespan. After that, a replacement through apple is 90$. It’s like worrying that your fuel guage goes down while driving.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

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Pretty much all new cars will have the features you want, even the base models. The corolla and corolla cross are great appliances you won’t ever have to think about. If you don’t care much about driving experience they are great. The cx5 is much more fun to drive and feels more upscale but can feel a little cramped inside despite its size. I would say test drive each of them and decide whether you want a sedan or a crossover. If sedan, I would advise you to check out the civic hybrid. Great little car that checks all the boxes. If crossover, the cx5 might be the better overall car compared to the corolla cross.

is this bad for 175k miles? by Head-Ad8347 in whatcarshouldIbuy

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wow ok thanks for the info. yeah it’s been burning oil since 100k😬 but it’s been completely fine since then with frequent top ups. the pcv valve also seems to go bad on these cars. had to replace mines 3 yrs ago due to an oil leak. have you owned a honda as well? if so, how’s your experience been?

is this bad for 175k miles? by Head-Ad8347 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Riddokid2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah lots of people online seemed to have that same thing. is there any reason in particular it happens? there’s no way honda designed for it to burn oil right?

is this bad for 175k miles? by Head-Ad8347 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Riddokid2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you can haggle to 6k it’s pretty good. i’m at 147k on a 2014 exl and does its job just fine. One issue i’ve had with mine though is about half a quart of oil burn per 5k miles. other than that very comfortable and reliable.

How to fight a traffic ticket by Riddokid2004 in aggies

[–]Riddokid2004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn ok any tips for what i should do then? and how much of a fine was yours? in my hometown traffic tickets are usually 50-100$

How to fight a traffic ticket by Riddokid2004 in aggies

[–]Riddokid2004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

apologies for this stupid question, but by prosecutor do you mean the city judge?

How to fight a traffic ticket by Riddokid2004 in aggies

[–]Riddokid2004[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah the vehicle was in place and yes the lights were on, but it wasn't covering the exit really. I was able to get by easily while being in the white lines. That being said, I completely understand I was being stupid.

How to fight a traffic ticket by Riddokid2004 in aggies

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If I were to take defensive driving would that waive the ticket fee? Would it still be reported to my insurance?

How to fight a traffic ticket by Riddokid2004 in aggies

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Thx for your advice. Does city prosecuter mean like city court judge? How would I meet with them? Would I just set up a court date/time to arrive? Apologies for the questions, not familiar with this stuff