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Add Oil Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some!  | |
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AzureStar said: Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some! Wow, I didnt think anyone was that dumb | |
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LaMont said: AzureStar said: Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some! Wow, I didnt think anyone was that dumb Now you know... there is someone that dumb out there!But, I had just recently put oil in it and didn't think about an oil leak. Ah well... In any case... it only took about 20 tries to get it started! I only have to do it one more time... | |
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Better add some oil before your car goes "tick, tick, BANG!" like the Prince song. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: Better add some oil before your car goes "tick, tick, BANG!" like the Prince song.
He added it yesterday, then came here and gave me a lecture on "car care". To which I replied... "look at my car... do you think I should care?" It gives me a good reason to go car shopping later this week. I've needed to for quite some time, and I'm finally going to do it.  | |
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I feel ya, Azure, on needing a new car. My car is a 1992 Chevy Lumina that is on its last legs (keeps conking out on me). I am probably going to start shopping this weekend for a good used car that is one or two years old (since I take the bus to work and don't drive much). Good luck car shopping to ya. Do you know what kind of car you're going to get (or thinking of buying)? I am probably going to get a Toyota (since people rave about what great cars they are), either a Corolla or a Camry. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: I feel ya, Azure, on needing a new car. My car is a 1992 Chevy Lumina that is on its last legs (keeps conking out on me). I am probably going to start shopping this weekend for a good used car that is one or two years old (since I take the bus to work and don't drive much). Good luck car shopping to ya. Do you know what kind of car you're going to get (or thinking of buying)? I am probably going to get a Toyota (since people rave about what great cars they are), either a Corolla or a Camry.
Well... I went after work today and looked at some and I think I found the one that I really want. We did the thing they do, and the salesman will get me this for around $13,000. He finangled some things to get it for me at this price (or so he said). So, we will see. I want it in black... And, I'll even keep oil in it!
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AzureStar said: Well... I went after work today and looked at some and I think I found the one that I really want. We did the thing they do, and the salesman will get me this for around $13,000. He finangled some things to get it for me at this price (or so he said). So, we will see. I want it in black... And, I'll even keep oil in it!
Mitsubishi Eclipse A girl at work has a Toyota Camry and loves it! Good luck to you too! Congrats, that's a nice ride. I've heard alot of good things about that car. | |
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SuperC said: AzureStar said: Well... I went after work today and looked at some and I think I found the one that I really want. We did the thing they do, and the salesman will get me this for around $13,000. He finangled some things to get it for me at this price (or so he said). So, we will see. I want it in black... And, I'll even keep oil in it!
Mitsubishi Eclipse A girl at work has a Toyota Camry and loves it! Good luck to you too! Congrats, that's a nice ride. I've heard alot of good things about that car. Don't congratulate me just yet... It's not mine yet! I like those cars... I drove a friends a few years back and loved it! | |
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AzureStar said: Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some! You're not the type ot turn up the radio so you dont have to hear trouble engine noise are you? :lol" "Climb in my fur." | |
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rdhull said: AzureStar said: Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some! You're not the type ot turn up the radio so you dont have to hear trouble engine noise are you? :lol" No!  | |
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Don't feel bad, Azure. It happened to me once too. Only I lost the entire engine, due to my oil ignorance. It was my first car. How was I supposed to know?  |
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CarrieMpls said: Don't feel bad, Azure. It happened to me once too. Only I lost the entire engine, due to my oil ignorance. It was my first car. How was I supposed to know?
Well, because it is such a junker, I didn't think twice about the "tick-tick-tick"... oh well. | |
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AzureStar said: rdhull said: AzureStar said: Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some! You're not the type ot turn up the radio so you dont have to hear trouble engine noise are you? :lol" No!  "Climb in my fur." | |
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rdhull said: AzureStar said: rdhull said: AzureStar said: Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some! You're not the type ot turn up the radio so you dont have to hear trouble engine noise are you? :lol" No! Yeah, I know! | |
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AzureStar said: Yeah, well... I'm really not this stupid, but my starter went out in my car yesterday and it wasn't able to be fixed because it was Sunday. Well, come to find out, my car was 3.5 quarts low on oil... it only takes four, and apparently this can cause parts and pieces, other than the engine, to go bad. Who knew? My car's junk, so I just figured the tick, tick, tick the engine was making was normal and not because it wasn't lubricated!
