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Here I was thinking that the electrodes in my car's fuel tank were the problem:
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Turns out that it'd been sitting for a bit too long...

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...that's not rust, that's extremely old fuel that's turned to varnish. that's at least $150 that's going to have to go towards my car.

 

  1. ARikozuM

    ARikozuM

    That sucks... Time to go electric? 

  2. Dabombinable

    Dabombinable

    Not with this car. Its a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, and not worth the cost or effort. My mum's Vauxhall from the 70's however will probably end up being electric (battery or hydrogen fuel cell). Its lightweight (despite its construction), has ample space in the boot + engine bay, and would be far cheaper to convert.

  3. ARikozuM

    ARikozuM

    I meant getting a new car... I had no idea that cars could be converted though. Food for thought for myself. 

  4. Dabombinable

    Dabombinable

    I straight up couldn't afford any new car. As it is all that it needs after the issues involving the fuel tank get sorted is some new seat belts (supposed to replace them every 10 years), new brake pads+clutch, and the rear windows fixed (they barely wind down).

    Plus its going to be the car my siblings end up learning in 3-4 years from now, because by then I should be able to afford a newer car myself. And its perfect for learning in since it has a manual gearbox and has a full repair & service manual.

  5. Jtalk4456

    Jtalk4456

    ouch

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