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• 昭和のおとっつぁん.
• 2023/08/16 (Wed) 18:42
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I once referred an acquaintance of mine to a repair shop and
that repair shop told me never to refer anyone like that guy again.

• Shakira
• 2023/08/16 (Wed) 18:50
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https://losangeles.vivinavi.com/jpn/tg/search/index?&sk=Toshi+Auto

Toshi Auto Smog Star Station
Auto Repair ・ Maintenance/Inspection/ Parts ・ Accessories
Smog Testing, Smog Related Diagnostics For all your electrical repair needs ！.

+1 (310) 532-3302
1610 W. Artesia Blvd #8, Gardena, CA, 90248 US
License : STAR SMOG AND REPAIR. CAP CERTIFIED

Highly recommended. I also had about 10 items covered for repair at an authorized dealer, but when I took it to Toshi's, the only thing they did was replace the wipers.
I am an uncle who likes to talk.

• 訳あり
• 2023/08/16 (Wed) 20:10
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The H factory was popular, but there were car rentals for the major players, and they had a lot of tricks up their sleeves, such as working with shady car rental agencies and letting them repair cars for only an hourly labor rate, which smelled fishy. It's probably Hispanics who do the repairs anyway. Japanese are expensive.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 07:42
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I feel a certain amount of resistance to being told by Americans. Then
who would convince me?

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 08:03
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You would probably find your favorite repair shop on your own rather than referring them to a repair shop.
If you make a referral and the repair shop complains, you will be less likely to go there.

• 虐められて強くなる
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 09:00
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The worst thing about repair shops is that they don't know anything about cars, so when they push you to get your car repaired, they say "this one's bad, this one's too bad"
I would look elsewhere, but I personally don't like repair shops because they are like dentists.

• ウエット君
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 17:13
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On the other hand, you should also be wary of Japanese-affiliated repair shops that are not recommended. As for my experience, I once asked a private shop in Torrance to do an oil change for me. The mechanic had worked for a major manufacturer in Japan and seemed to be very skilled. I also asked him to do some minor repairs at that time, but I trusted him and left my car without asking him how much it would cost. The mechanic called me at home and told me that there were other things wrong with the car, so I asked him to take care of those as well. The mechanic did not say what the total cost would be. When I went to pick up my car, I was surprised to find that the total cost of the repair was almost $1,000. Later, I heard elsewhere that the mechanic was famous for charging a lot for repairs, saying that this one was bad and that one was bad.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 17:43
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If you pay them $1000 without looking bad
the next time they don't try to rip you off because they trust you
they treat you well and build trust

it's hard to build trust, but once you have trust, they will listen to your requests.

• Shakira
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 18:20
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#12 Mr. Wet,

Let's name those places for everyone's sake.

• 見分け方
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 18:36
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The places that are doing well don't advertise in the Japanese-language newspaper.
Most of them are private and give you a good estimate. They are popular, so it is hard to make a reservation.

Except for newcomers. It's like advertising that they are not in business. Dentist and car repair took a lot of trial and error at first.

• ウエット君
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 18:38
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If you mention the name of the restaurant, you may be sued. You can guess by the hints in the text.
Another hint. Those major manufacturers are not Toyota, Honda, or Nissan.

• 極貧不動産王のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 19:14
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If you trust him and whisk him away and pay him, he'll just think this guy is a good sucker.


It's common sense in the world that people never use a restaurant they know is a rip-off again, but if he asks for a little more, he doesn't mind being a sucker. He has money.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん。
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 19:42
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I think it's worse if you don't ask for a quote
So, Japanese..,

• 昭和のおとっつぁん。
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 19:43
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If you eat at a sushi restaurant where only the market price is written, you pay 100,000 yen for a full meal.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん。
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 20:48
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That's why the Japanese are so difficult to work with. Americans ask for an estimate first and then give the OK.

• 詐取
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 22:01
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Japanese car shop, transmission oil leaking, no leak at dealer,
Repair shop in Normandie, uses used parts, engine deliberately broken. Be careful.

• 詐取
• 2023/08/17 (Thu) 22:05
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＄ Paid over 2000. Car Posha

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 08:10
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You trusted the repairman so much that you didn't even ask him how much it would cost to have the repair done. A relationship of trust between the repairman and the customer.

I can take this next maintenance to them because I trust them and
If I need a part, I buy the part myself and take it to them.

