Recent content by t1snwrbrdr12

Against my better judgement (solely basing it on how cheap they were) I used dynamic friction crap once. All the Mazda nerds on some group swear by them. Mine squeaked cold, and the rotors developed a pulsation very quickly. Pads barely wore, but after about 50k (still looking like they had 3/4...

Only difference will be using trap adapters I think they’re called, so I can actually service the trap without heat and un-gluing things. I was surprised there wasn’t a clog in the trap somehow after that many years of use, whereas my bathroom sinks clog after 3 months or so (**** hairy shedding...

I wasn’t going to, but I’m not one to argue. Happy that a simple fix like that worked for anyone though. I just got done taking it apart, the trap was sufficiently pushed up into the 90. I guess the glue / solvent weld just failed over time, or due to vibration. Nothing was stressed or bound...

I’d be afraid epoxy or cement is just a temporary fix. If you think about it, there’s at least 3/8-1/2 inch glued joint there that was primed and glued and that failed. I can’t imagine a thin bead of epoxy or glue in that seam is enough to rely on. Maybe I’m wrong though.

So I did this drain plumbing about 11 years ago give or take. I had the assistance of a more experienced friend. I’ve personally never seen a pvc drain leak, but it’s definitely leaking from one of the joints that’s glued together. Do I just re-do it all as it is, buy a 1.5” reamer and clean...

Meant to quote whoever wrote they use atf+4 but i didn’t know how to go back and fix my post

You aren’t the only one who has this opinion of akebono, there’s a few of us here who don’t like exactly what you describe.

If financing, I don’t see the problem in buying new. Rates are better new. You get a warranty. You get to maintain the car the way you desire and you know its entire history. Used car prices (at dealerships) aren’t very far off new. Given recommendations to change oil every 10k miles or so and...

While I still have trouble trusting a vw, my experiences with Toyota push me to agree with yours. We’ve had a few in the family since 97 that are all plagued with rattles, oil leaks, unexpected repairs. Mother in law has a newer rav 4 that rattles in the roof (sunroof) unbelievably bad. I can’t...

If it’s 2003+ and an k24, the engine is known for stuck rings. I had one that no matter what I did, I couldn’t get the oil burning to slow down. I tried multiple piston soaks and BG EPR treatment as well. Keep it topped off with any oil, it’ll burn it all.

XJ’s call for dexron, not atf+4

Unsure the cleaner I used but it was an oem, I worked in a Hyundai Subaru shop although I was Chrysler Jeep, we shared work when needed or when one side was overloaded. If I had to guess it was Subaru branded, I know Chrysler Jeep didn’t have it and I don’t think our Hyundai franchise did...

I used to do these services when I worked in a dealership. Never had a bad experience as a result except with my personal vehicle :(. You foam it up through the evaporator drain tube and let it turn to a liquid and drain back out. My issue was that I guess the foam reacted with my HVAC blend...

No clue if your battery material story is true or not, but never rely on information obtained from a salesman.

It’s a 10 speed I think it’s Honda made. They aren’t known to be problematic even in guys hopped up 2.0turbo accords. I think it’s more of a programming / software / logic issue but I still like to maintain my stuff well and was interested in the fluid condition and fluid level once I didn’t...