Car problem
2029
REMINDER
2 / 28 NYS Parking Permit for Persons with Severe Disabilities expired
2028 REMINDER
Before inspection, check windshield wiper.
Remind Terri Chu to change car battery.
2027
REMINDER
Before inspection, check windshield wiper.
renew car registration
2026
REMINDER
Before inspection, check windshield wiper.
2025 REMINDER
Before
inspection, check windshield wiper.
car inspection 8/2025
renew car registration 12/2025
2024 REMINDER
How to get back $150 credit? On 8/1/0/2024, I get back $85 cash.
2024 8 24 Sat
First car wash.
Autocare Network car wash - from 8/3/2024 to 2/3/2025
2024
8 3 Sat
Buy 2024 Toyota LE FWD (no AWD for non-hybrid LE)
Hillside Toyota Service & Parts Facility -101-10 Van Wyck Expy South
Richmond Hill, NY 11419
1. Autocare Network car wash - free "FULL SERVICE" every month for 6
months
(877)
365-WASH (9274) | info@autocarenetwork.com
2. One-dollar NYS inspection for 2? years
3. Oil change?
4. Key replacement - SafeRide Motor Club, Inc.: membership #:
50W5417675. Plan/Effective Date: 7/31/2024. Standard Coverage for 12
months.
5. Super Polysteel EXTERIOR PAINTED SURFACE PROTECTION AND CARPET, FABRIC,
VINYL, LEATHER LIMITED WARRANTY - ends one year from 7/31/2024.
6. LoJack 2 years
Waiting from mail: 1. Title of the new car. 2. Official registration
certificate (now it is the temporary one on my car)
TODO: 1. Update EzPass 2. Print new GEICO insurance certificate 3. NOT
DONE: Notify building management that now the new car occupies the
parking lot.
Spec of the car:
gas tank size - 13.2 gallon
2-liter 4-cylinder engine - It gets 32 miles per gallon in the city and
41 miles per gallon on the highway.
Range in miles (city/hwy) - 422.4/541.2 mi. So I can say that with a
full tank of gasoline, my car can run 6-8 hr for long-distance travel.
2024
5 29 Wed
Union Tpke Mobil & Service Station (@164 St.) - cost $378.23,
including: flush the coolant system, etc. But the shield is never
replaced. I was promised to have $150 credit for the next purchase. On
8/1/0/2024, I get back $85 cash.
2024 5 25 Sat
On the way to Sterling Forest State Park, a piece of metal falls off from
the car. Heat Shield between Gas Tank & Exhaust?
Like this for Camry? link
[A Heat reflective barrier to prevent items from coming in contact with
the hot Exhaust Manifold.]
2024
2 24 Sat
Car wash ($18) after 10+ years
2024
2 9 Fri
Get building parking lot #13 (fee: $100/mo)
2024
1 27 Sat
Change driver side headlight bulb $25 at 力天汽車.
2023 12 2 Sat
Car inspection and engine oil change. No windshield wiper replaced.
2023 1 28
Terri Chu buys a new battery for his car.
2022
Defensive Driving Course - http://www.safetyserve.com/geicony should take it late FEB or later (anytime before 6/2022). Or too boring so skip. Decision: I skip.
2022 12 3 Sat
Car inspection and engine oil change. Front right tire is replaced. Windshield wiper is replaced (expensive $70) because the old pair is not passed.
2022 10 3 Mon
Sun I discovered the left front tire is completely flat. I bought an electric air compressor to inflate to nearly 30psi. Then Mon morning it decreases to 25psi. I bring to Nor-Meadow. It is replaced with a new tire, costing $125+tax. Note: only left front tire is replaced.
2022 9 17 Sat
Car Shifter has no problem in the morning. I bring to 力天. They say they cannot check and do anything if it is working. If it is the STOP SWITCH LAMP problem, parts + labor is $120.
2022 9 16 Fri
Shifter is locked at P (parking) position. Tomorrow I shall bring to 力天 for fix.
2021 12 11 Sat
(shock) strut assembly: part of the suspension system. Strut Assemblies
include a new strut, coil spring, strut mount as well as a protection
boot, jounce bumper and spring insulators. Nor-Meadow Service suggests to
replace.
Including engine oil change and inspection, $840.
2021 07 17 Sat
Change passenger side headlight bulb $16 at 力天汽車.
2020 10 05 Mon
Brake/Shifter problem - Shifter is locked at P (parking) position - fixed by ~$250.
2019 REMINDER
Recommend: flush the coolant system
Compulsory: replace the malfunctioned brake light sensor
Defensive Driving Course - http://www.safetyserve.com/geicony taken in FEB
2019 12 07 Sat
Car inspection. Oil change. Exhaust Hanger (Muffler Strap). End up replacing the whole muffler. Replace car suspension. Replace Windshield Wiper Blades. Quote: totally $1,200+, estimated to take 4+ hours.
Note:
Fix a Broken Exhaust Hanger (Muffler Strap) on Your Car
Car Suspension Cost - The three main components of a suspension system are springs, dampers/shock absorbers and anti-sway bars.
2019 11 02 Sat
Replace alternator [When an engine is running, the alternator charges the battery and supplies additional electric power for the vehicle electrical systems]. $320 (if cash) + 8.875% because charging credit card. And they said I have 6 month warranty.
力天汽車 718 463 8833 46-08 Kissena Blvd 11355 Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm Andrew Loo
Note: “If you see the battery light on, it’s really important to get it addressed,” he says. “If the headlights are dimming, it’s important to get a charging system test.”
