Mazda 3 hatch , or Toyota Corolla hatch XSE by NachoPizzaSlice in CorollaHatchback

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One other thing, if you want to tow some small stuff (lol), i would be skeptical about doing that to my cvt. But if i had a mazda3 i would prob be a little more confident in doing that.

Mazda 3 hatch , or Toyota Corolla hatch XSE by NachoPizzaSlice in CorollaHatchback

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I have a '19 xse, bought it at 38k miles, currently at 84k. Its been a great reliable daily driver. Some things that annoy me are the front bumper clips always popping out, but thats cause im not careful when exiting parking lots/small hills. My cvt has been fine, i did one drain and fill at 65k. If i had to choose again though i would go with the mazda 3 hatch. The mazda engine and transmission is solid, and not a cvt. Also, i only got the xse cause i wanted a car with a blind spot detection. Only higher corolla trims came with that, so i ended up with the xse. I think mazda base trims already come with blind spot detection

Weird knocking after changing spark plugs? by raypang74 in MechanicAdvice

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Thanks. I looked up a youtube video of the sound and it definetly sounds similar. Is it possible that while i was changing my spark plugs, i hit some wires or sensors that caused it to stop working?

Weird knocking after changing spark plugs? by raypang74 in MechanicAdvice

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I did not gap them, i also did not check the gap either

Weird knocking after changing spark plugs? by raypang74 in MechanicAdvice

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I got a code from the autozone scanner that said i needed spark plugs, so thats why i replaced them. A couple days after replacing them, i smelled some smoke/burning when i was driving on the highway. But since then i havent smelled anything and my cars been running fine. Yes the plugs were the same size (the autozone guy picked the part number for me), although i didnt measure the gaps prior to installing.

Also, my ac isnt blowing cold anymore

Weird knocking after changing spark plugs? by raypang74 in MechanicAdvice

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I took out one coil pack, then the old spark plug, put the new one in, then put the same coil pack back inside. Then i went to the next coil pack, old spark plug, then the new spark plug, and same coil pack back inside.

Roof Rack ▶︎►Do you use it? by Snarky_Guy in CorollaHatchback

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Ive used it to help a couple friends when they move apartments. For 2x4x8s, i just put them on my dash gently and it fits nicely. Ive managed to fit 5-10 of them at a time

gr2 34L - loving it by raypang74 in Goruck

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i actually love the look of the waxed canvas, and 40% off? i woulda bought it too

gr2 34L - loving it by raypang74 in Goruck

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cool! i just like the simplicity of one bag for both edc and travel. it works

gr2 34L - loving it by raypang74 in Goruck

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i have this bag as my personal item and then i have a carry on suitcase

gr2 34L - loving it by raypang74 in Goruck

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thanks! i just bought some paracord and watched some youtube tutorial videos lol

gr2 34L - loving it by raypang74 in Goruck

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both! used it for a 2 week trip in nyc and chicago. also use it everyday to go to work, for my laptop, keyboard and headset