Ask the Car Guy @socky April 20

in #life7 years ago

What is your car trouble?

I want to give back to Steemit community and provide some help on something that I know very well. Cars and how to fix them.

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Please ask me about your car issue. Won't go into gear. Strange sounds. Don't know if you should take your car in to the shop. Just ask.

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Send me the make, model, and year along with car symptoms.

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How many miles do you think my 2005 Toyota Camry will make it to?
Its got 180,000 right now.
I hear 250,000 or more for the most part.
Has some hesitation going into gear once in a while but it runs smoothly all the time.
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There is no guarantee how long it will last. Here in the US, car manufacturers must supply enough new cars every year to replace every car built 15 years ago. I know this because I did a study on battery industry. It happens that car manufacturers are the largest consumer of batteries by a long shot. Compared to the typical life span of the US car, your car is near it's life. That doesn't mean it can't last longer. Good preventative maintenance and care can extend the life of a car. Many times cars get put out of commission simply because it becomes uneconomical to continue repairing.

Your transmission could have an issue that could get worse. It could be a hydraulic pressure problem, accumulator leaks, valve, or clutch problems. I recommend taking the car into a transmission shop. Sometimes it is an easy fix and could save the clutches if fixed early. When the clutches wear out (due to slipping), then the entire transmission will need to be rebuilt. At very least check the trans fluid. You can inspect the color and smell for burnt smell. The trans fluid should be red. If really dark or black it is a sign that the clutches are slipping.

I think you are a car lover 👌

I also like car trouble.
So, I really like your nice post...
Thanks for your good post...

Hey @socky, nice to steem you!

What do you suggest about updates to maps for GPS driving assistance?
My car is a two years old Nissan Qashqai.

Thank you!
@swaze

Hey @swaze. Thanks for asking a question. I can fix cars. I don't fix girl problems, relationships, and navigation. Sorry.

Thanks for the reply! ;)