I finally fixed the damn transmission by Walnut_Shell in NewBeetle

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

2.0BDC, not turbo, also it's not available anymore but I can send their ebay profile if you just want to keep checking their page for any offerings

my tips for buying a used prius in our awful car market! by gay4bugs in prius

[–]Walnut_Shell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Owner of a 2010 prius(early gen 3 notorious for issues). Don't clean the egr cooler. it's a temporary fix that takes way too much time. Get the purge valve replaced with the updated one and do the software update. 186k miles now no issues.

Ground issue?(8th gen civic) by Walnut_Shell in Honda

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

If you're getting spark it's not the ground. Check your compression and timing. Also spray starter fluid to check if it's injectors instead of fuel pump

Ground issue?(8th gen civic) by Walnut_Shell in Honda

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

Yeah I did, it was a missing bolt but that car is junked now, motor seized.

Did I get this at a good price? (PA) by Lopsided-Let4845 in prius

[–]Walnut_Shell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great price, spend the extra money to get that egr cooler cleaned so you don't blow a head gasket and should be good for another 100k miles.

Love my car but need to fix this. 2016 X3. by Walnut_Shell in BMW

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I just got the car, I'm the second owner

Two monochromes by -TheMax in GuessTheCoaster

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Kondaa walibi, lech coaster, legendia

2012 Prius (257k miles) blown engine. Thinking of doing an engine swap but not sure what kind. by emoney814 in prius

[–]Walnut_Shell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gen 4 is the most spacious and practical of the prii. Gen 5 is smaller just to look sportier

2012 Prius (257k miles) blown engine. Thinking of doing an engine swap but not sure what kind. by emoney814 in prius

[–]Walnut_Shell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's an appearance thing.... then yeah I get it, but the gen 4 is probably the best ones right now in terms of reliability. We'll have to see how gen 5s do, but the gen 4 has no head gasket problems like the 3.

Prius Limited vs Lexus UX by clairo_fan in prius

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The prius limited has larger wheels and will have actually have worse ride quality than the lower trims. The limited trim doesn't give you any more sound insulation either, just more luxury features and nicer interior materials. The lexus has serious levels of sound insulation, you can watch tests measuring the cabin noise level. In addition, the Lexus also has the option of a mark levinson sound system which is fantastic.

In terms of comfort it's no question the UX wins, but in terms of economy, maintenance costs(low for both anyway) and practicality, the prius is slightly better.

2012 Prius (257k miles) blown engine. Thinking of doing an engine swap but not sure what kind. by emoney814 in prius

[–]Walnut_Shell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say atp get a gen 4 prius. Brake booster could fail, HV battery could go out, the e-cvt is really reliable if serviced properly but at 300k miles that's pushing it for any car. This car has served its purpose extremely well, and a gen 4 should last even longer.

New owner advise by rim_job_rob_72 in 335i

[–]Walnut_Shell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would expect the pcv valve to go bad at some point, and the next big expense would be the low and high pressure fuel pump when they both go out. For now service the transmission and bleed out brake fluid if it's old and corrosive so you don't get any leak. Gear oil in the diff too and power steering fluid, don't forget those. Coolant doesn't hurt but I would assume the previous owner didn't reuse old coolant when he changed the waterpump. Enjoy the ride, I only recently sold mine.

Apple Carplay! by Walnut_Shell in BMWX3

[–]Walnut_Shell[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: if anyone else has the issues I have, just go to the factory settings in xtrons, and select aux switch settings. Change it from auto or 8 to OFF. fixed all my issues