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 Car Talk › Re: #autodiy Series: Diagnosing A Grinding Noise Around The Alternator Area by THROTTLE(op): 4:50pm On May 19, 2023 |
Problem: I had a grinding noise around the alternator and compressor areas that was definitely metal-on-metal, high pitched. This could be likened to how an engine will respond when it finally runs out of engine oil, just some pitches lower. After careful observation, I noticed that the noise only came on when the AC was powered and I drove in a spirited manner. Sometimes, however, I didn't matter whether I gave the vehicle gas or not. It still made the shrill, annoying metal on metal noise, as long as the AC was powered on. It was embarrassing. I also observed that without the AC being put on, the noise was never activated! It is from this point that I rolled my sleeves and got to work... - Throttle 1 Like |
| Car Talk › #autodiy Series: Diagnosing A Grinding Noise Around The Alternator Area by THROTTLE(op): 4:27pm On May 19, 2023 |
Hello everyone. I fired my mechanic some months back and it has been fun. Vehicle repairs are fun and I wonder why I hadn't taken the action earlier. The most exciting part, of course, is the diagnosis; figuring out what went wrong and then, getting it right - as it should be done. Now, I can't wait for the weekends to come so that I'll have some quality time with my car  .Having been a member of this forum for more than a decade and picked up a thing or two especially from some of its members, I decided to create this series to encourage others to fix their vehicles directly or at least, be more knowledgeable vehicle owners. The series will be titled: #AutoDIY. Everyone who loves the ICE is welcome to join the discussion. Today, I'll be sharing how I diagnosed a grinding metal noise around the alternator/AC compressor area of my vehicle (a 2006 Lexus ES 330). Will be updating the processes in a step by step fashion. Will be back! Throttle 2 Likes |
| Car Talk › Re: I Did Full Tank Today. 9k Top Up. A Total Of 65k Litters Capacity by THROTTLE: 10:08pm On Apr 15, 2023 |
AutoManual:You have super sensitive hands and are paying attention. You should also notice a difference with the steering response when you have passengers/luggage. The height of it all? You should be able to tell an underinflated tire, correctly, just by steering the vehicle and 'feeling' it. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Car Talk › Re: How To Maintain A Car As A New Driver? by THROTTLE: 3:45pm On Apr 04, 2023*. Modified: 5:35pm On Apr 04, 2023 |
easytig:Unless you are using EP, ALMOST all manufacturers recommend an OCI of 6 (six) months (max), irrespective of miles covered, not 1 (one) year as opined. That said, even with EP, there are very many variables to factor: 1. Type of typical use (severe versus normal). 2. Quality of engine oil filter (very important). 3. Other variables too numerous to mention here (like the PCV valve change/service when due) etc. Las las, if you don't know what you're doing, 5k miles or 6 (six) months OCI is your safest bet. As an aside: which marque has the almighty 20W50 as recommended (or suggested) engine oil weight? I'm curious. - Throttle. |
| Car Talk › Re: My Experience With A Lexus ES330 by THROTTLE: 8:34am On Apr 04, 2023*. Modified: 12:31pm On Apr 04, 2023 |
RoadMozart:Both vehicles mentioned are NOT designed/tuned for racing; this is what your ES guy (and you) failed to factor. Man, know thy vehicle... - Throttle. 6 Likes |
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