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Howdy Folks,
28 year old living here in Dallas, Texas and new owner of a 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5s! I've actually have never owned my own car, believe it or not, but I'm excited to learn as much as I can.
I certainly want to trick it out eventually, but it'll be a little a time, but I'm anxious...I see quite a bit of folks pictures and I think I can get tons of great tips from you guys.
What I'm here for...
My car has 124,000 miles and was owned by a young man in Houston, Texas. I'm pretty confident thinking that it wasn't maintained as best as it could, but I want to be able to keep it a very long time if I can. It's had an oil change and was told (by a dealership) that I need a drive belt and filter when they did the oil change. I did the air filter for $10 myself, quite surprised w/ how easy it was. I'll probably get the belt done this week. The check engine light is on and was told by AutoZone w/ the codes that popped up that it needs electrical work. So nervous about the possible cost
If any of you are in the Dallas area and can suggest a mechanic in the area, it would be greatly appreciated. I don't necessarily need cheap, but I don't want to pay dealership prices...but then again, thinking I could get a peace of mind by just taking it to one. It will just take me a long time due to budget constraints.
One other concern is there is this engine rattle that's more prominent in cold weather and low speeds. I can feel the acceleration during low speeds being a bit jumpy too. After doing some googling, I think it may be heat shields, I'll see what the dealership has to say...unless any of you have any suggestions!
I really would like the rattling gone and then maybe some struts/shocks or something, the ride is a bit rough (tire maintenance light is on as well).
Ok, feel like I've given too much to this just being an introduction, can't wait to get my feet wet!
28 year old living here in Dallas, Texas and new owner of a 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5s! I've actually have never owned my own car, believe it or not, but I'm excited to learn as much as I can.
I certainly want to trick it out eventually, but it'll be a little a time, but I'm anxious...I see quite a bit of folks pictures and I think I can get tons of great tips from you guys.
What I'm here for...
My car has 124,000 miles and was owned by a young man in Houston, Texas. I'm pretty confident thinking that it wasn't maintained as best as it could, but I want to be able to keep it a very long time if I can. It's had an oil change and was told (by a dealership) that I need a drive belt and filter when they did the oil change. I did the air filter for $10 myself, quite surprised w/ how easy it was. I'll probably get the belt done this week. The check engine light is on and was told by AutoZone w/ the codes that popped up that it needs electrical work. So nervous about the possible cost
If any of you are in the Dallas area and can suggest a mechanic in the area, it would be greatly appreciated. I don't necessarily need cheap, but I don't want to pay dealership prices...but then again, thinking I could get a peace of mind by just taking it to one. It will just take me a long time due to budget constraints.
One other concern is there is this engine rattle that's more prominent in cold weather and low speeds. I can feel the acceleration during low speeds being a bit jumpy too. After doing some googling, I think it may be heat shields, I'll see what the dealership has to say...unless any of you have any suggestions!
I really would like the rattling gone and then maybe some struts/shocks or something, the ride is a bit rough (tire maintenance light is on as well).
Ok, feel like I've given too much to this just being an introduction, can't wait to get my feet wet!
