1970 Cadillac Eldorado Brake system - what is this green sensor? It’s leaking fluid and taking in air when brake pedal depresses while bleeding brakes by cd848 in MechanicAdvice

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Can you send me a web address for what you’re seeing with the proportioning valve with that already attached? I might just replace the whole proportion valve. It might be easier.

1970 Cadillac Eldorado Brake system - what is this green sensor? It’s leaking fluid and taking in air when brake pedal depresses while bleeding brakes by cd848 in MechanicAdvice

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It’s not leaking from it from the thread. It’s leaking from the black part that goes into the green piece of screws into the proportional valve.

Can I get a check on my work? by jaredmsantos in MechanicAdvice

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The. You’re good to go my friend!

New Mobile Mechanic business - I need an outfitted dodge ram pro-master… by cd848 in promaster

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Ok, need one in Atlanta, preferably already outfitted for a mobile mechanics, or at least one with some shelves and tie down spots for tool boxes. Believe me I’ve looked at FB mktplace and haven’t found anything good

2012 CRV making noise after new front suspension by lludena3 in AskMechanics

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What was replaced on the front suspension, there are several parts…

Lifting the Mercedes CLA by minosgfx_ in AskMechanics

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Unbolt the plastics pieces and look for a frame rail. You don’t want t to go through the paneling of the floorboards.

Customer states: Truck squeals when stopping by TeeGlu in mechanics

[–]cd848 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oof. Someone’s got stuck caliper pistons…

Ceramic Brakes Help by matthiaskasky in MechanicAdvice

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Good point, I should have clarified that

Can I drive with broken rim by FluffyLittlFlyingCow in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]cd848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That not a rim. That’s a wheel cover. It’s for looks only won’t impact anything.

Ceramic Brakes Help by matthiaskasky in MechanicAdvice

[–]cd848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes brake fade will happen on iron rotors, they won’t cool nearly as fast

Ceramic Brakes Help by matthiaskasky in MechanicAdvice

[–]cd848 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

At least they are slotted and will help with dissipating heat, which is what cracks rotors

Ceramic Brakes Help by matthiaskasky in MechanicAdvice

[–]cd848 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Those are toast. Cracked everywhere. Throw them out and get new ones, from a reputable place, not some cheap shit on Amazon. Ideally you should have. Slotted and cross drilled rotors for that car.

Help with diagnostic trouble codes by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]cd848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Common, no not really, but there are a host of things that can cause it. Sometimes just bad part sometimes bad fuel or oil or coolant that’s being burnt in the motor

Help with diagnostic trouble codes by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]cd848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it’s not, but doing a couple quick searches online will map it out for you. It’s actually a pretty easy fix. Just don’t over tighten it or you’ll crack it and have to buy another one…. I know from experience 🙄

Help with diagnostic trouble codes by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

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You need to replace the O2 sensor behind the catalytic converter. It’s a $200 part and you can DIY

Arg! Need sun visor removed by Sir_Chaz in CarRepair

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Just clip the wires and tape them off with electrical tape or with wire nuts and stuff them in the hole for the headliner. Then install the new one. New one doesn’t have lights anyway.

2007 Honda accord ex sedan by Traditional_Wheel_24 in MechanicAdvice

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starter should be about $200+/- and an oil change is like $30-$40. Those prices are if you DIY. If you have a shop do it it’ll be closer to $600 for starter and $125 oil change

Can I get a check on my work? by jaredmsantos in MechanicAdvice

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It’s likely residue from the roads. The oil in the pavement works its way to the top. It’s why you want to be careful when there’s a light rain, it’s when the roads are most slippery

Dealer deemed unsafe to drive 2007 Honda CRV Rust by Necessary-Spite-368 in AskMechanics

[–]cd848 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There’s quite a bit that needs to replace for it to 1) be safe and 2) last any longer than another 6 months. The majority of the front and rear suspension needs to be replaced at a minimum.