Element

[Laconian]

Just think of it as an exfoliating scrub for your cylinders.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Just think of it as an exfoliating scrub for your cylinders.

Dude, I need Z-Max™ and Restore® and Slick-50© before everthig asplode.

[MrH]

Yassssss.  You're following my path in automotive purchases.  Next comes a korean boat.  Then a 4Runner.

[giant_mtb]

Element engine is a bit quieter now that I INSTALLED AN AIR FILTER.
Jesus fucking christ on a stick. Who the fuck takes an air filter out of an engine and closes it back up like it's optional? I also can't believe I waited 6000 miles before I checked the filter. Fuck me. I'm selling this thing.

And I was surprised when I found Tacoma didn't have a cabin air filter...

[ifcar]

Yassssss.  You're following my path in automotive purchases.  Next comes a korean boat.  Then a 4Runner.

This is a good path because it will eventually lead to Miata.

[Madman]

NO AIR FILTER waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

I've known a few guys who were either too lazy or too cheap to replace the air filter and just said "screw it."

Then again, these were the same guys who drove around with no exhaust system and had V8 engines running on seven cylinders.

[Eye of the Tiger]

And I was surprised when I found Tacoma didn't have a cabin air filter...

Cabin air filters are actually optional in some cases. If you don't get the option package, the factory will simply not put one in the slot.
I haven't checked my cabin air filter. I bet it's brand new.

[giant_mtb]

Cabin air filters are actually optional in some cases. If you don't get the option package, the factory will simply not put one in the slot.
I haven't checked my cabin air filter. I bet it's brand new.

I just feel bad for the poor fan being subjected to all the dirt.  I feel like I should take it apart and clean it but fuck that.  Not in the winter.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I just feel bad for the poor fan being subjected to all the dirt.  I feel like I should take it apart and clean it but fuck that.  Not in the winter.

Oh, the poor fan.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Sunroof has leaked since I got this thing. I tried clearing the drains, but it didn't help. Fuck it. I sealed the whole thing up permanently, and foreverially with rubbery windshield adhesive. Shit will never leak, or open ever again.

[280Z Turbo]

Permanent Bologna sunroof tied up with rubbery rope.

[Laconian]

Permanent Bologna sunroof tied up with rubbery rope.

Delitized Elementachu with a bagel for a steering wheel and hoisin sauce for brake fluid, forever

[Eye of the Tiger]

Can I get a beer at this deli? I need a beer with my bagel. And a coffee. Then more beer. Forever.

[280Z Turbo]

No. Only condiments.

[Eye of the Tiger]

No. Only condiments.

Beer and coffee are the condiments of life.

[Eye of the Tiger]

CEL came on yesterday, then went away today. But this morning the power steering pump was squealing like a pig. It was also the coldest morning ever, in the low 20s. Maybe the same people who took my air filter, lug nuts and taillight bulb also put water in the power steering. It is right next to the coolant bottle.

This is the most problematic Honda out of the four that I've owned. I should sell it.

[Eye of the Tiger]

So, I checked the PS reservoir this morning. The fluid was bright green, with a milkshake consistency, and smelled like coolant. Fuck everything. I would be better off trading this in for a new Mirage.

[Cookie Monster]

WTF?! Coolant in the PS?!?!

[BimmerM3]

Can I get a beer at this deli? I need a beer with my bagel. And a coffee. Then more beer. Forever.

There's a deli/liquor store combo in Boulder. I don't know if they sell bagels or not though.

[shp4man]

So, I checked the PS reservoir this morning. The fluid was bright green, with a milkshake consistency, and smelled like coolant. Fuck everything. I would be better off trading this in for a new Mirage.

Does Honda run a power steering cooler in the radiator?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Does Honda run a power steering cooler in the radiator?

I don't think the PS is cooled on this thing.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Element had been my soule mode of transport for a few months. I am the unthusiast.

[Cookie Monster]

Wat.

Where the fuck have you been

[Eye of the Tiger]

Wat.

Where the fuck have you been

Element broke down deep in the woods. I had to survive off my wit and charming good looks for an inordinate length of time.

[shp4man]

Element broke down deep in the woods. I had to survive off my wit and charming good looks for an inordinate length of time.

What's this alive/mechanic thing? Are you now an official wrench turner? 

[Eye of the Tiger]

What's this alive/mechanic thing? Are you now an official wrench turner? 

Official. I generally swap motors and transmissions into vehicles bought at auction and get them running to be resold at various dealers. Good pay, low pressure, flexible hours, interesting work, got my own bay with a lift, and my boss takes me out to lunch erry day.

[shp4man]

Official. I generally swap motors and transmissions into vehicles bought at auction and get them running to be resold at various dealers. Good pay, low pressure, flexible hours, interesting work, got my own bay with a lift, and my boss takes me out to lunch erry day.

Got a Snap-On account yet?  I try to avoid them myself.

[CaminoRacer]

Got a Snap-On account yet?  I try to avoid them myself.

Ebay has a lot of used snap-on tools for cheap(ish). Given the transferable lifetime warranty, that's the way to go.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Got a Snap-On account yet?  I try to avoid them myself.

I don't buy anything from tool trucks. I don't need to wait a week to replace a broken tool.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I got some intel about an Element showing up at a local junkyard. I checked it out today, and it was already mostly stripped. However, I did manage to grab a matching alloy wheel for $22. Now I have a full size spare. So exciting.