Recent content by DaleRider

Just make sure you use a measuring cup designed for liquid measure and not dry measure. It's is a real thing and the measurements are not the same.

Tonio K....Life in the Foodchain

Quick question....what do you do about the condensation that's built up in the empty tank over the winter? Ask because you have a completely empty gas tank full of air containing water vapor. Unless you're keeping it in a warm enclosure, like heated garage, then you have the air within the tank...

About that branded stations selling non-ethanol gas so you feel better about it.....I've got a Shell station where I buy my gas. The station sells non-ethanol gas via a distinct, separate pump. In very small print on the pump, it states the gas is NOT a product of Shell. Has the same markings...

I second this. I went through several WM Maxx batteries over the years, but in the few years, they seem to be getting worse in their reliability. Last one I used was 3 years ago and didn't last a year...and it was a warranty replacement for another WM Maxx that died in 2 years. Put in an...

This is the reason I never buy a vehicle after dark. They all look good at night.

Nice car, OP. Enjoy and don't make the mistake I made by selling. I could make y'all cry by telling y'all about my 1969 Olds 442 W-30 convert. 4-spd w/air. Bought it in 1973 for $1,000. Still wish I had that car....

I'm going to bet it's this....the results of shoddy repair work. My bro has seen this repeatedly during his 30+ years wrenching. (He's a "real" mech....in a shop and everything...lol!) Doing the work too quickly, slap-dash, without concern for end result. The shoddy work is covered up by the new...

Bought 3 gallons of VP SEF at WalMart on clearance. Should be enough to do me until next year when WM puts it on clearance again. Oh.....$10/gal for the first one. Went back the next morning and bought two more...price was $9/gal and I bought two.

Dunno....since the first oil filter I purchased was back in the early 1970's, that event is lost to the mists of time and age....but I'd wager even money that it was a Fram.

Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl As a teenager I was volunteered to help a family friend who owned a Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler dealership. Spent a Saturday washing cars which had just been sold. We washed them, pulled stickers and such, cleaned the interior and wiped down hard surfaces with a spray...

2003 Chevy Silverado, 5.3L, 189K, no consumption over 6K oci's. Well, honestly, it did burn a bit of oil during one oil change...was M1 AFE 0W-30. Lost a quart over 6K miles. Went back to 5W-30 next change and the burning quit.

Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en I use no other brand of gas. Brands like Sunoco, Marathon.... etc ....have less detergency, despite still being certified as Top Tier gas. Not all Top-Tiers are the same in detergency. I'd be very interested to see your proof of what you claim....I'll wait...

Originally Posted by super20dan the briggs intec ohv is junk. the jury is out on the professional series but so far so good for my use. I wish they would bring back the old quantum. reliable as a rock. except he later auto choke carbs. Ummm.......what do you think the "Professional Series" is...

The only time my '03 Silverado with the 5.3L ever burned oil was when I used M1 AFE, 0W-30, in her. Saw that and next oil change went back to a 5W-30 and the oil consumption quit. The truck has 188K on her. [censored] fine vehicle overall.