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If you are not going to fix the car, you should check the oil level at least every tank of gas (300 to 400 miles max). And add what is needed at that time, hopefulle one quart or less.
And just keep driving it and hope it keeps running and burning oil.
So if in the future you have torque converter failure, you know who to blame it on! :P
" I don't do that." " I've only done that twice", she says laughing.
She's done it every single time I get up the nerve to let her drive folks. But, maybe now she will think twice before doing it.
Also.... Mr. Shift? What's with the sudden name change? You get accused of taking up too much bandwidth again? All of the Edmunds hosts have new user names. Steve is now Stever? Put me down for either jippy or Mr. Jips. :P
I did put in "YourMajesty@Edmunds.com" and "MarduktheMagnificent@Edmunds.com" but they were too long also. :P
Is there really such a thing as a real Edmunds person? I thought y'all were like poker bots interacting with people who visit this site. :P
BTW, bots are cheap.
I *think* all the Edmunds folks are real, but now that you mention it, I haven't actually MET them all......hmmmmm..........
I thought these statements pretty much summed it up and I'm off topic. Perhaps I should be asking this in the lost section but I can't seem to find an About link one which shows the physical address of the company along with a phone and fax number. Best info i could find says based in Santa Monica with a satellite in Detroit. And of course this:
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Would be good if a dollar amount was placed along with the listings.
Maybe THIS will help acquaint you.
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Hmmm,, Really?
How can I confirm that he is being upfront about the need to change the bearings? I have had no symptoms, though when I drive the car above 70mph the steering wheel seems to vibrate - something which I have not noticed before. Also, it seems odd that both the right and left wheel needs bearings.
The car has 115K on it.
Parts are $77 each for the bearing and 4.8 hours labor to do both sides. So here in California this job would bill out at something like $775, padding it out pretty generously.
Seems to me a wheel bearing that is so bad as to cause a vibration at speed would be howling like the devil. If the bearings are a little loose, an adjustment might fix that.
I'd go somewhere else and get a 2nd opinion.
Really, I would go get an alignment & tire balance first (somewhere else). Then see if it's still doing it. You could have hit a curb or pothole and knocked the alignment out a little or a weight off a tire.
As for the brakes, when the vehicle is cold/cool, stick you finger into the rim and rub as much as you can, up & down on the rotor. If you feel medium-deep ridges or bumps, you need new rotors or to have them worked, and new brakes.
Old school way to check bearings is to jack the vehicle up (SAFELY), sit or kneel on the ground in facing the wheel, grab the wheel with hands on either side and try to shake it gently back and forth. It should not move (older vehicles might have a little movement).
Good Luck with it! It's getting harder and harder to find reliable mechanics.
I'm not a fan of transmission flushes. If you're concerned about the fluid, just get the fluid and the filter changed.
I noticed that my previous bearing was making a very little noise but the in and out was not as much as that 0.005 in. spec. The wobble was less than 1/8 inch on 16-inch tires. The warranty replacement Timken was tight on both tests.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The vibration above 70 mph points to wheel balance first, it could be due to warped rotors if it occurs while braking only.
I'm not a fan of trans flushes, would that flush include dropping the pan and replacing the filter?
I haven't had many wheel bearings fail myself, but when it did there was always a noticable grinding or humming noise a low speeds. When turning the wheel by hand it was obvious. I had a rear wheel bearing go bad once and it would intermittently feel like I was braking.
I once helped a friend replace a spindle on a Chevy Nova that the wheel bearing was bad on. He let it go and it overheated and welded itself to the shaft.
My question: Is the problem with the actual battery or the car? (In other words, can the issue be fixed with a new battery, or does the problem continue no matter what battery is in there).
I drive 40,000 km a year, so I need the battery to last a LOOOOONG time or else the fuel savings gets eaten up by the cost of battery replacements!
Cars that were previously covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles are now covered for 11 years or 137,000 miles, while cars originally sold with an eight-year, 80,000-mile warranty are now covered for nine years or 96,000 miles.
Customers who’ve already replaced the drive batteries are also extended a warranty, though only for three years or 36,000 miles.
I bought One of my favourite DVD GPS Player for my MERCEDES B CLASS and I would like to know if someone has experience with the Bluetooth Connection of my iPhone 4s.
