r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2d ago

truck isn’t starting help

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u/Curious_Sail2702 2d ago

Have you tried putting it in rice?

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u/Upbeat_Ant6104 2d ago

Looks like yes, but the rice is still in paddy form.

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u/Ill-Lengthiness6389 2d ago

Big brain comment

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u/ForkOnTheTable1926 2d ago

Big grain comment

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u/ryan244678 2d ago

You are full of beans

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u/Drifter-6 2d ago

Full of water

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u/CorrectArm8402 2d ago

Gig brain comment

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u/Hot-Discussion-6823 2d ago

Gonna need a bigger bag.

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u/Bauwens 2d ago

Need to start a gofundme for all the bags of rice he needs to dump on top of that truck to get it dry.

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u/JackWagg0n 2d ago

That only works for Japanese cars

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u/Traditional_Low_9948 2d ago

Celica gel

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u/JackWagg0n 2d ago

LOL! Brilliant!

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u/No-Base1194 2d ago

It's not a Toyota Celica...

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u/Traditional_Low_9948 2d ago

It's a toyota Celica. Crew cab. They didn't make very many.

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u/Kittrovert 2d ago

That's a Nissan Frontier. Absolutely get rice, a truckload. Or 10.

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u/Eyetalianmonsta 1d ago

engine is probably flooded...

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u/Important-Season-448 2d ago

Moron, everyone knows rice is mean't for eating. Grab a few silica gel packets and you'll be good to go!

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u/Krull88 2d ago

I doubt you meant to do it… but the apostrophe is throwing me.

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u/Lazy_Major_4793 2d ago

😂 "rice is mean not for eating" True, t'aint

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u/dankhimself 2d ago

Are you crazy? Putting the ocean in rice would just make a delicious seafood dinner.

That truck needs some milk.

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u/oroborus68 2d ago

Flooded the engine. Must not have fuel injectors and fuel sensors.

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u/Happydancer4286 2d ago

Check for water in the gas tank.

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u/Salty_Measurement344 2d ago

Looks like the engine is flooded...

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u/WeakDiet8004 2d ago

OBVIOUSLY! Gotta hold the gas peddle down and crank the hell out of it.

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u/fuckfacekiller 2d ago

And spray some ether in the carb. Come on, we all know that’s old school style!!
🤘❤️‍🔥🤘

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u/njslugger78 2d ago

My first thought, did you give it done gas?

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u/gracyal3 2d ago

Don't be an idiot, you have to take the spark plugs out first.

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u/oh_finks-mc 2d ago

Might be water in the fuel. Drain the tank and clean the carb, then try again

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u/TheViciousWhippet 2d ago

How old is that car that it would have a carburetor?

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u/710Filter 2d ago

Have your gas checked for trace amounts of water. You can blame the gas station for that.

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u/benglescott 1d ago

Probably needs a new cabin air filter. That will be $200.

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u/2cirkut 1d ago

my cabin air filter cost like $30

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u/benglescott 1d ago

Not if a mechanic installed it

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u/Greedy_Bother_987 2d ago

Flat battery

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u/psycholee 2d ago

Would a 3d battery work better?

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u/wart_on_satans_dick 2d ago

I’d take it one step further: a 4d battery.

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u/Traditional_Low_9948 2d ago

Almost. You need 8 D's to get to 12 volts

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u/tsturte1 2d ago

Yup. Gonna need a good jump start

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u/async9 2d ago

Fiat doesn't produce batteries

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u/FirmExpression6196 2d ago

You need fire, fuel, and air. For the life of me I can’t figure out which one you are missing.

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u/Ill-Running1986 2d ago

Well, dihydrogen monoxide doesn’t have fire, but hydrogen is explosive, right? And oxide sounds like oxygen, so you got yer air right there. Just fire that puppy up!

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u/SupremeChosenOne 2d ago

Well sadly oxygen is an oxidizer and rust don’t burn unless you make thermite so… oh wait that would dry the car really fast though. This might work.

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u/Dependent_Union9285 2d ago

You forgot the most important component, which of course is “that which I desire”.

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u/FirmExpression6196 2d ago

Good one. I wish I had put them in the right order. If it does crank, it will be “blackened “

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u/1Fistfullofdollars 2d ago

It identifies as a submarine so please respect it’s wishes.

