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  1. RooflessVW

    Are we over exaggerating the perfect ATF fluid level? thermal expansion seems to think we are

    Here's how I learned that the temperature and level check procedure matters I drained my Touareg while hot, and measured the ATF. I put in the same amount of ambient ATF. I had to do the level check procedure 3 times, it was so overfilled. Now I drain at ambient, measure at ambient, and...
  2. RooflessVW

    Is DEXOS 1 the most "stringent" US gasoline oil specification?

    It's actually the Registered symbol and it goes after dexos but before the quantifier. dexos®1 dexos®2 dexos®D dexos®R Maybe the forum needs autocorrect? :ROFLMAO:
  3. RooflessVW

    Is DEXOS 1 the most "stringent" US gasoline oil specification?

    More likely dexos2 or dexosD, both being for diesels with after treatment.
  4. RooflessVW

    Castrol GTX HM 10W-40 $1.65/qt AAP

    Oh boy! Did you check the balance?
  5. RooflessVW

    Best Lubricant for Samsonite Suitcase Casters and Wheels

    Doh! I always forget the “bottom box” because I don’t have one. For something like that I might try to flush it out and use a grease gun with a needle tip to get something stout in there.
  6. RooflessVW

    Best Lubricant for Samsonite Suitcase Casters and Wheels

    What needs lubed on your Packout?
  7. RooflessVW

    Best Lubricant for Samsonite Suitcase Casters and Wheels

    Tri-Flow It actually does what everyone thinks WD-40 does.
  8. RooflessVW

    We Bought a 2024 Odyssey

    My dealer doesn't care.
  9. RooflessVW

    We Bought a 2024 Odyssey

    Our vans are twins!
  10. RooflessVW

    1989 Isuzu Trooper

    Not a bus mechanic, sorry
  11. RooflessVW

    Ever had a engine or Transmission failure?

    1986 Chevy C10 700R4. Dad used the truck to drag railroad ties across a pasture. Fried it.
  12. RooflessVW

    1989 Isuzu Trooper

    Back in business! Like it never happened. I think the CSF radiator is a nicer unit than the Liland. Brass vs aluminum, dual core vs single, and it has a higher fin density.
  13. RooflessVW

    2016 Mustang GT oil recommendation

    The oil is the same regardless of vendor, and if you take advantage of the part store's oil+filter deals I think you'll find they're on-par or cheaper than Wal-Mart.
  14. RooflessVW

    Bosch Premium 3323 Cut Open

    My dad bought a case of 12 for his Ridgeline and my Odyssey. Be sad when they run out. They always look perfect.
  15. RooflessVW

    1989 Isuzu Trooper

    Don't know how many valve adjustments I've done in my my life, across a myriad of cars. This was my fourth (fifth?) on this Trooper. Hell, I'm an aircraft mechanic! That's what I get for not counting my tools...
  16. RooflessVW

    1989 Isuzu Trooper

    When doing a valve adjustment and using a ratchet to turn the crank, it is very important to remove the ratchet before starting the car. New radiator and fan blade on the way.
  17. RooflessVW

    Fresh Oil filter Every time?

    Every other oil change here. 👍
  18. RooflessVW

    Favourite parts cleaner

    At work, whatever Safety Kleen puts in the parts washer. At home, gasoline.
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