Recent content by Ursatdx

Cayman Brac. 1999 or so. Texaco branded. Very small. 1 dispenser 2 products. Guessing gas/diesel. Only station on the island. Runway was made of crushed shells. Great diving.

I knew the man who coordinated this event. The documented record for the most oil changes performed by a Jiffy Lube location in a 24-hour period is 1,609 vehicles, achieved by the Deer Park, New York, Jiffy Lube. This occurred when they surpassed the previous record of 1,144 cars set by a...

I probably wouldn't be happy without a new engine but... Would I want anyone taking my new engine apart? 10 year 150k mile warranty (free) might make the decision easier.

I would surely verify the replacement. I had several customers point fingers at me when the failure occurred. Always spec'd oils and Mann or Hengst cartridge. Simply showed them the oil level being full and filter tight. Then off to the internet to show them the huge numbers of people with...

Always open the engine compartment and utilize the bilge blowers.

Uncle Andy's truck was immaculate. He, too, was selling other things. We'd visit him at the Lewisburg State Penitentiary for several years.

Just my opinion. That is not the proper filter application for this engine. It's a "well it fits, threads are the same, I can cross reference this enough to make it work in my mind. It's bigger therefore a better filter so it should work" scenario. I'm not saying this is the issue but if a pro...

Cover or enclose? A quality retractable awning if only looking for cover. Enclose (structural) not my area of expertise.

As a former "quick lube" owner I have seen a bunch of engine failures on these BMW engines. Many where I was looked at the cause of the issues. A quick Google search will open your eyes as to the extent of engine failures that occur. Timing Chain Issues: The timing chain, which is crucial for...

I did a complete change through the ATF cooling lines on my 11 Tundra. Been a while but i used the OBD port method to insure proper temp when checking. I recall I had to used a pin/nail of sorts to insure the the thermostat on the cooling lines remained open. Drove it a bit and re-checked level.

My wife is a driver. She transports special needs students. Drivers here are members of the teachers unions. We have top tier benefits and cost is a small % of her wages. Prior to that I was paying over $2k/mo for mediocre coverage for 3. She maintains close relationships with many of her...

It's quite a hike but some of the best Vet care is available at U of P in Philadelphia. Perhaps a call to them or if needed a 6 hour drive. https://www.vet.upenn.edu/ryan-hospital/ Love my dog and feel for you.

When we started using torque wrenches on every vehicle I/we noticed the Toyota drain plugs would, over time, seem to loosen up and in some cases weep oil. This was especially true when using a fiber gasket. I found that re-using the gaskets and tightening a bit over the spec'd torque helped...

South Jersey here. I'm an hour from the shore and close to Phila. Don't really like the city. The farther south you travel the better the state gets. Taxes are brutal.

Thanks Nukeman. Won't get fooled again.