Recent content by oilcandave

Its worded like that to see if ya have been drinking..

Well that is the design. I don't use it nor recommend it. But they do work.. usually..

Just like one has said it is like a hose connection. Make sure the nipple it screws on to is flat and square.

Yea..cute setup.. Once had a call for a gas leak...when going to electric oven someone plugged the gas line with drywall compound...

Planet of the Apes..

Handle color usually does not designate approved use. Look for a WOG valve..water, oil or gas.

...or turn off at meter. Make sure any pilot stats shut down if there are any. Give it 1/2 hour to bleed off any leaks. While watching metering dial, turn on meter. If no change in meter reading yer good to go. ..for post 25.

Those plug valves just need to be repacked...turn off gas at meter. Remove the nut at valve bottom. Remove valve stem and grease. Reinstall and move on with your life. 10 minute job..

Well..bitog favorite auto company is having con rod issues. Have read so many opinions on this but no talk about oil pan baffles..It just seems baffling that a manufacturer these days can have issues there..

Been reading about a lot of spun bearing issues lately. Just wondering maybe poor baffles in the pan..when cornering hard..is letting slightly low oil levels uncover the pickup. .. just a thought..

Check valve clearance. Common problem with your symptoms.

...just gotta throw in 1/4 cup bleach...

I've been using aprox 300/1 top lube cause of this for many years. 150,000 mi on 1.6 accent..no oil consumption at all..yet..

Well..ya can clean it by hand if ya want..or don't clean it at all.. I've been huggin toilet seats for 43years. The kitchen drain line is by far the stinkiest and full of bacteria.

Many will put motor parts in the dishwasher when no one is lookin.. Same stuff that went in comes out so..I bet no one would be the wiser if there was no one to see..