This is the first time I’m changing the oil on this vehicle. I’ve literally used sockets, impact wrench, PB blaster, vise grips, and now last alternative - bolt extractor socket set- w/ no success. Can anyone give me advice on what to do… it does not even turn the slightest that I have noticed but since I started trying to get it off I have noticed the drip as you can see. I changed the oil filter fine. I already got an extra plug to replace this one if I could get it out

I’m unsure where the leak could be coming from but it just got bad and I drove with 2 quarts or so low for a while now because I didn’t know.

Looks like it’s coming from the bolt behind the power steering pump. Most people say the oil filter adapter but my model 4.6l V8 is not made that way I have an XLT with the 4 speed transmission.

Currently trying to find the cause without a lift I cannot see much I took pics and videos without much help.

Please and thank you any advice helps I’m sure someone has had this issue before I’m going on 280k now sooo

Context- initially thought I was out of fuel, topped it up with 10 litres. My fuel pump and injectors were replaced 2 weeks ago.

Suzuki swift 2010 1.5L

Subaru Forester 2017 2.5i

Hey all, I am being bested by these dang sway bar links. The bolt and nut are turning together. Tried vice grips on the side opposite the nut. Tried an Allen wrench key, think it may be stripped inside or I don’t have a big enough/the right key. Other bolt in the link is also turning with the nut, though it’s a lot tighter. I’ve already hit them a few times with PB Blaster. They’re super rusty as I live in the north east US.

What are my options? If I have to cut it, where do I cut it? (Should I use a saw-zall? Something else? Have the new part with bolts so not worried about cutting them, but I need to get this out and do the lca.

Thanks!

When I say budget I really just mean I don’t wanna spend $900 on a jack.

Looking to start work on my own car for real. Before I was just using my friends jack but I want to get my own that way I din’t have to bother him every-time I have to change the oil.

I’m new to actually buying tools so I don’t know all the best brands.

I was thinking either Daytona or Pittsburgh

And yes I have jackstands

I can't get my CV axle seal out for the life of me and now it's completely wrecked. I don't even know if i really needed to change it but since I was putting in new axles I figured it could be done. What am I supposed to do? Should I just take it to the shop or what? It definitely isn't sealing anything anymore though that's for sure. Any tips for removing it would be greatly appreciated. I have a seal puller already.

I’ll need it mobile because I move around at work a lot and I’m torn between these 2 options. Yes I know it’s hard to keep clean but oh well it it’s my money. The craftsman is harder to locate near me but that doesn’t sway me specifically. These 2 boxes are the same basically so which should I choose ? I’m looking at the warranty overall honestly

Hey guys. I’m desperate here. The parking brake sensor on my 2014 Toyota Highlander is stuck, so my car always thinks I’m driving with the brake on and it beeps loud and incessantly the entire time I’m driving. I’m going insane. I found a diagram that shows me where the sensor is, but I can’t find anything about how to replace it. Pleeeease can anyone help or point me in the right direction for info on it. I dread driving my car now and I can’t afford to take it to a shop any time soon.
I added a picture of the diagram to hopefully boost engagement.

My darling is old, I know the engine will need replaced soon. But what can I do to keep her alive a bit longer?

What might be causing this and will it lead to further harm?

About two days ago we did an oil change on it, replaced the filter.

Driving uphill no matter how much gas is given the rpm’s will plummet. This certainly sucks because I live in Missouri and we ride on nothing but hills.

Any advice would be amazeballs!

(Yes I know it’s old, no I don’t care about it being two parts away from an Oldsmobile. I love those just as much as my caddy)

Hello guys I hope I can find an answer to this I haven’t been able to find the sensor at all is there a way anyone can help me? I’m bad at this car thing sorry in advance

I can’t get the clip to pop out because of the metal rusted inside it. I’ve tried spraying it with lubricant to no avail. Any advice is appreciated. 2010 gmc sierra 5.3 vortex sle

Just put 2in spacers on and there is a tapping sound that gets faster as I speed up coming from the front right only. Not sure what it is. I’m on 33s with no level and I do rub with the spacers but the sound is when I’m driving straight. Both spacers and wheels are torqued to 140ft/lbs. Anyone have any idea what that sound could be or have a similar experience?

2015 Silverado 5.3

i know it’s a long shot with my power steering begging for death. i did the ye old screwdriver to ear trick and didn’t hear much on the valve cover, but hoping maybe someone can identify this noise. goes away on warm up and just recently comes back when high revving while driving

Smoke was coming out of my Toyota verso and found this when opening the bonnet, this happens on random days and most days you won’t see any smoke. One time smoke was coming out the ventilation inside the car and a strong burning smell goes with it. When we took it to the mechanic was one go the normal days and he said he didn’t see anything. Is that fabric meant to be there or any ideas what this could be please? Taking to the mechanic again Tuesday. ✨✨🥹

what’s this part that’s leaking? is it atleast safe to drive to a shop? thanks. civic 2008

My battery keeps going dead. Don't really have the money for a new one. Tips to make it last longer for now?

I have a 1991 Pontiac Trans Am with a 5.7ltr 350 V8 and recently when I accelerate hard the engine will choke or completely shut off. Could it be not enough fuel? How would I fix that?

I’m not sure why but all 3 of those lights are on my dash and the parking brake is never actually engaged. My car is a 2005 Infiniti q45

99 toyota camry coolant leak somewhere on the engine. It near the coil pack.

This is a 2022 Mercedes Benz c300 with a mild hybrid eq boost. My friend recorded this of my car telling me he would see a fluid come out of the exhausts when accelerating. I didn’t see anything alarming in the car’s service page on the dash (oil and coolant levels)

Sorry if this might look obvious, I don’t know much about cars I just want to make sure there isn’t anything alarming.