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This content creator, Walton TV, posted a video<\/a> sharing how this driver only wanted to get an oil change, but that\u2019s not the only maintenance their car needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Facebook post went viral, generating 1.5 million views as of this writing.<\/p>\n Commenters agreed with the mechanic about the absurdity of the car\u2019s condition and even found some humor in the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the post, the mechanic says the driver only requested to have an oil change when serious issues were present under the car. The mechanic shows the problems that need to be addressed, and they\u2019re not pretty.\u00a0<\/p>\n To begin, the mechanic reveals how the car needs new tires, a transmission mount, a transmission, and a repair on a pipe with a hole.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t need new tires. I don\u2019t need a new transmission mount. I don\u2019t need a new transmission. We can just put some J-B Weld on those,\u201d the mechanic says, mocking the customer’s opinion.\u00a0<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to be an expert to see that the car was in poor condition and should not be on the road. Viewers, including some mechanics, found the car\u2019s state baffling.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWhy would you bother with an oil change at this point?\u201d one commenter asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWith some cars I\u2019m like how did you get here?\u201d another mechanic wonders.<\/p>\n \u201cSame person swears that it is the most reliable car they have owned,\u201d a third shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n Some viewers found this situation hilarious and sarcastically played the role of the customer.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBro, just do the oil change . It\u2019s really not that hard,\u201d one commenter said.<\/p>\n \u201cDo the oil change and put my car down now,\u201d another commented.<\/p>\n \u201cAlways trying to upsell things you don\u2019t even need,\u201d a third shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n Driving on worn-down tires can be dangerous and even expensive. Expect decreased fuel economy, a decline in handling, reduced traction, and generally bumpy or uncomfortable driving, AAA<\/a> reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n Seeing the following signs is an indication that new tires are needed. Look for the signs of shallow tread depth, uneven wear, bad vibrations, sidewall cracks, and tire bubbles or bulges.<\/p>\n Tires should be replaced once the tread depth reaches 4\/32nds of an inch. Below this mark, stopping distances have already begun to deteriorate significantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n To check tread depth, use the quarter trick<\/a>. To do this trick, insert a quarter into the tire tread upside down, with Washington\u2019s head going in first. If the top of George\u2019s head is covered by the tread, your tires are okay. If the top of his head is visible at any point around the tire, you need new tires. It\u2019s best to put the quarter in multiple points on each tire to ensure nothing is missed.<\/p>\n Tire rotations prevent uneven wear. To perform a tire rotation means periodically changing the position of each of the tires on your vehicle.\u00a0Rotating your tires extends the tire’s life and avoids uneven wear patterns. Bridgestone Tire<\/a> suggests following the manufacturer\u2019s tire rotation schedule or rotating every 5,000 miles.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rumbles under the driver\u2019s seat mean there’s an imbalance between tires. Additionally, vibrations from the steering wheel can mean misalignment or a suspension issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n This occurs when the tire rubber breaks down and leads to cracks on the sides of your tires. This typically occurs in harsh weather conditions and after high UV exposure.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is caused by high-impact damage when driving. Usually, there isn\u2019t a fix, and the tire needs to be replaced.\u00a0<\/p>\n The transmission mount keeps the transmission safe and secure underneath the hood, Pep Boys<\/a> reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to Car Parts<\/a>, the top symptoms of a bad transmission are abnormal noises, excessive vibration, and excessive transmission movement. If any of these are taking place in your car, it may be time to look into getting a new transmission mount.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cost for replacement can range from $200-800, not including labor.\u00a0<\/p>\n Transmission components are always mounted straight on the engine and the attached belt and gear system. This converts the combustion power produced by the engine into physical momentum. A transmission, also known as a gearbox, changes gears depending on speed and accelerator input so that the engine’s revolutions per minute are kept low. Transmissions prevent the engine from destroying itself by overworking.\u00a0<\/p>\n Any maintenance involving the transmission will be costly. Kelley Blue Book<\/a> reports a new transmission can cost anywhere between $2,900-$7,100 to replace.<\/p>\n Identifying the symptoms of a bad transmission will depend on whether it\u2019s a manual or automatic car.\u00a0<\/p>\n Manual cars will have difficulty shifting gears, a clutch that slips, a grinding noise, or a burning smell when the transmission is shot.\u00a0<\/p>\n Automatic cars will buck and kick when trying to accelerate. The car may also have issues moving after putting the gearshift lever in Drive or another forward gear.\u00a0<\/p>\n As mentioned, this replacement can be expensive, and many drivers consider just getting a new car, Chapel Hill Tire<\/a> shares.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ignoring regular car maintenance will only create further issues down the road. Thunderbird Automotive Specialists<\/a> share that by ignoring basic car maintenance, drivers will experience higher repair costs, lower fuel efficiency, shortened vehicle life, reduced sale value, and safety risks.<\/p>\n Motor1<\/em> has contacted Walton TV via Facebook direct message. This story will be updated should he respond.<\/p>\n \u00a0 This content creator, Walton TV, posted a video sharing how this driver only wanted to get an oil ...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-coverage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1445"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1448,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1445\/revisions\/1448"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}So, Really Just an Oil Change?<\/h2>\n
When Should You Change Your Tires?<\/h2>\n
Tread Depth<\/h3>\n
Uneven Wear<\/h3>\n
Bad Vibrations<\/h3>\n
Sidewall Cracks<\/h3>\n
Tire Bubble or Bulge<\/h3>\n
What Warning Signs Should You Look Out for with Your Transmission Mount?<\/h2>\n
When Should You Change Your Transmission?<\/h2>\n
\u201cIt\u2019ll Be Fine.\u201d But Will It Actually?<\/h2>\n
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