Car repair shop near my house I can buy my own materials for an oil change and take it to them
They do it for $25 cash.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 09:19
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Call me a pain in the ass, but
car and computer maintenance can be quite costly if you don't have a trusting relationship with them.
computers, if you take them to maintenance
they charge you $80 just to check them and charge you extra for maintenance.

I gave a gift of $100 each in cash to the owner and a young man who works part time
as a mid-year gift to thank him for his help this year.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 09:21
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Go and finish in silence.
You'll talk a lot when you get there.
You can judge whether you can trust them or not by how they talk to you.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 10:49
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Those who have trust.
The difference between those who don't have one and those who do can be clearly seen in the posts.

I would rather buy a car instruction book than go to the store for all the oil changes,
When I go to the dealer for maintenance on my car
I ask what kind of oil and filter they use and buy the same ones they use.
I feel safe to take good care of my car because my father, who was extremely poor, sold plastic bottles and empty cans to buy the car.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 11:03
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It's the season of the mid-year gift giving, and it's here again this year.
Don't forget to send mid-year gifts to those who have taken care of you.
It strengthens the relationship of trust.

• 昭和の朦朧
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 11:12
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I thought you said you had no involvement in the Nikkei community except here ？
Do Mexicans have a mid-year gift ？?

• 昭和のおとっつぁん.
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 12:03
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A Little Song of the Hikarimono

• 虐められて強くなる
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 15:53
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Yesterday I went to a Japanese-affiliated auto repair shop that was referred to me about my car, and now they are coming to check on me regularly
because they say that the U.S., like restaurants, is very strict about cars and food
so you cannot be ripped off or overcharged.

• まんちゃん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 16:12
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I know everyone goes to the cheapest place for oil changes and such, but for repairing an old car that has been there for over 10 years, the estimate is not free （ Cost estimate ）. When the engine light came on when I started the engine, I was told it would cost ＄ $150, but I asked them to fix it ＄ $150 will be deducted from the bill, which may be common knowledge nowadays.

• クリア
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 16:20
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The price is different from store to store.

They can't rip you off or overcharge you, and if they find out, they will fine you.

And who knows if they use used parts or write that they fixed something that wasn't even bad.
When repairing it, you can't put it in, and a layman can see what you are doing ？.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 16:38
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I think you are all writing from your imagination or overheard.

When the engine light came on when I started the engine, I was told it would ＄ cost $150, but
I asked them to fix it.
＄ They will deduct $150 from your bill.
I asked for a repair ＄ 150.00, minus ＄ 150.00 on the bill, did they do it for free?

• まんちゃん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 16:58
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Diagnostic charge $ 150.00
Customer comments, Engine light on

Labor chg $ 283.75
Parts $ 296.94
Subtotal $ 580.69
Sales charge $ 29.69 Total $ 610.38
This case $ 150.00 is in labor. charge $ 250.00 for Diagnostic charge
If there is something wrong in the wrong place, they will call the customer.

• まんちゃん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 17:12
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I was having trouble buying a new car because it didn't pass the SMOG TEST and I wasn't sure if I wanted to buy a new car or not, but they fixed it and it passed.
I will not tell you how much it costs. I won't tell you.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 17:23
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At the Chinese-owned place I always take it to
SMOG TEST is $35 for 2020 and up $5 to $40 for 2022.
Cheap and helpful.

• 虐められて強くなる
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 17:49
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Even the cheapest place in Taiwanese system, it goes up $20 after 2 years, and again 2 years later this year $60. That and luxury cars are the same price, so it helps.
SPECIAL SMOG TEST $ 25.00 PLUS DMV CERTIFICATE $ 10.00 I was told in small letters that luxury cars are not included, but I was given an extra car and learned about it for the first time.

• NSX,
• 2023/08/18 (Fri) 19:15
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As with anything, especially when it comes to cars, ignorance can cost you a great deal.
First of all, ↓ please know the market price of repair cost here. Enter the year, car model, and repair part, and you will get the market price.
https://www.aaa.com/autorepair/estimate
https://www.kbb.com/auto-repair/

Next is to find a reliable repair shop. There is nothing more unreliable than word of mouth among unknowledgeable people. So here is a good place to start.
https://app.ace.aaa.com/aar/search-result
You can also get supplementary information from Yelp and other sources.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 07:39
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Is AAA service available to non-members?

