Car Owners Struggle with Repairs
Multiple posts indicate frustration and difficulty related to car repairs, including overheating issues, incorrect parts, speedometer problems, and general mechanical failures. Users are seeking advice on diagnosing and fixing these problems, often expressing concern about cost and reliability.
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“1980’s-1990’s Chevy 350 SBC crate engine with what looks like a hot rod/aftermarket accessory drive setup. Looking for the water pump, we bought a replacement, I installed it, my FIL tossed the old one, and now I see after he installed the belts the snout…”
“Hi , as a title says , I do not know what this sound is. Sometimes comes when I drive over 30 mph. Any advice appreciated. Chevy Cruze 2014, 1.8 submitted by /u/Dramatic-Letter2708 [link] [comments]”
“I brought a 2010 Cadillac SRX Performance with the 2.8L turbo V6, around 153,000 miles. The car was driving normal with no noises or issues. Then it suddenly lost coolant while I was on the highway. The temperature went up, smoke/steam started coming from under the hood, and I had to keep driving to get to a safe place. About 2 mins later the car lost power, slowed down, and stopped. Now, when coolant is added, it spills out quickly. Could be reservoir and lower hose. The car doesn’t start anymo”
“How do I repair this tear behind the headlight on my Mazda? Gorilla glue? The whole bumper is falling because it’s not supported here… and the catches near the grill aren’t pulling their weight. submitted by /u/rocketwurst [link] [comments]”
“Hello everyone, I have a 1999 Hyundai Accent Korean model with a 1.5L engine and automatic transmission. I bought the car as it is, and I'm trying to figure out several problems: Current symptoms: 1.The yellow Check Engine Light is on. 2.The speedometer reads incorrectly; sometimes it gets stuck around 40 mph and does not show the real speed. 3.The car has delayed acceleration when I press the gas pedal. 4.Sometimes, I feel resistance or something unusual when shifting between D and R. After”