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But in some instances as they say, just a little knowledge can get you in more trouble than none at all.Those are the types that get hung out to dry when they visit the stealerships.
But in some instances as they say, just a little knowledge can get you in more trouble than none at all.Those are the types that get hung out to dry when they visit the stealerships.
I sold Lebaron's back then, I don't remember a turbo option.Coward!
There're are always those people who insist on the larger engine option. How many are SML orientated or numerically due to the ease of counting cylinders? 6 is the new 8.
Ask about liters / c.c. and see the reactions you get.
Many of my friends would know to check washer fluid level and even a few might recognize the absence of pump noise should the fuse blow.
Me own brodduh got a 2020 Land Rover Discovery and he didn't know the size of the engine. Come to think of it, I don't either. I took a sheet metal screw out of the LR tire's tread and removed dried birds hit from the hood using the water poured from an old milk container method.
Years ago I bought a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron from a coworker. I noticed the cruise control two months into ownership. A pal gave me the dirtiest look for not knowing. Hey, a well timed, convenient-for-both-parties, rapid $1,600 car transaction...back off.
People made fun of the turbo too. I kept it and the rest of the car in shape.
It did well but make fun if you want. I understand and wouldn't fully disagree.
My wife had an 86 Tubo LeBaron. Ugly car but fun.I sold Lebaron's back then, I don't remember a turbo option.
Or they lease, and know their costs precisely, and they never have to worry about the cost of repairs, or maintenance, or even, the number of cylinders.Those are the types that get hung out to dry when they visit the stealerships.
I have one of those too. A know-it-all sister-in-law I mean.My know-it-all sister-in-law had a 2012 or13 Camry. She had been driving it for several years. I'd never seen the car until one day she drove down to NC. I was inspecting the car for her and looked under the hood. Don't think she had ever done that. Well, there sat a garden variety Toyota four cylinder. When I told her what it was she insisted she bought the V-6 Camry. I think I had to check the VIN and decode it for her.
She was angry with me for proving her wrong. Maybe I shouldn't have done that. She traded it for a 2021 Camry but I dare not inquire about the engine again.
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Yep, it was a turbo 4 cylinder. Mitsubishi engine maybe?I sold Lebaron's back then, I don't remember a turbo option.
Not Surprised, some people never open the hood when buying a new car.
I don't keep up on newer cars. I'm from the days where you had a 350 or a 396, possibly a 2.5 or 5.0 etc.
These new car engines are all Greek to me. When someone says they have a xyz12.7 or whatever I don't know that that is.
I know our FJ has a 4.0 L Toyota v6. It's technical name is a 1gr something. I just call it a 4 liter.
If it's purely an appliance, I can see just not caring about that stuff. Especially if you don't plan on keeping it long.I was talking to a car guy yesterday about his new Chevy TRAILBLAZER "RS"(the little one). He bought it to replace his DD Chevy TRAX. One thing he did know about his own TRAILBLAZER is that it IS NOT AWD. Says he couldn't get one at that time.
Other than that, he didn't know that the TRAILBLAZERs only come in 3 cyl(he thought is was 4). nor that they can be has with 2 different trannys.
This guy builds cars & trucks, paints, repairs vehieles but, didn't know $#!+ about his new TB nor weather it has the CVT or 9 Spd(he though it was an 8 Spd tranny) or something like that.
ATMOF, everything he was telling me about the TB was wrong. Retired ex-GM employee. Obviously, he doesn't care about this TB as it's just a run-a-bout appliance for him.
Working in parts, this is extremely common. And even if the customer understands the question, they often get it wrong. That's one reason why a VIN is helpful.
This guy that I am referring to, bought the Trailblazer and plans on keeping it long term as with all of his other vehicles. He'll find out that what I was saying is true and he doesn't know anything about the vehicle he just bought several months ago.If it's purely an appliance, I can see just not caring about that stuff. Especially if you don't plan on keeping it long.
Once you start working on something yourself though, or trying to source parts, it's good to know just what it is you are working on.