DIY auto repair questions!

[gapatriot]

Alright guys part of prepping is doing things yourself, and I know the cars today can be intimidating. But have no fear you have a master tech you can ask questions to. This thread is for any automotive question you have from check engine lights to rebuilds, from squeaks and rattles to "my car wont start". Post up your questions I will do my best to check this thread everyday, if I don't get back to you with in a day PM me.

[thatGuy]

 [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

[Reaver]

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[TheHipsterPrepper]

When we're rebuilding society after shtf, I'm making a performance shop, for all people's tuning needs! I have a 2008 WRX that I'm eventually putting a 20g on and should be pushing close to 400hp with stock internals!

[v0dka]

Where do you guys get headlight fluid at?

[Kentactic]

Where do you guys get headlight fluid at?

I order mine on BlinkerFluidPlus.com

[mountainredneck2051]

my car wont start what should i do

[NOLA556]

my car wont start what should i do

try the key

[Colombo]

I seem to recall Shambutter both brightens the headlight beams of your auto and can be used as starting fluid...

[gapatriot]

my car wont start what should i do

GET RID OF THE DODGE!!!! [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

[NOLA556]

my car wont start what should i do

GET RID OF THE DODGE!!!! [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

I'm pretty sure our old redneck buddy just upgraded to a F250 Powerstroke

[TheHipsterPrepper]

my car wont start what should i do

GET RID OF THE DODGE!!!! [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

I'm pretty sure our old redneck buddy just upgraded to a F250 Powerstroke

Well dagum, that right thurr's a TurbaDeezle

[v0dka]

hey fuckers don't make fun of my truck. [url=http://yoursmiles.org/p-m

[NOLA556]

you guys really need to start utilizing this thread. GAP knows wtf he's doing and has helped me a million times over the phone.

here's an idea for you guys that are a little less broke than me. any parts on your vehicles that may be on their last leg but haven't quite taken the big shit just yet, just replace them! you're killing two birds with one stone, you're replacing a worn out part, AND you're learning skills at the same time. just a thought.

[gapatriot]

you guys really need to start utilizing this thread. GAP knows wtf he's doing and has helped me a million times over the phone.

here's an idea for you guys that are a little less broke than me. any parts on your vehicles that may be on their last leg but haven't quite taken the big shit just yet, just replace them! you're killing two birds with one stone, you're replacing a worn out part, AND you're learning skills at the same time. just a thought.

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[EJR914]

GAP's the most talented and knowledgable mechanic, I've ever met, and I've known some good ones.

Seriously, he can help you out, and he has helped me out 10 Gazillion times before, and he doesn't even charge, he's a good man.

[mountainredneck2051]

you guys really need to start utilizing this thread. GAP knows wtf he's doing and has helped me a million times over the phone.

here's an idea for you guys that are a little less broke than me. any parts on your vehicles that may be on their last leg but haven't quite taken the big shit just yet, just replace them! you're killing two birds with one stone, you're replacing a worn out part, AND you're learning skills at the same time. just a thought.

ROFL  you dont drive a diesel obviously

fucking 100 bucks for an air filter
change the oil, it only takes 16 fucking quarts of diesel oil
these things are fucking money pits if you got to replace a part or tune em up

[gapatriot]

you guys really need to start utilizing this thread. GAP knows wtf he's doing and has helped me a million times over the phone.

here's an idea for you guys that are a little less broke than me. any parts on your vehicles that may be on their last leg but haven't quite taken the big shit just yet, just replace them! you're killing two birds with one stone, you're replacing a worn out part, AND you're learning skills at the same time. just a thought.

ROFL  you dont drive a diesel obviously

fucking 100 bucks for an air filter
change the oil, it only takes 16 fucking quarts of diesel oil
these things are fucking money pits if you got to replace a part or tune em up

*caugh* *caugh* 6.0 [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

[v0dka]

6.0<7.3 turbo
 

[mountainredneck2051]

6.0<7.3 turbo
 

in what category?

power? nope
speed? nope
gas mileage? nope
weight? nope

[Colombo]

6.0<7.3 turbo

in what category?

power? nope
speed? nope
gas mileage? nope
weight? nope

The real question is can you stick a gasifier in the bed and run them on dried out roadkill?

[gapatriot]

6.0<7.3 turbo

in what category?

power? nope
speed? nope
gas mileage? nope
weight? nope

The real question is can you stick a gasifier in the bed and run them on dried out roadkill?

used motor oil, trans fluid, cooking oil, rendered animal fats, kerosene (SP) jet fuel diesel has a bit of an advantage however most of that will only burn if its warm first, and you have plenty of fuel filters on hand.

[mountainredneck2051]

fuel filters are 18 bucks and i'm throwing a second fuel tank on there so if i want to fill one with oil, i can start the truck with diesel then switch tanks over to the oil/whatever

[EJR914]

Just think of the number of average Americans that don't know that, because all they've ever done is filled up at the pump, and never looked further into it.

[mountainredneck2051]

Just think of the number of average Americans that don't know that, because all they've ever done is filled up at the pump, and never looked further into it.

think of all the americans who never even check the oil and cant change a spark plug  [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

anyone who has actually spun a wrench for a shop can tell you just how car stupid most people are
i worked in a shop doing all their tune ups and mild repairs for a few years and i'm not even close to where i want to be with vehicles