It is still safe to use the service by building a relationship of trust with the repair shop.

• Way
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 08:21
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There are many unscrupulous fraudulent repair shops that quote as legitimate parts cost and
make a profit by using cheap and inferior Chinese aftermarket parts that are less than a third of the price.
You should go to a dealer and have it repaired with legitimate parts because the price is the same as a dealer.

Because by putting in aftermarket parts, the car is no longer a Toyota.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 13:05
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If there are so many unscrupulous and fraudulent repair shops that make profit by using aftermarket parts made in China, it would be better to say,

"If you buy the parts, we will do it for you for Fatty Dollar. I'd be more grateful if they said, "Buy the parts and we'll do it for Fat Fat Dollar.

It is the buyer's responsibility to buy the parts and bring them to me.
Parts and consumables do not have to be genuine.

• Store
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 15:52
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I also got ripped off at a Gardena car repair shop owned by a Japanese guy ！ Incidentally, when I took my car to another repair shop and told them what happened, they said I could live on it for a month. I had to be careful not to trust them because they were Japanese or because I knew them. You need to know yourself, and it was not good to trust a Japanese person because he/she is Japanese ….

• OEM
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 16:43
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Repair shops can buy OEM parts from dealers for 10% to 15% less than the regular price.
But aftermarket parts are 50% to 75% cheaper than the regular price.
There is no profit in the cost of OEM parts.
That's why repair shops use aftermarket parts.
The quoted price is lower than the official price, and the unknowing customer is happy because the price is lower, but in reality it breaks quickly and has to be repaired again. In the end, it costs more money than it should. If the car is not that old, go to the dealer and get it fixed. If it's an older car, buy OEM parts, they will cost more than the car itself, so hold out for aftermarket parts.
This is the same everywhere, not just Japanese repair shops.

• ホームレス大家
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 16:56
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＃ ＃ I gave him a gift of $100 each in cash as a mid-year gift.

Showa Otouta, you call yourself homeless. You must have money.

• ガセネタ太郎
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 17:09
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？ ？ I'd rather go to the dealer and pay for expensive parts and labor

• OEM
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 17:59
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I bought a stock (OEM) battery from a dealer this March and it was $ 170.
I bought an aftermarket battery before, but it didn't last 2 years.
If you buy a cheap battery twice over $ it's 300. If you are poor, be stingy with your money and buy cheap parts.
Instead, it will cost you more than twice as much money in the end.
Genuine parts may be more expensive, but you don't have to worry about them after you buy them.

#73 are you related to a private repair shop ？
are you pissed off that we know your dirty business practices ？?

• 質問
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 18:00
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71 So I pointed out to you that Otouta has money since he bought the big TV. No one got on board. He was just pretending.

• OEM
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 18:13
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And, I only drive a new car for 5-6 years when I buy it.
So if I fix something, I never do the same repair twice.
The longer you drive a car, the more it breaks. So I buy a new one before it breaks and drive it with peace of mind. Poor people don't give up their cars forever, so they are always repairing them. Let go of your old car unless it is a collector's car.

• NSX,
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 19:29
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Aftermarket parts are a hot topic, but be aware that they are all over the place.
The pinnacle are DENSO, AISIN, AC DELCO, MOTOCRAFT, MOPAR. These are delivered by OE, so I am not sure if they can be called "after-sales" or not.
Next are the brands that are sold at major car accessory stores such as TRW, Auto Zone, O'Reilly, and so on. These parts are more than enough for older cars.
On the other hand, the best ones are the no-name brands sold on eBay, amazon, etc. They can be a bit of a challenge to use. They can be a bit of a challenge to use, but if you need to sell your car right away, go ahead.
The last thing to watch out for is counterfeit products. It is impossible for an amateur to tell the difference, so it is wise to avoid extremely cheap genuine products.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA4RYql9KU

• アフター
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 21:06
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"I bought a genuine (OEM) battery $ 170
aftermarket battery from a dealer once and it didn't last 2 years.
If you buy a cheap battery twice $ it's 300"

I don't understand the point of buying an aftermarket battery when the OEM is $ 170 and the aftermarket is $ 150.

