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  1. njmodi

    Rental: Chevrolet Trax

    Fair enough... I'm in the Chicago-area... but I've had FWD and RWD cars for the past 20+ years and all-season tires and had no issues. They salt roads heavily here - so probably not a fair comparison to being a little farther out in the country or less urban area... or for folks who have to...
  2. njmodi

    Rental: Chevrolet Trax

    Yes - I guess the height helps with that...
  3. njmodi

    Rental: Chevrolet Trax

    Just came back from a trip....rental car was a Chevrolet Trax... I get in the car, there were 6 miles on the odometer, protective plastic still on the radio/bluetooth/etc. screen... so looks like I was driver #1... I'll say first off that I've never been an SUV-guy. I have a hard time...
  4. njmodi

    $1500 car wax

    LOL
  5. njmodi

    Good Car Quiz!!

    89%/B+
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    This followed me home!

    Congrats! Nice lineup!
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    Is it worth fixing rust on car before selling?

    Details of said car? (Maybe in the market...)
  8. njmodi

    STAT / EXCEL Pro? Please come in...

    ^ That's an interesting way to think about it... if all the prizes are the same, why not just pick the loser... it's one pick and everyone has the same chance at losing.
  9. njmodi

    STAT / EXCEL Pro? Please come in...

    Just put the name back in the hat after you pick it (that person is now considered a winner)... keep picking out of the hat until you end up with 4 different names...
  10. njmodi

    Can you pick a better movie ending than this?

    The original Planet of the Apes...
  11. njmodi

    Whatever happened to the engine additive - PROLONG??

    Unrelated to prolong but continuing the theme of additives, etc... I've stopped visiting car enthusiast sites/forums as frequently, but from the little I still do, it seems like the "seafoam will fix everything" craze has subsided a bit too...
  12. njmodi

    had oral surgery yesterday - lip still feels a little numb from novacain

    Any changes to how your lip feels?
  13. njmodi

    had oral surgery yesterday - lip still feels a little numb from novacain

    It is possible that a nerve is being compressed due to the swelling and as that internal swelling subsides, the numbness wears off.
  14. njmodi

    had oral surgery yesterday - lip still feels a little numb from novacain

    I hate to say it - but I think you may well have nerve damage. The doc may tell you it's parasthesia - and that the nerve will recover after some time - but it may also have been damaged to the point where it does not. I wish you the best with it. Edit: PM if you want more info.
  15. njmodi

    08 Tribeca - Brief rattle during acceleration...

    +1 to something like this... I have a rattle on my 525i that shows up right around 1.5k RPMs and lasts maybe 1 second.. mostly shows up under light acceleration - it sounds like the underbody plastic engine shield or something resonating, at least I like believe that's all it is :D...
  16. njmodi

    After 281k miles, my Tacoma left me stranded...

    I'm no Tacoma expert - but pure speculation - I doubt a clogged fuel filter would result in a car going from running to a no start condition without some other symptoms first... fuel pump maybe... having said that - I hope you get it running quickly and without too much expense. Cheers.
  17. njmodi

    Got the car detailed

    Nice set of wheels.
  18. njmodi

    Do you follow your Car manual fuel recommendations?

    Yes, I run what is recommended by the manufacturer.
  19. njmodi

    Maxima misfiring....

    Here is an explanation of what I was referring to: https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090622054831AAt6mBe
  20. njmodi

    Maxima misfiring....

    4th Gen Maximas have COP ignition - not wires - so it's not likely a wire in the traditional sense (of course it's possible a connector/harness is bad). Based on my own experience with a 4th Gen, it's either a bad coil-pack, or could also be the MAF. They are notorious for MAF failures. As far...
  21. njmodi

    Roots clogged my sewer pipe

    That's what I was referring to when I wrote the following in my earlier post... I have seen some plumbing shops offer to hydro-jet the clay pipe - claiming that totally cleans all roots out, and then apply a liner on the inside. They were offering a 10yr warranty on that type of remedy, and...
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    Roots clogged my sewer pipe

    For all those suggesting that the OP locate and replace the "segment" that is compromised, in my experience, it is rarely just one patch. Typically in a property built back in 1920, there will be roots throughout, especially if there are mature trees nearby. The short-term fix is to use...
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    Roots clogged my sewer pipe

    Roots compromising old sewer pipes is a prevalent problem in almost any community 50+ years old. The clay pipes crack with age. Roots find their way through those cracks, and also through gaps that develop in the joints. I would highly recommend Roebic Foaming Root Killer. This product foams...
  24. njmodi

    2007 Nissan Versa - Engine died on the interstate today.

    Glad to hear it :thumbsup: What exactly is the repair plan? Earlier you mentioned two options.
  25. njmodi

    buying a used honda fit with 85000+ miles.

