Recent content by SolusUmbra

which store can you get them at or is it online only?

as long as i can get the plug off this time haha

I didn't fire him, but it did make me mad since I had to pay out the extra money for oil I had sitting there. I managed to overfill by 3 or 4qts.... since I couldn't get the bolt off i took it to the nearest shop so I did risk running it to long. that was some time ago but its a lesson I wont...

I saw a video of also making a tool out of paracord to remove the filter, was half tempted as I have alot of paracord. I'm in south east TN (south of Knoxville) I live in a townhouse but as long as I don't make to big of a mess and don't leave it sitting for to long I'm good to go. In the past...

Sadly I don't have anyone, in the past I tried to get involved with some older car clubs but still couldn't find anyone to help teach me things. I've tried to get my step-dad to help me through video call, but he hates my truck so always says no.

I might have to check into this funnel so I don't overfill... again....

thank you I'll ask the shop when I pick up the filter, which one will fit!

I thought about that, but the reviews from the one advance auto has made me worry. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-ez-drain-engine-oil-drain-plug-m14-1.50-thread-21-mm-head-1-pack-092-020/11953594-P?searchTerm=oil+drain+valve

I have a 1988 Ford Ranger 2.0L and I’ve been running 10-30 full synthetic for as long as I’ve had the truck. The last time it went to the mechanic he put in 10-30 conventional without asking me (also had a brand new unopened bottle on the back). I’m kind of scarred now to trust anyone else...

What’s the ear?

Timing belt just got replaced it’s new, I had a cover but it was cracked and several mechanical advised me to remove it. I haven’t had the money to replace it.

I have no idea my dad replaced it last time when I was still a youngen. I don’t know what it’s suppose to look like.

Yesterday I went to use my truck and it had an off sound to it, and was told it sounds like a pulley bearing. I’ve never messed with my belts before so I’m finding myself a bit nervous about what to do. My mechanic is out of town for the week and I’m being told it’s easy….. I’m not sure how to...

I really want to thank @repairman54 it was around 35F today when I went to start the truck, I gave it a couple of pumps then did the slow release and the truck started first turn over. I think I went into shock. I have lived around clutch vehicles. and have several mechanics in the family and...

Ugh! Why are you all so far away from me! Haha if I’m not mistaken mines a motorcraft 2 barrel, it’s to dark now or ild go take a photo