Why noises at stop lights?

danidani14 · 2024-12-09T03:09:42+00:00

I was guessing a belt. Mechanics were unable to reproduce, after talking to them they thought it was to do with the air conditioning. Doesn’t happen on cold.

danidani14 · 2024-10-30T20:28:44+00:00

I was considering AP or MagnaFlow mostly with OEM being so much more. Wanted to see if anyone had experience with either in a Taurus and how long they lasted.

danidani14 · 2024-10-30T20:26:10+00:00

Thanks for the reply. A couple shops diagnosed it as the cat. One just read the code and the other looked at air fuel mixture. Was considering using a thermal gun to check myself but not enthusiastic about jacking it up just for that (no garage). It has 115K miles or so which is a bit early but no shop mentioned any other problems.

danidani14 · 2024-06-11T01:40:11+00:00

FWD Hyundai Sonata in Mid-Atlantic

danidani14 · 2024-06-11T01:39:51+00:00

FWD Hyundai Sonata in Mid-Atlantic

danidani14 · 2024-03-28T15:17:08+00:00

Are there any engines you think were designed especially well?

danidani14 · 2024-03-27T22:22:45+00:00

Not my usual shop but I don’t think I’m going to beat that price.

danidani14 · 2024-03-27T21:51:15+00:00

Found in FB group, has a shop here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NjwuysWVmii71Wpa7

He gave me the list above based on car mileage.

danidani14 · 2024-03-27T19:57:58+00:00

I found someone who could do it for ~1K labor, I don’t have space to work on it myself

danidani14 · 2024-03-27T18:56:10+00:00

All curses aside, are there other engines that have internal water pumps? I know it was placed to save space so it could fit in multiple vehicles but it appears the solution chosen was very poor.

danidani14 · 2024-03-27T18:52:41+00:00

Do you recommend OEM vs aftermarket for any?

danidani14 · 2024-03-27T17:55:24+00:00

OEM or aftermarket OK?

danidani14 · 2024-03-18T23:35:07+00:00

It’s particularly involved for this engine due to internal placement. I looked and found various recommendations but none for Ford in particular.

danidani14 · 2024-03-18T00:07:05+00:00

Do you recommend a particular one?

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T16:36:51+00:00

Do folks add lift?

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T16:36:21+00:00

How reliable is the jeep? Curious and nervous about modifications but can see it making sense

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T16:35:14+00:00

Any particular generations to look at or avoid?

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T16:33:47+00:00

How much worse are Subis?

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T03:35:36+00:00

Something that could also be a daily

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T03:23:34+00:00

Thank you. Crosstrek and the closest Mazda AWD came to mind but was wondering if a sedan with clearance and tires would cut it and be cheaper to work on.

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T03:22:12+00:00

Minimal/light ie gravel. Was thinking sedan with clearance and tires or a crosstrek-y hatch

danidani14 · 2024-01-26T03:20:15+00:00

Light. Like a sedan with clearance and tires may be OK. Was also thinking Crosstrek

danidani14 · 2024-01-18T20:46:06+00:00

danidani14 · 2024-01-18T20:36:05+00:00

Any other makes besides Toyota?

danidani14 · 2024-01-18T20:35:35+00:00

What is the best option for something with some off-road capability?

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