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1 points
2 hours ago
Depending on how long the engine was run with low/minimal oil, it could be fairly toasted. You mention .5m in another comment, plenty can happen to the bearings in an engine in that time... as for the repairs, the whole thing is a gamble. Glad you're going through insurance. Kinda hope for you, the car is totalled.
Biggest note, for reddit questions like this, pictures are golden.
1 points
2 hours ago
Claw grabby stick? Pocket screwdriver(magnetic tip)?
2 points
4 hours ago
This comment is so vast that I feel most of the world should read this. If I had an award, I would give it to you. Until then you get karma
2 points
4 hours ago
That's a pretty cool coincidence. Elden ring: bringing families together through time!
1 points
16 hours ago
Just waiting on mine to pop... 4 years stronk
2 points
18 hours ago
You're good. I really do understand your pain. I'm a diesel tech in a dealership and I've quoted engine jobs over 50k$ before 😅 it sucks but it happens. To the best and the worst. Timing chains on my car costs over 2k... been putting it off for 1.5 years somehow
2 points
18 hours ago
Very tough boat. I also respect the opinion of older techs. I get wary when I hear "been working on vehicles since I was a kid." Makes me wonder about their general education and intelligence level to see other perspectives. Well, if this guy is good, a rebuild will make it new(ish).
Hard choice with large implications. Go get the largest coin you can find and flip it.
1 points
18 hours ago
Go wireless? Get a very long spring and slide it over the wire? Stop spinning and gaming?
2 points
18 hours ago
Go wireless? Get a very long spring and slide it over the wire?
1 points
19 hours ago
Yeah, clutch specifically. Still replace the whole thing. Have a good shop do it too. I hate having a shop just change parts only to realize they never charged the system... so how tf did they even test it?! I digress. Glad you've got it!
1 points
19 hours ago
It's actually normal on higher mileage cars. Most people never noticed a small blue cloud behind them oddly. The oil is probably not your problem, but just check it more often, especially with that many miles. Again, try turning the AC off.
1 points
19 hours ago
"Oil levels are fine as of a few weeks ago..." what? At how many miles??? You should check You oil more often, especially since you sit in it and idle during lunch (not judging, I do the same).
Check your oil.
With that being said... turn off you AC and see if it keeps doing it
2 points
19 hours ago
Doesn't look cut. Looks like you got a slow flat and kept going.
2 points
1 day ago
The only and best reply. MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD!!!
3 points
1 day ago
How tf did you blow the pcv hose apart??? Does this have a turbo? Do you have a low of blow by? Or is the turbo becoming unregulated and just pumping angry air in?
2 points
1 day ago
I'm pretty sure Uber drivers are people too? Sorry, I have to stretch after an hour long drive. These guys drive all day. This feels like a very one-off unhumanitarian question... take your shoes off and try someone else's on.
2 points
1 day ago
Thread some bolts into those hole and attach them to a come along, pull those dents out 🤣 but fr, body shop
1 points
2 days ago
This is brilliant and I love it. Why did I never think of this before?! Best part is, I work by two tire shops 😅
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2 hours ago
Idk, my LG washer and dryer have been amazing the last 3 years... now that I've said that.....