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Should we create a new CC Car Talk forum?

  • Yes

    Votes: 14 50.0%

  • No

    Votes: 14 50.0%
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Not "dude, I saw this car, it was so dope!"

but like a shade tree mechanic/advice forum.
 
julius said:
Not "dude, I saw this car, it was so dope!"

but like a shade tree mechanic/advice forum.
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Oh, I'm fine with both, just that "I saw this awesome (whatever) the other day!" stuff could be done in the main OT forum, and that could be an argument to not create a new sub OT area.
 
julius said:
Not "dude, I saw this car, it was so dope!"

but like a shade tree mechanic/advice forum.
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Naw. The internet is full of forums that are brand (Ford, Chevy Nissan etc,) specific and even model specific with enthusiasts that know what they are talking about.
 
make it a Wheels forum (but not for Wheeler)

then we can talk cars and pickups and RV's and potholes and scenic highways and Sly can get all excited about the tires he has marked
 
I think it would be about as popular as the Cleveland Indians forum. :)
 
I voted no but I'd like to change my vote to yes.

I know next to nothing about cars.

Where should I take my 2015 Toyota Yaris for maintenance? Is a Toyota dealership my best bet? I've only owned it two years but in that time I've only had the oil changed regularly. I think it's due for things like transmission fluid change? And belt replacements. What are spark plugs? Do I need those replaced?
 
VanillaGorilla said:
I voted no but I'd like to change my vote to yes.

I know next to nothing about cars.

Where should I take my 2015 Toyota Yaris for maintenance? Is a Toyota dealership my best bet? I've only owned it two years but in that time I've only had the oil changed regularly. I think it's due for things like transmission fluid change? And belt replacements. What are spark plugs? Do I need those replaced?
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Yelp mechanics in your area. Or Toyota mechanics in your area.

What's your mileage? I believe timing belt is around 100k miles. Spark plugs, who knows, they last a while, I'd wait until you misfire or something or you have sluggish performance.

You should prob get a 30k interval service where they inspect everything. Probably 300-400 bucks? Independant mechanic probably 250 I'd guess.

I'd probably go to the dealership if I were you, but don't let them do anything other than a diagnosis and what's included.
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
Yelp mechanics in your area. Or Toyota mechanics in your area.

What's your mileage? I believe timing belt is around 100k miles. Spark plugs, who knows, they last a while, I'd wait until you misfire or something or you have sluggish performance.

You should prob get a 30k interval service where they inspect everything. Probably 300-400 bucks? Independant mechanic probably 250 I'd guess.

I'd probably go to the dealership if I were you, but don't let them do anything other than a diagnosis and what's included.
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I just hit 80k miles. Was at 50k when I got it. But I think I will just go to the dealership, at least this time.
 
VanillaGorilla said:
I voted no but I'd like to change my vote to yes.

I know next to nothing about cars.

Where should I take my 2015 Toyota Yaris for maintenance? Is a Toyota dealership my best bet? I've only owned it two years but in that time I've only had the oil changed regularly. I think it's due for things like transmission fluid change? And belt replacements. What are spark plugs? Do I need those replaced?
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Based on:

http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answ...y-vehicle-have-a-timing-belt-or-timing-chain?

A 2015 Yaris has a timing chain - which in theory should never need to be changed (timing belts usually need change every 60-100K miles).

You likely have a serpentine belt (which runs some of the accessories) - but changing this is required only if there is a problem with it, not based on a schedule.
 
andalusian said:
Based on:

http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7690/~/does-my-vehicle-have-a-timing-belt-or-timing-chain?

A 2015 Yaris has a timing chain - which in theory should never need to be changed (timing belts usually need change every 60-100K miles).

You likely have a serpentine belt (which runs some of the accessories) - but changing this is required only if there is a problem with it, not based on a schedule.
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6 cracks per square inch is what i went off of for time to change a serpentine belt.

@VanillaGorilla, i would take it to the dealer first to make sure everything is fine. after that, any reputable shop will be just fine if you dont want to do the work yourself.
 
https://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/omms-s/T-MMS-15Yaris/pdf/2015_Toyota_Yaris_WMG.pdf is you maintenance schedule

At 80K they recommend:

Check installation of driver’s floor mat Inspect and adjust all fluid levels Inspect wiper blades Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake lining

If the car is not giving you any issues, I would just take it to any reputable mechanic for oil change and ask them to look around.

At 90K I would take it to the dealer for a more complete inspection:

Check installation of driver’s floor mat Inspect and adjust all fluid levels Inspect wiper blades Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs 3 __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant 4 __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Radiator and condenser __ Steering gear box __ Steering linkage and boots __ Transmission fluid or oil
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
Yeah, probably a smart move. Just look up the dealership on yelp to see how they are.
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andalusian said:
Based on:

http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7690/~/does-my-vehicle-have-a-timing-belt-or-timing-chain?

A 2015 Yaris has a timing chain - which in theory should never need to be changed (timing belts usually need change every 60-100K miles).

You likely have a serpentine belt (which runs some of the accessories) - but changing this is required only if there is a problem with it, not based on a schedule.
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Jon said:
6 cracks per square inch is what i went off of for time to change a serpentine belt.

@VanillaGorilla, i would take it to the dealer first to make sure everything is fine. after that, any reputable shop will be just fine if you dont want to do the work yourself.
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Thanks y'all
 
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@VanillaGorilla fuck all that dealer and timing chain crap. What we need is a sawzall and a case of beer!

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SlyPokerDog said:
@VanillaGorilla fuck all that dealer and timing chain crap. What we need is a sawzall and a case of beer!

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I would actually love that, looks dope.

On an unrelated note, do you have any idea why sometimes I don't get an alert when I'm tagged? Happened with this post and has happened before.
 
VanillaGorilla said:
I would actually love that, looks dope.

On an unrelated note, do you have any idea why sometimes I don't get an alert when I'm tagged? Happened with this post and has happened before.
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Not sure. Windows? Android? IOS?
 
Shaboid said:
I saw a machine gun metal Tesla Model X today that had black dubs and limo tint. It looked pretty freakin' awesome.
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Just yesterday we got behind q Tesla and i told my wife that it wasn't too late to switch from the Volvo XC90 that we've ordered to a Tesla. She loves the idea of a car with no gasoline required.
 
Lanny said:
Just yesterday we got behind q Tesla and i told my wife that it wasn't too late to switch from the Volvo XC90 that we've ordered to a Tesla. She loves the idea of a car with no gasoline required.
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My wife is on her 2nd EV - and she is never going back to an ICE car. For driving around town - they sure make lots of sense.
 
Lanny said:
Just yesterday we got behind q Tesla and i told my wife that it wasn't too late to switch from the Volvo XC90 that we've ordered to a Tesla. She loves the idea of a car with no gasoline required.
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She won't have to wait at the pump but she would still have to plug it in. There are definitely trade offs.
 
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