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PSA: If your kids have a car, drive it every once in a while to check how it drives.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:32 am
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:32 am
Son’s vehicle, which used to be mine, that he’s been driving for 3 months.
Tractional control is turning off and on and it says to check the brake system, and the cruise control isn’t working. I know what’s wrong, but kids just think these lights that intermittently come on can be ignored.
And the heater isn’t blowing any hot air. I look down and the water temp is much higher than it should be on a 40F day. This could be several things so it’s time to troubleshoot the coolant system.
I’m sure he would have ignored all of this until a major problem popped up.
So a quick drive every few weeks to check things out is recommended on your kid’s vehicle.
End announcement.
Tractional control is turning off and on and it says to check the brake system, and the cruise control isn’t working. I know what’s wrong, but kids just think these lights that intermittently come on can be ignored.
And the heater isn’t blowing any hot air. I look down and the water temp is much higher than it should be on a 40F day. This could be several things so it’s time to troubleshoot the coolant system.
I’m sure he would have ignored all of this until a major problem popped up.
So a quick drive every few weeks to check things out is recommended on your kid’s vehicle.
End announcement.
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Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:34 am to Blutarsky
Sounds like my wife. 
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:35 am to Blutarsky
There's a nice balance of letting someone learn this lesson on their own and shielding from major consequences.
You probably could've let him learn this one on his own
You probably could've let him learn this one on his own
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:35 am to Blutarsky
SO's car too. Crazy how clueless some women are with basic preventative maintenance
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:35 am to Blutarsky
How old does a son need to be before he must be responsible for acquiring these skills for himself?
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:36 am to Blutarsky
Do like my ol man did and tell him to fix his own shite. Itll only take a few days of no AC in August for him to figure it out
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:36 am to Blutarsky
As a dumbass 18 year old I once drove around for a few weeks with half a damn tree dragging under my car.
So, I second the OP's thoughts.
ETA: That 1990 98 model Oldsmobile didn't check up, though. That fricker just kept rolling and mulching that limb like a champ.
So, I second the OP's thoughts.
ETA: That 1990 98 model Oldsmobile didn't check up, though. That fricker just kept rolling and mulching that limb like a champ.
This post was edited on 1/28/22 at 9:44 am
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:36 am to joshnorris14
quote:Letting them learn a lesson is great and all until you are the one stuck with the $1000 repair bill
There's a nice balance of letting someone learn this lesson on their own and shielding from major consequences.
You probably could've let him learn this one on his own
This post was edited on 1/28/22 at 9:40 am
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:37 am to Blutarsky
shite, my sister blew a beautiful 5.7L after only adding water(no coolant) to it.
Miss that truck it was a cherry mint custom wood grain ‘89 Chevy Suburban second row captains seats, red maroon velour, carpet, tv and all.
A friend killed a 2004 impala because he literally never changed the oil. Ever. Good times.
Miss that truck it was a cherry mint custom wood grain ‘89 Chevy Suburban second row captains seats, red maroon velour, carpet, tv and all.
A friend killed a 2004 impala because he literally never changed the oil. Ever. Good times.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:37 am to Pelican fan99
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until you are the one stuck with the $1000 dollar repair bill
Thats the kids problem. Find a ride till you can afford to fix it.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:38 am to Blutarsky
Or teach your kids how to check fluids, brake pads, and other normal maintenance items.
Girl I dated in high school blew an engine in her car because she ran it low on oil and she obviously didn't know to check the dipstick.
My dad taught myself and my sister these things right as we started driving.
Girl I dated in high school blew an engine in her car because she ran it low on oil and she obviously didn't know to check the dipstick.
My dad taught myself and my sister these things right as we started driving.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:38 am to Blutarsky
I do this for my wife's car. If she doesn't know what a dash light means she ignores it.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:38 am to joshnorris14
quote:
You probably could've let him learn this one on his own
Not on something that is worth $15k.
It’s going to cost me <$150 to correct the problems as it stands today, and he’s going to help replace the steering position sensor. It’s a PITA to replace.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:39 am to Blutarsky
And you'll find all the pot he has hidden under his seat too.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:39 am to Blutarsky
My younger sibling drove the car I used to have for 2 months and took it in because it "was grinding" and the power steering wasn't working.
Took it to the mechanic and he called my dad saying "give your son a 10 second head start before I tell you the news"
There was not a drop of oil in that engine.
Took it to the mechanic and he called my dad saying "give your son a 10 second head start before I tell you the news"
There was not a drop of oil in that engine.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:40 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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Or teach your kids how to check fluids, brake pads, and other normal maintenance items.
Tried this. Didn't work. My kids have ZERO mechanical inclination. I blame their mother.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:43 am to Aubie Spr96
They'll pick up the basics after they can't get a ride on Friday night and get stuck at home because their own car is busted up
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:44 am to Aubie Spr96
My stepdaughter has been driving my old 05 extended cab Z71 with 200k miles on it. I bought it brand new. She's been driving it for a year and half.
She has no doubt caused more wear and tear to that thing than I did in 15 years.
She has no doubt caused more wear and tear to that thing than I did in 15 years.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:45 am to Blutarsky
My sis never did anything to maintain her first car other than put gas in the tank. It was a 1992 Toyota Celica and she drove the hell out of it.
No oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, etc.
Engine literally dried up and fell apart after 18 months.
No oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, etc.
Engine literally dried up and fell apart after 18 months.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:46 am to efrad
quote:
Sounds like my wife.
I just tell mine to let me know if any lights come on other than the gas light. Every once in awhile she'll tell me "my car has a wrench that came on" or something like that
This post was edited on 1/28/22 at 9:46 am
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