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    I am laughing so hard....not really

    I wonder if they knew about the water pump when they did the thermostat? Nothing like buttering you up with frustrating come backs to sell a new vehicle?
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    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    2010 Malibu with a 4 speed, 4t45E. Dropped pan and filter. 110,000 Miles. Inside of pan looked clean! Out: Factory Fill In: 7 Quarts Super Tech Dex. VI Hastings filter used
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    Intermittent A/C Issue at Idle - 03 Suburban

    On my 03 sierra 5.3l with the same symptoms it was the fan clutch. I replaced with a Hayden heavy duty and A.C. Blows cold at idle now!
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    propane water htr pilot went out

    A down draft can make it go out. Most heaters in last 15 years have a thermopile not a thermocouple. Same concept but different operation. Re light it and see if it holds!
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    What's the highest mileage neglected tranny you've seen?

    1992 camry 2.2l auto went 247,000 on factory fill that was root beer in color. Sold it on Craigslist still shifting fine.
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    Post your latest small engine oil change

    Cub cadet ags 2140 with a onan elite 140 engine. Out: unknown with a napa filter in: super tech straight 30s with a super tech filter
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    Hot water heater brands? Plumbing supply vs. Big box?

    Thanks! My local menards does stock them here as well as home depot. I checked both and they were aluminum rods for around $24. I guess if I want magnesium i can use the links below. Is one metal preferred over the other?
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    Hot water heater brands? Plumbing supply vs. Big box?

    I just bought a natural gas 40 gallon Richmond (made by rheem) at menards. Working great so far! The old one was 16 year old General electric (rheem) bought at home depot. I never changed the and anode rod. Where are you guys buying anode rods? Online maybe?
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    High mileage truck stories

    My brother had a 1991Chevrolet c1500 that he drove from 2007-2016. He sold it with 302,000 miles. Drivetrain was a 4.3l manual transmission. He sold it for $600 running well enough to still be a daily driver! Most major repair was head gaskets from a blown radiator hose that over heated the...
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    GM dealer must install headlights?

    Dealer problem not a Chevy problem. I can't believe some dealers!
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    Transmission woes....143k

    The 42rle normally shudders in reverse going up hill. It is the way reverse is geared.
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    Locking extensions?

    Craftsman was bought by Stanley Black and Decker. They have a 15 year agreement from 2017 to let Craftsman operate as a separate entity doing what Craftsman does.
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    Locking extensions?

    I bought one from Craftsman 10 years ago, I use it exclusively for spark plugs. Has a little lever on side of extension.
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    2008 Chev Malibu with a 2.4 engine?

    I replaced the sway bar links on the front and the clunking went away. The are the ball joint type sway bar links. Just the littlest of play and clunk!
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    Unknown Lube -- Unknown Mileage -- 2014 Kenworth T660 Semi

    Not that I know of! I maintain a fleet of series 60's, ism's, isx's and dt466e's. When I get a report back i always cringe until I verify no antifreeze in oil. Then i look how much metal! I didn't mean To alarm you!
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    2008 Chev Malibu with a 2.4 engine?

    I've got an 08 and a 10 in the extended family, both have the 2.4l. One has 190,000, the other one Has 100,000 miles. Both are very reliable. I maintain both and it's only been brakes, batteries, tires, sway bar links and one v.v.t. solenoid (46 bucks). They seem to be decent cars.
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    Chevy Suburban Cluster Repair

    Cincinnati speedometer just did mine for 90$ in January. This was in a 03 sierra. They updated the motors to the more reliable ones. Mail order is a little more as I was a walk in customer.
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    Does anybody NOT have a cell phone?

    My sister (50years old) doesn't have a cell phone, and she has a long commute. I wish she would get one, but she makes her own decisions. With that said, I am jealous and wish people (outside My wife and kids) didn't have instant access to me!
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    Fixed the AC in the Suburban today..

    I just replaced the fan clutch on an 03 Sierra. Same problem, no A.C. At idle. Fan clutched fixed it! Thanks for reminding me!
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