• OEM
• 2023/08/19 (Sat) 23:41
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When I was a student I didn't have any money and bought an aftermarket battery.
They didn't last two years and I had to buy new ones. It was a good learning experience. Since I've been working, everything I've bought has been genuine OEM. Cars are more likely to break down by the time the loan is over. So I try to let go and buy a new car rather than pay for expensive repairs. A new car has at least a 3 year warranty.
For the last 20 years, it's just oil changes, air filters, tires, and batteries.
It is more worthwhile to buy a new car and have peace of mind than to spend money on pointless repairs.

There are people who often drive old Prius for more than 10 years, but it is said that the battery replacement for hybrid is $ 5000.
The repair cost is more than the car is worth.
Most new cars today are hybrids.
It is tough to drive for 10 years.
Even if you try to sell it, you will not be able to sell it.
That's why we give our cars away after 5-6 years.

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 00:07
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Everything I am saying is my personal opinion.
If you want to go to a private repair shop, go. If you want to buy cheap parts, buy them.
It's your money.
Spend it as you like.
For me, my car is my foot in the door.
If I can't go to work, I lose money.
It's like paying a little more for peace of mind.
I wonder who is repairing and driving the cars I have given away so far ？ w

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 16:54
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I still don't feel comfortable taking it to Latino or Korean town factories near LA. Instead of thinking
it can be a plus if you think about it because of the large population and competition.

• 人それぞれ
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 17:02
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I have a simple question, but don't you think the aftermarket is like used products or some kind of backroom deal ？ The aftermarket is the market after the product is sold. In other words, the repair department of a dealership is also a part of the aftermarket.

＞ That's why we give our cars away after 5-6 years.

I think that's good. If you can afford it, that would be ideal. It's always close to a new car. I'm not a rich man, so I'm a car guy who keeps one car for a long time. My current Toyota is 20 years old and has 170,000 miles on it. I take it to a private store and recently paid about 400 ＄ for a sensor replacement but no major repairs. I consider it more economical than giving it away in 5-6 years.

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 19:04
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To each his own

OEM is a genuine part made by Denso, for example, under contract with Toyota.
And you can't buy those OEM parts except from dealers.
The same Denso also sells parts in the aftermarket.
In that case, unlike OEM, the package and number are different.
You can still trust Denso and Hitachi, but the aftermarket is a bit more complicated.
Cheap aftermarket parts are made in large quantities, so there is no such thing as quality control.
Japanese performance aftermarket is a different story.
For example, HKS, TEIN, TRD, Apex, Rays, Mugen, etc.
But performance aftermarket parts are more expensive than stock.
By the way, I was a tuner when I was a student. w
Most private repair stores make their profit by buying the cheapest parts possible.
And when that car breaks down, customers come back to the same repair shop again because they think it is cheaper. I used to work for one of the manufacturers, so I can easily see that the same parts are completely different. Even the same sushi will be different at a restaurant that is particular about what they do and at a restaurant where some strange person is making the sushi.
It is similar to that.

And old cars can be driven for a long time as long as they are repaired.
Modern cars are hybrids or turbos.
Hybrids are battery life.
Battery replacement is not cheap.
Turbo cars will ruin the turbo bearings after about 70,000 miles.
Just replacing the turbo will cost about $ 3500.
So it will be impossible to drive a car for more than 10 years from now on.
Even if you replace the battery and turbo in a hybrid, other parts will break.
Now the new Thundra is a twin turbo V6, not a V8.
other 3 and 4 turbo's are the worst.
You can't even try to drive it for 10 years.
It will be repaired forever, so it's not worth it.
That's why I buy a new car every 5-6 years.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん2丁目
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 19:19
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I see, that everything used to be unbreakable, but now it is made to break.
As the world turns, so do products.
Televisions and refrigerators are expensive, though it is normal for them to run for 10 or 20 years.
I heard that the Honda ACCORD 1991 still runs for the lucky ones.

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 19:28
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Again, this is a personal opinion, but I love cars from the 70's to the 90's.
But no matter how much I love them, I don't want to tune them anymore
because cars are just a foot in the door for me now.
So the best car for me is one that I can drive long distances in and still feel safe.
Sometimes when I drive on a mountain pass, I want to go for a curve, but I don't want to.

• タコじゃだめ？
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 19:59
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＞ Cars these days are hybrids or turbos.


You are making assumptions. There are plenty of naturally aspirated cars out there. I guess only hybrid or turbo cars are available for high performance cars like the one you are buying, but no normal person would buy a v8 car unless they are an enthusiast or have a big family.