It should be fully compatible!
http://www.autocardvdgps.com/b-class-navi-dvd-/479-touchscreen-dvd-player-with-g- ps-navigation-and-bt-ipod-fm-pip-rds-for-benz-a-class.html
I looked for a new part, no joy. I did a low mileage replacement part at 2k. My dealership informs me that each steering column is geared to on car only, and that regardless of the low mileage from the part store, my vehicle will not run, nor will they assume any responsibility for the part. Further, there is no way to check the part prior to installation to confirm it is a valid part. My concern is that the dealer has a conflict of interest here. Are thy jerking me around to get the higher price? Or are they telling me the truth?
The issue: Two types of oil approved by VW for this engine are Mobil 1 5W40 and Castrol synthetic 5W40. My daughter took her car to a local gas station for an oil change and asked for synthetic. No other instructions. The old Castrol oil was replaced with Duralene 5W30 full synthetic. I'm not familiar with this brand so I don't know the quality of this product.
After having been driven about 1,400 miles since this oil change the level is down about 1/3 quart. That's normal for this car.
Question: I have a supply of Castrol 5W40 synthetic. Would it be okay to use the Castrol to bring the level to the "full" line sometime before the level gets to the "add" mark? In other words, would mixing oil brands damage the engine or cause adverse effects? It would be convenient, since I already have the oil, but I don't want to cause any harm. Please advise.
Adding less than a pint of Castrol would be a no worry. If it is down less than 1/2 a quart, I would check the level after sitting all night to get a better reading.
2010 Malibu ignition key will not turn to off position. Dome light stays on, car does go all the way into park
This sounds a little like some problems with other cars where the ignition switch is not acting right. That's the swtich, not the ignition lock cylinder which is actually the key. Are you able to take the key out but the accessories seem to be staying on?
If so, you will want to disconnect the negative lead of the battery because it may be draining your battery with the ignition and computers being ON. Then reconnect the negative (- or black) lead when you are going to drive it for service.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Help ......... My 1998 Trooper shuts itself off just like you turn off the key when you put it in drive or reverse, then proceed ten feet or more ! It does not shut its self off when in park or neutral and you gun the engine
Its an auto / four wheel .... 1st mechanic put a new alternator in ... that was not the problem It has been with a 2nd mechanic for almost three weeks with no word on a solution
I'd take a long shot guess at the TCC --Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid. Easy to test--unplug the solenoid at the transmission and if the symptoms go away---there you go.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ........ We will try it tomorrow .... I will let you know !
Thanks Again Mr. Shift, But ....... No cigar ....
Any other thoughts ........ All Comments are Welcome ...
i have a 2004 hyundai elantra gt. tried to get it to pass inspection. did some work.obd system readiness status of catalytic converter is not ready. I have driven 96 miles. how many miles does it take for catalytic converter monitor to be ready
It's not a matter of miles as much as drive cycles. Some of these cycles are rather complex. First thing I'd do is check your state smog laws. Some states allow cars 2001 and newer to pass smog if one register is not set. Another idea is that even if you're getting a P0420 code, you could have a bad after-cat 02 sensor.
had codes. got them taken care of changed 02 sensors. now just waiting for obd system for catalytic converters to be ready. had 4 codes all cleared, no check engine light.
You might try idling the car for 20 minutes, then driving around, then bring it in.
that didn't do it,. went back to mechanic, he said drive it on my vacation. but....10 miles after leaving mechanic, check engine light came on... got it checked out at another place - catalytic converter. Guess it really needs replacement. Any idea of the cost.? 2004 Elantra GT.
not sure of exactly which engine, but a quick look on RockAuto shows a bunch in the $150-$225 range. No clue about installation, but not normally that hard I don't think.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I think replacement universal cats are in the $400 range but yours is part of the exhaust manifold I believe, so I'm not sure there. By all means shop around--if you are in California, or if it's a California spec car, then you'll pay considerably more. I think the part from Hyundai is like $1000.
Here's one technicians take on OIL OVERFILL
Because of road camber, most cars will drift to the right. 10 seconds doesn't seem too extreme. Drifting to the left isn't normal.
You could have a bad wheel or tire that needs replacing though. You may have to harp on the safety factor to get satisfaction. If you have another dealer you can get to, you could ask them for help.
The bottom of this page has some useful info. (AGCO Auto)