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I recently changed jobs and am tasked with creating a system to manage the maintenance at our facility. I spent time in the past using professional operating systems like NAPA TRACS to keep record of maintenance and inventory. At my new position we won't have to bill out tickets for customers...

This weekend I got back to the family farm and my father was bragging how their new oil supplier got them bulk coolant to use in everything as they had been going to Walmart and buying coolant before. I go to look at the barrels and the coolant clearly has G05 on the side. They run all sorts of...

Our shop did this analysis on a 2006 Malibu 3.5L with 37735 on the motor. Customer stated they had the oil changed 20 miles ago at the local Chevy dealer. Brought it to us and said the motor was ticking before and after the oil change at the dealer but the dealer did not say anything about the...

Looked at the car yesterday and driving it today. The body is average. Several small spots rusted through on the body and hood. The motor is all there and seems to be done correctly. The cam and carb are a little too big for the street but not awful at idle. When it comes to Mustangs I know...

Customer came in yesterday complaining of an engine knock on a 2010 Equinox with the 2.4L. We checked the oil and found the level just barely on the dipstick. Changed the oil and filter and the noise went away. This is the filter we pulled out. It's a Napa Pro Select that we normally use, but it...

Currently own: 12 ga Benelli Nova pump Glock 23 Gen 4 .40 cal Saiga .308 Marlin 795 .22LR I feel like I've got the bases covered for my purposes, so now comes for enjoyment. What gun would compliment my current ones as a for fun gun? I've been thinking of more of a tack driver for long range...

Was cleaning out an old barn and found a metal can of Marvel. It's still about half full. Wondering how old this stuff could be and if it'd be safe to use?

I got an 87 Cadillac Deville about two years ago that has 170000 miles on it with the awful 4.1 motor. I bought it to be a figure 8 demo derby car. I did change the oil and added Kreen to the sump mainly for giggles to see if it would clean it up November of last year. It got maybe a 100 miles...

I've finally got the boss convinced that the lighting on our tractors that we use are the farm are awful. Much easier to keep straighter rows and go straighter working ground if you can see further ahead. So what I'm looking for is cheap, rugged, very bright lights. We are out in the middle of...

Just an observation I've made recently. Two Chryslers, a Dodge Neon and a Grand Caravan that I have started doing service on are both varnished as seen through the oil fill hole. The Neon has always had Jiffy Lube 3k changes (PYB I assume), and the Grand Caravan had Walmart 3k changes (PYB or...

The parent's van, a 2005 Dodge Grand caravan with 75000 miles on it, has never had the transmission serviced. I'm taking over service on it now. Before it just had whatever the wonderful techs at Walmart thought it should have. I was going to start with a pan drop and then a few miles later a...

Going to be getting some surgery done and the truck (07 F150 5.4L) will be sitting for at least two months. I filled up the tank and added stabilizer, checked the tire pressure, and hooked up the battery tender. This truck is also only driven a couple times a week on weekends for a couple 80...

The truck is an 07 F150 with the factory tow package which includes a decent sized transmission cooler. I have a Gryphon programmer that shows several things including trans temp. Been watching it as the ambient temperatures drop, and with outside temps at 40 degrees F it takes over 30 miles at...

Boss has been looking for new tools for the farm. Needing good tools for in the shop. Everything from impact sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. Also looking for tools to carry in the tractors (crescent wrenches, hammer, pry bars). He doesn't want to spend Snap On type of money, but is...

I went to change the air filter on my 07 F150 the other day and got a whiff of gas when I did so. This is the first vehicle I've had that has a panel filter that sits right above the throttle body. I drive the truck a few times a week and all trips are 90 mile highway trips. It does sit for days...

First, I want to point out I know the rules of the forum and I am not trying to make this a political post. I simply want to get the opinions of the knowledgeable people of the BITOG community. I will give the back story and then my question: I am 23 years old, and currently a resident of the...

Quote: In your case, every 3000 miles would be a good number using a quality blend, NO SYNTHETICS. Corrosion will show as wear metals using a synthetic and the ppms will be high versus a blend. Saw this on another forum from someone who claims to be a tribologist. I'm going to be going from...

Backstory: I purchased a 2007 F150 5.4L with 43000 miles last June that appeared to be in good mechanical shape. After purchasing it I changed the oil to the recommended Motorcraft 5w20/Motorcraft filter and developed a loud diesel sound which in the 3 valve 5.4L is associated with the cam...

I just called the local Ford dealer,and an independent shop I also trust. The vehicle in question is a 2007 F150 (4r75 trans) with 14 quarts capacity and specd for Mercon V. I'm planning on getting a full fluid exchange. Got quoted $151 for labor and Motorcraft Mercon V from the dealer...

Relatively new to the filtration side and was wanted to get some opinions. Here is the situation that I'm in: I do most of the maintenance here where I work (farm) and am able to see the effects of things but have little control over changing them. We own our own vehicles we use for work, but...