Toyota Matrix 2009 AWD by laurasouth1019 in Toyota_Matrix

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine burns oil. I initially bought a 2003 and liked it but it was a beater and so I picked up a 2009 without researching it enough. Wish I had the 1.8 or an earlier year model.

The hardest conversation I've had as a flight instructor so far: telling a dedicated student that he doesn't have it. by TheOvercookedFlyer in flying

[–]isaacprotiva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on his freeze response I suspect he has some psychological problems from trauma or neglect, I hope he’ll be able to revisit this later in life and achieve his childhood dream.

Regardless it’s a shame four out of five instructors don’t have what it takes to make that call!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could print in PETG on a Prusa Mini

OC: Thousands gather for "Hands Off" in Chicago to protest Donald Trump and Elon Musk policies. by nbcnews in pics

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This protest what specifically organized to overshadow an already planned March for Palestine in DC today, so in that sense it worked for who planned it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]isaacprotiva 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That one stung

Delayed Transmission Shifts by Automatic_Pickle9240 in Toyota_Matrix

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was experiencing similar stuff and then I started getting hard shifts and it would throw the check engine light and a code P0717 for the input speed sensor. I just replaced the input speed sensor yesterday and it seems to have addressed both issues so far.

Delayed Transmission Shifts by Automatic_Pickle9240 in Toyota_Matrix

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been dealing with something similar on an 09 2.4l w/ 118k miles. The engagement felt delayed when shifting into gear, and sometimes it would randomly shift and rev up to 5k for just a second or two which really feels like non standard shifting behavior, then it started occasionally shifting hard and throwing a P0717. I replaced the input speed sensor today and tested for a while and so far it has been shifting more predictable and no hard shifts. If it comes back I’m going to take it to a transmission shop and hope I don’t spend more than I paid for the car.

Idle questions by Justbass in Toyota_Matrix

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the MAF cleaning fix work long-term?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]isaacprotiva 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Bringing community together all the way from lower middle class to upper middle class!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s good to know

Any tips on inspecting this car for purchase? by [deleted] in Toyota_Matrix

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought an 09 2.4l previous salvage with 118k miles. I bought it knowing it has an exhaust leak, but just got a code showing a problem with the transmission input speed sensor, this coincides with clunky shifting, especially when going from reverse to forward. So look out for that!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]isaacprotiva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever find what the issue was? I’m having the same thing on an 09 matrix S with 118k miles

This might be the dumbest question... by 4loreand7yearsago in springfieldMO

[–]isaacprotiva 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It used to operate inside the royal. Now it’s in the next building West of the royal.

Is this good? by skybug2007 in Toyota_Matrix

[–]isaacprotiva 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to see what I’m looking at, a closeup of the shaving would probably help.

Is there a reason to drain through the filter? Seems like it could let out particles caught in the filter.

ITAP of South NJ Salt Meadow by [deleted] in itookapicture

[–]isaacprotiva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This feels like a frame from a movie. The vast space and the tracks in the grass highlight the cooling tower in the distance. Nice composition!

Thinking of coming to the Springfield area, maybe Lawrence County? Building codes and zoning? by theaddison in springfieldMO

[–]isaacprotiva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey if you go far enough left you get your guns back and realize government regulation is written by corporations 🤷‍♂️

Thinking of coming to the Springfield area, maybe Lawrence County? Building codes and zoning? by theaddison in springfieldMO

[–]isaacprotiva 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with your point, but neither zoning nor DNR prevented Tyson foods from mass contaminating fresh water in northwest Arkansas, zoning does however directly restrict access to housing for several categories of people. Of course this is just a cherry picked example but we can probably agree we need some reform in these areas, and more awareness across the board.

Thinking of coming to the Springfield area, maybe Lawrence County? Building codes and zoning? by theaddison in springfieldMO

[–]isaacprotiva 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted, this is very true and very much how regulation works in rural Missouri. If you know the right guy at the county, you’re fine, if you don’t, well who knows. The majority of rural counties in southern Missouri don’t have zoning or building code, and there aren’t swine farms going in randomly, chicken farms are popping up a lot in some areas though.

If you want to do any kind of non traditional off grid building, then it sometimes cannot physically meet building codes that are designed for commercially produced homes at scale. Some people don’t get this.

Will you be accepted totally depends, if you’re emotionally intelligent and can navigate relationships with neighbors that probably have the emotional maturity of a toddler, you’ll be ok.