~Academy Community Thread~

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:41 am

I'm totally going to take my car in for an oil change tomorrow afternoon.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:19 am

I'd love to stick my dipstick in your oil. Batting

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:52 pm

Hollow_Viscus wrote:: It's just an automated message to tell you to get service like oil change after a fixed interval. That's all.

I has that. Basically all cars have them now, even the cheapies.

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I thought at first my Honda's service warnings were also just based on mileage, but it turns out that it actually measures the oil level and viscosity Cool

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:16 pm

My Honda takes 5w20. Really thin shit. High compression motor.

My Mom had a 08 Accord V6 and it's like yours, rz. So 08 was the first year.

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The current gen Civics (8th generation too) and Accords kick so much ass. The V6 Accord she had went 0-60 in 6.2ish seconds and got 30mpg on the highway. I think the only other car that can beat that fuel ecomomy/speedy combo is the new Mustang V6, at least on paper. Haven't drove one.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:29 pm

Hollow_Viscus wrote:: I'd love to stick my dipstick in your oil.

teehee.

I thought the nice service station attendant was hitting on me when he told me the coolant in my reservoir was low and he could top it off for me......until he charged me $3 for that. hahaha

As for car warnings and lights, mine have never come on.... except for my gas light. And that makes me nervous because I don't know at what point it comes on--1 gallon of gas left? .5 gallon? 2? IDK!

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:35 pm

Coolant is cheap. That dude was a cheapskate, unless you were significantly low.

I think most gas lights come on with 2 gallons left.

The old Buick was crazy with the fuel light. It had fuel range and if i was driving soft or on the highway. The light would come on with 100 miles left. With 40 miles left, I didn't think the needle can move more to the left. Deceiving. The needle moved on turns and up/down hill too.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:46 pm

I wish my car had one of those "X miles to empty" type-deals just to give me an idea. I typically panic and get more gas asap.

Posts : 1411 Title : Trolling Dick Registered : 2011-01-26

Speaking of gas, holy shit do I have some stank ass farts lately.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:10 pm

Oh shit... did Ab hijack his account...

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:18 pm

I'll be gone tonight... be good children.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:22 pm

Where you goin?

..

Hopefully I can go out tonight. I don't really want to sit around here (the house, not the board).

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:23 pm

I like this place more than IGN already.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:30 pm

Yeah, it's pretty awesome.

I'm going over to my dad's house tonight. Just packed up my guitar, pedals, and amp. I told him I'd help him tune his and what not. He's bought various guitars over the years but still doesn't know how to play. And I'm going to be recording all day tomorrow. So I figured I'd go over there tonight and I need all my equipment unplugged and ready to move anyway.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:42 pm

Man the labor on the car was 3 times the amount of the parts.

I got a long list of fixes I need. I 'll have to see if my insurance will cover some of this because these prices are outrageous. Razz

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:43 pm

what needs to be fixed? bodywork?

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:45 pm

I was surprised they didn't try to sell me an air filter. That might be the first time I've ever gotten an oil change at one of those "rapid lube" places (which makes me giggle anyway) and haven't been told "OMG YOU NEED A NEW FILTER. WE SELL YOU ONE?!?!" I never, ever buy one.

Next goal: get tires rotated.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:49 pm

Clinton70 wrote:: what needs to be fixed? bodywork?

Some aren't important but here's the list of fixes.

Dash Cupholder: $191
A/C Control Unit: $1,229
Instrument Cluster: $1,194
Side Mirror: $238
Rear View Mirror: $469
Prop Shaft Seal *Leaking*: $543
Serp Belt: $240
Spare Key: $161
Windshield: $528

(All includes labor and Tax)

Posts : 1411 Title : Trolling Dick Registered : 2011-01-26

I need a fucking air filter for my ass, Fuck i cant even stay in my room right now

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:51 pm

IAmHeavenSent wrote:: I was surprised they didn't try to sell me an air filter. That might be the first time I've ever gotten an oil change at one of those "rapid lube" places (which makes me giggle anyway) and haven't been told "OMG YOU NEED A NEW FILTER. WE SELL YOU ONE?!?!" I never, ever buy one.

Next goal: get tires rotated.

You should, at some point. Or at least get your's cleaned. Buying a new one would be better now though depending on how old it is. A clean air filter will help your car run better, cleaner, and longer, and will help with gas mileage as well.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:55 pm

How often would you suggest getting a new one?

My old car probably needed one pretty bad, but we just kept cleaning it.

This car... they tried to sell me one about 3 months after I got it (NEW lol), so nooo way. Gateway never mentioned it. So I just KNEW they'd say something today. I figure they'd say something if it were bad. When they suggest it, I do get some man-type person in my life to look at it.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:59 pm

I think they get replaced like 12k miles or something but if it's excessively dirty (easy/cheap to check/replace), I'd get a new one. I use K&N cone type filters instead of flat ones.

That's a hell of a list, Blooge. German cars... Razz

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:03 pm

well, damn.

I am fairly sure I am on the manufacturer's air filter still and no one has told me to change it. =(

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:04 pm

IAmHeavenSent wrote:: How often would you suggest getting a new one?

My old car probably needed one pretty bad, but we just kept cleaning it.

This car... they tried to sell me one about 3 months after I got it (NEW lol), so nooo way. Gateway never mentioned it. So I just KNEW they'd say something today. I figure they'd say something if it were bad. When they suggest it, I do get some man-type person in my life to look at it.

Uhh I dunno any time/mileage frame on replacing, I always just look at how dirty is. My car actually has an aftermark air filter system in so an air filter for me is kind of expensive, so I usually just clean it.

Subject: Re: ~Academy Community Thread~ Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:05 pm

How long have you had the car?

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