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My pan already has a drain plug, so that's how I have been draining it. Pan was dropped by my mechanic about 2 years ago and the filter replaced, so I didn't get to see what was on the magnets. It was originally specified with Dex III but later back approved to VI. I have been using the...

It does have a transmission cooler. Came that way from the factory according to the build codes.

Thank you! Wish you were closer to NY.... Would have you take a look. I put so few miles on it that it fits with the other servicing I usually do once a year.

Sorry, gray stuff that wipes off on a towel like you would see on a magnetic drain plug. How hot is too hot? I'll see what I can find. Good to know it might take a while to get it there. My plan is to spill and fill annually given the mileage, but mostly wanted to make sure I wasn't...

Question for those who have done a lot more with transmission work than me. I have a 2002 Express 3500 van with a 5.7 and the 4L80E. It only has 68k on it, and was owned by a family member who used it occasionally for road trips. It sat for several years, and we only put about 1000 miles a...

I think there were some recalls or TSBs for the 2015s for the vibration issue.

I just did all this stuff on my 2016... I used OEM Honda fluids just to eliminate a variable for me. I didn't know the history and didn't want any future issues to have me second guessing my choices. The D/F for the CVT is super simple. Pull the drain plug, then refill, run through the...

Just a heads up that Edmunds is now owned by CarMax. So their buying service could not be super impartial....

Well no lube needed today. Whatever release agent was still on the rubber worked just fine to wiggle things into place. I appreciate all the suggestions here, and will keep it all handy for the next time I am struggling to get things back together.

Purpose would just be to make it easier to fit things back together.

Checked the air filter this past weekend on the CRV, and saw my intake tube was cracked. Not sure if it was like that, but my guess is that I cracked it lifting the air box lid a bit too far. My question is if anyone can see any issues with putting some silglyde or dielectric grease on the...

My vote would be to drain whatever comes out when you pull the plug, clean the drain plug off, and then fill it back up. If it doesn't help you with the feel you can always do it again. I just changed both of the filters this past weekend (one in the pan, one in the fluid warmer) and it took...

We have it, but it's significantly more expensive than regular fuel. I'll certainly look to use that as my fall fill-up, and will put some star-tron in there on a regular basis.

Thank you for the advice everyone. It does sit for a good length of time with the same fuel in it. I'll get some good cleaner and will start there. I do have plugs and wires, a distributor cap and rotor all ready to go (GM Genuine stuff... I have heard GM stuff can get funky with aftermarket...

Hoping to get a little advice from those who have turned wrenches far longer than I. We have a seldom used 2002 Chevy Express 3500 gifted to us by a family member. We only put a few thousand miles a year on it, and other than some maintenance stuff, it's been pretty good to us. It has the...

I had that issue on a previous vehicle of mine. Took it to the shop to have the system fixed. They put it on their machine, couldn't find a leak, and I paid for a system recharge. Two days later it was dead again. I took it back, and they said it must be the evaporator because the tech saw...

Pull the under tray off and look around to see if anything is leaking. Have you changed the PCV at any time in the recent past? Is the 2+ quarts you had to add what you were seeing before the Restore and Protect, or only since you started using it?

I have always been interested in the little guys trying to make stuff happen. (Elio motors was one that seemed promising and fell apart). Slate seems to have their plans well in place. They have lots of do it yourself tutorials for installing all their accessories, or they have partnered with...

I try to pick a few gallons of this up to stack with the rebates once a year. It goes in all my OPE.

Question for anyone else who has worked on this Earth Dreams engine before. It looks like I have some seepage from my valve cover gasket that I don't recall seeing before. I did use Motoseal for the four areas where the castings meet in addition to a new Honda VC gasket. Any tips for if I...