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Helped a co worker change a spare in the parking lot
Everyone's got a first time, might as well be on a warm day in a parking lot
It's only a donut, but better than the NOTHING you get these days
2021 Trax AWD, I'm surprised it even came with a spare
It's a rental, they'll probably just swap him into another car
Then some routine maintenance on this 2005 RAV4 (154k)
Then a quick OCI on the Fusion, let's see if the extra .3qt I've been shorting it brings it to the full mark
If it's burning oil I might literally expire
Then I took the Cadillac back to the dealer for front plate bracket installation, and to pick up the plates/registration
With said registration, I drove back to NY and my local shop lightened me of $10 for the blessing of NYS inspection
Everyone's got a first time, might as well be on a warm day in a parking lot
It's only a donut, but better than the NOTHING you get these days
2021 Trax AWD, I'm surprised it even came with a spare
It's a rental, they'll probably just swap him into another car
Then some routine maintenance on this 2005 RAV4 (154k)
- Oil change, coolant and washer fluid
- Air up the 4 slow leaks
- Marvel at how bad the brakes are
- Watch the windshield crack grow
- Choke on the exhaust leak
- Moss
Then a quick OCI on the Fusion, let's see if the extra .3qt I've been shorting it brings it to the full mark
If it's burning oil I might literally expire
Then I took the Cadillac back to the dealer for front plate bracket installation, and to pick up the plates/registration
With said registration, I drove back to NY and my local shop lightened me of $10 for the blessing of NYS inspection
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son’s 4runner has had schoolbus brake howling since last months brake job. Offending wheel had a brand new rotor, element3 pads, grease on all the corners and red anti-squeal goop when we did it ... it should not be making noise.
pulled it all off, spun both sides of the rotor under a belt sander and took it out to re-bed the brakes. it stayed quiet for the 2 test drives. I only did the offending wheel, though normally I prefer doing it in pairs. there was on obvious pull away from the refreshed rotor for the first 2 miles until it bedded in. … told him to let me know if anything was off and I’ll do the other side.
both recent installs with the element3 pads have been a little noisy. The set on my truck is silent.
pulled it all off, spun both sides of the rotor under a belt sander and took it out to re-bed the brakes. it stayed quiet for the 2 test drives. I only did the offending wheel, though normally I prefer doing it in pairs. there was on obvious pull away from the refreshed rotor for the first 2 miles until it bedded in. … told him to let me know if anything was off and I’ll do the other side.
both recent installs with the element3 pads have been a little noisy. The set on my truck is silent.
The friction material has a lot to do with it. When you run “generic friction material” some applications are going to be noisy.
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My wife was out doing some holiday shopping and called to let me know the battery light was lit on the dash. A few quick tests revealed the alternator was done - at 350,000 miles, I'm not surprised. Fortunately, it's easy to remove on the 4-cylinder engine while the 6-cylinder would have been much more involved.
I'm lucky to have a good rebuilder nearby. He said he'll have it "good as new" by the end of the week.
I'm lucky to have a good rebuilder nearby. He said he'll have it "good as new" by the end of the week.
Finally got the reman 6R80 from Ford for the '17 F150 after I got sent a nasty Core & refused it. Called on it Friday, Part's guy said they were investigating why they were missing a reman 6R80....Said what does that have to do with me?, If I need to take my business to another dealership, I will. I'm relieved they made it right as I like the Parts Guy & they're the closest Ford dealer.
Installed the unit & flushed the Cooler, I flush the lines at the trans, Then disassemble the Thermal Bypass, Clean it, Then flush the actual Cooler separately. You're suppose to use a heated ATF Flush Machine.....I had one but got rid of it as it uses to much ATF & was not reliable in my opinion.
Using A/C Flush yields better results...Again just my opinion, Even if I have to take time to break the system in two.
Ford is pretty close with the ATF volume they charge they're remans with....Only had to add a quart of ATF.
Programmed the Solenoid Body Strategy & Solenoid Body ID into the PCM using Forscan w/ Extended License, Much cheaper than licensing the VIN via Ford FJDS.
Though you can allow the adaptive strategy to learn the different solenoid flow rates over time, You'd be surprised how many shops do this, But I feel it can lead to long term durability issues & Ford can/will deny warranty claims if the ID numbers in the PCM don't match the tag on the Trans.