Thundra is Tundra ？ Taco is too low class for you.

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 20:25
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Mr. Octopus

You say that much for a little misspelling ？
Have more presence of mind. w

It is true that hybrid is increasing in recent cars.
Both Toyota and Honda are turning V6s into 4-cylinder turbos.
Camry is still the only V6 sedan.
Nissan doesn't seem to make Maxima either.
The new Crown is only a 4-cylinder turbo or a 4-cylinder hybrid.
The next Camry will be too.
By the way, the new Lexus RX is also 4-cylinder turbo.
The new Land Cruiser 250 that premiered recently is also a four-cylinder turbo.
Times have changed without your knowledge.

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 20:45
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Octopus

You don't have to be red like a boiled octopus, please try harder and give more knowledge.
I am just writing the truth.
I am writing this in the hope that I can be of some help in this small Nikkei community. By the way, I like to eat octopus as sashimi.

• Q
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 20:46
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Does 4-cylinder mean 4-cylinder ？ because it also said 3-cylinder. As far as I know, there are no 3-cylinder cars. Maybe I just don't know.

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 20:58
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Mr. Q

Yes, that is correct.
From now on, Toyota will release more and more 3-cylinder turbochargers.
The new GR Corolla and GR Yaris are 3 turbo.
The recently premiered Lexus LBX is also 3 turbo.
Luxury cars also have 3-cylinder.
Three-cylinder engines are unbalanced.
I never want to buy one.

• Q
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 21:07
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I looked it up and it's true ！ It's a 3 cylinder!
When did you know,

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 21:19
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Other manufacturers are starting to make 3-cylinders.
The V8 has become a V6 turbo, the V6 has become a 4-cylinder turbo, and the 4-cylinder has become a 3-cylinder turbo.
If you increase the boost of the turbo in a small engine, the exhaust power goes up, but it puts a tremendous burden on the engine.
That's why they don't last as long.
Nowadays cars have a lot of parts, and they are getting heavier.
Manufacturers are trying various ways to use plastic to make the parts lighter.
But with a small engine, the car is too heavy and there is a limit.

• OEM
• 2023/08/20 (Sun) 21:29
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Toyota Motor Corporation is building cars on a platform called TNGA to cut costs.
This TNGA-B platform is only for FWD and 3-cylinder engines.
Other automakers are also building cars on global platforms.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_New_Global_Architecture

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 07:57
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I think EV cars will become more important in the future than gasoline-powered cars.

• 通りすがり
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 08:45
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＞ Turbocharged cars will lose their turbo bearings after about 70,000 miles. Increasing the boost of the turbo on a small engine will increase the exhaust power, but it will put a tremendous strain on the engine. That's why they don't last as long. That was in the past, and there seems to be no problem with the modern fuel-saving downsizing turbo. However, since the number of parts increases, the probability of failure increases by that amount.

• ガセネタ太郎
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 09:03
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Toyota's three-cylinder engine is Yamaha, not Toyota.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 09:54
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Passing by

you are ignorant. I can see you have no knowledge.
Most of the old turbo cars had 0.5 bar of boost.
Modern turbo cars have 1.5 to 2.0 bar.
This means that a lot of boost is required for the engine.

Let me explain it more simply.
For example, it is the same as putting 30 kg on your back and giving you an energy drink and asking you to move as you do every day.
For a short time, you may be fine, but you can't do it forever.
Did you understand ？ w


Taro Gazeneta

Yes, Yamaha has a contract with Toyota to make various engines as OEM.
It is OEM, so it is Toyota brand.
Most performance engines are made by Yamaha.
Incidentally, Aisin also makes transmissions for various manufacturers as OEM.
Even Brembo does.
I can't name all the trade-in companies.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 10:19
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Well, do what you want. I'm just writing to help this Nikkei community in any way I can. If I share information here, I'll just get ah-ha's from ignorant people. If I explain it to someone who has no knowledge, they won't get it.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 10:24
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Gazebo,

please go to college and study Law's of physics.
I wonder if you can understand it. w
At least an Engineer major can understand this much.
Force induction gives more power, but it doesn't last as long.

