Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I thought your runied car was the most expensive mistake.

Oh shit, you're right

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Oh shit, you're right

All those bolt on parts.

[MuseChaser]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

..Aluminum reaches that point more gradually. Feels more squishy.

Sort of like mashed potatoes in your undies?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spike021

Not turning over. Think you guys are right. Battery is dead. Called Subaru roadside to get someone who can jump it or check if it needs to be replaced but it might be a while . Stranded.

If the alternator is working properly and the battery lost power, I'd suggest you get a NEW battery. Life is too short to screw around with a weak battery.

The next time you could be stranded in OAKLAND! -


humfrz

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

Sort of like mashed potatoes in your undies?

Tapioca

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by spike021

Is anyone around? I’m stuck in SF not with anyone and my car isn’t starting. The battery seems fine. When I try to start the car like usual it makes a slight whirring sound and then stops. It won’t fire or anything.

You have a '17? WTF?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's all about stopping well before it stops getting tighter. Most people instinctively overtighten.


Aluminum reaches that point more gradually. Feels more squishy.

In my case it was compounded by the fact I didn't clean the bolt holes in the head good enough.

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I have now invaded the west coast twice. Close enough.

Soon will be ENGLAND!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

Sort of like mashed potatoes in your undies?

Fine threads, yes. Coarse threads are more like cold cheddar cheese.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

All those bolt on parts.

so many parts

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

In my case it was compounded by the fact I didn't clean the bolt holes in the head good enough.

Oh yeah. I get that.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by humfrz

If the alternator is working properly and the battery lost power, I'd suggest you get a NEW battery. Life is too short to screw around with a weak battery.

The next time you could be stranded in OAKLAND! -

humfrz

I hope not. I got it running, drove around for an hour to try charging up the battery. Going to try starting the car first thing tomorrow and hope it's good, but most likely I'll try to warranty the battery because it's only 1.5 years old :\

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

You have a '17? WTF?

Yeah... Also, weren't we just talking about BRZ batteries dying with @Tcoat?

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I can be there in about 37 hours. 35 if I catch traffic just right.

Hope you didn't leave, a nice young lady with a WRX was able to jump my car in 3 minutes after I'd been waiting for "Subaru roadside assistance"'s third party to help me and never showed after 2.5 hours. Fucking assholes.

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Good luck! Hope you get going!

Thanks, I did for now. Hoping things are ok in the morning.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spike021

I hope not. I got it running, drove around for an hour to try charging up the battery. Going to try starting the car first thing tomorrow and hope it's good, but most likely I'll try to warranty the battery because it's only 1.5 years old :\


Thanks, I did for now. Hoping things are ok in the morning.

Well, spike021, I hope it does start for you in the morning, but don't be surprised if it doesn't. When a battery is run down, the alternator (i.e. driving it around) will NOT charge the battery completely up. Only a battery charger will do that. The alternators job is just to replace the battery charge that is used during normal operation.

If you have a volt meter, I suggest you test the battery yourself:

https://www.aa1car.com/library/battery_runs_down.htm

If you don't, I suggest you have the battery load tested and the alternator tested (any battery place can do those things).

However, I'd still have the battery replaced … unless you knowingly ran the battery down (like left the lights on).

So, did you offer to take the pretty girl out for supper for helping you?




humfrz

[spike021]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, spike021, I hope it does start for you in the morning, but don't be surprised if it doesn't. When a battery is run down, the alternator (i.e. driving it around) will NOT charge the battery completely up. Only a battery charger will do that. The alternators job is just to replace the battery charge that is used during normal operation.

If you have a volt meter, I suggest you test the battery yourself:

https://www.aa1car.com/library/battery_runs_down.htm

If you don't, I suggest you have the battery load tested and the alternator tested (any battery place can do those things).

However, I'd still have the battery replaced … unless you knowingly ran the battery down (like left the lights on).

So, did you offer to take the pretty girl out for supper for helping you?




humfrz

Ah, yeah that's a good point. Regardless, going to try seeing if I can get it replaced under warranty. I would assume warranty is 2-3 years on car batteries from factory? Will need to look into it a bit.

But if worst comes to worse I'll just need to buy a new one at Costco or something.

Nah, I didn't lol.