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I pulled all the plugs and ran a compression check. The plugs are brand new bosch platinum, I realize this may not have been the best choice. They have less than 100 miles on them and the outside electrode is grayish. There is black uniform deposits on the internally exposed rim of all the...

Found the list it does support that and probably way more than any tool I have ever used.

Well I changed my mind and purchased the auto enginuity. I am not very impressed so far. I should have listened to the advice I requested. I used several shop owned scan tools and they had tons more functionality. Although I am sure they cost upwards of 2000 dollars. At $250 it seems to only...

This is not tire related, but worth a mention. My wife received a rental car. As soon as we got it home I noticed a nice oil puddle forming. The filter was loose and the engine would have been dry in less than a day of driving. I serviced rental cars for Firestone and some of the things you see...

Well I decided to go with the equus 3130. I will have to do without the ABS for now. The price point is too good on the 3130. I dismissed these products when first recommended because the official website quotes like $400-500. I finally checked Amazon like recommended and for $131 it is worth a...

I am glad to hear some people are responsible and care about oncoming traffic. I hate HID lights.

I think this is being over thought no matter what. I am not going to knock the get good pads advice, but otherwise just buy some rotors. $40 dollars for something that will last several years is not a big deal. The vehicle is not a performance vehicle so any run of the mill rotor should do the...

Thanks for the advice. I don't have any more specific requirements. I worked as a mechanic for a short time but never got into diagnostics. So I do not have a lot of knowledge of what I really need. The list of what to look for will really help.

I should specify this is for personal use. Price limit of around 300. So the enginuity does not do ABS. What other systems does it not cover. I am mainly interested in engine diagnostics as I know relatively little about ABS or transmissions. Thanks for the input. I am also much more likely to...

I have wanted a Scan Tool for quite a while. I picked out an autoenginuity PC based system. Still haven't purchased it. This was a year ago. When I searched today I found a couple other cheaper options including the Ultra Gauge. Questions: Does Ultra Gauge display live data such as misfires...

The tank level is lower and there is less pressure from the missing fuel. Your pump has to lift the gas without the added pressure of the fuel from a full tank. According to physics this makes sense, but it should be engineered for. Also, the 6"-1' of fuel level shouldn't make that much difference.

Originally Posted By: justinf89 Probably everything at that mileage I would second the probably everything. When you lift the vehicle try and lift it from a central cross member to get both front tires off the ground. Use a pry bar under the spindle and or the lower control arm to test for...

Ok I am going to pull the engine and replace everything needed. I searched autozone because of the discount available, but their intake gaskets don't appear to be the metal upgrade everyone recommends. Are these only available from a dealership? The parts are relatively cheep and I have plenty...

Thanks for the advice. I seem to have found a great forum. I am sure you will be seeing more of me.

I drove it back from where I purchased it. It misfired under heavy throttle and had a check engine light on. Ran good though otherwise. I replaced the plugs and wires. Amazingly the light went off after this. Never even heard of such a thing. I thought they always had to be reset. It runs...

So I think I may have a blown head gasket. When I did a Google search for common problems with the 3800 all the relevant information was from threads here. Hopefully yall can help. I purchased the car and have been slowly fixing minor problems. The previous owner said it was having overheating...