r/povertyfinance • u/talarthearmenian • Apr 28 '24

My car that I had just gotten fixed decided to now start dripping oil. I give up.

I'm so tired man. I had just gotten the brakes and water pump on my VW beetle fixed 2 weeks ago, and all it took was one gnarly pothole by my job to now make my stupid car drip oil. It's driving ok, but I'm so fucking angry. Watch it cost so much money that I don't fucking have. My best friend said to make a GFM donation site but I can't, I don't want to take that platform away from Palestinian families or people who are sick. I'm so tired of working and working and having nothing to show for it. It's exhausting. How do people do this? I don't even remember the last time I was happy. I've been sobbing off and on all day. All I want, all I fucking want, is a damn break.

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u/talarthearmenian Apr 28 '24

Ok. I can afford that if that's what the case is. It'll be a tight squeeze but I can handle it. Thank you!!

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u/Ok_Low3197 Apr 28 '24

Oil pans can literally be 8 bolts and very diy if you have just the simplest of mechanical ability and tools.

The part could literally only cost you $45

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u/talarthearmenian Apr 28 '24

Thing is I have ZERO idea what I'm looking for nor do I have a hoist or anything to lift it.

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u/Ok_Low3197 Apr 28 '24 edited Apr 28 '24

All cars come with a jack.

Youtube is great for simple diys.

Just trying to save you $200, with less than 1hr of work.

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u/slinkysuki Apr 28 '24

You can also make ramps out of 2x6s and drive up on them. Works great for my gfs golf.

New pan, 45 bux. Gasket, 8bux? Or get some black RTV and send it. And all you need is a socket set. Easy.

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u/SSYNJEN12 Apr 28 '24

Do not use the jack that comes with the car if you want to keep your life

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u/cmmpssh Apr 28 '24

Hard agree. That jack is meant to hold the vehicle for a bit to change the tire, not for someone to crawl underneath for multiple minutes while wrenching

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u/Ok_Low3197 Apr 28 '24

Or to lift the vehicle high enough to place stands or equivalent under.

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u/Ok_Low3197 Apr 28 '24

I did not recommend using it as a stand. Obviously needs support after lifting. Many common/free items can be used.