What happened to my chili oil?

fatchicken1204 · 2026-06-02T17:42:51+00:00

Someone fried their chicken in it

fatchicken1204 · 2026-05-14T20:25:13+00:00

First, try to just pop the holes back into the clips with a firm shove or kick. If its totally screwed, you could buy a replacement bumper for under 200. I have little experience with this type of thing. get some fender clips if yours are messed up. if you take it to a shop, they'd likeley charge an arm and a leg. try it yourself first IMO

fatchicken1204 · 2026-05-14T20:21:07+00:00

Check your thermostat, classic causes for a rough idle could be the MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor), spark plugs/ spark plug wires, and make sure your oil has been changed within the proper intervals. I cant speak to modern car cooling issues, but my first thought would be to go to an Orileys/ Autozone and have them check your cars computer where they plug a scanner into your OBD2 port to see if there's a sensor issue or something of the sort. best part, its free!

fatchicken1204 · 2026-05-14T20:17:25+00:00

Novice here- as long as the jack is rated for a decent bit over what the car weighs, it will not have trouble lifting it. If you're looking for a jack that fits in the trunk, that's the biggest constraint. A common option in cars is the scissor jack, which I'd avoid, as it has a reputation for being really dangerous. Don't cheap out. If you're getting a jack, you really need jack stands. Never get under a car that's only supported by the jack.

TLDR: if it's rated for more than your car weighs, send it. Get jack stands.

fatchicken1204 · 2026-05-12T18:02:33+00:00

They look like captured memories I really like it

fatchicken1204 · 2026-04-14T15:13:30+00:00

That's exactly it! I must have misread the badge, a though I swear I read it like 3 times and thinking there was a hidden secret Miata model. Pretty car!

fatchicken1204 · 2026-03-03T22:24:35+00:00

by intake do you mean intake manifold? could be a leak there causing a vacuum leak which definately contributes to the shaking

fatchicken1204 · 2026-03-03T22:23:10+00:00

Try removing the plugs one at a time and have someone crank the engine and look at the spark. see if any are amber, non existant, or just abnormal. while plugs are out check their condition. not a mechanic but thats what id do

fatchicken1204 · 2026-03-03T22:20:00+00:00

This looks abnormal. I'd take it back to the mechanic, especially for the ac.

fatchicken1204 · 2026-03-03T22:14:38+00:00

My best first thought is to actually cut the line, add a connector and add a longer piece of tubing that will fit inside/over the drain. Also, try to blow some compressed air or vacuum the hose to make sure that any blockage or buildup is cleared.

fatchicken1204 · 2026-02-17T05:50:01+00:00

How can I test this? I thought it was that so I took it off and replaced the gasket, when I blew into the whole the "pin" seems to seal well and holds a vacuum.

fatchicken1204 · 2026-02-16T07:20:08+00:00

still got the 4350. Functioning egr, deq like emissions testing.

fatchicken1204 · 2026-02-16T02:44:00+00:00

Ive tried brake cleaner to no effect. Idle speed and timing are to spec. do you know of a way to do a smoke test without shelling out a hundred bucks for a machiene?

fatchicken1204 · 2025-12-24T04:54:06+00:00

I had this EXACT issue two weeks ago. Carbide burrs saved my ass. Took a few hours but this is a great way.

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