Recent content by CarbonToast

Good to hear. I have been kicking around getting a set for my F150. It's >$300 less than a set of Michelins which is a compelling price difference.

2017 F150 5.0 140k Out - Motorcraft In - Motorcraft

2017 F150 6 speed 140k miles. I purchased 21 quarts of Mercon LV and diluted out the old fluid. 1st Change - drop pan change filter refill with 6 quarts 2nd, 3rd, 4th Change - Mityvac 4 quarts out, refill 4 quarts Between each I drove the vehicle at highway speed and got the fluid up to...

I have not used the aftermarket valve body but i did use the Dorman Solenoid. It's been working fine for 18 months. My take on your situation is the aftermarket valve body probably has no name solenoids on it. So if you are trying to be frugal, just buy the Dorman Solenoid for $50 and install...

Must be the same person that buys the Chevy Traverse High Country. $55k starting price.

Yes, I have a 12x12 menards brand EZ up. Use it for outside projects, working on the cars, pulling weeds. Just move it as you go.

My 2017 crew cab F150 has really good AC. It's a XLT without rear vents. Have to turn it down it runs so cold. Cools the big cabin fast and easy even just idling. Our subaru seems the have worse performance at idle vs. Driving around I'm assuming this is from airflow over the condenser.

This is what I would use.

Same here, haven't heard it described this way. Is it possible to share a snapshot of a repair procedure that uses this process?

The best 3rd row that will fit adults for an extended road trip is going to be a Van. Buy a nicer and cheaper 2 row SUV or Car. Rent vans for your road trips. You probably won't take more than 1 per year anyways.... Or Buy a a nice conversion Van. They have Chevy, Ford, and Merc...

A pilot by me has similar labeling. I posted about it in February.

Are you sure you loosened the adjuster or tightened? I made this mistake on mine.

The clamshell ones are useless! At least for me me it was. I have the Maddox Macpherson style and have done a couple vehicles with it. I use my impact to compress them. Don't go crazy, compress them gradually and evenly until the pressure on the top hat is released. You can make the same...

Run CK4 diesel oil in at least 1 gasoline engine.

Agree and a diesel is probably the least economical choice for OP. Between higher inital purchase price and maintenance costs. It would be way overkill for OP situation.