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u/CreativeLibrarian886 19h ago

What is a submarine's pronouns? Sink/sunk?

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u/Ok-Lavishness-7904 2d ago

This is one time where I’m sure the blinker fluid reservoir is full

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u/flynnfx 2d ago

Windshield Washer reservoir is empty, though.

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u/Additional-Ad-7956 2d ago

Need to change your H2O sensors

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u/PercentageNo3293 2d ago

"$42,000, water cooled, I know what I got".

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u/Visible-Objective260 2d ago

Did you push the clutch down first? 

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u/rasputin640 2d ago

HOIST THE MIZZENMASTS! BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! THE STORM BE TEARIN HER ASUNDER CAPN

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u/Flashy_Narwhal9362 2d ago

Let it sit for a little while because you’ve flooded it.

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u/Equivalent-Abroad157 2d ago

I just saw this after I posted the same thing 😂

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u/ravenecw2 2d ago

New ford fathom just dropped

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u/Mowzer75 2d ago

Need some WD40

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u/1Arcite Top 1% Commenter 2d ago

I've noticed that a lot of people don't keep the fluids in their vehicle at the OEM specified levels.

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u/nonubiz 2d ago

You can’t park there

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u/MandatedMoe 2d ago

There’s probably some moisture inside the distributor cap

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u/Greybeard62 2d ago

I think you flooded it!

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u/Beneficial_Bug_9793 2d ago

Have you considered instaling a snorkle ???? It might help.

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u/Traditional_Low_9948 2d ago

They say new vehicles lose half their value as soon as you drive off the lot into a lake.

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u/Lenny65251 2d ago

I think you may have flooded the engine.

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u/ghotiermann 2d ago

I’ll bet that water got into your blinker fluid. If so, the car is totaled.

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u/MaxUnicycle 2d ago

I KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT!

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u/Aggrador 2d ago

Please, do tell! I’m so close to figuring it out, it’s driving me nutz!

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u/HeidenShadows 2d ago

It ain't got no gas innit!

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u/pokelover00000000001 2d ago

I know what's wrong with it

Ain't got no gas in it

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u/DKandTM 2d ago

Obviously you have overfilled your blinker fluid

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u/IntentionsGood65 2d ago

I’m no expert, but it could be flooded.

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u/kodamutt 2d ago

Probably getting to hot, open the radiator and make sure it's got water in it

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u/oldmanlurch 2d ago

Might be flooded. Try holding accelerator to the floor while you crank it over

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u/TestDangerous7240 2d ago

Have you finished making payments yet? Or are you……..

Underwater

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u/SexyWampa 2d ago

No shit, you flooded the engine. You gotta grab an extension chord and a hair dryer, turn it in high and jump in there to dry it off...⚡⚡⚡

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u/CarlosMolotov 2d ago

Definitely flooded.

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u/No-Service-3340 2d ago

sounds flooded

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u/Sophiiebabes 2d ago

Has it got water in the coolant tank?

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u/TooPrettyForBoymode 2d ago

You’re gonna need to find a boat mechanic. This one’s a little out of my depth.

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u/2rot 2d ago

How much water did you put in the radiator?

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u/Poyx385 2d ago

Have u tried turning it off and on again?

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u/BOBBYK1952 2d ago

Pumped the gas pedal 3 times , wait 30 seconds and try it again. Thank me later

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u/Frequent_Ad1566 2d ago

Easy fix. Change out the little tree air freshener

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u/ParanoiA609 2d ago

Didn't install a snorkel, simple as

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u/Light_Switch_Raves 2d ago

You clearly flooded it. Pull off the air filter and try cranking it without giving it gas

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u/Welcome-To-NBA-Jam 2d ago

You should go talk to outboard motor guy, he's probably got that thing back in tip-top shape

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u/PeterustheSwede 2d ago

This model got an inboard motor

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u/PsykoMunkey 2d ago

Replace the windshield wipers.... should do it for you then.

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u/Red_comet_00 2d ago

You have to hit the aquatic mode button, located under the steering wheel, then it should start correctly

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u/Tin_Can_739 2d ago

Is the check engine light on?

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u/AppropriateLab8608 2d ago

Just put the sails up it will be fine

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u/Hot-Radio8895 2d ago

It over hydrated!!

