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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-22-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,040
Posted By pantdino
I'm 99% sure the 2013 owner's manual says 7.5 mos...

I'm 99% sure the 2013 owner's manual says 7.5 mos or 7,500 miles. (Sorry, I'm not willing to walk out it the rain to my car to check.)
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-11-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,486
Posted By pantdino
If your state has a small claims court system, I...

If your state has a small claims court system, I would try that first

A photo of your tach showing the redline greater than 7300 would convince most reasonable people that their claim is bogus. I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-27-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,968
Posted By pantdino
The roads in LA are not that great, so I would...

The roads in LA are not that great, so I would discourage stiffer springs or lowering. The suspension on this car is very stiff to begin with and unless you want to track the car a LOT it won't be...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-26-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,374
Posted By pantdino
probably a sticking piston in the caliper ...

probably a sticking piston in the caliper

But shouldn't really happen on a car this new because it is usually due to corrosion in the piston.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-14-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,339
Posted By pantdino
Any lawyer fees will come out of your pocket. ...

Any lawyer fees will come out of your pocket.

If there is an arbitration process I would do that if I were you.

It is obvious what happened here-- the fuel injector failed in the open...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-06-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,835
Posted By pantdino
Is the FRS the reincarnation of the Dino 246GT?

Similarities: 200hp, ca 2700 lbs, 4 cam engines, similar size, raw sportscars.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-05-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,265
Posted By pantdino
You are comparing apples and oranges. I have...

You are comparing apples and oranges. I have rented Mustangs and have an E36 M3. The non-V8 Mustang was totally without character and boring as hell after the first few miles. Even the M3 drives...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-24-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,117
Posted By pantdino
Please don't put a screwdriver against your head...

Please don't put a screwdriver against your head or ear-- a mechanic's stethoscope is only $5 and amplifies the sound so you can hear it better.

...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2016, 12:02 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 22,859
Posted By pantdino
According to Autotrader, even a 2015 SS is $48K. ...

According to Autotrader, even a 2015 SS is $48K. So you're not exactly poor.
And you and your wife will only have one car between you?


Dude, having a baby = needing a minivan or at least an...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-30-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,100
Posted By pantdino
This makes a lot of sense- and explains why I...

This makes a lot of sense- and explains why I have never had a fastener on which I had applied anti-seize come loose.


The owner's manual says to not use OIL or GREASE on the threads....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-22-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,745
Posted By pantdino
Double clutching prevents the "click" (or...

Double clutching prevents the "click" (or grinding, depending on severity) you hear when you move the gear lever into the lower gear while the clutch is still depressed.


Rev matching prevents...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-22-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,011
Posted By pantdino
I gather this is a new problem. I think...

I gather this is a new problem.


I think the answer is "take the car to the dealer." Hopefully their computer will be able to discern the problem.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-22-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 57,557
Posted By pantdino
I have an automatic car, but if I thought my TOB...

I have an automatic car, but if I thought my TOB was going out I'd take the car to an independent mechanic that gets less per hour and have him replace JUST the TOB- replacing perfectly good clutch...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-17-2015, 12:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,343
Posted By pantdino
Sounds too high-pitched to be a rod knock to me--...

Sounds too high-pitched to be a rod knock to me-- sounds more like something in the head.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-04-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,706
Posted By pantdino
I agree. I the old days when choosing an auto...

I agree. I the old days when choosing an auto meant getting a 3 speed with no manual override vs a 5 speed, the auto would ruin the car. I have the auto and with the paddles that immediately let you...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-31-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 57,557
Posted By pantdino
I had my1983 Supra for 15 yrs and like 160,000...

I had my1983 Supra for 15 yrs and like 160,000 miles, mostly city driving. Original clutch, never replaced.

Throw out bearings should not fail
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-28-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,137
Posted By pantdino
In the old days this would be a bad headlight...

In the old days this would be a bad headlight switch. These days it could be a bad control unit or who knows what
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-28-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,999
Posted By pantdino
It is very unlikely to be the TO bearing, which...

It is very unlikely to be the TO bearing, which is only under load when the clutch is pushed in.

My TR6 tranny was way noisy and got quieter when I pushed the clutch in. It was the input shaft...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-27-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,508
Posted By pantdino
Topping up of fluids is part of a routine service...

Topping up of fluids is part of a routine service / oil change. If the tech slips and puts in too much it will exit the system as in your case
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-20-2015, 12:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 28,925
Posted By pantdino
"If you bought the car used, as-is, without any...

"If you bought the car used, as-is, without any warranty implied other than manufacturer's warranty, you are on your own as far as any check engine light is concerned."


I doubt it. If NJ is...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-18-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By pantdino
If you expect the temp in the garage to less than...

If you expect the temp in the garage to less than 50 deg F use the cold setting.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-14-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 24,322
Posted By pantdino
Legally the repair facility has to give a dollar...

Legally the repair facility has to give a dollar amount estimate and call the owner if the repair will exceed that amount. If it wasn't in CA or the owner trusted the shop and paid that's another...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-09-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By pantdino
Read the warranty carefully, or post it here if...

Read the warranty carefully, or post it here if you are not sure you can understand the legalize.


What he SAID to you means absolutely, precisely nothing. Only what is in writing matters.

...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 33,266
Posted By pantdino
I've had my '13 for over a year now and love it. ...

I've had my '13 for over a year now and love it.


Probably the most fun car I've ever had, and I highly recommend it


The AT vs MT question hinges on how much you drive in stop and go...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-16-2015, 12:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,557
Posted By pantdino
What I do: Car stopped with foot on brake ...

What I do:

Car stopped with foot on brake

Set handbrake

Put a/t in neutral

Take foot off foot brake-- car will move slightly if you are on an incline as its position is determined by the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-10-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,398
Posted By pantdino
For my mixed traffic and highway driving I was...

For my mixed traffic and highway driving I was getting 28.x MPG in AT "usual" mode.

the last tankful I was in Sport most of the time and got 26.x-- not enough data to be sure yet but Sport mode...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-06-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 48,102
Posted By pantdino
How many motor failure warranty claims in...

How many motor failure warranty claims in NON-forced induction cars have been denied under these circumstances?:


1) oil changes done by dealer at <= 7500 miles


2) oil changes done by...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-30-2015, 03:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 32,855
Posted By pantdino
"The FR-S seemed a lot more wiling to kick out...

"The FR-S seemed a lot more wiling to kick out the back when I didn't really want it to (both had factory issue rims/tires, no dealer changes there). I'd be happy to own either, but the nicer...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-19-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,642
Posted By pantdino
Could be for lifespan too-- a compressor that...

Could be for lifespan too-- a compressor that can work well at 2.5K might not tolerate 7K for very long.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-02-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,709
Posted By pantdino
That's probably how much was just in the radiator...

That's probably how much was just in the radiator itself. You have a bunch of air in the system still. Fix it before you ruin your engine.
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