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True- I think we were a few hundred dollars each.

Empty weight 1920lbs. Escape 3.0L with tow package rated for 3500lbs. With a mower I would think he would be around 2500lbs(ish). Trailer frontal area is marginal though.

Originally Posted By: rjundi Originally Posted By: Nick R Well, it's time to return the riding mower to the rest of the family, acquire the snowblower (they don't need it in NC), and the rest of my [censored]. We will be using my grandfathers 2010 Escape FWD/V6 to tow a 6x12 uhaul trailer...

I recently pulled two of those trailers, probably much more heavily loaded than yours from Virginia to Tennessee, and once pulled one from South Dakota to Louisiana to Virginia. Years ago I pulled one with a 2005 Dodge Ram QC 4x4, 4.7 V8 and one with a 2002 Trailblazer 4.2L 4WD. Recently with...

I think he referenced transmissions- 41TE. I think for transmissions they are an excellent idea.

rear diff- mobil 1 75w-140. front- FF

I have never had a transmission pan leak. I do use a torque wrench....3/8 inch. Mo issues.

So maybe some monroes or KYBs with the Monroe mounting kit (mount and bearing)?

Something is going south quickly

Not really a rust issue. I am unable to find a Monroe quik-strut for an 09 Grand Caravan, or they would be my first choice. I put monroe shocks on the back.

All- I think the strut bearings are going bad on my van. The shock portion of the strut seems to be working well. I am thinking about hooking up a set of Unity strut assemblies, replacing them myself then having the van aligned. Any issues with that I should be aware of? It seems to me like a...

I have heard amazing things about Mobil 0w-40 on this site. I have only used it once, on a CLK430. I will say this- if the manufacturer calls for something like Mobile One 0w-40, there is a really good reason for it, and you should use it, no questions asked.

Yes....same exact situation on my van. Impossible to get a torque wrench on the top bolts. I went with "tight as heck" the second time. Much mo better.

Zerex G-05 is the one. The other is def not correct. DO NOT MIX

Now the Army is trying for a one oil standard, 15w-40 in engines AND transmissions. The FMTV family uses the same oil in the engines as the transmissions.....crazy, but it works, and it saves a step in logistics for sure.

I like CLP. I also like WD40. I used to wipe my shotgun down with it before duckhunting in brackish water, it worked very well. Also, my patrol shotgun sat in my trunk 24/7 in Louisiana....very humid. WD40 wipedowns every two weeks and she was GTG (REM 870). If you can get it military LSA lube...

Geographical recalls are stupid. What if the vehicle is sold used out of state? Or you spend a few months of the year in a humid state? The product works as designed in all reasonable conditions or it does not. End of story.

Originally Posted By: tinmanSC Everyone doing work on cars should get one of these: http://smile.amazon.com/Lisle-52500-Mechanics-Stethoscope/dp/B0002SQYSM?sa-no-redirect=1 these automotive stethoscopes are fantastic and tracking this stuff down. Absolutely! I was able to use one to find which...

There is a big difference between a rock catcher and a typical in pan filter. A rock catcher in my book is the in-pan filter on my early Torq-shift. It is a fine metal mesh. The oil is actually filtered with a bypass filter in-line to the cooler. Trans filters with actual media really do...

It was hard for me. It is really hard for me lately. I like to get under my vehicles and do work. I havent had to change oil on my F250 since August, and I am only at 2k. It may be almost spring before I get to 5k at this rate. I will probably change it at 4k just because even at a 4k interval...