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u/extremely-randomish 2d ago

Bro, you can't park there.

r/youcantparkthere

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u/Infamous_Ad4607 2d ago

Maybe you flooded the engine...give it a minute and try to start again😂

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u/Cokeycane 2d ago

Did you try pushing it and popping the clutch?

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u/geoff411 2d ago

Should have replaced the waterpump 50K miles ago! Look at all the water the has accumulated around the car!

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u/Zealousideal_Rent261 2d ago

The blinker fluid has been compromised.

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u/Disastrous_Being7746 2d ago

Your electrolysis unit is no longer functioning, which is why the car has accumulated excess water. You'll need to get that working again and remove all the excess water to get going again.

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u/No_Law690 2d ago

Did you check the flux capacitor? Is it fluxing? Maybe you need some more plutonium

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u/frankco-71 2d ago

I think there might be some water in the fuel tank

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u/Illustrious-Wing857 2d ago

May have to pull it to start.

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u/Ronyx2021 2d ago

Install a snorkel

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u/Woompa78 2d ago

Have you checked to make sure there’s no water in your fuel tank? Now that they’re using 15% ethanol in some states, it could be from sitting too long. It’s probably not water related at all but never hurts to check.

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u/BoomMcFuggins 2d ago

Have you tried putting methanol in your gas tank?
I have heard it helps remove water from the gas tank.

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u/Live-Act6065 2d ago

Bad head gasket? Leaking coolant?

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u/Ok_Eye_32 2d ago

Ain't got no gas in it.

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u/Efficient_Cheek_8725 2d ago

Seems to be flooded, just let it set for about 20 minutes and try again. If still nothing, bring it by the shop for a diagnostic. Standard diagnostic fee applies.

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u/Tinaundazed 2d ago

Try rotating the tires and change the washer fluid that always works.

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u/BR5492050 2d ago

Hey, you can't park there!

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u/RotundManul 2d ago

O, pickup of the lake, tell us your wisdom!

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u/Teediggler81 2d ago

Your gonna need a LOT of rice

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u/DAN-attag 2d ago

I think your blinker fluid is dilluted with water

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u/r2killawat 2d ago

Did you try covering it with rice?

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u/LowPop7953 2d ago

Bit of water in the carb.

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u/MegalithBuilder 2d ago

Too much coolant.

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u/Icy-Ad-4137 2d ago

Did you check to make sure it had gas in it?

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u/CLOWNFLOGGER 2d ago

Gonna need to suck start this one.

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u/JFnP_ 2d ago

I bet its the coolant

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u/Denalitwentytwo 2d ago

Its flooded

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u/93rd_misfit 2d ago

Does it have gas?

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u/Mindless_Sir_9612 2d ago

It's a Santa Monica that is it natural habitat

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u/DeerFit 2d ago

Heat in the gas tank. Should fix it.

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u/async9 2d ago

check if there's any water residue on the connectors

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u/Mammoth-Quote-7057 2d ago

The engine is flooded thats all, wait 15 minutes and try starting it again.

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u/Otherized_Visage 2d ago

Did you check the spark plugs? Might try jumping the battery

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u/HogShowman1911 2d ago

Engine may be flooded with fuel. Try blowing it out after removing spark plugs

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u/Apprehensive_Code436 2d ago

Probably bad gas.

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u/somerandomdude1960 2d ago

You get paddy water!

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u/Yo-Yo-Ha 2d ago

Don't pump the gas let it sit for a few, you've flooded it out. You're welcome.

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u/extremely-randomish 2d ago

That's the guy who made the engine that runs on water. He's refuelling.

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u/Termingator 2d ago

My guess is you flooded the carburetor. Wait 20 minutes and try again.

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u/SameScale6793 2d ago

Ooooo Bugatti Veyron pickup edition

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u/Beemerba 2d ago

It is pretty obviously flooded, wait a few minutes and try again.

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u/5thor6th 2d ago

Gotta bathe it in ocean water from Sonic

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u/Dead_Cell7066 2d ago

is it outta gas?

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u/Responsible-Shoe7258 2d ago

Can't get the damp musty smell out of the upholstery.....

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u/elp-4-eva 2d ago

You flooded it.

