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Post by 𝕄𝔼👁𝕎𝔽𝕌ℕℂ𝕋𝕀👁ℕ on Apr 12, 2023 0:21:06 GMT -5
pbcookies i have a question: should i try to change the oil in my 2019 hyundai elantra myself or no they keep raising the prices at the place i go to Changing oil at home kinda sucks, but if you have the tools and a jack or ramps, you can handle it. Honestly though they're probably raising the prices because the price of everything is going up, and it probably costs more than you think to do it at home. Do you go to a Jiffy Lube type place or a "real" shop? i go to take 5 with a 25% off coupon and its still like $80 now 😒 |
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Post by stephanie on Apr 12, 2023 0:25:35 GMT -5
yep i pushed my oil change just a lil bit and now my timing chain is skipping teeth and I’m about end up dropping a considerable sum of money on this piece of shit because anything will still be cheaper than acquiring another piece of shut damn sorry. It's not a Ford, is it? nope, my poor 03 honda accord 😢 |
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Post by stephanie on Apr 12, 2023 0:27:29 GMT -5
this car has been totaled twice i refuse to let it die
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Post by pbcookies on Apr 12, 2023 0:30:24 GMT -5
Changing oil at home kinda sucks, but if you have the tools and a jack or ramps, you can handle it. Honestly though they're probably raising the prices because the price of everything is going up, and it probably costs more than you think to do it at home. Do you go to a Jiffy Lube type place or a "real" shop? i go to take 5 with a 25% off coupon and its still like $80 now 😒 I would try a real shop, like where the name of the shop is just a guy's initials with "Auto" after it. A lot of places like that use oil changes as loss leaders and can be cheaper than quick lube places for a much better job. I don't do a ton of oil changes these days, but when I get one, I: -change the oil and filter -check all lights -check engine and cabin air filters -check brake fluid level and test for contamination -check coolant level and radiator hoses -check serpentine belt -fill tires and check tread depth, rotate if needed -check brake life and condition, brake hoses, and lines -check suspension components, and alignment if something leads me to think it's off -check the battery -look at factory maintenance intervals for recommended service items (i.e. timing belt or spark plugs) -short test drive/safety check While I'm doing all this I'm looking for anything out of the ordinary (leaks, loose component's, rodent nests). So for the same $80 you're having a real mechanic do a full shakedown of your car. imo it works out best for everybody in the long run. |
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Post by pbcookies on Apr 12, 2023 0:30:42 GMT -5
but if you do feel like trying it at home, let me know if you need help with anything
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Post by 𝕄𝔼👁𝕎𝔽𝕌ℕℂ𝕋𝕀👁ℕ on Apr 12, 2023 0:38:47 GMT -5
should i try dragon bros? it's right next to mike's chinese and vietnamese cafe which always throws me cuz you'd think their names would be swapped but mike's has people in there at 2am which is sketchy for the area but seems like a sign of a good time
i know you don't know anything about them but this is more asking your take on their vibes
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Post by pbcookies on Apr 12, 2023 0:40:41 GMT -5
I'm going to be very sad if you don't hit up dragon bros, tbh
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Post by concealer on Apr 12, 2023 0:41:32 GMT -5
Bless you, pb
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Post by 𝕄𝔼👁𝕎𝔽𝕌ℕℂ𝕋𝕀👁ℕ on Apr 12, 2023 0:45:16 GMT -5
I'm going to be very sad if you don't hit up dragon bros, tbh i will be giving them a call next time (because they do not have a website at all) |
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Post by Mr. Dingle Foot on Apr 23, 2023 15:20:29 GMT -5
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Post by pbcookies on Apr 23, 2023 15:35:49 GMT -5
I dare you to watch this and then not do it I can only assume that mechanically they are hateful pieces of shit, but the old Polish guy that runs the Euro car shop down the street from us owns 3 in different colors, so that's something edit: MMST3K you seen this one? I feel like you would love it |
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Post by pbcookies on Apr 23, 2023 15:42:22 GMT -5
Our counter manager guy left a few months ago, so my boss has put me in charge up front occasionally since then. I protested, but when he said "But you're the only mechanic that can actually talk to the customers," I paused for a second because I knew he was right, and he said "See?" and that settled that. Anyway, very often when I don't feel like working on some Audi or something, I now will send it to that Euro shop and say like, "oh, we don't have some special equipment here that I would need to do that."  |
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Post by MMST3K on Apr 23, 2023 15:48:48 GMT -5
I dare you to watch this and then not do it I can only assume that mechanically they are hateful pieces of shit, but the old Polish guy that runs the Euro car shop down the street from us owns 3 in different colors, so that's something edit: MMST3K you seen this one? I feel like you would love it No but it looks awesome and those cars are really cool. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2023 15:59:49 GMT -5
I need to know how bad the rust is on my car. Might make the trip out
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Post by pbcookies on May 10, 2023 17:48:01 GMT -5
tales from the garage:  What the!!! |
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Post by vie et mort on May 10, 2023 18:12:18 GMT -5
i go to take 5 with a 25% off coupon and its still like $80 now 😒 While I'm doing all this I'm looking for anything out of the ordinary (leaks, loose component's, rodent nests). The rodents nest stays with the car! |
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Post by vie et mort on May 10, 2023 18:15:20 GMT -5
I need to know how bad the rust is on my car. Might make the trip out I think the solution to all of our car troubles is to just drive out to Pb's actual garage whenever we need anything. Even if it's an oil change. Bil meet up at the garage. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2023 19:20:58 GMT -5
pbcookies, my cup holder fell into the body of my car. what the fuck!!