Anyway... I'm off to go and try to start it to take my son to school and to get to work before I take it in this morning... CHANGE YOUR OIL, at the very least... add some! Woman dont you know your suppose to change your oil every 3000 miles or you can even go up to 5000 before changing it, infact I changed mine today and replaced the air filter. | |
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Thanks, Azure! That's a cool car you've got your eye on. I hope everything works out well for you. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see    I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. | |
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AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. Just a thought to consider Azure, I know a lot of people who are in to program cars rather than right off the show room, if you look around depending where you live you might find something program returned or try the internet. I put in a request on the internet once for a new car and a couple of dealerships called me back with exactly what I wanted although I decided on trading my car and just kept it because it was still new then. Even my boss buys program BMW's for himself and he isn't nearly broke .
It's just a thought that I'd pass along to you because these cars come with factory remaining warranty and have little to no miles on them and are just like brand new for thousands less, and it really helps out with the huge loss you take after driving a brand new car off the lot, trust me I know. Good luck *********************************************
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righteous1 said: AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. Just a thought to consider Azure, I know a lot of people who are in to program cars rather than right off the show room, if you look around depending where you live you might find something program returned or try the internet. I put in a request on the internet once for a new car and a couple of dealerships called me back with exactly what I wanted although I decided on trading my car and just kept it because it was still new then. Even my boss buys program BMW's for himself and he isn't nearly broke .
It's just a thought that I'd pass along to you because these cars come with factory remaining warranty and have little to no miles on them and are just like brand new for thousands less, and it really helps out with the huge loss you take after driving a brand new car off the lot, trust me I know. Good luck Program cars? The ones that the salesman, etc., drive for a while? I'll look into that! I have certain cars that I've wanted in my head and I figure if I'm actually going to do this, and scrape and starve to pay for this thing, it may as well be something that I like... but, there may be something that I like, or like even better, in a program car, too! I'll give him a call later today and check into it... thanks! | |
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AzureStar said: righteous1 said: AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. Just a thought to consider Azure, I know a lot of people who are in to program cars rather than right off the show room, if you look around depending where you live you might find something program returned or try the internet. I put in a request on the internet once for a new car and a couple of dealerships called me back with exactly what I wanted although I decided on trading my car and just kept it because it was still new then. Even my boss buys program BMW's for himself and he isn't nearly broke .
It's just a thought that I'd pass along to you because these cars come with factory remaining warranty and have little to no miles on them and are just like brand new for thousands less, and it really helps out with the huge loss you take after driving a brand new car off the lot, trust me I know. Good luck Program cars? The ones that the salesman, etc., drive for a while? I'll look into that! I have certain cars that I've wanted in my head and I figure if I'm actually going to do this, and scrape and starve to pay for this thing, it may as well be something that I like... but, there may be something that I like, or like even better, in a program car, too! I'll give him a call later today and check into it... thanks! Just a thought for you. You never know, you may find something very nice for a whole lot cheaper but if all else fails and you intend on keeping the car for a while then go new. I may never buy new again myself, like one of my friends buys program cars or slightly used with low miles kinda like when rich old people trade in a car every two years, heck he bought a Lincoln Town Car last year with low miles and it still had the new car smell inside. Anything to help out Azure. *********************************************
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righteous1 said: AzureStar said: righteous1 said: AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. Just a thought to consider Azure, I know a lot of people who are in to program cars rather than right off the show room, if you look around depending where you live you might find something program returned or try the internet. I put in a request on the internet once for a new car and a couple of dealerships called me back with exactly what I wanted although I decided on trading my car and just kept it because it was still new then. Even my boss buys program BMW's for himself and he isn't nearly broke .
