One thing I want to learn for to diagnose, because when I have problems with my rouge I want to know where's the source and how to fix it. Also my rouge runs very smoothly nothing much I can really work on it for ?

 

You need to keep in mind that any mod you do, you'll likely never see the return when you sell the car. So if you buy a car for 4k, I wouldn't recommend dropping a bunch of money into it, especially since you're young and on a tight budget.

Buying a 4k car and dropping 6k into it means you likely have a $4500-5000 car, max. So I say you focus on becoming a good driver, do maybe some minor mods and enjoy the car for what it is.

When you get a bit older and have a bit more cash, you can buy something better and dump money into that.

 

Damn I feel old, this kid was in diapers during the big Gallo debate

Go with an integra if you can find a somewhat clean one

 

There's always something to do. Always.
How do you expect to diagnose or troubleshoot if you can't tell me basic things about your rogue?

 

What kind of transmission does the rogue have and have you changed the fluid? Do you know how many cylinders the rogue has?

 

It's a reference to the first Fast and Furious movie.

 

Original Poster (OP), save your money and learn to fix things that will break on that car. Get a Haynes manual to learn how to diagnose, fix, repair, and remove and replace stuff. Research how internal combusion engines work.

Put your money into an account to save on maintenance costs for your rogue. If you must drop money on it, research mods on it: maybe new wheels, suspension drop (if that's your thing), new audio, etc. Don't go too crazy. Spice it up a little.

The thing that's encouraging is that you're willing to learn and listen, and you know you're pretty much starting at the bottom. We all have to start somewhere.

 

I feel like this is how rockyboy started out...

 

Yes, yes, yes. OP is fortunate enough to have a car to drive and enjoy. Better off learning the ins and outs of that one and saving money and getting an education so he can get something better later.

OP, I know it sucks, but a project car is expensive as are fancier cars. Get an education (heck, try to get into Mechanical Engineering if you're interested) and worry about new cars later and enjoy what you have now.

 

Copying these links over from the other thread so you have the learning info in here as well...

https://www.youtube.com/user/EngineeringExplained

https://www.youtube.com/user/EricTheCarGuy

 

A red 2009 Nissan what?

 

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi

 

Ce soir?





Merde, je ne peut pas...ma soeur et ma mere von venir poud diner.

 

I know it has 4 cylinders

 

You do have a good point, instead of spending money on a separate car save it and spend it on my current vehicle. But idk if it would look better lifted or dropped big contreversy for me

 

Funny how you mention to go to school for engineering, because that's what I'm doing LOL

 

Do well in school, get your degree, and get a good job and you can play with cars to your heart's desire.

 

pop quiz!
did you ever find out where your Rogue was made?
remember, you can find this info on the inside of the drivers door sill. it will have a placard that displays tire information and lots of other good info.

 

also how many miles do you have on the rogue?

you can always inspect spark plugs by taking them out and seeing if they are still good.

if not good, replace..

remember, a car is a machine. and machines wear out over time. 2009 was seven years ago.
I'm sure your machine has several parts that are worn out that you can replace easily....and learn on the way.

 

It is usdm

 

Car is about to hit 100k soon, and summer is coming up so I can start looking into the car and try to fix the problems it currently has

 

Does the road have industry leading ground clearance and performance tires?

 

Just had to look it up but it says 8.3 inches and I'm pretty sure I do not

 

but i thought you said it runs smoothly??????

I dont think you want to learn about cars. I think you just want a new car. and is trying to justify to parents any way you can.

good luck on the Dodge Dart.

 

I does run smoothly, but the only thing about it is that on slight right turns it has a weird noise on the front right tire, then I have the change the brake disc, and that's really it. Oh and I can't forgot once I hit the speed around 35-50 and accelerate has a weird high pitched noise I think I know the source of the problem is just something I haven't to Sadure on the bottom

 

^dude, perfect chance to learn about cars.
fix the Rogue!

 

Should I just look up in the Internet how to fix it ? Or Jesus figure out myself ?

 

I feel like a lot of the advice being given is really shitty and in zero way pointing OP in the direction he needs to go.

OP. Go to your local community college and sign up for an automotive course. Typically they are set up by either taking a suspension class, electronics class, or engine/tranny. Thats how my CC works with their auto classes.

Once in the class, my best advice is to make friends. See what they are interested in modding and see if that catches you eye. You wouldnt want to buy a mustang then see they are all into imports. And vise versa. You dont want to show up with an import and they are all domestic guys. Since you are open to both imports and domestic Id wait and start auto classes first and see what the people around you are doing as they will be able to help you and further steer you in the right direction.

You may find small things you can do to the Rogue in auto classes but I think you have a good idea in picking up a cheap project car to slowly work on. A lot of users here live and die by increasing their net worth so 9 out of 10 are going to tell you to not buy a Geo Metro or take the bus even though most of them all have nice cars themselves. Do what you want to do. You sound much younger than all these guys. Jump back into school, pick up a cheap ass project car for 2k and enjoy yourself.

IMO I say get an 94-01 civic or integra. Stay away from that mustang crowd. Make friends and see what they are modding.

 

Or is he 19; he doesn't even know his age

 

I won't have time to take the classes itself due to me going into my senior year and preparing for college, any books your recommend or anything else I can learn from ?

 

Wow bro you are so funny, I haven't heard this on my threads about 10 other times. Be more original next time dickwad

 

over the weekend, did you do anything to the Rogue?
I'm dead serious...If you want to learn, I'm willing to help you as much as I can over the internet....

the best practice is to get your hands dirty on the Rogue!

 

Yata.

 

Haven't done anywork on it due to time, but I will be switching the lights on it soon, idk if you saw my other thread but I am going to be getting a combination of 5000k with 3000k fogs

 

Here's my project car. I went "old school", no computer. I bought it back in 2001 for $4500, then took it completely apart and rebuilt it the way I wanted with the help of different forum members and an Assembly Instruction Manual for a 1980 Corvette. I had some help from my Brother and Father also.

 

Sexy!

 

Aren't you a charmer. Sorry, I haven't read all your pointless threads and the one I did and actually tried to help you in when no one else was, you couldn't even comprehend the answer I gave you.

So if this has come up so much, why do you say you're 19 but then say you're 16?