• プリンスれいら
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 10:51
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Dear OEM
Not related to repairs, but do you have any recommendations for buying a new or used car ？
My current car is Year 2005, AUDI A4 QUATTRO 3.2 46,700MILES Computer related light and after fixing it, I get another different code. I'm having a hard time.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 13:56
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Prince Reira

I only buy new cars, so I don't know what to recommend for a used car. For me, a 6 cylinder car would be just fine.
It has power and the gas mileage is not that bad. but new cars these days have fewer 6 cylinders.
However, if fuel economy is your only concern, a four-cylinder car is a good choice. If you are looking for a used car, the engine and mileage are important, but a car with a body that has not been in an accident is better.
If the car has been in an accident, you don't know what kind of repairs were done, and if the frame is bent, it's likely to be fatal.
A few years ago I was in a car accident and my car was wrecked.
Luckily the insurance company scrapped the car and I was happy to reverse it.
I am relieved that I can buy a new car with that money instead of having to repair and drive the car that was involved in the accident.

Also, with a 2005 Audi, it's OBD2, so the trouble code should somehow tell you what area is the problem. I haven't had my car repaired in the last 20 years.

• プリンスれいら
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 15:08
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I too would like a 6 cylinder car, but I have a headache because there are no cars that suit me.
By the way, American car OR JAPANESE CAR?
Thanks for the information.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 15:29
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It is your choice.
Different people have different tastes.
Some people like coupes, some like SUVs.
Unfortunately, it's not my car, so I can't say.
Sorry.

• ガセネタ太郎
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 15:55
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The insurance company doesn't decide whether to scrap the car
it's up to the repairman's estimate （ lol ） you're clueless.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 16:01
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108 It would be faster to go directly to the AUDI dealer service than to ask here.
You can also ask them why you are getting a different code and they can tell you the cause.

• プリンスれいら
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 16:32
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AUDI 2005 A4 3.2 QUATTRO 255HP WARNING CODE is a code indicating that a very small leak has been detected in the evaporative emission control system.1 This code can occur if the gas cap is loose or if there is damage to the purge valve or hose.2 The code can also occur if the gas cap is loose or if the gas cap is damaged. The cost to repair this code depends on the cause, but generally costs less than $200.1 However, it may be necessary to use a professional smoke machine to locate the leak.3
What you do here is your business. ？ seriously
verbal harassment KEEP YOUR BIG MOUTH TO YOURSELF. I'll go right now if you pay for it.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 16:38
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Ahhhh. Everyone is stressed out. Your blood pressure will rise and you will die prematurely.
Let's calm down.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 17:05
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No, no.
Absolutely not ！
No means no ！
I know what no means ？
No means no!

• 団塊のとっつぁん
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 17:09
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Arr, it's a difficult and rare confusion.
The point is, Toyota doesn't develop engines, so to buy a 6-cylinder, drive an AUDI A4
and go to college to study Law's of physic.
Or else you will get into a car accident, your car will be wrecked, your blood pressure will rise, and you will die prematurely.
And, if I may ？
"Showa Ototsan", please explain it in a way that a baby boomer monkey can understand it.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 17:18
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Boomer Totsan

best ！ w
probably the best answer here.
Well done. crackle

• 昭和のおとっつぁん2丁目
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 17:19
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Where the 1st and 2nd Japanese generation built up, the people who came after the 1970's are the moguls.
A demonstration group of Japanese university students ruined it, and those young people are now in their late 70's. Japanese don't like us, young people don't come to Bibi and don't know us. They usually call Taiwanese people "those sarus". Whites are hairy sugar people
here it's monkeys and dogs.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 17:50
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Nikkei will live in an English-speaking society, while Japanese will live in a Japanese-speaking society.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 18:03
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Hahaha. It's very funny. Prince Reira knows a lot about cars there, but he goes out of his way to ask me what I recommend.
And when I suggested a 6-cylinder, he asked me if I wanted an American or Japanese car.
Someone who knows so much about cars and drives an Audi A4 Quattro doesn't ask me about an American car. LOL
And then he gets pissed off at the Showa Otto's response, ＄ and complains about the repair cost, which is only about 200.
If you can buy an Audi A4, $ 200 is just pennies. LOL
You should be more relaxed.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 18:30
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The car is your footstool.
You are free to go where you want.
So if you are complaining about the cost of repairs, take the Metro bus ！
No gas, no repairs, no insurance.
You can save a lot of money by taking the bus.
Save your money and buy a luxury car. LOL!