It's just a thought that I'd pass along to you because these cars come with factory remaining warranty and have little to no miles on them and are just like brand new for thousands less, and it really helps out with the huge loss you take after driving a brand new car off the lot, trust me I know. Good luck Program cars? The ones that the salesman, etc., drive for a while? I'll look into that! I have certain cars that I've wanted in my head and I figure if I'm actually going to do this, and scrape and starve to pay for this thing, it may as well be something that I like... but, there may be something that I like, or like even better, in a program car, too! I'll give him a call later today and check into it... thanks! Just a thought for you. You never know, you may find something very nice for a whole lot cheaper but if all else fails and you intend on keeping the car for a while then go new. I may never buy new again myself, like one of my friends buys program cars or slightly used with low miles kinda like when rich old people trade in a car every two years, heck he bought a Lincoln Town Car last year with low miles and it still had the new car smell inside. Anything to help out Azure. Thanks... I intend on keeping the car that I buy for quite some time. I really want a Lexus, but I don't think I'll find the one I want in my price range... heck, this Eclipse isn't even in my price range, but, damnit, I'm gonna get one! Maybe... | |
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AzureStar said: righteous1 said: AzureStar said: righteous1 said: AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. good luck with whatever you do and please girl do your research and homework on what you want because it surely would suck shellin out that kind of cash for a lemon, and just to let you know there is such a thing as a lemon law to protect consumers but I wish you the best. Just a thought to consider Azure, I know a lot of people who are in to program cars rather than right off the show room, if you look around depending where you live you might find something program returned or try the internet. I put in a request on the internet once for a new car and a couple of dealerships called me back with exactly what I wanted although I decided on trading my car and just kept it because it was still new then. Even my boss buys program BMW's for himself and he isn't nearly broke .
It's just a thought that I'd pass along to you because these cars come with factory remaining warranty and have little to no miles on them and are just like brand new for thousands less, and it really helps out with the huge loss you take after driving a brand new car off the lot, trust me I know. Good luck Program cars? The ones that the salesman, etc., drive for a while? I'll look into that! I have certain cars that I've wanted in my head and I figure if I'm actually going to do this, and scrape and starve to pay for this thing, it may as well be something that I like... but, there may be something that I like, or like even better, in a program car, too! I'll give him a call later today and check into it... thanks! Just a thought for you. You never know, you may find something very nice for a whole lot cheaper but if all else fails and you intend on keeping the car for a while then go new. I may never buy new again myself, like one of my friends buys program cars or slightly used with low miles kinda like when rich old people trade in a car every two years, heck he bought a Lincoln Town Car last year with low miles and it still had the new car smell inside. Anything to help out Azure. Thanks... I intend on keeping the car that I buy for quite some time. I really want a Lexus, but I don't think I'll find the one I want in my price range... heck, this Eclipse isn't even in my price range, but, damnit, I'm gonna get one! Maybe... Good luck and please girl do your homework and researchon what you want cause it would suck to shell out that kind of cash for a lemon. There is a lemon law to protect consumers but I wish you the best. [This message was edited Tue Apr 15 11:38:44 PDT 2003 by righteous1] *********************************************
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righteous1 said: Good luck and please girl do your homework and researchon what you want cause it would suck to shell out that kind of cash for a lemon. There is a lemon law to protect consumers but I wish you the best. [This message was edited Tue Apr 15 11:38:44 PDT 2003 by righteous1] Thanks again! After I get it, I'll post a picture of it! | |
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AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. I hear you but if it can't/couldn't handle a simple oil change, it didn't need to be on the road That's pretty scary...  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. I hear you but if it can't/couldn't handle a simple oil change, it didn't need to be on the road That's pretty scary... Yep, I don't think it should be on the road. And, I'm very serious about that. I call it the death trap. Brakes go out all the time, something is always breaking... yeah, I need a new car! | |
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AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: AzureStar said: CalhounSq said: A good car can last a LONG time w/ really simple maintenance. I change my oil about every 3 months (can't really stick w/ the mileage thing) & so far it's been good to me...
Also, all your belts & fluids should be checked regularly, that's the kinda shit that'll stop you on the freeway & cause a towing bill you don't wanna see You see, I've been afraid to change my oil in this car because I was afraid it may not run afterwards or that something would break, etc.. If it had been a good car to begin with, I would have taken proper care of it. But... it's junk. I hear you but if it can't/couldn't handle a simple oil change, it didn't need to be on the road That's pretty scary... Yep, I don't think it should be on the road. And, I'm very serious about that. I call it the death trap. Brakes go out all the time, something is always breaking... yeah, I need a new car! (*Righteous1 hides his expensive sports car and drives his hooptie to work*)*********************************************
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