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  1. michaelluscher

    Throttle body cleaning and molybdenum

    What year/engine is this Lancer? I'm assuming a 2010 with the 2.0 4B11, I doubt the 2.4 4B12 is much different And yes, it seems you'll need a half decent scan tool to perform an idle air relearn
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    Throttle body cleaning and molybdenum

    I wonder if their "molybdenum" throttle body is a coating Like the old Ford "sludge tolerant throttle bodies" 🤔 I believe with Ford it was a Teflon coating
  3. michaelluscher

    Toyota T-IV - Is it still a quality ATF? 2002 Highlander Any other suggestions?

    ~10 years ago I tried Castrol IMV and Red Maxlife ATF in my Camry U151E (calls for 3309/T-IV) and I thought I blew it up 🤷‍♂️ A few drain and fills with either Toyota brand T-IV or Mobil 3309 had me right again That unit has 215k on it today, and while I can't say it shifts factory fresh, I'd...
  4. michaelluscher

    2013 Kia Sportage engine quit

    I don't think the 2.7 V6 ran that late? OP either has the 2.4 Theta II or the 2.0T Theta II, both failure prone Keep us updated OP, get that rental car you're entitled to 🫡
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    Mobil 1 Classic 10w30 (High-Zinc Formula)

    I thought my eyes deceived me in the AAP this afternoon 🤔 If we go by their 1996 cut off, I assume this oil is no newer than API SH?
  6. michaelluscher

    What are you working on today?

    Test drove the neighbor's Highlander, verified that it needss sway bar links, getting real clunky Threw a pair of the good Valeo wiper blades on the Camry, because winter is near It's dark and rainy now 😔 Note to self, get eye exam 👁️ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY6ocUJD/
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    Has anyone used a universal fluid in their CVT?

    I put Valvoline CVT fluid in an '07 Sentra with a Jatco RE0F10A CVT It didn't blow up yet 🤷‍♂️
  8. michaelluscher

    2013 Kia Sportage engine quit

    Hope you had the KSDS update installed before (possible) engine failure https://kiaengineclasssettlement.com/Home/Faq#WE Get your maintenance records in order
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    Struts -- are there any good ones?

    If that picture is with the vehicle loaded on its wheels, I think that's normal Here's me building up the strut on my Camry with factory Toyota parts (rear) On the fronts, the gaitor/boot is sold separately, sandwiched between the mount and bearing plate They're usually destroyed, because no...
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    My favorite Porsche. Yours?

    I always enjoyed the lines of the 968 But then I always kinda like the 924/944 and 928, this would be a reasonable conclusion Same with the 928 GTS A very emotional story from J.C about beating the clock to someone's death gives it much aura My Pixar childhood also led me to the lines of the...
  11. michaelluscher

    Redline oil system cleaner - is it a flush ?

    I've been meaning to start a thread about it, I bought a gallon jug Haven't used it yet I thought it similar to a Valvoline product local shops around me use Kinda like a one step one bottle (probably weaker) version of the highly rated 2 bottle BG Dynamic Engine service Is it stronger or...
  12. michaelluscher

    Scion Rustoleum roller job is finished

    Looks good 👍 I'll run mine over, you can do my hood (there's little paint left) 😜
  13. michaelluscher

    Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02

    I remember a time in history when every Toyota/Lexus product with a "performance wheel/tire" setup came with these God awful Bridgestone Turanza EL42/400 🤮 They did nothing well, and wore out fast I then drove a E90 with their aftermarket "Driveguard" retrofit runflats, they also sucked 🙄 I...
  14. michaelluscher

    Struts -- are there any good ones?

    Are you sure you got the strut mount orientation correct? We need more specifics on your particular Sienna The factory mounts have a marking that you you have to clock correctly You can install the strut 3 different ways, no guarantee you got it right Although it's probably poor quality...
  15. michaelluscher

    Sumitomo just closed their Buffalo factory

    It's 8.875 in the city If you're profitability is that fragile, you weren't in good business anyway 🙄 I feel for the workers though 🙁
  16. michaelluscher

    RAYBESTOS Element 3 coated rotors or ...

    I've been having increasingly bad luck with Element3 pads (specifically pad fitment and hardware) Wrong hardware, holes for anti drag clips not drilled in backing plates 🙄 The rotors have been better, but still a bit rustier than I'd expect in ~12 months use I might switch over to Bosch (at...
  17. michaelluscher

    Brighter / Whiter Headlight Bulbs

    H9 mod Effective in cost and brightness Won't blind everyone else 👍
  18. michaelluscher

    What are you working on today?

    I was in bed, why did I answer the phone 😖 Kid put 5 different plugs in the tire 😯 The whole job (much like the reamer), had gone completely sideways He didn't know how to remove the plastic lug nut covers, or how to use a torque wrench properly I'm out here educating the future 🤪 I told him...
  19. michaelluscher

    Bought a Cheap Accord

    The only pro I can see to this captive design is that over torquing lug nuts won't warp the rotor 🙄 ETCG was (still is) an OG when it comes to older Honda lore He has a good video on captive rotor replacement I'd get those long bolts and 12 point socket to hand, seems essential Apparently you...
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