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Post by pbcookies on May 10, 2023 19:37:17 GMT -5
pbcookies, my cup holder fell into the body of my car. what the fuck!! haha that's a new one! I would recommend switching from the Double Gulp to the regular Big Gulp |
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Post by NUKE THE INTERNET on May 10, 2023 19:39:07 GMT -5
I saw one of these last Sunday morning at Stewart's when I was getting coffee before band practice. Very cool car. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2023 19:42:10 GMT -5
pbcookies, my cup holder fell into the body of my car. what the fuck!! haha that's a new one! I would recommend switching from the Double Gulp to the regular Big Gulp shut the fuck up!!! |
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Post by meatballmaniac on May 10, 2023 21:48:36 GMT -5
Pbcookies, there are roof rails for my 2016 CR-V on eBay for cheap. Some of the listings say they’re made of plastic, others say aluminum, while yet others say, paradoxically, both. What are the chances any of these $90 rails are actually aluminum, and can you recommend a more reputable outlet for purchasing such items?
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Post by Tstigz on May 10, 2023 22:01:39 GMT -5
Meatball, baby, I would charge you a lot less than $90 to rail your CRV in fact I would pay you for the privilege
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Post by meatballmaniac on May 10, 2023 22:16:42 GMT -5
Meatball, baby, I would charge you a lot less than $90 to rail your CRV in fact I would pay you for the privilege haha sweet I’ll give you $60! |
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Post by jonsetsfire on May 11, 2023 0:20:38 GMT -5
Good thread is good. Maintenance is paramount, people.
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Post by meatballmaniac on May 11, 2023 15:51:21 GMT -5
Pbcookies, there are roof rails for my 2016 CR-V on eBay for cheap. Some of the listings say they’re made of plastic, others say aluminum, while yet others say, paradoxically, both. What are the chances any of these $90 rails are actually aluminum, and can you recommend a more reputable outlet for purchasing such items? Bump for when PB gets done fixing car |
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Post by pbcookies on May 11, 2023 18:12:13 GMT -5
Pbcookies, there are roof rails for my 2016 CR-V on eBay for cheap. Some of the listings say they’re made of plastic, others say aluminum, while yet others say, paradoxically, both. What are the chances any of these $90 rails are actually aluminum, and can you recommend a more reputable outlet for purchasing such items? Bump for when PB gets done fixing car mbm my apologies brother, I have had many many car to fix this week. Anyway I don't really know the answer to your question because I know very little about bodywork and related arts, unfortunately, but I asked my boss who used to be a bodywork specialist. He said the differences in price you see may come down to ease of installation and what kind of hardware is included in the kits. Is your car pre-drilled for roof rails or do you have to drill the holes yourself? If it was me I would message the retailer(s) and make them state whether the rail is aluminum or not, and if both, what is what. I could see that type of part being aluminum with plastic bolsters or covers and that causing some confusion. |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2023 10:12:02 GMT -5
Yesterday I was making one my many famous trips to the local health food store and in the parking lot I heard a strange noise. I turned around to see one of those electric vehicles backing up and as I did an unkempt young man unscrupulously told me, “yeah I fucking hate that noise too!” I did not in fact hate that noise, I was just looking in the direction of an oncoming vehicle! Was I caught in between a political battle? Was this Elon’s fault? Should I be outraged? Have you heard the noise too Pbcookies?
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Post by pbcookies on May 13, 2023 10:33:40 GMT -5
Yesterday I was making one my many famous trips to the local health food store and in the parking lot I heard a strange noise. I turned around to see one of electric vehicles backing up and as I did an unkempt young man unscrupulously told me, “yeah I fucking hate that noise too!” I did not in fact hate that noise, I was just looking in the direction of an oncoming vehicle! Was I caught in between a political battle? Was this Elon’s fault? Should I be outraged? Have you heard the noise too Pbcookies? You mean that whirring/wooshing noise? I think it's p cool actually Haha the hogs do indeed have a visceral and irrational hatred of electric vehicles. I think I mentioned this before, but the little fake redneck kid at the shop one time out of the blue was like, "I just hate Teslas and electric cars," apropos of nothing. I was just like "Why?" Literal stunned silence. |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2023 10:48:10 GMT -5
I think it’s cool too. It’s timid, unlike those loud hogs (motorcycles) that come careening down the road, or somebody’s modified muffler. Noise pollution makes me sick!
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