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Thanks for the input. Any idea how long I can run it as I diagnose and test? Like I said, watching it run for about 7 seconds gave me chest pains. 10 seconds? 15? 30? Also, if it is pumping and oil is moving around, the dipstick should have oil on it well above the fill line, right? That...

Thanks. Any idea why an oil change would prompt this? It would be a heck of a coincidence if the oil change wasn’t the impetus for the sensor failure…

Wix was original filter. Came off looking just fine. ACDelco on now. Prime idea makes some sense. Changed perpendicular on moderate grade driveway to facilitate draining. Never had a problem doing it this way before but I wonder if this is a prime or pick up issue.

2008 Suburban 5.3, 154k. Changed the oil tonight. When I went to start it after refill, the gauge did not show any oil pressure. After about 7 seconds or so (felt like years), I knew something was wrong and turned the truck off. I tried it again quickly and still no pressure. I wondered if I had...

Thanks everyone. I’ve read all the replies and really appreciate the input. The Escape, Mazda and Saturn suggestions land especially well with me. I like the idea of a sleeper make/model that’s similarly reliable but may be off folks’ radars, especially living in a part of the country (high...

Will soon be helping a teen relative buy her first car. She's not overly picky and seems willing to buy something practical. Ideally, I'd like to steer her towards something that, if she takes care of it, will last her through college and even a few years after. It'd be nice if she didn't have...

It worked fine a month ago and is completely empty now, so I think it went pretty quickly.

Wife’s 2007 Pacifica has a leak in the AC system. I put gauges on it yesterday and there’s no pressure at all, so it’s completely empty. I’ve read mixed reactions to the idea of hooking up shop air to the system to pressurize and listen for leaks (or use soapy water). The criticism is that this...

Congrats on the purchase. Since I use mine in cooler fall temps to bag leaves, I usually use a full synthetic 5W-30 for easier starts on the colder fall days. I wouldn’t hesitate to use a 0W-30, though, but like Warstud said, I’d keep an eye on consumption when it’s hot again next summer.

Thanks. I should've mentioned that it looks like the connectors are the same.

This is a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring. We are original owners and continue to use it daily. But the driver’s side power seat switch is failing and in need of replacement. New is $300 and used is about $30. The original switch has three buttons - one to adjust seat base, seat back and lumbar...

Thanks, everyone. Ended up not being an issue. The Goodyear is nearly new and very similar in tread depth. They installed on back and did so for free. Can’t beat that. Kudos to Discount Tire for the help.

Just found a screw in the sidewall of a tire on my Suburban. Can’t get a new one in until Wednesday but am leaving on a 1200 mile trip Tuesday. Tire place says they have a used one in same size they will let me use until new one is in. Haven’t seen it yet but it is a Goodyear with likely less...

They are a thing now, and they haven't been all that well received in the small engine world. This particular Briggs version has very small ports that can clog easily. They are relatively easy to remove and clean, though. They're also about $10 (aftermarket) to replace. I was able to locate...

Thanks for the good info. Much appreciated.

I'm trying to solve a choke issue on a Briggs 550E 140CC with the plastic carb, build date of December 2014. I'm the second owner. My issue is that it came with a carb that seems to require the choke linkage that connects to the top of the muffler. However, the muffler doesn't have that...

Long story short, I‘m kicking around the idea of getting a hold of a 1955 Dodge truck. The body and paint are good but it does need some mechanical work. I haven’t worked on a vehicle this old, so I’m not even sure what’s the out there for parts (anything aftermarket, for instance?), manuals...

This was a Sure Brand oil filter for a 5.7 GM non-oil cooler engine. Made in Indonesia. Came from RockAuto and sold as an UltraPower with a Wix style part number for $0.58 each. Very heavy filter and seems well built. Nitrile is still supple, media is thick and flexible and the end caps are snug...

Played RockAuto Roulette with some close out filters for my 1997 Yukon 5.7 non-oil cooler, which uses the squat stocky filter. If I’m reading this date code (030107B1) correctly, these are some 2007 Wix era CQ Reds that we’re akin to the Napa Pro Selects of their day. Everything about this...

I have a weeping fuel pump block off plate on a 1997 5.7 Yukon. This is the small plate on the front passenger's side of the 350s where the fuel pump was installed in previous generations. I've had good luck with paper gaskets in the past and with the issues curing RTV in the winter, I decided...