• REILA AUDI A4
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 18:52
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I don't know what's so funny, but you should have more room in your heart.
I can't afford it, so I asked him about it because he had a more decent reply than other Toby's.
I'm disappointed that it's just like the Showa period
I couldn't pass the SMOG TEST and was debating whether to sell or buy I passed and the matter is now settled. I don't know much about cars, but I've had an ACURA 2.5 to AUDI A4 6 CYLINDER 3.2
255HP ENGINE LIGHT WARNING that cost me $800 but now it's gone because all the codes are different, but I passed the American car. I'm the type of person who can't trust people, so I guess I won't be able to trust them in the future.

• 人それぞれ
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 18:53
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New Cars ・ I refer to Consumer Report when buying a car, regardless of whether it's used.
（ $39 per year ）

The ratings here are very reliable.
What's great is that you can see at a glance the repair history for the past 10 years by car model and by item. This statistic is highly reliable and cannot be seen on other car sites.
There is no difference in the first 3 years. After that, many things start to break down, as OEM said.

Toyota is still great. Corolla and Camry are amazing. 5 even after 10 years. Honda is about 4 ？ Other Japanese cars are about 3.5. American cars are 3 at best, 2 or even 1. German cars are not as reliable as they once were.

https://www.consumerreports.org/sem/?EXTKEY=SG72CR0&ds_rl=1265560&ds_rl=1247084&ds_rl=1247078&gclid=CjwKCAjwloynBhBbEiwAGY25dNA5H_5amrjd7uarYFC50HoBRvDMCgy_j8Bp6PgpM_WdJRcPoZAZMhoCp2oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It can be used for home appliances.

• 通りすがり
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 19:06
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＞ You are ignorant. I can see that you have no knowledge. I take your point. So you are saying that even Toyota and Honda are introducing more and more cars that don't last long, which is troubling.
Both companies' early cars with downsizing turbo are now 6 ～ 7 years old, so it is inevitable that they will start to have troubles, and those who own them might want to sell them as soon as possible.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 19:28
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REIRA AUDI A4

Many people pull people's legs here.
So even if I write a serious message, there are many people who say tbc.
If you are in serious trouble, I will answer you seriously. Basically, I am not good at Europeans.
They perform well but are fragile.
my brother likes Mercedes Benz but he is always fixing them.
AMG and M series are the best cars.
But you have to have money to throw away to drive these cars.
I used to spend quite a bit of money on cars until I was in my early 20s as well. But one day I realized.
I spent all that money on cars and nothing on anything else.
Now it's different.
I save money and live a balanced life.

If you buy a used European car, your money just goes away.
I recommend you to buy a Japanese car after repairing and selling it quickly.
Whether it is a 4 or 6 cylinder, if it is N/A, it will last a long time.
If it breaks, it is easy to repair and the repair cost is not so expensive.
And RWD is a bit more expensive, but unlike FWD, there is no CV Joint repair fee.
I personally like RWD cars.
Subaru, Lexus and Infiniti have RWD or AWD cars.
Good luck buying a car that won't break down.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 20:00
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Passing by

There is a great reason for this.
It would take a long time to explain here, so I'll try to make it as short as possible.
It's because the EU and US governments have made tougher laws for automakers.
They put pressure on them to get more fuel economy every year.
So they make the engines smaller to get better fuel economy, and then when they need more power, they use turbos to increase the horsepower. Turbo cars perform better.
But turbo bearings are ruined by hundreds of degrees of heat.
And the boost puts a lot of strain on the engine.
Think about it, you're making 6 cylinders of power on 4 cylinders.
Cars for racing are not built to last.
You just have to win the race.
But a turbo in a normal car is a recipe for trouble.
Car makers are under pressure from the government to be creative.
But the manufacturers are in the business of making and selling new cars, so it doesn't matter if that car is not drivable 10 years from now. From now on, cars will be disposable like electrical appliances.
Also, electric cars are the same, but there is a limit to how much you can charge them with 200 Amp in a normal house.
Unless the infrastructure gets better soon, the problem will not be solved.

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 20:03
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Read this.
He says it sounds near impossible.

https://www.autoweek.com/news/a44689880/new-federal-emissions-mpg-cafe-rules/

• 無知ですみません
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 23:03
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＞ Unlike FWD, there is no repair cost for CV Joint.

