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bynealric ( 3647765 ) writes:
Other than putting on a spare for a flat tire, what sort of "roadside repairs" are people performing in 2026? There's not much on any modern car (gas or electric) that can be fixed by the side of the road. It's not 1965 and you aren't fiddling with a carburetor anymore.
byMachineShedFred ( 621896 ) writes:
Oh there's still lots of things that can go to shit in an ICE car that can be fixed on the roadside:
timing belt / serpentine belt
alternator belt
alternator
fuel lines
clogged fuel filter
clogged fuel injectors
vacuum leaks
clogged air filter
failed mass airflow sensor causing bad inputs to the ECU
failed O2 exhaust / emissions sensor causing bad inputs to the ECU
failed thermostat not opening / failing to close
ruptured radiator hoses
dead water pump
failed ignition coils
dead battery
I'm sure you can think of a few more
byValgrus Thunderaxe ( 8769977 ) writes:
And you carry all those parts and tools to affect these repairs?
byMachineShedFred ( 621896 ) writes:
I'm sorry, did you time warp here from 1930 and you haven't heard of roadside assistance that you can call with a wireless telephone?
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byValgrus Thunderaxe ( 8769977 ) writes:
I'm sorry. I just don't believe you people that claim to be changing timing belts and alternators and head gaskets "on the side of the road". For that type of repair, you tow the car to a garage.
byMachineShedFred ( 621896 ) writes:
Yes, heaven forbid someone could walk to an auto parts store that they can see from the elevated roadway they broke down on, buy the part, and then come back and use a rudimentary tool kit to effect a repair.
You know that replacing an alternator is usually just a few bolts, yeah? Maybe you need a pry bar to get the belt tensioned?
Who said anything about tearing the top of the engine apart on the side of the road to replace a head gasket besides you?
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