    The usual common sense stuff applies here... no different from any other used-car purchase. So as you said... 1. Check for maintenance records 2. Get a CarFax, etc. 3. If you are not comfortable with cars, have it inspected by a mechanic In general, 85k is not very much for cars of this day...
  26. njmodi

    How hard is it to DIY replace an O2 Sensor?

    :thumbsup: Thanks for reporting back. Glad it worked out for you.
  27. njmodi

    Please recommend an old, cheap, small reliable car for the city.

    Note that these are merely guidelines. A car that's been driven more/year may in fact have less wear and tear since it is very possible those are long highway trips, vs. a low-mileage/year car that is being driven on repeated short trips in town... so mileage and avg. mileage/year is yet just...
  28. njmodi

    Please recommend an old, cheap, small reliable car for the city.

    If you are a savvy buyer, or have friends that are knowledgeable and can help, Craigslist is an option. I've bought my last 3 cars from CL and sold two there. If you have no brand preference, I think buying a family-owned (suburban if possible) Accord, Civic, etc. ensures a high-probability...
  29. njmodi

    Please recommend an old, cheap, small reliable car for the city.

    Lots of options... Do you have any limits on how old you are willing to go? You can get plenty of used cars in that range: Civic, Accord, Camry, Corolla, Focus, Echo, Yaris, Altima, etc. etc.... Any of those would fit the bill...
  30. njmodi

    What idiot created Ford's naming strategy?

    and the mothership...Excursion...
  31. njmodi

    How hard is it to DIY replace an O2 Sensor?

    Yes you are absolutely correct. The post-catalytic O2 sensor does not affect fuel trim. I was referring to the sensor the OP said is being reported as failed - I have clarified.
  32. njmodi

    How hard is it to DIY replace an O2 Sensor?

    1. No need to replace in pairs. 2. The O2 sensors upstream from the catalytic converter do impact your fuel trim - so I would recommend replacement. In some states, you can't pass smog/emissions testing with the CEL on anyway - so in that case you don't have a choice. Especially if the issue is...
  33. njmodi

    New air filter: Now have rough idle?

    Sounds like a vacuum leak or intake leak past the MAF, unplugged connector, etc. nothing to do with the air filter. If everything is in place/connected/snug then you may have bumped and cracked a hose that was getting brittle with age.
  34. njmodi

    abnormal camry 2001 startup sound

    Pretty much everyone has already said. Not sure what the mechanic means by the "battery being good"... good could mean that the cells are fine but it could still be discharged. If it had appropriate charge, then the car would not crank poorly (as it seems like is happening in the sound clip). I...
  35. njmodi

    540i (e39)

    I have an E39 as my "other car" and I really enjoy it. Doesn't get driven much - but that was always the point. It's a 2002 525i, 5-spd, 146k. I've had it a couple of years - only put on 5-6k since I got it. I love this body style. I debated between the 540 vs. the 525/528/530... I ended up...
  36. njmodi

    who is wrenching today?

    02 Accord EX, 2.3L 4cyl, 190k Did some wrenching this morning... - Cleaned the IACV and throttle body - Replaced fuel injectors (all 4)
  37. njmodi

    who is wrenching today?

    I reread the original post and now it makes sense. I interpreted the issue as the nut catching on the damaged part of the stud and therefore not being flush against the body, but that is not the case, it's just not tightening. In which case your jam-nut approach is a great idea and one to keep...
  38. njmodi

    who is wrenching today?

    :D Sorry man... good luck with the repair of the repair...
  39. njmodi

    who is wrenching today?

    Maybe I'm missing the point below - but the jam-nut approach wouldn't solve the fact that the strut mount is not secured against the body of the car, it would only solve the self-loosening issue, correct? Why not add a couple of thick washers and then put the strut mount nut back on - you...