Aside from CV boot, does CV Joint break that often ？ Can I ignore the possibility of differential breaking in RWD ？ And should I avoid stick cars even though I feel they are already almost eliminated ？

• OEM
• 2023/08/21 (Mon) 23:37
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Sorry for my ignorance Mr.

CV boot is easy to tear because it doesn't just turn, it bends from side to side.
If you replace the CV boot right away, you don't have to replace the CV joint.
There is a lot of grease in the CV boot.
If that grease is blown away by circular force, the CV joint will break.
In that case, the CV joint will be replaced.
Parts are not so expensive.
But the raver is expensive.
And aftermarket CV boot tears easily.
You should definitely buy genuine OEM for this one.
If you skimp on price here, you will have to repair it again.

Even with RWD, the differential will break if you drive recklessly.
If you drive normally, there is no problem.
CV joints are prone to breakage even when driven normally.

Whether you drive a manual or an automatic is a personal choice.
However, the repair cost is cheaper with a manual.
I am not a repairman, so please don't ask me this question.

• OK
• 2023/08/22 (Tue) 09:10
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But Mr. OEM is a changeoverist, so it's OK if the car breaks down in 3 years ？.

• REILA 　311
• 2023/08/22 (Tue) 11:39
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You write about OEM and so on as if you are a professional, but don't trust them, they will hurt you.
No warranty.
Original Equipment Manufacturer is a handle that anyone would trust. I am not a repairman, so don't ask me this question. So he writes.

• OEM
• 2023/08/22 (Tue) 14:48
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OK Mr.

Yes, I am buying a new car and if it breaks it will be repaired with warranties.
So, I've never had one break in 3 years, but if it does, I'm fine with it. And I often hear from people I know about the used car issue, but I want to hear as little as possible. I'm not a repairman. I don't want to make other people's problems my problems.

• REILA 　311
• 2023/08/22 (Tue) 17:05
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Japanese cars don't last as long as they used to because they are produced in foreign countries, and Subaru would be
foreign except for two models. swich to tesla

• OEM
• 2023/08/23 (Wed) 08:49
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REILA 311

Most Japanese cars sold in North America are produced in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Some models are only sold in North America.
BMW and Mercedes Benz are both produced in the US.
Even Tesla is produced in China.
Even cars produced in Japan, 9X% of the parts are made in Japan, the rest are in other countries.
A little bit of quality can't be helped. Nothing in this world is perfect.
What is important is which company makes the parts.
In the past, Toyota's Avalon used parts from AC Delco.
It was the worst.
Now even American cars use Denso, Aisin, Hella, Brembo.
By the way, even Takata, which had the world market share, went bankrupt after 67 million airbag leakage cols.
Now is the era of Global Manufacturing.
The famous Apple is a fabless company.
We have trade-in companies in China and India producing our products.
Times have changed.
Even if you are not familiar with engineering, if you were a respectable member of society, you would know about the world's economy ？.

• OEM
• 2023/08/23 (Wed) 09:43
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New record.

https://www.engadget.com/india-is-the-first-country-to-land-at-the-moons-south-pole-133322596.html

• OEM
• 2023/08/23 (Wed) 10:04
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In case you don't know what a fabless company is, read this.
People who have worked for manufacturers know what it means, but the general public is not familiar with the term.

https://products.sint.co.jp/grandit/blog/fabless

• 底辺社会人
• 2023/08/23 (Wed) 11:31
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＞ We have Chinese and Indian subcontractors producing.

Subcontractors, yes.

• OEM
• 2023/08/23 (Wed) 11:44
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Mr. Bottom-feeder

Thank you. Yes, it is a subcontracting company. Living in the U.S. makes me speak strange Japanese.

• メカニック
• 2023/09/04 (Mon) 12:39
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I used to be a mechanic in the South Bay
I know some of the ins and outs of other vendors
All stores are told to replace parts that don't need to be changed to make a sale because of customer concerns.
Also, the labor rate changes a little depending on the city
The market rate is $ 100-120/hour
I have not heard good things about Japanese children's auto
I do not know personally, but I have heard many strange things from customers. The only way to find a decent place is to book for a week or two, because if you can get a reservation right away, you'll wonder why you're not busy ？.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん。
• 2023/09/04 (Mon) 18:36
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Mechanic
Thank you for your valuable information.

• うんうん
• 2023/09/04 (Mon) 19:38
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＞ I'm like ？ why is there so much free time in a restaurant that gets booked right away

it's like being a dentist.