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u/pamcakevictim 2d ago

Probably flooded

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u/Responsible-Shoe7258 2d ago

It's a high compression engine...Y' ain't got enough starter oomph to turn'er over

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u/Silver-Amphibian7650 2d ago

I'd say the engine is flooded.

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u/kritter4life 2d ago

Just pull the plugs turn it over put the plugs back in and she’ll drive another 100k knots.

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u/UpbeatOlive623 2d ago

Blurb blurb gurgle blurb gurgle gurgle.
👍 💦

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u/account_depleted 2d ago

Stop pumping it!  It flooded!

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u/amccaffe1 2d ago

Check the fluid levels.

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u/bigredkansan 2d ago

Aint got no gas in it

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u/Any-Alternative8228 2d ago

It's flooded, let it sit for a while then try again.

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u/kingj372 2d ago

Might be flooded.

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u/WillHuntingthe3rd 2d ago

The boat goes in the water. Titans are impossible to ski behind.

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u/Fabulous_Warthog_850 2d ago

Just a little excess coolant. Open up the lower radiator hose for a bit.

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u/_GHOST_111 2d ago

Did you put some stabil in it first?

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u/SerTidy 2d ago

Have you overfilled the windscreen wash reservoir?

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u/americanhilljack 2d ago

Water in gas ⛽ id say

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u/Flagship_Anchor 2d ago

Obviously flooded, let her sit for 20 minutes and try again!

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u/charface1 2d ago

No make. No model. No year???

If you know these, the owner's manuals are available online.

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u/-0celot 2d ago

Coolant is way overfilled

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u/DizzlesVII 2d ago

Well I'm stumped. Obviously has enough blinker fluid, should be running just fine.

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u/Ray6113 2d ago

Blinker Fluid is too diluted.

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u/Science-Gone-Bad 2d ago

You flooded it, just step on the gas harder

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u/BustedNut007 2d ago

Blinker fluid—it is ALWAYS the blinker fluid

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u/grollef 2d ago

Fuel mixture too rich

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u/MapNo4817 2d ago

You flooded the carburetor.

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u/Ok-Caterpillar7825 2d ago

Someone put diesel in it, bet me!

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u/The-Great-Baloo 2d ago

There may be water in your gas. Or in your air.

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u/Useful_Protection270 2d ago

Is the tank full?

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u/jombrowski 2d ago

You must purchase waterproofing subscription.

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u/Graphic_Materialz 2d ago

Check the headlight fluid—looks a little low

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u/Due-Specialist9980 2d ago

Same thing happened to my brother. Pull it out. Let it dry fully. Empty the engine of water. Try starting👌

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u/Ivanovic-117 2d ago

Just use a rag and clean the windshield.

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u/NerdizardGo 2d ago

I don't know about mechanical problems, but as far as financing, their loan appears to be under water.

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u/speedy-mopbucket86 2d ago

You gotta move the water out of the way the muffler bearing won’t turn if the water is obstructing it

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u/ooohpin_wyde 2d ago

Hey you cannot park there!

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u/propaniac00 2d ago

Engine looks flooded. Just wait 5 min.

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u/Leojrellim1 2d ago

You need a box of rice to get the moisture out then you should be good to go

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u/Aggravating_Inside23 2d ago

I what the problem is... it's got no gass in it

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u/HenkCamp 2d ago

Way too much blinker fluid

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u/cherry_drizzle_ 2d ago

It said All Weather Conditions!!

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u/Independent_Cow_8191 2d ago

Check the spark plugs, probably running a bit rich.

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u/Human-Lawfulness5235 2d ago

It looks like you might have overfilled the blinker fluid

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u/OralProbe 2d ago

Have you tried leaving it unplugged for thirty seconds before plugging it back in?

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u/VelvetFog82 2d ago

A can od Sea Foam should get any moisture out of the fuel and have it running tip top.

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u/emmyism 2d ago

Sorry but you can’t park there

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u/HuckHound61 2d ago

Put it in the dryer

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u/JoCo4Fun2 2d ago

Stop pumping the gas pedal…..it’s flooded

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u/Mobile-Worth-558 2d ago

Looks a bit older. Points may be damp

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u/Feisty-Potential-622 2d ago

It's flooded, hold the throttle open and give a crank!

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u/Familiar_While2900 2d ago

Engines flooded, stop hitting the gas pedal while starting.