Installed the unit & flushed the Cooler, I flush the lines at the trans, Then disassemble the Thermal Bypass, Clean it, Then flush the actual Cooler separately. You're suppose to use a heated ATF Flush Machine.....I had one but got rid of it as it uses to much ATF & was not reliable in my opinion.
Using A/C Flush yields better results...Again just my opinion, Even if I have to take time to break the system in two.
Ford is pretty close with the ATF volume they charge they're remans with....Only had to add a quart of ATF.
Programmed the Solenoid Body Strategy & Solenoid Body ID into the PCM using Forscan w/ Extended License, Much cheaper than licensing the VIN via Ford FJDS.
Though you can allow the adaptive strategy to learn the different solenoid flow rates over time, You'd be surprised how many shops do this, But I feel it can lead to long term durability issues & Ford can/will deny warranty claims if the ID numbers in the PCM don't match the tag on the Trans.
It’s great to have a good auto electric shop nearby. When I have alternator or starter issues I can get the original piece rebuilt with quality parts, next day, for cheaper than a junk reman.
Replaced a blown out front drivers side speaker on the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS.
OEM was just making rattley noise from the stock factory stereo. I had a couple Pioneer aftermarket speakers I pulled from the dead 98 Grand Marquis that I sold for scrap this last summer. Tested them out, chose the better of the two and wired it up. Sounds better, but if it were being kept I’d swap out all of them.
Spent an hour trying to determine what “module” runs the washer pump on my brother’s Mercedes R350. Nice car, but these little design quirks really detract from a nice ride.
. No, I haven’t figured it out yet.
OEM was just making rattley noise from the stock factory stereo. I had a couple Pioneer aftermarket speakers I pulled from the dead 98 Grand Marquis that I sold for scrap this last summer. Tested them out, chose the better of the two and wired it up. Sounds better, but if it were being kept I’d swap out all of them.
Spent an hour trying to determine what “module” runs the washer pump on my brother’s Mercedes R350. Nice car, but these little design quirks really detract from a nice ride.
. No, I haven’t figured it out yet.
I typically use one. Spray down the crossmember and sway bar real well.
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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2 V8
Replaced spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor button, air filter and pcv valve, and changed oil
1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 4 cylinder
Replaced coolant temperature sensor and changed oil
1966 Ford F100 351 Cleveland
Put a battery in it and started piddling with seeing why it won't fire off. Firing order isn't right. I'll mess with it as time allows
Replaced spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor button, air filter and pcv valve, and changed oil
1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 4 cylinder
Replaced coolant temperature sensor and changed oil
1966 Ford F100 351 Cleveland
Put a battery in it and started piddling with seeing why it won't fire off. Firing order isn't right. I'll mess with it as time allows
I personally won't do that job without a topside creeper. Do you use one, or am I just a pansy?
'08 F150. This was a truck where I installed a receiver-mounted plow a short while ago. I tried to suggest a plow on a 1/2t was not a great idea, but the owner was sure it would be ok.
Well he wound up dragging it on everything and said he wanted just a couple inches front lift. I suggested a spacer lift because it's a known quantity rather than guessing at how spring rates of replacement coils will handle the load.
I ordered the Rough Country kit but plastic doesn't instill a ton of confidence. If I were to do it again I'd try to find Al. Plastic:
No before pic but after:
It does actually make the overall stance even with the plow reasonable:
Then one outer CV boot had a single hole and was slowly losing grease.
Re-booted with a new Motorcraft boot once I extracted my cranium from my posterior as detailed here:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/separating-stubborn-cv.377218/
Well he wound up dragging it on everything and said he wanted just a couple inches front lift. I suggested a spacer lift because it's a known quantity rather than guessing at how spring rates of replacement coils will handle the load.
I ordered the Rough Country kit but plastic doesn't instill a ton of confidence. If I were to do it again I'd try to find Al. Plastic:
No before pic but after:
It does actually make the overall stance even with the plow reasonable:
Then one outer CV boot had a single hole and was slowly losing grease.
Re-booted with a new Motorcraft boot once I extracted my cranium from my posterior as detailed here:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/separating-stubborn-cv.377218/