Recent content by Benny John

Why so quick to think there are devious motives? How do we know these transmissions are under-filled? Could it be possible that these vehicles leave the factory with the correct volume of fluids? Any evidence of harm done? Seems to me, that the service refill procedure might end up with a...

What makes you think "the Maint Req light" is related to the ATF? Asking because I don't know how it works in a RAV4.

SOP for DT. Repairs and rotation are free. Originally Posted By: opus1 Checked in with Mom today and found out that one of the tires on her car managed to find a screw and went flat. She got the tire changed and decided to head straight to the local DT to get the tire patched. They patched the...

Thanks for the advise, I have been eyeing the Maxlife at WM. Will give it a try.

I have a 99 I4 Camry with 158K miles that uses about 2/3 quart of oil in 3000 miles. I notice a slight puff of white smoke in the mornings at start up. Guessing the valve seals are starting to wear. Would you add oil and extend the OCI or change the oil at 3000 miles? I use whatever 5W30 oil...

Originally Posted By: ViragoBry Just a piece of advice about the timing belt on this car. My boss' 1994 with slighly over 100K suffered some sort of water pump failure that, at first, didn't affect the belt, but caused the engine to overheat. About the time the car overheated, the pump pully...

Originally Posted By: wirelessF I decided to give it a try in my truck. Took it for a test run and it handled the heat well, considering that I have exhaust headers installed. Thanks for the pics. I suppose time will tell. Keep us posted.

Originally Posted By: StevieC Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie The box is pictured. fwiw, the Audi guys are telling me they routinely find a good volume of metal scrap in their PS systems. Drove the CRV 100mi today. No leaks, no issues and fluid is crystal clear. Good stuff... Keep me...

I went with Quick Struts for my 99 I4 Camry (all 4 wheels). The struts I replaced were all original and I knew I had to replace all the components (mounts, all rubber, spring, struts). Amazon had them for a great price combined with the rebate from Monroe. Quick Struts were a better value and...

Where is the coupon available?

Also available at Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=66638

I use a "pump" from a large bottle of lotion or shampoo on my 99 Camry. Goes to the bottom of the reservoir and I can pump the old fluid into an available container.

For those of us who do not know. How do you know when it is in the compression stroke?

Do you have a HF retail site near you? They are frequently on sale for $99. I have the same version in my garage for the past 3 years. Great little compressor. Use it to air up tires, 1/2" impact wrench, air ratchet, and nail guns.

I picked up the Harbor Freight version for $39. Going to try it out this weekend.