More: https://www.angieslist.com/articles/signs-you-need-replace-your-alternator.htm
2019 04 06 Sat
Replace the whole brake system + brake fluid ($1,400). Symptoms: experience brake drag after driving some distance.
https://www.freeasestudyguides.com/brakes-dragging.html
2019 03 17 Sun
bad brake line(s)
https://www.cbac.com/media-center/blog/2013/may/brake-lines-what-they-do-and-how-to-service-them/
"Your brake lines should last the life of your car. However, debris or rough driving could cause cracks or holes in the lines."
To replace brake lines:
1. Remove the old brake line
2. Carefully align the connection together for the new line. Once it’s in
place, tighten the connection with your wrench.
3. Finally, add new brake fluid to the system.
Your Brake Fluid is LowThe second most common reason for causing a brake light on your dash is if your brake fluid is low. There is a sensor that is inside the brake master cylinder that can tell when the fluid gets low. This sensor will illuminate the brake warning light to let the driver know that the brake system needs attention asap. If it gets too low then that means that there is most likely a leak in your braking system and all the brake fluid will eventually leak out. If all of the brake fluid leaks out, then your brakes will no longer work. src |
2018 12 15 Sat
Passed Inspection without any problem. My car is still in good condition.
2018 12 08 Sat
Changed Diehard battery at SEARS
2018 12 07 Fri
Battery dead after 4-week staying at Daniel's private street (for my Hong Kong trip). Weather is cold and Daniel did not start the car during the period.
So I plan to get battery change at SEARS.
View directions from 149-05 79th Ave to 1840 131st St, Flushing, NY 11356 (SEARS Auto Center) in Google Maps. [10/2022 status: Permanently Closed]
2017 12 16
At union turnpike/164 St.: Radiator Flush (flush the coolant system) =
antifreeze flush, I think.
Recommendation: drain and refill your radiator with quality antifreeze at least every other year. So next time is 2019.
2016 12 25
Muffler fall off because of rusty bolt
2016 12 10
Replace two front tires
Mechanics recommendation:
1:soon need - Front brake pads and rotors
2:radiator hoses and coolant
2016 10 15
Door handle
2016 09 04
Service air conditioner. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134.
2015 12 05
At union turnpike/main st: antifreeze flush
2014 12 14
serpentine belt cracked. Remove and installed new.
2014 10 25
Problem: Brake Signal Light not turn off
Brake shoes : rear brake pads
Rear brake drum
Rear brake Wheel cylinder RR & LR
Brake cleaner & fluid
Desc.: after examine rear brake wheel cylinder, found leaking.
2014 08 09
Replace RR tire because of flattened tire on the road. The TIRE DATE CODE
indicates that the year the tire was made is 2012. The TIRE DATE CODE of
LR is XX03, made in year 2003?
Note: A tire should be replaced if it is approaching 6 to 10 years old,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. src:
https://www.capitalone.com/cars/learn/managing-your-money-wisely/when-is-a-car-too-old-to-drive/1384
2013 12 21
At union turnpike/main st: Wiper blades
Antifreeze flush
Transmission drain and refill.
2013 12 07
Sear: diehard battery
2012 12 15
At union turnpike/main st: Wiper
blades
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Car Insurance
<1> Liberty Mutual
- PEF member discount? Yes: https://www.buymbp.com/insurance/liberty-mutual
- CONS / It does not provide 24-hour customer support. However, you can acquire emergency assistance or file a claim at any time.
- Another program that more companies are offering is a discounted premium based on your driving habits. Liberty Mutual has the RightTrack program. You get an automatic 5 percent discount for signing up and installing a monitoring device in your car for 90 days. It tracks driving habits like braking and speeding. During that time, you can log into the system and see how you are doing. At the end of the trial, your habits are analyzed, and you can earn up to a 30 percent discount on your insurance.
- Review
https://www.mta.org.nz/radiatorgo/motoring-tips/car-battery-care-and-life-expectancy/
Willets Pt Junk Yard
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Corona
Google "car junk yard stores near Flushing"
DieHard 71219 6/12V Shelf Smart Battery Charger and 2A Maintainer - amazon.com: & FREE Shipping.
Note:
(1) https://itstillruns.com/charge-car-battery-2224421.html
Take a good look at the battery charger it will have a very simple panel on the front of it for you to 'Set' the voltage and amperage for your car. The time or speed of Charging the car can be accomplished in a couple of ways. If there is no time constraints you can charge the car overnight. (this would be the best way to get a complete charge) If you are in need of getting your car charged more quickly than overnight that can be done too. *Remember do not plug the charger on until all cables and cords are selected and attached properly! The Panel on the Charger (there will be a switch here too) will say > 6 volt, 12 volt, 12 volt < across the top! You are charging a car battery, so you do need 12 volts only! But you need to distinguish the amperage you want to use and that is read under the 2- 12 volt choices on the panel you are reading. The choices for 12 volt charging are usually 2 amps and 10 amps. Overnight charging will always use the 2 Amp selection! The battery will be charging for 8 or more hours and using the 10 amps charge might overcharge the battery, causing damage to the battery and a possible electrical fire. So don't be afraid, just use the 2 amp selection switch for overnight. If you are in a hurry you can use the 10 amp position (under the 12 volt heading) and you will only need about 2-4 hours to complete the battery charging! It might not be as thorough as leaving it overnight, but it will definitely charge your battery and start your car!
(2) How Much Does a Car Battery Charger Cost?
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